swearbear
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Post by swearbear on Apr 2, 2014 0:18:22 GMT 1
Now i just need to figure out how to fix the leaking fuel pump :/
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swearbear
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Post by swearbear on Apr 3, 2014 21:19:29 GMT 1
Went from this... To this... Now i need to drill and tap the holes for the mirror.
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Post by irishtransit on Apr 4, 2014 0:04:49 GMT 1
looking better.
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swearbear
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Post by swearbear on Apr 4, 2014 10:04:59 GMT 1
Do you know if the timing will go to hell if i remove the fuelpump from the engine?
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swearbear
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Post by swearbear on Apr 5, 2014 12:43:41 GMT 1
Well I hve now mounted the wingmirror again and I'm goin to the tip with some styrofoam wood etc and old clothing thats been mildewed so we'll se if it falls off
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swearbear
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Post by swearbear on Apr 5, 2014 20:41:52 GMT 1
I have to admit I am snooping around a bit on a Hanomag-Henschel '68 campervan with a sheet metal shell and metal framing. It's on sale for 200€, although it is exactly what it says on the tin a shell with no insultaion or furnishing. If i get it I will turn the ford into a Long-bed pickup instead.
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Post by FredTransit on Apr 6, 2014 13:16:37 GMT 1
are self build camper bodies popular where you are then?
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swearbear
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Post by swearbear on Apr 7, 2014 9:39:50 GMT 1
No not really. Since you have to pay the equivalent of the MoT about 200-400€ to re-register the vehicle as a campervan. The exception is converting panel-vans to campers since you don't have to re-register them as long as you don't install a permanent propane-system and as long as the furnishings are theoretically removable.
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swearbear
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Post by swearbear on Apr 9, 2014 17:40:19 GMT 1
I am leaning towards not having a cabover compartment.
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swearbear
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Post by swearbear on Apr 11, 2014 20:52:45 GMT 1
Yay looks like I get help during may from a friend who know about both diesel engines and campers
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Post by irishtransit on Apr 12, 2014 2:36:44 GMT 1
always good to have a friend
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swearbear
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Post by swearbear on Apr 13, 2014 19:54:13 GMT 1
It looks like the style of camper my camper looked like was actually a real build Alas I have come to the conclusion that if the caravan I found on a version of Craigslist/Dinkos for 120€, is not full of mold and damp i might buy it and use it for the living area part since I will then have enought money to buy both a 100 watt solarpanel and polyester and fiberglass to glass the whole caravan to waterproof it.
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swearbear
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Post by swearbear on Apr 13, 2014 19:58:44 GMT 1
I know that "caravan on a chassie cab" is a cop out to building it all by my self, the reason is that I will be homeless in less than 2 months so speed is of the essence.
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Post by irishtransit on Apr 13, 2014 21:21:10 GMT 1
for a minute there I thought you had finished. hope ya get it all sorted in the 2 months.
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swearbear
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drinking screwdrivers alone. If you are in scania swing by and join me.
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Post by swearbear on Apr 14, 2014 9:24:52 GMT 1
Like I said I might have found a suitable caravan. Going to look at it tomorrow evening, I don't have the nose for mold and damp anymore because of my sinus condition so I'm bringing my mold-allergic partner with me . She sniffs out black and green mold in seconds.
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