The thing about commers is......

there's a great little campsite in shropshire we've been to before with good size pitches who are happy for campers to stay there, can't find the details at present (usual story for me, my house is always a complete tip) will give the sister-in-law a ring later as she keeps things neat and tidy if anyone wants the details, Jayne :D
 
Had to pop out in the riley yesterday ran out of fuel,luckily had half a can in the boot ;)(from last time I ran out)! An articulated lorry driver jumped out of his cab as I tried to push her unsuccesfully off the road,shouting "no don't do that!here you go" & pushed her to safety [^]what a nice man,he knows how to treat a lady :D[}:)]:D just can't afford the fuel or any thing else at the moment [V]

"SYBHIL" & N0.1
 
Nice to know there are still some good folks out there on the road - don't 'spose he'd go for pushing you all the way over here :D;)

got some shots of roof strap, might not be as detailed as they could be as didn't involve the use of a ladder (cling on with one hand, camera in the other:D) - hadn't really looked at how it attached before so was surprised at the white no-nails blobby type stuff holding it to van bodywork. Can't tell if it is screwed down and covered in sealant or if only held on with blobs. Other end tucks neatly up under roof and seal - sorry couldn't get any closer, imagine it screws to roof next to hinge.

photos here....
http://s209.photobucket.com/albums/bb50/studiocommer/roof%20strap/

it kinda shows that I tend to wash her with the roof down:I:)

Bessie - four star commerdation
 
Kes that was really helpfull thank you [:X]
I probably could have left the riley on the side of the road & got to wales [:0]no problem :D[}:)]:D
you need to climb up the passenger door & pop that bar off the big spring back into it's slot ;)
can any one advise the best way to work on the roof or do I need to contact the local scafolding company [?]:D[}:)]:D

"SYBHIL" & N0.1
 
any REALLY low bridges in your area :D[?]

Thanks for tip about the spring, will get back to climbing again (might go for a ladder next time;))

Bessie - four star commerdation
 
Ho hum..... a womans' work is never done.....[:X][:X]

Cooking, cleaning, laundry, fabricating chassis repair sections, grinding, welding, grinding, re-welding(oops:I;)), resin casting, plumbing repair, escapology and the washing up still to do:D:D

Starting to make some humble progress with Bessies' repairs - long way to go but nice to see bits going on slowly - don't think I'll be offering any major competition to some of the more talented among us but having fun doing it :)

Bessie - four star commerdation
 
Good on you Kes, I wish I had your drive (as in determination - not a strip of road in front of the house :I). Any good with Mini brakes - I'm embarrased.

'Harvey the RV'
 
And here's me worrying I'd done something wrong :) Thanks Chris[:X]

'Harvey the RV'
 
not sure about Mini brakes yet - that reminds me - got to try and sort out a cam adjuster for my full size ones [8)] sure you'll crack it soon Panky - thanks for kind message, what I lack in talent I make up for in enthusiasm:D - and the drive is at the back of the house;)

Pics, mmmm, yes - er well, could make for a bit of a 'how not to weld' guide in places :I:D Some bits came out really well and others are perfect examples of beginners mistakes - my biggest trouble so far is getting the feel for welding two different thicknesses together - i.e. bodywork to chassis without burning through the thinner metal. Glyn managed to give me a couple of pointers before he escaped for the weekend - perhaps pics might be good for some advice on how to get it better.[8)]


Bessie - four star commerdation
 
Sorry kes as much as I would love to weld & be able to offer some advise....I am too scared,every time...well I tried once [:eek:)] didn't like it....I did metal work at school loved making stuff,but use to pass the welding on to the lads :) I guess old habbits die hard :D[}:)]:DI did get a good pass though ;)

"SYBHIL" & N0.1
 
the trick for that is to bias the torch towards the thicker material ;) i am sure it cant be any worse than some of the welding on chinese m/cycle frames... truely shockingly bad [:0]

"you were only supposed to blow the bloody SLIDING doors off no.3"
 
Was that meant to be a compliment :I I'm sure Kes will be inspired ;)

'Harvey the RV'
 
Just been reading through the story of Bessie, how lovely, and some great pictures :D

Not sure i would be quite as brave when it comes to welding. Remember my dad set fire to a car he was working on when i was little, got a right telling off from the fire service lol...

Good on you Kes (studio) keep up the great work on a great van

Cazz
 
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