On the job again.....cutting back, grinding and fiberfiller.
Lots of shiny silver steel.............all new lower sill sections.
All ready for paint, this side rear quarters and front lower clip.
Wow that was quick!!!
Original door is tatty and i feel is mishaped?
Well......I just wish it was mine.
Solid lower rear quarter needs welding of holes and a shit load of filling, too tatty?.
Fantastic straight sides.....amazing! Best pic?
Perfect ....maybe this is the best shot?
All set up just Jacob and I in elcie so loaned the awning to c & n.
WOAW, WOwe, WOAW!!!!!
Jacob and Jack enjoying the view.
Good old wild camping...sparkling cracking fires.
The bopyz still up under moonlight..............stargazing and enjoying the moon.
Gary joined us after another extra shift on the "Project"....and also introducing the new Smart Camper!! sleeps two at max!!! Much fun had by all..................next major run is Snow Trip!!!!!
The escorted bride takes her seat.
Off into the sunset in a cloud of confetti and clattering of tin cans the lovers and the love bus flew!!!
To land at the fantastic venue with proper wild style camping...........so many faces, so many smiles...........so much fun!!! What a fantastic wedding!! Thanks and love to them both!!
Is it possible, can it be finished in time for sat? Current pictures monday evening. Jim has been working like a madman and has really pushed it forward!!
Nice flat side
Unsure about the front clip but bondo will fill it!?!?!
Tidy doors! What do ya think?
Found in a barn a half done 1963 Californian Sundial VW SplitscreenCamper, All original doors and plywood roof cards. Panelvan with cut side windows but factory doors...
Half restored...virtually all welding done....half treated with por40, new jacking points...
Old engine hatch cut into top of bulkhead but original panel still there, new rear valance, original engine hatch. New battery tray. Original chassis number.
Front clip dented and cut, but all sculptable.....workmanship is very good on all repair work.
A poor quality front wheel arch outer repair panel utilised on this side....original inner tubs. Oh it needs the new outer valance welding on!!
Solid chassis, new jacking points, one new inner and center sill, both outer sills replaced.
The whole rear panel has been replaced below the swage line here. Auto craft, hand made shit!!
original side panel and rear quarter....you can see evidence of californian air scoops.
Cab floor replaced in total.
All this and the original 1500 engine & gearbox plus a 1600 late with twin baby dees and a beetle gear box and the reduction boxes a set of type 3 drums, original front beam plus an adjustable narrowed beam, all new link rods, all original wide five fifteen wheels, seats, widow frames, door handles, speedo, all original sundail windows........for £6k. What do yous think to that?
