EX-IRA Rusty Rot Ridden Bay Resto

Covin

Ex IRA Model "71" Camper, Complete With Bullet Holes & Rocket Launcher Damage Eeeek

ROT RIDDEN RESTO......I'm Back Hello

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Well it's official, I must be mad help

I've finally made a start on my Mates Rot Ridden Bus and on closer inspection it's considerably worse than I first though.
This Bus has had some first class "bodge repairs" done in the past which includes a new repair method of using Gaffa Tape to fill holes and gaps in the roof and gutters and then cover it with filler or just paint.
Here's a few pictures to get you all in the mood for what is sure to be some very good reading/viewing.... Enjoy

It's just as well he's after the RAT LOOK because it's never going to anything but Ratty.
No real plans on the engine choice as yet so we'll play that one by ear...

There's a few bits of rust and Rot here and there as you can see

Managed to fit the engine that came the Bus and moved it to to the rear of our house to begin the surgery.... The engine turns out to be a 1200 and not a 1600 which was not good to find out

Notice the trusty tarpaulin sheet to protect me from the weather.

Oh dear it's not looking good

Just look what happens when you remove the window and all the gaffa tape

I think you need a closer look at this bit.... It's rather impressive .... I Love Rust Me

Rear chassis is not looking to good either and there's nothing holding the rear Torsion tube to the chassis as it's all rotted away

Hello, what's this ? . . .

Only way to get rid of that Rot is to cut it all out. One Window dectamy coming up

Lot's more to follow once I have your attention. Let the fun begin... I'm sure I've been here before, or was it just another nightmare

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72panelvan · Posted: Sun Nov 25, 2007 11:53 am Post subject:

bloody hell, that van is a fat mess! hat's off for taking it on! good luck.

tom

ElusiveStranger · Posted: Sun Nov 25, 2007 2:25 pm Post subject:

OOoooooh, you're in your element there Happy

Mine's going to have the entire roof hacked off. Will be keeping a keen eye on this
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Cleverchap · Posted: Sun Nov 25, 2007 6:56 pm Post subject:

OMG thats rotten as a carrot!! Best of luck with this one Covin, I'm sure it'll come out just as good as the last one you did

famous phil · Posted: Sun Nov 25, 2007 11:05 pm Post subject:

quote" This Bus has had some first class "bodge repairs" done in the past which includes a new repair method of using Gaffa Tape to fill holes and gaps in the roof and gutters and then cover it with filler or just paint. /////

do'nt think its a new repair procedure ,, i've a bay just like that

,,, looks like its going to keep you very busy Happy

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sven · Jedi Guardian Joined: 27 Dec 2006 Posts: 814

Darn Covin, I think you have to buy a lot of welding wire... Happy

I've got a loooong paus in my own resto since may or something like that, but it seems that my young friend needs to get some practical projects done for his education so we are going to work with the bus every wednesday. I get the bus done and he can use it as a school project. It feels great to start with it again and hopefully I can come over to England next summer and go for a vwkd-tour.

richbaker78 · Teacher of Padawans Joined: 31 Jan 2006 Posts: 1298

that is unbelievably rusty!!!! ive seen better in scrap yards!!! I hope your mates paying you well!! (hopefully in cosworth tokens Wink

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Sven - I feel your pain....Ive also not been working on my van for a long time!!! got any more friends that need some practical experience? Grin

ricola · Posted: Mon Nov 26, 2007 8:50 am Post subject:

Bloody hell, you are a glutten for punishment!!!
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Covin · Posted: Mon Nov 26, 2007 9:22 am Post subject:

Cheers guys. I had a feeling you'd be impressed with this one Cool

I know I was.
There's nothing fancy going to be done to it, just a weld up job to make it safe, solid and leak tight, followed by Satin Black "Rat Look" paint job with minimal preparation.

This one is a freebie for my Mate and all for "My Love of Rust" ..... He'll owe be some big favours next year that's for sure. Personally I think it has the be worth at least a Cosworth engine though

Might be a slow project this one as I'm only working on it in between other little projects I've got on the go and there's also a new addition to the Fleet coming in a few weeks time which will require some work Wink

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jp · Posted: Mon Nov 26, 2007 5:00 pm Post subject:

Holy crap are you :smt120 you're

er than I thought and need to seek help

Looking forward to this thread... so what's the addition ? doesn't look like you got much room left !
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ElusiveStranger · Posted: Mon Nov 26, 2007 5:35 pm Post subject:

type2td · Wannabe Joined: 05 Aug 2007 Posts: 8

Holy Gees! I've been working on Canadian rust bucket for the last 12 years and I never saw something that far gone! I guess that the choices we got over here for project is better than across the pond. You're the courageous type I guess! Eeeek

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