Bluebell

been looking through a Frost restoration mag... so many products to choose from [:0]
Can anyone recommend a good paint stripper for bluebell and also which is the best treatment for the small rust spots treat the van with, so many in there, was a little confusing...
There was a rust disolver lol, thought if we painted that on the cab roof, it would save having to remove it as it would melt away lol :)

Cazz... student commerade!!!!
 
Few more pictures of Bluebell!!!!

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Me last week, when we ripping up the old lino, which was stuck on with the strongest super glue ever lol... Great fun

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1st few holes uncovered... One was man made though, the big round one, if you can spot it lol.. Not sure what this would have been for[?]

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And a few more

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The back of the van

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Looks like an attempt had already been made in this corner

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Oliver in his fav place, being helpful lol

Don't worry, the drill was unplugged :)

Even though it is pretty bad, it isn't as bad as i thought it was going to be, so i was quite pleased :D






Cazz... student commerade!!!!
 
Also been underneath again today, trying to remove the dust and wire brushing bits off to see whats what, and to see if any more holes are to be revealed!!!

Cazz... student commerade!!!!
 
No real surprises - and you can get to the rot easily now you have ripped up that beautiful original flooring ;)

'Harvey the RV'
 
good stuff there! Thats my favourite bit of a restoration, getting everthing in good shape so you can properly plan what you need to do. Doesn't look too bad to me.

What fills those gaps in the rear corners between the chassis and the body?

good luck !

Rupert

www.littleyellowcar.co.uk
 
Yes the original flooring, such a shame that too couldn't be saved, as i noticed Pail Yellow had the same flooring :([V]

Does anyone know if Woolfy floor panels have that lip [?], prob not the right word, on the edges!!! Been examining how the panels all go together and its like a little jigsaw lol

Cazz... student commerade!!!!
 
quote:
Originally posted by BigMonkeyMan



What fills those gaps in the rear corners between the chassis and the body?

good luck !

Rupert

www.littleyellowcar.co.uk




It was just the wood flooring, which is very likely to go rotten once replaced in the future, so we will rethink, that part when we get to it, some time in the future :)

Cazz... student commerade!!!!
 
Thats the dirty jobs done well clean now [^] Welldone oliver good job :D I think he's ready for the welder ;)

Sybhil & no1
 
Not wanting to deny woolfy a sale but you don't really need to re-create the fluted lower panels as they are hidden behind the coach-built bodywork anyway so you won't see them. Just bend some flat sheet metal to suit and save some money - unless you want originality of course :I

I was only winding you up on the 'original' flooring, flop down some new ply and lino and no one will notice the difference ;)

'Harvey the RV'
 
I know you were Panky, still it is a shame when you have to remove things like that!!!

Our neighbour came up with some useful suggestions last night on the flooring. our welding friend is going to come over and advice on where to cut the rusty panel and which bits underneath need replacing.

Have emailed Woolfy, but think he must be busy bee with all his projects at the mo :(

Cazz... student commerade!!!!
 
Hi All:)

Had a lovely day today, apent a few hours lying underneath with a jet wash, Yuk! what a rotten job[V]

Looks a lot better though and now I won't get a face full of mud and rust every time I crawl under!

We are debating what you said Panky, about using flat metal, but are very unsure, on one hand like you say we would save quite a bit of cash, but on the other we are not sure on spoiling the originality. Also, what if we want to sell her one day[?] It may put people off, I've noticed that when vans come up for sale that flat panels seem to be frowned upon! I know the fluted panels are hidden by the fibreglass skirting but it somehow doesn't seem right to go to all the trouble and extent of the work to feel unhappy about it afterwards.

Just arguing with ourselves over what we should do:)[?]:)

Can we have a few more opinions from you all please:)
 
Ah a spattering of grott - nothing quite like it[^]

It's good to see you are serious on the resto and using flat panels instead of fluted ones will take just as much effort so the saving is purely financial. If you look at a panel van and see flat lower panels it does make you think of what is lurking beneath and it can detract from the overall appearance of the van - but look at Dave Jones' semi custom job - flat panels but looks gorgeous, and it was done properly. If the extra outlay will give you peace of mind then go for it but remember the time and expense you lay out will never be reflected in the price if you ever sell so do it for yourselves - don't worry about someone else's opinion, I reckon 95% of those who took on the job you have would go for flats - I know I would but then I'm tight;) Whatever you do take plenty of pics to show that the job has been done right - not like me and show all the crappy welding:I

'Harvey the RV'
 
Oh Panky, stop beating yourself up over your welding, it is perfectly fine and you know it:D At least you weld which is more than I can.........thus far!! I am going to learn very soon lol I.m a bit scared of it at the mo but determined to learn
 
Don't let it scare you - honestly Colin if the metal is good and clean - and the MIG is set up properly it is easy to get it tacked together, I can recommend the use of a Joddler/hole punch to spot weld sections together (Screwfix Direct do a good one for under £30). I've just never mastered the art of 'the perfect run':I

'Harvey the RV'
 
personally I would go flat - it doesnt need to be original especially if it is hidden! If I went to look at a coachbuilt I would be looking for solid metal. If there were solid flutes under there I would be thinking "what a waste they never get to see the light of day!
 
But, are the floor panels not rippled for the purpose of strengh[?][?]

OOOOH! guess what arrived in my garage when I got in today[?]
 
The joddler part puts a step in the metal so overlaps are stronger and neater - on mine the head swivels round and there is a punch that makes 1/4" holes about 1/4" in from the edge of the metal. just the right size for plug welding through.
Like this

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Joggler-Joddler-Punch-Essential-Car-bodywork-tool_W0QQitemZ160343675799QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_3?hash=item25553a5397&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A12%7C66%3A2%7C39%3A6%7C72%3A1683%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A1%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A24

A drill will do the job fine in places the punch wont fit but I like it

You're right the floor corrugations are for strength but if you are only putting in sections it will be OK

'Harvey the RV'
 
quote:
Originally posted by Enigma

But, are the floor panels not rippled for the purpose of strengh[?][?]

OOOOH! guess what arrived in my garage when I got in today[?]



TELL ME :p
A MIG [:0]

'Harvey the RV'
 
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