PaulJL
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Flames and roof chop???There's a bit of a reveal coming shortly as Harvey has a fresh new look
Back of the garage
- Thread starter Panky
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This was the shelf in Harvey that had a roll out bunk, which we never used, so I decided to put it to better use.
Once the bunk was removed (half a dozen set screws hidden behind the front trim on the shelf) I set about repurposing it for additional storage.
First I made another shelf as high as the folded pop-top would allow
Then I set about making some cupboard space
First coat of stain. I used the same stuff I got for Ted the travellers timber frame. Sikkens light oak.
And after a couple more coats and the addition of matching handles I was quite pleased with the final result
Goes well with the rest of the refreshed interior with just enough fake patina to make it look almost original - well that's my excuse for my dodgy woodworking skills
Soon the rest of Harvey's rebirth will be revealed
Once the bunk was removed (half a dozen set screws hidden behind the front trim on the shelf) I set about repurposing it for additional storage.
First I made another shelf as high as the folded pop-top would allow
Then I set about making some cupboard space
First coat of stain. I used the same stuff I got for Ted the travellers timber frame. Sikkens light oak.
And after a couple more coats and the addition of matching handles I was quite pleased with the final result
Goes well with the rest of the refreshed interior with just enough fake patina to make it look almost original - well that's my excuse for my dodgy woodworking skills
Soon the rest of Harvey's rebirth will be revealed
S0updragon
Well-Known Member
Looks fantastic. It would only be top heavy on the outward journey.
(Yet) another brilliant job Panky... Love it... Looking forwad to the rest of the pictures...
It's been a week short of two years since I started on Harveys little refresh, it's the last few months refitting all the stuff that was taken off and I actually found everything - mostly
Here he is after a cut and polish on his new suit of clothes resplendent in BMC smoke grey
I had to turn him around after this to do the other side
New lights fitted
Bernie came round after this and we fitted the screen.
Some more interior
New headlining and curtains (curtains expertly made by Barb
New step
He's not been out in the wild yet so some decent pics to follow
A quick reminder of how he looked before, a bit tired
Here he is after a cut and polish on his new suit of clothes resplendent in BMC smoke grey
I had to turn him around after this to do the other side
New lights fitted
Bernie came round after this and we fitted the screen.
Some more interior
New headlining and curtains (curtains expertly made by Barb
New step
He's not been out in the wild yet so some decent pics to follow
A quick reminder of how he looked before, a bit tired
S0updragon
Well-Known Member
Excellent work
Looking good sir.
This is stunning Panky... Well done... Better keep all the female vans away hey... Harvey's a real heart throb now!
This is for you Paul - it's filthy
Another job crossed off the list, the pop-top lining.
The old flock lining was pretty disgusting and peeling in places
I'd bonded in some tapered support spars at this point
One half in
and the other
Wedged in place for the adhesive to cure overnight and looking much better
Covered with a similar vinyl paper I used on the cab
All painted and some guide wedges fitted to aid the sides sliding into place, the mini Tudor mansion makeover is complete
Very happy with that, lovely and bright inside now
To finish off the interior I fitted a new steering wheel cover, the red handlebar tape didn't do it for me
I'm struggling to find anything else to do now
Another job crossed off the list, the pop-top lining.
The old flock lining was pretty disgusting and peeling in places
I'd bonded in some tapered support spars at this point
One half in
and the other
Wedged in place for the adhesive to cure overnight and looking much better
Covered with a similar vinyl paper I used on the cab
All painted and some guide wedges fitted to aid the sides sliding into place, the mini Tudor mansion makeover is complete
Very happy with that, lovely and bright inside now
To finish off the interior I fitted a new steering wheel cover, the red handlebar tape didn't do it for me
I'm struggling to find anything else to do now