First time T2 Bay... I have the fear!

Hi to another orange from an orange

 

Orange is the way!
Welcome aboard.

 

Hello and welcome. I thought Devon Moonrakers had dirty great poptops?

 

Guess it must have been an optional extra? Mines exactly the same as the one in the 1978 brochure...

 

My guess is they could be ordered without but they're likely to be a special order .

 

Hello and Welcome from the Cotswold Contingent.

 

It's a common misconception zed. the 'moonraker' bit is the interior, the 'dirty great poptop' was the optional 'Devon Double Top' roof which was availible for only the last couple of years I think.

Hello Ollie by the way I live in brighton as well although my workshop isn't. Give me a shout if you need any help

 

What engine have you in it?

 

Hi from Cheshire

 

Hello and welcome

 

Cheers! Good to know. Whereabouts is the workshop?

Picking the bus up from the welders in Hove tomorrow. Thankfully the only issue was the jacking points...

 

It's a 1600 (came with a recon TES).

 

That looks a stunning bus Ollie ,I have a moonraker too ,amazing to see an original tin top conversion
All your storys sound very familiar ,you will win dont give up

 

Cheers! It's been a nervous couple of weeks getting things properly checked out but it seems in pretty decent shape - especially as it has been parked on Brighton streets for the last 15 years!

Really want to keep the 78 moonraker interior as original as possible as it is also in pretty good condition, all things considered!

 

Margarita the original-condition Moonraker says hello and welcome. I drove mine from Cheshire to Kent after I bought it and only when it started raining half way home did I realise how badly the windscreen leaked. £800 later it stopped. Heh.
Is your interior ok? I have some replacement bits and pieces if not, as does another member I know.

 

Just found your website! Good to find a local specialist. Cheers

 

Ouch! That's the kind of pain I am feeling. Was £425 to resolve my fuel leak. Ended up being a loose hose clip but it was engine out before that could be confirmed!

The interior not too bad at all really. Just a bit tatty in places. It hasn't been touched ever (bar the cushions).

Original Lino and carpet all good. Headliner good.
All cushions have been replaced by previous owner but covered in a very cool fabric that looks like an original choice.
Units pretty good on front faces and I now have all the replacement brown door handles I need. Edging strips missing in places.
Tops a bit swollen so will swap out for look-a-like melamine.
Curtains are original brown flowery things with only one tatty at the back (perfectly repairable).
Cooker is shiny bar and fridge pretty good too...
Cab velour cab seats are shot so have new pads and covers on order!

Would love to see some snaps of your for inspiration!

Ollie

 

Mine was really tatty but I manged to pick up another from ebay for £29.99 - brother in law installed it for me.

http://s1015.photobucket.com/user/lordcongi/media/IMG_00801.jpg.html?sort=3&o=54

 

There was a complete moonraker interior on ebay the other day