1980 phase 1 mk2 camper

[MRspivvy]

she's been in storage for the last year whilst I made space for it- now I have finally got started on the restoration. first job is getting it stripped for a bare metal respray- The previous spray job was a quick blow over with lots of flaking.only one or two little welding jobs to do, then the re-styled interior can go in.
sorry about the crap picture quality

[MRspivvy]

I was never happy with the original interior and side facing passenger seats. they were wooden with no provision for seat belts for the kiddies, so I am fitting a reclining mazda bongo bench which also converts to a double bed. I have spent the last year getting bits and pieces together for it, and it will feature chrome wheels, sidepipes,on board air system for truck horns, inverter, microwave, tv/dvd, split charge system for leisure battery, with the original cooker sink etc.
I dont like the original mirrors, anyone know what's available instead?

[Luke]

look forward to seeing this

have you got sidepipes allready then

as far as mirrors i quite like the door ones mounted top and btm of the window like sixwheelphil has but ive been told they are not very good for vision

[MRspivvy]

yes, I have some side pipes. not immaculate but they polish up ok and they were cheap compared to new ones. I was thinking of the "west coast" mirrors like you said, but I had heard they werent very good for vision too... I am thinking of measuring up some HGV mirrors and arms in work, very good rear vision and I can fit a michelin man then too!
I am aiming to have this done for about this time next year..famous last words

[Luke]

I am aiming to have this done for about this time next year..famous last words

get it done for gaydon next year - that was my aim and i just managed it

have you got any pics of your side pipes - im just in the process of "trying to" order some for mine

[MRspivvy]

like I say, they arent immaculate, but once I have painted out the red on the inner pipe they should be acceptable. got them on ebay yonks ago

[Luke]

cool are they patriots they look like they will clean up well

[MRspivvy]

I dont know what they are, the guy I bought them off had them for a cobra and never fitted them. I still need to get some chrome elbows to attach them to the downpipes, custom chrome do them but I cant bring myself to pay what they're asking

[andykay]

Looking forward to this it will be chrome wheels and side pipes do it for me every time

have you got any pics of your side pipes - im just in the process of "trying to" order some for mine

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/ebayisapi.dll? ... 0147992717

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/ebayisapi.dll? ... 0150702815



There are a few coming up on e-bay recently Luke.



Andy.

[Luke]

Looking forward to this it will be chrome wheels and side pipes do it for me every time

have you got any pics of your side pipes - im just in the process of "trying to" order some for mine

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/ebayisapi.dll? ... 0147992717
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/ebayisapi.dll? ... 0150702815

There are a few coming up on e-bay recently Luke.

Andy.

the 1st link are patriots but only 60" (i want 70") the 2nd one is only 1 no good when you have V6

[Neil]

chrome plated rust quickly

[MRspivvy]

chrome plated rust quickly

yes this is something I am weary of.. I thought maybe 2nd hand eminox stacks as a cheap alternative ( they are stainless and last forever) but even 2nd hand they are mega expensive and also way too big. gonna be running into ground clearance problems at the very least.
is there some kind of laquer you can spray onto chrome to protect it?

[FredTransit]

I was never happy with the original interior and side facing passenger seats. they were wooden with no provision for seat belts for the kiddies, so I am fitting a reclining mazda bongo bench which also converts to a double bed. I have spent the last year getting bits and pieces together for it, and it will feature chrome wheels, sidepipes,on board air system for truck horns, inverter, microwave, tv/dvd, split charge system for leisure battery, with the original cooker sink etc.
I dont like the original mirrors, anyone know what's available instead?

if you don't want the original mirrors I will have them when you replace them! How about a swap for a transit camper sofa/bed our of my Mk1 SWB, now a van? Also there is a door mounted mirror available from the states. I don't have a pic but have a look on the custom sites. We had door mirrors on d shaped arms our Mk1 and they were OK but never looked quite right on a panel van.

[iceman]

she's been in storage for the last year whilst I made space for it- now I have finally got started on the restoration. first job is getting it stripped for a bare metal respray- The previous spray job was a quick blow over with lots of flaking.only one or two little welding jobs to do, then the re-styled interior can go in.
sorry about the crap picture quality

When i get my camper ready it would be a pleasure parking up next to you.

[MRspivvy]

Got some more bits for it- will now be having deep day van type windows and a pukka mk2 transit front spoiler. a bloke in dorset is breaking a left hooker swb hymer (panel van) conversion.terminally rotten and no camper bits left on it but it has an overdrive box and lift up rear door. if anyone wants his email PM me.