Tweed's 78 bay resto

Discussion in 'Restorations' started by Twe-d, Jul 16, 2013.

  1. Yeah matey give em a rub with some wet&dry then a bit of Brasso, they weren't doing much reflecting as they were.:thumbsup:
     
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  2. Hello! Ye well? back again with an update and a few pics for the faithful.
    The project ground to a halt for a few months after the last update dew to painter problems. As this bus will be spending most of it time in a field at a festival spending thousands on a paint job was not an option so I went with a local garage that would let me do the time consuming prep work to keep the costs down and would let him carry on with the minor jobs that a small business makes the most money on, but the guy had no interest, I don't think I ever seen someone who is his own boss skive so much, it was comical at times, even getting the body done was a struggle, all that was left was the doors so after a few months of me showing up and he'd just nipped out for an hour, telling me he'd "one side done just waiting for it to dry" to just ignoring my calls I finally lost it, got a van and lifted the remaining parts. I wouldn't expect everyone to have the same enthusiasm as most of us do on here in restoring one of these buses but I feel sorry for someone who doesn't take at least some pride in their work.
    Anyway.. lesson learnt, as the old saying goes you pay peanuts you get monkeys... but that would be insulting to monkeys.

    So while the oxygen thief had the doors I started on the wiring, the old loom and fuse box was pretty knackered so I made my own..
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    The second bus board can be switched between the engine battery and the leisure battery giving lights and music when camping, also theres a 10A battery charger, GPS that can disable the engine by SMS, a split charger, solar panel controller and a few other things.
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    Fused engine box with a soft start.
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    False back in the glove box for the front distribution point
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    I was able to save the original relays, word of advice don't change the indicator bulbs to LEDs :rolleyes:
     
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    Decided to make use of this space for the eberspacher
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    Template to make sure it would fit
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    Mounting holes
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    Vent hole
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    I used the original cable going to the heat exchangers to control this valve running the ducting to the cab and cargo ports.
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    Made a set of mats for the front
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    Had the seat retrimmed
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    Finally got the doors painted :burp:
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    Extender for the front light
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    Rear courtesy lights
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    Rear camera
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    Fresh hi temp paint
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    Dug out that old engine from season 1
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    Vac port
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    going in :)
     
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    Took a good bit of work to save this
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    Fitted before remembering i'd forgotten to fit the crankshaft oil seal :oops:
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    With it driving I put it through the MOT mainly just to see where I was at, but by the time the got there the brakes were bindingo_O
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    After a bit of trail and error it turned out it was the servo (this pic was taken after I kicked it into the garden I didn't fit it like this:p) I tested it in the bench and it seemed to work fine even jacked up you could still spin the wheel but the push rod length is too high causing the brakes to drag, think it was because I changed the cylinder.
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    New servo 1mm clearance
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    had the belly pans powdercoated
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    Bitta waxol
     
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  6. Looking blingtastic :cool:
     
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  7. This is certainly coming along well
     
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    Like it was made for it..:D
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    Silencer
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    N/S and O/S belly pans
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    As of the 20/9/17 she is completely road legal!!!:beer::beer:
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    :D
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    Shown here driving out on the open road, and up a hill no less.



    Big up to everyone who's given me advice along the way:thumbsup:




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    Next up is the interior... tho while its still a 1600 I may keep it reasonably lite, thinking milk crates and sellotape :D

    Cheers
    Tweed
     
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  9. Those electrics look brilliant, have you done a wiring diagram ? If you have can we see
    Cheers
    Andy
     
  10. Very impressive the way you have added the exhaust and power sockets to the under-trays!
    Also, the underneath of your van looks awesome - respect :thumbsup::hattip:
     
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  11. Thanks matey, I just worked off the standard wiring diagram from my Haynes manual, replacing one circuit at a time splitting them into constant and switched feeds. Only real difference is the starting circuit :thumbsup:.
     
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  12. MorkC68

    MorkC68 Administrator

    well done fella, the bus looks stunning :D
     
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  13. Absolutely brilliant. I had mine bus shipped from California and professionally restored and it is not a patch on your bus. You should be so proud.
     
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  14. Merlin Cat

    Merlin Cat Moderator

    Nice one @Twe-d :)
    I’ve just looked through your resto. The van looks brilliant, dare I say an improvement on when it was new.
     
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  15. Absolutely Brilliant Twe-d. Metalwork, electrics, paint and mechanical, fabulous skills apparent everywhere. Looking forward to seeing the interior.
     
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  16. fantastic resto and an n ireland mot centre , where you at
     
  17. in nireland mot centres there is a big SIGN STATING STRICKLY NO PHOTOGRAPY ,
     
  18. iblaze

    iblaze Supporter

    What an amazing bus

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  19. yellow is the way to go love it
     
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  20. Cheers :beer:

    Just outside Ballyclare mate, Yeah got told off for taking that wee pic :rolleyes:
     
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