Mercedes vario 814 self build bus to FLT palace

[Northernraider]

Good that you are n



Bloody hell Tam. Nice job. It's a good job you are enjoying it as I wasn't thinking you were expecting a full on restoration.

Yes the danger of buying an old merc unseen ...but at least i will know what its like now ...

 

[Northernraider]

Nothing done on the van today ....got up late took dogs a good walk then sorted the garden for mum ...then work at 4.30 .
Changed jobs the other week so i only do 4.30 till 10pm these days instead of 4.30 till sometimes 2.30 .

Still make similar money so was a no brainer .

Will get a full day on the van tomorrow now as a result.

 

[Onemanandhisdog]

take a look on Youtube at DIY benders

I would be scared of searching for DIY Benders!!

 

[Trev45]

I would be scared of searching for DIY Benders!!

Probably be an eye watering price !!

 

[Northernraider]

Good progress today ....should have the cab floor in tomorrow .

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[pagey]

See you of little faith looks great I found this sort of work is therapeutic

 

[Northernraider]

See you of little faith looks great I found this sort of work is therapeutic

Aye to be honest i wish id just started doing it myself back in April ...it would likely have been all welded up by now

 

[Floydster]

Aye to be honest i wish id just started doing it myself back in April ...it would likely have been all welded up by now

At least you'll know that for the next one....

 

[fat haggis]

Looks great. ️

 

[bigwood]

I know it’s taken a lot of time and effort but you must agree the results are satisfying . The cost you must have saved in labour must be worth it.

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[dunnah01]

My old gaffer used to say my welding was like onions - it made him cry
Yours looks great

 

[Northernraider]

I was getting on well with it today but been at A&E the last 90 minutes as ive sliced my thumb and it wouldn't stop bleeding sister insisted i come to here i was all for a bit masking tape but I gave in ...meant tobe working tonight

 

[Val 3 dogs]

Oh dear, hard luck but better safe than sorry.
I hope it's not too serious.

 

[scousebird]

I hope your thumb's not too bad.

 

[Manic]

I hope your thumbs ok at least your young apprentice can carry on, under supervision

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[glenn2926]

That’s you rumbled. There’s me thinking “what a great job Tam is making welding that van up” whilst all the time it’s mum who’s been doing it. Looking good now though, keep it up.

 

[Onemanandhisdog]

Easily done when you are chopping metal. I once got a sharp bit in the side of my hand, wasnt too bad until I pulled my hand away with the shock!

 

[Jamesh]

Ouch - I bet that's throbbing like mad!

Cheers James

 

[125BEER]

 

[Just smiffy]

You know we need pictures of said thumb otherwise it didn’t happen….

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[Northernraider]

You know we need pictures of said thumb otherwise it didn’t happen….

Thats me just home from hospital.... nearly 5 hours later


But here ya go ... 3 injections 4 stitches ...its cut 9mm deep but fortunately missed any nerves ...but didnt stop bleeding from 14.20 when i did it till nearly 4pm ...ruined my mums kitchen towel lol.

Doesn't look much and not really painful but as it wouldn't stop bleeding i couldn't use my usual masking tape fix

 

[fat haggis]

A deep one. Nice. that’s your war wound. For your hot country on the beach 🏖 with your stunning go anywhere van.

 

[Val 3 dogs]

Less of the red stuff please Tam, I'm eating my tea!
Now be sure you keep it clean.

 

[Northernraider]

Less of the red stuff please Tam, I'm eating my tea!
Now be sure you keep it clean.

Im quite surprised i actually sat watching him stitch it ... usually queesy with claret but once numbed up with local anaesthetic it was fine....that hasnt worn of yet which was good as trying to get my hands clean now

 

[jockaneezer]

The van repairs will be all the better for a blood sacrifice Tam !

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[Jamesh]

A deep one. Nice. that’s your war wound. For your hot country on the beach 🏖 with your stunning go anywhere van.

You'll have to concoct a tall story of how you got it!

Fighting pirates somewhere exotic!!

Cheers James

 

[dunnah01]

Ouch! - should have used some tank tape on that one not masking tape

 

[Leith Laddie]

Hope you weren't too late for work?

 

[Northernraider]

Hope you weren't too late for work?

Lost a night unfortunately ... supposed to start at 16.30 but didn't get home till 1900.

 

[Just smiffy]

Bless…..

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