Mercedes vario 814 self build bus to FLT palace (1 Viewer)

[Podney]

Aye it looks that way with city centres .. but then i dont often go in to city centres with the van anyway.

And if you did,what would the fine be? Ive no idea,but it won’t be anything near the £10k + that you would have paid for a more modern vehicle..

The stop start on the Duchess’s car started working again today after a 3 month break......absolute complete and utter s*****g nuisance,now I’ll have to remember to turn it off. Sensible if in queues of traffic,but 99% of the time,Im not!

 

[Jamesh]

I'm regretting not getting an lt35 / mercedes 308d ATM!!

Cheers James

 

[Just smiffy]

I know it’s nothing to do with the build but I haven’t had my fix of Jade and Milo for some time now… how are they, do they spend time with mother while your working..?

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[Northernraider]

I know it’s nothing to do with the build but I haven’t had my fix of Jade and Milo for some time now… how are they, do they spend time with mother while your working..?

They are either with mum or buzzing around the garden .. sometimes they come in the van or under it for a nosey

 

[Jamesh]

Happy hounds!!!

What's your current van btw?!

Cheers James

 

[Jamesh]

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Should have taken my hgv licence!!

Cheers James

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[Clarky]

The dogs look happy and your mum looks in fine fettle too.

Richard.

 

[Just smiffy]

Bless… mother looking well too…

 

[Northernraider]

Happy hounds!!!

What's your current van btw?!

Cheers James

Currently a hymer

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[Northernraider]

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Should have taken my hgv licence!!

Cheers James

You dont want that ...its fugly and fibreglass. Never liked the ones that will always look like a bus

 

[Northernraider]

The dogs look happy and your mum looks in fine fettle too.

Richard.

Bless… mother looking well too…

Yes too well ...shes driving me nuts

 

[mitzimad]

I was going to say how well your mum looks nice she's fit enough to drive you mad

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[Dazzlin]

I dont think so ...the beauty of these are they are pretty basic. View attachment 507675

That's why our 1986 Hymer is called Noah, no turbo either....

 

[Lenny HB]

Im saving uncle lenny for the real headache to come later when i try to fit the electrics

 

[Northernraider]

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P.s im fitting new taillights to the van they are led and apparently need resistors fitted for indicators to flash at correct speed...


Talk to me cause i know nada

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[Lenny HB]

P.s im fitting new taillights to the van they are led and apparently need resistors fitted for indicators to flash at correct speed...


Talk to me cause i know nada

You just need to fit ballast units.

 

[Langtoftlad]

You just need to fit ballast units.

Would that be concrete, cement or plain sand... ?

 

[Jamesh]

Would that be concrete, cement or plain sand... ?

You'll be lucky to get any of them!!!

Cheers James

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[Lenny HB]

Would that be concrete, cement or plain sand... ?

Well he does need some weight at the back end to make the brakes work.

 

[gus-lopez]

They are either with mum or buzzing around the garden .. sometimes they come in the van or under it for a noseyView attachment 507718View attachment 507719View attachment 507720

Yes I'm agreeing with all the others .Mum is looking great.

 

[Northernraider]

You just need to fit ballast units.

Would that be concrete, cement or plain sand... ?

Been there done that ...for the mot


Ballast units ?? I was told resistors ....ive ordered resistors

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[Lenny HB]

Been there done that ...for the mot


Ballast units ?? I was told resistors ....ive ordered resistors

They are resistors but they are called ballast units when used with vehicle LED lights, got to get your terminology right boy.

 

[Abacist]

In other news its amazing that its only 18qty 10mm thread bolts that holds the entire body of these vans to the chassis.

Would that be concrete, cement or plain sand... ?

or "As Dug"?

 

[Northernraider]

Todays progress ....

All the under frame bits will be cleaned up painted and stone chipped once the sills are all finished.


This is the taillights ive ordered to replace the originals ....better location

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[Abacist]

Now its beginning to look good!

 

[Drum Major]

Wow looking good

 

[Val 3 dogs]

To me who knows nothing, it looks/feels like you are now building rather than continued dismantling. It is looking a really good and solid base to be building your FLT palace from. Well done you.

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[Just smiffy]

I take it your doing this work while it’s at the blacksmiths…?

 

[Northernraider]

I take it your doing this work while it’s at the blacksmiths…?

No its back in the drive.

Mind that blue van isnae mine lol its just to show the lights

 

[Northernraider]

Not that im anywhere near that stage yet but im also wondering about my insulation ... I still think celotex board is the best idea for the roof and the floor but for the side walls im starting to think it might be a complete mare fitting it in and behind all the support bars etc etc ...im going to stick some bitchamin ( not sure its spelt right) squares on the panels for sound deadening but then also wondered if perhaps that recycled plastic wool type insulation might be better on the walls and cavities.

Whats folks thoughts?

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