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Progress pics - be gentle

Postby Doberman0 » Sun Nov 13, 2011 10:29 am

Hi all,
Thought it was time to start posting a couple of progress pics to get some feedback, bear in mind i'm building this on my drive with next to no space so it's been a bit of a trial at times
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after still a long way to go - got to flatten the floor yet
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little after
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Again still working on it though
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Now with single front seat from scrappy - needs a clean up/recover but still long ways to go
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Progress
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Going to change work top - tried a cheap alternative with fablon :roll: guess what - try cheap try twice
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Still got a lot to do, thanks to the forum though i have picked up some valuable info

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1.you can never have enough gaffer tape
2. if it don't work hit it with a hammer - if it breaks it needed fixing anyway :lol:
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Postby 75psT330lwb » Sun Nov 13, 2011 10:32 am

well done mate, coming on nicely 8) :D
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Postby mealic » Sun Nov 13, 2011 10:39 am

Yep,definately "coming along nicely" :)
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Postby chris72a » Sun Nov 13, 2011 11:32 am

Good Work mate, comin along awesome, great pics too.

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Postby freefffsmifff » Sun Nov 13, 2011 11:45 am

Nice work, just a small point, it's generally not recommended to use twin and earth for 240v on vehicles as it has been known to fracture. I used 16amp flexible salvaged from an old mains hook up lead and shrouded it where it went through ribs etc.
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Postby Honey monster » Sun Nov 13, 2011 1:38 pm

Nice job but I hope that you are a fully qualified member of the MTRCOACPI and not some cowboy fitter going around fitting them for cash. :lol: :lol: :lol:
Where did you get the carpet and how much was it please.
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Postby Doberman0 » Sun Nov 13, 2011 4:27 pm

freefffsmifff wrote:Nice work, just a small point, it's generally not recommended to use twin and earth for 240v on vehicles as it has been known to fracture. I used 16amp flexible salvaged from an old mains hook up lead and shrouded it where it went through ribs etc.

The FTE is for the 12v system only :D
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Postby Doberman0 » Sun Nov 13, 2011 4:30 pm

Honey monster wrote:Nice job but I hope that you are a fully qualified member of the MTRCOACPI and not some cowboy fitter going around fitting them for cash. :lol: :lol: :lol:
Where did you get the carpet and how much was it please.

Got from ebay for about £70 called veltrim and comes with adhesive enough to keep a spotty teenager happy for a year :D
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Postby TIMO » Sun Nov 13, 2011 4:38 pm

tidy work mate.
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Postby Doberman0 » Sun Nov 13, 2011 7:32 pm

Sorted sink & cooker top now :) i can get the window frame sorted
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Postby frank133 » Sun Nov 13, 2011 8:04 pm

Looks great mate,I am ripping the old wall carpet out of mine,takes ages,and mine was coach built.
My new carpet was from Megavanmats,its brilliant you can shape it around corners,and it stretches like mad.
I was thinking of doing a conversion,but I think its beyond me.
I think if you dont enjoy doing it ,then it becomes hard work.
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Postby AK » Mon Nov 14, 2011 1:23 am

Got to say that loks like a great job your doing. Keep the pics coming you can never have to many
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Postby Tom2023 » Mon Nov 14, 2011 4:27 pm

Looking good.

One thing I would say is those cupboard handles look a bit sharp to be at head height in a confined space, in my experience recessed is best.
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Postby SteveDSD » Mon Nov 14, 2011 7:46 pm

Very smart looking, can't wait to see you complete it, looks comfy.
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Postby btvanowner » Mon Nov 14, 2011 10:04 pm

Looks good mate,Did you wrap the rockwool in anything,it,ll soak up moisture...just a thought
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