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Post by Gary on Jul 13, 2007 20:41:37 GMT
Oh well here goes we have finally got around putting some photos of our RV rebuild on the computer so i thought I'd share them with you (well try anyway).
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Post by Gary on Jul 13, 2007 21:33:31 GMT
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Post by Gary on Jul 13, 2007 21:43:55 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Jul 15, 2007 14:40:00 GMT
Fantastic set of images, very helpful as a resource for my rebuild.
I have a few questions if i may!
did you hand make the dash?
what are the pipe holders called that you have screwed into the chassis and have you sourced them at a reasonable price anywhere?
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Post by chaz on Jul 16, 2007 9:10:40 GMT
Nice one Gary,
We look forward to seeing the final result next year!
Chaz.
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Post by Gary on Jul 16, 2007 23:13:24 GMT
Yes we made the dash (i should add that its the old dash from original build)but we have made a completely new one for this time around and have not covered it yet. I will try and get a photo of it as it is: (Might help if you are building one).
The clips are just plastic P clips which were brought from a stall on Newark show ground they are only a few pence each
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Post by Deleted on Jul 17, 2007 10:48:19 GMT
yes that would help me a great deal...when i finally get round to doing the interior! I am I believe midway, a few parts left to clean and paint then i can start rebuilding it all!, and perhaps it will start to look like a jeep again!!!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 17, 2007 16:22:36 GMT
lookin good.
There are going to be so many good RV's about next year, looks like we'll be back in force. ;D
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Post by Gary on Aug 23, 2007 21:10:41 GMT
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Post by Gary on Aug 23, 2007 21:14:54 GMT
Sometime ago on here i asked for some replacement front side indicator light units and no one had any, so i went back to square one and stripped the original ones down and rebuilt them, Heres the first one back in place (i think it looks OK).  |
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Post by terryrob on Aug 23, 2007 22:00:11 GMT
Well done Gary your doing a cracking job on your rebuild, putting me to shame lol. I got to get into gear on mine again, the chassis mods I did last year need cleaning up again now, its like I'm goin backwards, nice to see your making progress.
cheers Terry
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Post by Gary on Aug 27, 2007 21:21:39 GMT
Been in the garage most of the day working on the RV ;D, (I'm not over keen on sunshine heat and all that). Have managed to get about 1/4 of the wiring done and tidied up several other little bits will post some more pictures when i have taken some.  |
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Post by sammss on Aug 27, 2007 21:32:29 GMT
It seems a little unfair to me that you got sunshine & heat...........we had none here  |
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Post by Gary on Aug 27, 2007 22:24:07 GMT
It's been nice here for the last three days but i was working for one  and being dragged around shops on the second  and in the garage for the third ;D |
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Post by Gary on Sept 2, 2007 22:46:23 GMT
Look what we did on sunday    thats right all day just to clean and repaint a fuel tank. |
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Post by sammss on Sept 3, 2007 9:04:06 GMT
And very nice it looks too  |
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Post by Gary on Oct 8, 2007 21:16:55 GMT
Got alittle time this weekend so we started to tidy the garage  |
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Post by Gary on Oct 8, 2007 21:29:34 GMT
More pic,s this time she has wheels.  she's out side standing on her wheels not on the axle stands that shes been sitting on these last three years.    Still a lot to do but at least now i can get her out of the garage ;D The engine is ready to go for a complete rebuild (don't have the time to do it myself- and I think they will do a better job than me anyway) And with the garage sorted i can work inside with heat and light.  |
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Post by terryrob on Oct 9, 2007 18:58:14 GMT
Your doin a great job Gary, I can't see mine getting that thourough a rebuild |
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Post by Gary on Oct 9, 2007 21:42:26 GMT
We have a head start on most people because we built it in the first place so we know alot about it and how it was built, It has been off the road some 12 years or more so it really needs a good going over hence, TOTAL REBUILD. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 11, 2007 13:43:19 GMT
ready for stoneleigh next year?
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Post by Gary on Oct 12, 2007 21:44:38 GMT
looking promising |
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Post by Gary on Oct 14, 2007 19:44:21 GMT
OK managed to get some more time in the garage ;D. I have drilled and tapped all the holes for the fuel tank mounting straps ( I am using the original cortina tank) also cut in the new rear speakers and rear lights and mounted the tow hitch and wiring. Had a problem with the amount of cables etc at the rear because of the tow hitch etc and I did not want to have the usual taped up mess tucked up under the back panel.  So I came up with the box idea i think it works really well, although if i had planed a little better.   I would have made it easier to work on. ;D |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 14, 2007 20:53:34 GMT
God I feel guilty looking at some one working on their Rv. sorn'd ours today so hibernating till I have urges  But started clearing Garages out from when I was self employed. Three single garages full of crap  - well loads and loads of Granada,Cortina and Sierra bits from cars I have dismantled. plenty of gearboxes etc that I have photographed for E bay. Gary - had 2 new cortina tank straps in hand today - but know you make your own ;D Means less to shift when we sell house |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 15, 2007 20:54:52 GMT
Don, you don't have a V6 granada or Sierra 5 speed box do you?
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Post by Gary on Nov 7, 2007 21:45:33 GMT
Been in the garage again (no pic's yet) have renewed the headlight bowls, wiring and all associated bright works, rebuilt the master cylinder and servo, new seals etc (they were fun to source) nearly finished building inner wing sidelight/indicator surround i have also built a new battery retaining bracket and started to run the new brake lines, We have the rebuilt pinto back from the engine guy so i now have to try and find the time to refit. (Work is hectic at the moment but theres always the Christmas holidays) ;D |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 7, 2007 23:07:33 GMT
 didn't see this until now  Yes got half a dozen different pinto 5 speeds |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 7, 2007 23:54:24 GMT
Ahh, it needs to be from a V6. Same bolt pattern but with a longer input shaft. I know the pinto one will bolt onto the V6 and work, but not for long and since it is such a pain to get the box in and out, I might as well do it properly when it is needed.
Keep me in mind if you come across such a beast.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 8, 2007 20:24:26 GMT
I will have another look in garage over weekend 4u, and let u know
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Post by Gary on Dec 28, 2007 21:49:11 GMT
Been in the garage again. ;D ;D ;D The old engine 1.  The old engine 2.  Three picture's of the spacer we've had made to allow the 5 speed gearbox to fit without cutting the chassis.    The plate that now replaces the original gearbox bracket.  The rebuilt engine or at least the first parts of it.  I am aiming to be rebuilt by the end of the month. The to do list includes: Fuel lines, Brake lines, The clips for the above are already fitted, Fuel tank, (brackets are painted and the holes are tapped out ready, Rear stabilizer bar, Prop shaft, Roll bar, Windscreen support bar, Engine ancillaries, Radiator, Exhaust, Dash wiring, Dash covering, Dash fitting. Thats if the weather holds. P.S. Stoneleigh 08 is nearer than you think |
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they seem to have loaded in reverse order. 
Right back in the garage for a while see you soon ;D
- well loads and loads of Granada,Cortina and Sierra bits from cars I have dismantled.