Nice self builds..... (1 Viewer)

Jamesh

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We have the ugly thread so I thought we might have a nice self build thread.

All welcome PVC, coach-built, demountable....

I'll kick off with this VW transporter based one off gumtree.


Nice job - nice price!!!

Cheers James
 
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my old self build in the days when you could get reclassified without graphics taken just north of biazitz
 
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Nice van just needs the mountains and compass to pass dvla rules...... !!!

I'm wondering if a freedom of info request might show more Welsh vans being passed than English ones ... !

Cheers James

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Was a Newbie but getting the hang of it now.
Just caught the end of george clarkes amazing spaces.
A guy has made his own 5th wheeler, the back part was a vw van.
Try catching on replay.

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Heres ours, originally converted for disabled owner, it suits us, no oven ( never used it on our swanky previous moho) has toilet but no shower either (we mostly are on sites)
No cab blinds, ( we use external screen)
, very utilitarian but perfect for our use , put lowered seat bases( fabulous) and easy top air suspension to soften the ride.

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I should add the swingy curtains have gone, nice blinds now
 

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Nice blinds :giggle: where did you get them from, please?
We used a firm called ‘Bubbles blinds’ local to us. (Eastbourne)
Hes a guy who worked for Hilarys blinds for ages and has gone on his own , 2 large side windows done for £250 fitted.,highly recommended.
They are really nice and no rattles, we went blackout. Previously we had vanshades fitted to a vw , they were ok but not cheap.
This firm is on facebook but there might be a similar firm your way?
 

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I haven’t seen many self builds but the one that sticks in my mind is Ralph n Bevs Peugeot and with a very comprehensive build thread.
Hi Rob
I posted a comment saying ‘nice van’ to R and B , then felt a bit silly as I hadnt seen the amazing thread they posted and the brilliant quality work of their van.I have now... A tribute to self builders

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We used a firm called ‘Bubbles blinds’ local to us. (Eastbourne)
Hes a guy who worked for Hilarys blinds for ages and has gone on his own , 2 large side windows done for £250 fitted.,highly recommended.
They are really nice and no rattles, we went blackout. Previously we had vanshades fitted to a vw , they were ok but not cheap.
This firm is on facebook but there might be a similar firm your way?
Thanks, they look really good. I‘ll have a look for someone to do something similar. We are some way off that stage though :LOL:
 
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Thanks, they look really good. I‘ll have a look for someone to do something similar. We are some way off that stage though :LOL:
I always think there is plenty of quality stuff out there, not necessarily under the ‘ motorhome accessories’ banner, which seems to add a premium
 

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I always think there is plenty of quality stuff out there, not necessarily under the ‘ motorhome accessories’ banner, which seems to add a premium
Very true!

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Hi Rob
I posted a comment saying ‘nice van’ to R and B , then felt a bit silly as I hadnt seen the amazing thread they posted and the brilliant quality work of their van.I have now... A tribute to self builders
A very good build thread for someone looking at doing the same.
I know if I was converting a van I’d be following all the good advice.
 
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I haven’t seen many self builds but the one that sticks in my mind is Ralph n Bevs Peugeot and with a very comprehensive build thread.

Hi Rob
I posted a comment saying ‘nice van’ to R and B , then felt a bit silly as I hadnt seen the amazing thread they posted and the brilliant quality work of their van.I have now... A tribute to self builders

A very good build thread for someone looking at doing the same.
I know if I was converting a van I’d be following all the good advice.

Thankyou for the great comments.
Pug is still going strong 👍
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