1972 Commer PB

Hopefully back on it very soon. Hoping to use the christmas break to get more done.
I will be gutted if the van isnt ready for early spring :-(
 
Talk about progress, jeez....

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Still dreaming of a voyage to Norway for this year!! heh
 
I finally got around to cutting the paint with wet and dry 600 grit and I will pick up some meguiars cutting compound tomorrow to see what the finish is like. For anyone not aware, I am painting the van with rollers and using Rustoleum Combi Colour.

Should have some more time this week to get on with things as I have spent the last week or so doing other things rather than important commer jobs.
 
Our local fella estimated £3,500 for a respray, so we'll be rollering paint on for a few hundred quid instead when the time comes.

This looks fab, Saul !
Anyone else tried rollering? I saw that a fella had painted his morris minor with coach paint ( http://www.craftmasterpaints.co.uk/) , and he hadn't flatted it back at all yet. It looked ace in the photos.
 
I am pleased with the result so far. I don't have the facilities or funds to spray a finish so am opting for the rolling option.
the last coat of paint I put on was a 4:1 ratio and I mixed too much for the door but it just kept rolling on no matter how much I put on. it has given me a great layer for wet sanding and polishing.

Time constraints mean I will probably tart the whole van up with a basic roller coat and then tidy it up while the van is a legal rolling restoration.

Using rustoleum combo colour is a good option if you have time and lack of funds and the more time / TLC you spend on it, the better the finish you will achieve.

Tried to get a comparison shot tonight of the flatted down door and the cut corner - used 600 grit wet sandpaper but will go to 1200 for the finish in future and then cut with Meguiars Ultimate Compound.

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If anyone is wondering, the colour has been mixed by Rawlins paints (after reading some great reviews about the company / paint match they produce) and the colour is VW L31 Dove Blue. I have seen it painted on a factory painted van and it is identical.
 
Far from perfect but a bit of protection and while the kids are young if they scrape it with their bikes I can just touch it up without the !IMG_2001.JPG IMG_1617.JPG
 
Saul said:
Back wheel cleaned ( the one above with bad caps)

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I found a round wire brush for the grinder, so the knotted wire wheel did most and the brush finished the job.

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EBay seat mostly fitted. Need some brackets and to drill out the broken bolt and retap.
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Great front seats, is this a home made mod or is this from an earlier van. Also does it fold and where can I buy one
 
These are the original seats for this van. It is a Wanderer which has had an Autosleeper roof transplant. Yes, it folds down to make a (small) double bed.
 
Thanks I am trying to change my van from the usual double bed across layout to two singles long ways, but to do that I have to use the cab area. I think it's possible just have to work it all out
 
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So the sun came out and I thought....

A load of crap covered up, imperfect bodywork, unfinished filler, but it will be better off on the road and a work in progress rather than sitting on a drive waiting to be perfect.
Hopefully you weather will continue and I can finish the van paint this week.
 
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