rb panel van conversion begins !

[John.]

Top job again Ralph & Bev!!

 

[Ralph-n-Bev]

We are booked in at Regal Furnishings for all the upholstery doing May 19th . Hopefully the water tank will have arrived by then. So we could be finished and ready to explore. We will try and make a trip to regal and let them measure up ready. To see if they can let us have a couple of foam seats to sleep on when we go to Whitby goth. If not we will have to use blow up beds !

 

[Zains Pops]

Fantastic build...real quality, nice to see, thanks for the post.

 

[Mr Mousy]

It's looking really good. Keep up the great work.

 

[andy63]

first real look at this thread, and cant say much, absolutely speechless ... just brilliant work...just a tad jealous ..
will keep watching..
ta andy

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[cruiser]

well done that man. looking great.

 

[Kool Kroozer]

WoW Ralph, really looks like its starting to come together now - you got some ballz on ya fella All them pipes, cables, timber, venting would frighten the life outta me Doing a fantastic job chap - keep up the good work its looking bloody brill

 

[scousebird]

Look's like it's really coming together now, can't wait to see the finished MH

 

[Baycott]

Wow!!!!
You should feel proud of yourself Ralph
That's an awesome job
The quality looks better than a professional build

 

[JockandRita]

WoW Ralph, really looks like its starting to come together now - you got some ballz on ya fella All them pipes, cables, timber, venting would frighten the life outta me Doing a fantastic job chap - keep up the good work its looking bloody brill

I couldn't have chosen better words myself.

Thanks again for looking

Thank you Ralph, for taking the time out of the busy schedule.....................to keep us all up to date drooling .

Cheers,

Jock.

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[Terry]

Looking brilliant Ralph & Bev Great pics cannot wait to see it at Whitby I can nick some ideas then
Don't worry you won't be the only one on temp beds I am hoping to pick my relay up today or tomorrow-just waiting for the call then get some insulation in and I have a rock and roll bed (going into the vito )I can throw into it.
If you need a couple of 6ft ish x 2 ft ish new foams to borrow give me a call I have some in pool room that will eventually end up in mine
terry

 

[Fenman]

I have been following this thread with total fascination and have come to the conclusion that Ralph is a lying rogue.

It is totally obvious that he is a professional cabinetmaker and part-time professional electrician, part-time professional plumber with a touch of vehicle mechanic, designer and genius thrown in.

I am also absolutely convinced that he's not human. He is from the planet Zog and has come here to make us all feel one whole lot inferior.

But seriously, you should be doing this whole conversion thing professionally.

Thank you for making me sick with envy. So looking forward to seeing the final pics in due course.

 

[Wissel]

Looking really good Ralph and I can't wait to see the finished van
(I bet you can't as well)

 

[Fireman Sam]

That Ralph makes me feel so bloody inadequate.

 

[Ralph-n-Bev]

Looking brilliant Ralph & Bev Great pics cannot wait to see it at Whitby I can nick some ideas then
Don't worry you won't be the only one on temp beds I am hoping to pick my relay up today or tomorrow-just waiting for the call then get some insulation in and I have a rock and roll bed (going into the vito )I can throw into it.
If you need a couple of 6ft ish x 2 ft ish new foams to borrow give me a call I have some in pool room that will eventually end up in mine
terry

Thanks Terry...... I will take you up on the foam offer please
We will have to catch up at Whitby over a beer or two

I will phone you up nearer the time.....Ralph

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[Terry]

No probs Ralph you are welcome
Guess what I got tonight
terry

 

[Ralph-n-Bev]

I have been following this thread with total fascination and have come to the conclusion that Ralph is a lying rogue.

It is totally obvious that he is a professional cabinetmaker and part-time professional electrician, part-time professional plumber with a touch of vehicle mechanic, designer and genius thrown in.

I am also absolutely convinced that he's not human. He is from the planet Zog and has come here to make us all feel one whole lot inferior.

But seriously, you should be doing this whole conversion thing professionally.

Thank you for making me sick with envy. So looking forward to seeing the final pics in due course.

...... If i am honest i have surprised myself on this project.

I never intended to do the joinery side of things myself. After the kitchen maker let me down i had no option but to have a go
My trade is Bricklaying which involves alot of setting out, i think these setting out skills and being practically minded have certainly helped.

I am sure Terry will say the same, its all about cutting materials square, straight and keep walls parallel.
One thing i struggle with is not being able to use a spirit level, when i started the van i naturally had a level on the job.
The thing is, you cant level up anything in there as the base isn't level to start with

Anyway, i have to say i am loving every day on the conversion and cant wait to get out in him. I think i am past the half way mark now

I would love to reply to all your posts individually but obviously don't have the time at the minute.

Thank you all for taking interest in this project, and keep up the amusing reply's
Anyone who has built a Campervan will know how you need to be on top of things and it can take over a bit.

So its always nice to come on Fun and have a laugh at the reply's from you guys

Cheers for now, just enjoying a beer before bed.
Hopefully I'll get some more pictures on over the weekend.

Ralph

 

[Ralph-n-Bev]

No probs Ralph you are welcome
Guess what I got tonight
terry

What ? ....... Arrested ?
. Just having a well deserved pint

 

[TUCANO]

Admiration isn't the word, brilliant

 

[Terry]

You are right about no level Ralph everything has to come off the only flat thing the floor. As you have found out every bit has to be scribed to the walls and roof etc It's a steep learning curve and you are coping brilliant with it take a bit pat on the back
BTW my Relay came tonight
Terry

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[cruiser]

watch out Terry he is after your work. you both do really great work.

 

[Terry]

watch out Terry he is after your work. you both do really great work.

No probs Mike he can come here and do this bus it's getting on my wotsits
terry

 

[Ralph-n-Bev]

No chance Terry .
He's already having to wear a belt to keep his work trousers up !
They were too tight for him when started doing the build he's lost a stone and a half nearly!
He's even dreaming of working on Pug in his sleep .
Although he's enjoying doing it. I know he will be glad when it's he's finished. We are both so excited about getting out and about in Pug, we can't wait.

 

[Terry]

Bev I must be doing something wrong I only put weight on
terry

 

[Minxy]

You are right about no level Ralph everything has to come off the only flat thing the floor. As you have found out every bit has to be scribed to the walls and roof etc It's a steep learning curve and you are coping brilliant with it take a bit pat on the back
BTW my Relay came tonight
Terry

Perhaps I'm being too simplistic, but wouldn't it make life a bit easier if you actually levelled the van first so that you had a perfectly level floor, then a spirit level COULD be used ... just a thought!

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[cruiser]

oh nice Minxy G. if only

 

[Terry]

Perhaps I'm being too simplistic, but wouldn't it make life a bit easier if you actually levelled the van first so that you had a perfectly level floor, then a spirit level COULD be used ... just a thought!

What happens when you get in and out of the van ? EASY to use the floor as a flat surface and 3,4,5, everything off that -once you get one bit squared both ways you can use that for accurate measuring -If all else fails so long as it looks right it is
terry

 

[Minxy]

What happens when you get in and out of the van ? EASY to use the floor as a flat surface and 3,4,5, everything off that -once you get one bit squared both ways you can use that for accurate measuring -If all else fails so long as it looks right it is
terry

I suppose it depends how much of an 'elephant' you are ... some of us aren't quite so heavy as others!

I actually converted an ex-ambulance so totally understand the problem - getting the first 'square' sections is key and worth spending the time to get it right. This was the first time I'd ever done anything like this so it wasn't as 'sophisticated' as both your offerings, but we loved it!

 

[Baycott]

I suppose it depends how much of an 'elephant' you are ... some of us aren't quite so heavy as others!

I actually converted an ex-ambulance so totally understand the problem - getting the first 'square' sections is key and worth spending the time to get it right. This was the first time I'd ever done anything like this so it wasn't as 'sophisticated' as both your offerings, but we loved it!
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Nice one minxy. I'm impressed

 

[Terry]

Yes nice one MG a lot better than some of the sheds about -well done
terry

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