Mercedes vario 814 self build bus to FLT palace

[nicholsong]

Tam

I have sent you a PM/Conversation - no rush, just looking for information please.

Geoff

 

[Glynbo]

This poor guy got back to find his van on fire, turned out to be a faulty phone charger. Near Haarlem in the NL

 

[Northernraider]

Tam

I have sent you a PM/Conversation - no rush, just looking for information please.

Geoff

You have a reply

 

[Northernraider]

Wee bit more work done but got a couple of days of rain up here now so its halted progress.

 

[Northernraider]

Ah well the rain stopped at 10am so i managed to get that section filled and sanded and in to primer. Theres still a few imperfections in the filler but as it will be raptor painted anyway which is very forgiving im not too concerned with it just now ....

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[Lenny HB]

Wee bit more work done but got a couple of days of rain up here now so its halted progress.

What rain in Scotland, how unusual.

 

[Northernraider]

What rain in Scotland, how unusual.

First we've had in nearly a month ....its been average 25° here the last 2-3 weeks ... supposed to be 4 days of rain but it rained for about 90 minutes this morning and thats been it so far .

Seems to be hitting lots of areas around us though .

 

[Lenny HB]

First we've had in nearly a month ....its been average 25° here the last 2-3 weeks ... supposed to be 4 days of rain but it rained for about 90 minutes this morning and thats been it so far .

Seems to be hitting lots of areas around us though .

Stratford last week 31° all week, a bit cooler over the weekend.
At Foy now had heavy showers today & freezing 18°. Sun's out now.

 

[Pilote87]

I see you have entered the French freight business, Northernraider . In fact, it must be so good, you named it twice.

Yep. I know the dog shouldn't be there, but Elaine had to move quickly to get the camera.

 

[Northernraider]

Bit more progress .... Had to clean up all the brake caliper , hub ,steering box etc too while i have the wheels off. Want to get the front rebuilt now so i can get the front wheels on and the van turned around . Looking a lot cleaner

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[chrisinplymouth]

Tidy

 

[Bobandfay]

Looking good Tam

 

[Mr porky]

Looks a lot better, keep it up.

 

[fat haggis]

Great stuff

 

[Jamesh]

Tidy

Lush!!!

Keep it up Tam!

Cheers James

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[rich g]

Great job

 

[Northernraider]

N/S b pillar repaired , middle sill repaired ...all welded filled and primed. Thats the front half of the bus now welded up ...so turned it around in the drive and got rear wheels off now to start welding up the rear.

 

[Drum Major]

Looking good keep it up while the weather good

 

[Shandyman]

Looking good your doing a great job.

 

[Val 3 dogs]

You've certainly got patience and dogged determination Tam. I am sure you will have a vehicle to be proud of when you are done. (even though Mum might have forgotten what her drive looks like)!

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[Northernraider]

Sneak preview at my intended colour ... Mine will have black roof and black sills, bumpers and wheel arch trims. But the main body will be this colour in raptor bedliner. Tough and scratch resistant

 

[Val 3 dogs]

Hmm! I don 't dislike the colour, but wouldn't't be too sure about a black roof.
Won't that absorb too much heat?
It might lead to two very hot little doggies when stationary.

 

[Northernraider]

Hmm! I don 't dislike the colour, but wouldn't't be too sure about a black roof.
Won't that absorb too much heat?
It might lead to two very hot little doggies when stationary.

Not when there's a full length roofrack on there with a sundeck ....it will keep the heat off the roof and create an airflow . That and 50mm thick insulation should keep it pretty cool. Im also installing a maxair fan which will help .it should be cooler in summer and warmer in winter than my current van.

 

[Val 3 dogs]

I might have known you would have it all sussed lol!

 

[Northernraider]

I might have known you would have it all sussed lol!

Something like this

With tilting solar at the front like this

Been in the plans since the start..

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[barsteward]

Ah well the rain stopped at 10am so i managed to get that section filled and sanded and in to primer. Theres still a few imperfections in the filler but as it will be raptor painted anyway which is very forgiving im not too concerned with it just now ....
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Are you going to have it resprayed when you've finished? or perhaps the camouflage look which, on reflection is perhaps not the best of ideas given the way you travel.

 

[Northernraider]

Are you going to have it resprayed when you've finished? or perhaps the camouflage look which, on reflection is perhaps not the best of ideas given the way you travel.

Yes it will be painted... but i might do it myself ...will see how the roof and lower panels turn out as i hope to have them done before i head off for the winter

 

[Val 3 dogs]

I guess weight is not a problem! You really will be spoiling yourself.
Have you got a lift planned for the pups to get to tbe sun deck?
Back in the 60's (you may have heard your Mum speak of those times). The posh "big houses often had a 'hatch' type cubby hole in a dining room wall where food or crockery could be transported between floors and thereby kept hot.
I.e. between the kitchen below stairs and tbe diing room on tbe floor above. Back then, I believe these things worked on a pulley system.
I am sure with tbe wonders of modern science, you could rig up something similar to transport Jade and Milo up and down to the sun deck.
It could also be used to carry ice and bottles of wine/beer.

 

[barsteward]

Yes it will be painted... but i might do it myself ...will see how the roof and lower panels turn out as i hope to have them done before i head off for the winter

The old song by The New Christy Minstrels comes to mind when you mention having it ready before winter.

 

[Mikey RV]

Love that colour.

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