Mercedes vario 814 self build bus to FLT palace

[Dutch 68]

Weather has been shitty here today ...raining most of it so ive been cleaning inside the iveco ....looks a bit better now View attachment 541762View attachment 541763

It has let water in in the past around both the very rear window and the rear n/s side window as the walls below them are a bit spongy ...it might still be letting in so ill have to put a bit sealer around those ....the fancy side door is letting in water now and the trim around the top inside is rotten and wet ...so that needs sourced and dealt with also ...im hoping its just also needing sealed along the top .



These are the items i found during clean out ....View attachment 541766

Thats an unopened packet of cigarettes ...yet the guy was smoking prison style rollups ...

Couldn't believe the amount of sawdust under the seating etc you'd think it had never been hoovered since it was built


Figured out how to make a reasonably comfortable bed ...

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Its a little short for me but if i sleep diagonally its ok .

The red scatter cushions and one ( seems to be extra back cushion ) are being put up the loft .


Im unsure at present whether this fridge is working or not ...so that needs investigation too.....that could be a right pain if it isnt.

Ach ill manage ....ive slept on a lot worse

You’re a youngster though, just like me, we need to look after our backs , we only got one and it need to last for a long time

 

[gus-lopez]

Those red seats are growing on me.

 

[glenn2926]

Those red seats are growing on me.

Steady on, so do warts.

 

[gus-lopez]

Steady on, so do warts.

From the rear they look great.

 

[tonyidle]

he dead

You've been watching Reginald D Hunter

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[Eggs]

Ach ill manage ....ive slept on a lot worse

Brought back memories from when I used to work with a Scott's lad years back, he used the expression, Ach.

 

[Minxy]

Those red seats are growing on me.

From the rear they look great.

You don't have a fetish for primates do you?

 

[gus-lopez]

You've been watching Reginald D Hunter

Haven't seen him for a long time?

 

[tonyidle]

Haven't seen him for a long time?

Here you go:

 

[Northernraider]

Well after doing some more tidying on the iveco i gave it a good wash .. probably the only wash it will get in my ownership ...took it out for some diesel and stopped in the industrial estate to get a couple of photos ....looks not to bad i thought ...although i will need to try and get a colour match on that blue so i can paint the few bits thats still all peeled.

And then this happened im not even sure how i did it but while trying to park it behind the car i smacked the back of my car thats the bumper shoved back out as it was all dented and ive dented the rear arch too ....and of course ive dented the bloody van , smashed the indicator and scuffed all the bumper ive just painted ... no idea how i did it i just misjudged the front of the van ....and of course the street had to be busy at the time .

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[James-Alex]

Oh dear… not a good start… wonder what will be left after your trip to Europe

 

[Clarky]

Never mind.
A bit of gaffer tape and polish and no one will notice……….as long as they are carrying a white stick.
Tough luck Tam, it's so easy to do.

 

[Dutch 68]

Well after doing some more tidying on the iveco i gave it a good wash .. probably the only wash it will get in my ownership ...took it out for some diesel and stopped in the industrial estate to get a couple of photos ....looks not to bad i thought ...although i will need to try and get a colour match on that blue so i can paint the few bits thats still all peeled. View attachment 542653View attachment 542656View attachment 542657View attachment 542658

And then this happened im not even sure how i did it but while trying to park it behind the car i smacked the back of my car thats the bumper shoved back out as it was all dented and ive dented the rear arch too ....and of course ive dented the bloody van , smashed the indicator and scuffed all the bumper ive just painted ... no idea how i did it i just misjudged the front of the van ....and of course the street had to be busy at the time .

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Oh no what a shame ! More work

 

[scousebird]

Oops

 

[Phill D]

Oh man!! the headlight glass also...

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[Northernraider]

Oh no what a shame ! More work

Its a bugger as im hoping to sell that car in a few weeks time before i head off . ...dont think that will t cut out

 

[Winger]

Things happen in 3’s Tam, I suggest you break a couple of matchsticks

 

[Northernraider]

Oh man!! the headlight glass also...

Fortunately i missed the headlight... just the indicator lens but a new one from ebay on the way ...only a tenner so not too bad ..i can repaint bumper but i wont get that dent out unfortunately

 

[Val 3 dogs]

Oops! It's called karma. I bet your sister didn't come to gloat and rubbish your driving abilities.
Hard luck Tam, do not despair. I'm sure with your skills and abilities you will soon have it sorted.

 

[Dutch 68]

Fortunately i missed the headlight... just the indicator lens but a new one from ebay on the way ...only a tenner so not too bad ..i can repaint bumper but i wont get that dent out unfortunately

Bit of filler, bit of sanding , rattle can and it will look acceptable again, but so frustrating!

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[Northernraider]

Oops! It's called karma. I bet your sister didn't come to gloat and rubbish your driving abilities.
Hard luck Tam, do not despair. I'm sure with your skills and abilities you will soon have it sorted.

She cant shes down south somewhere on holiday and her roofs leaking

 

[Just smiffy]

Oh Tam… feel for you…. Have a beer

 

[Northernraider]

For comparison sake ......

In hindsight i perhaps should have left the graphics in place ......i just didn't want people thinking it was an eldiss

But i think it looks a little tidier now and the windows have all been resealed so hopefully no more leaks. Its chucking it down here again today so i might just take it up to the paint place st Thornton and see if the guys can identify the blue colour and i can get a touch up can ..


Having second thoughts about fitting solsr panels on it as i wouldn't trust them just being glued on and i dont know if rivnuts and bolts would be strong enough so im considering just buying a fold up portable kit ....

The gasit supplier on ebay is on holiday till October 10th so i can't get a bottle till then either.

 

[Lesanda]

Looks great now Tam, with regards to the gas situation you could try alugas 2000 in Harrogate (I think) they were great and very quick delivery when I got ours. Keep up the good work.

 

[Manic]

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[Northernraider]

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Ooh good find on that gasit bottle .

The other one is too expensive as the complete kit from gasit is £210


But the one at £130 ive sent him s message

 

[Lenny HB]

I was 6ft4 in my 20's but only 6ft3 now but im wider

I've noticed.

 

[Lenny HB]

Sorry Tam I couldn't resist giving your prang a funny.

 

[Northernraider]

Sorry Tam I couldn't resist giving your prang a funny.

Swine.

 

[Northernraider]

Looks great now Tam, with regards to the gas situation you could try alugas 2000 in Harrogate (I think) they were great and very quick delivery when I got ours. Keep up the good work.

Gas it seems the cheapest option atbthe minute ...ive a month yet to get one so i should be fine

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