new Dormobile Roof

Discussion in 'Camper Conversions' started by kenregency, Feb 10, 2013.

  1. kenregency

    kenregency Guest

    Due to lost pics i am starting again .
    I got this roof from ebay after driving 4 hrs each way and payed good money .he ripped of my hand now i know why.
     
  2. kenregency

    kenregency Guest

  3. kenregency

    kenregency Guest

    when i got it home i started my homework thinking i will fit myself:( dormobile roof.JPG
     
  4. kenregency

    kenregency Guest

    then it got worse i needed anew canvas and remember i had a tin top van and still have to cut out roof .
    then i met zed and it all started.
    a week later i was driving to him with it on another roof rack 70 miles away because it was a recommendation .
     
  5. kenregency

    kenregency Guest

    then when it got there to have cut out this is it daphne.JPG
     
  6. kenregency

    kenregency Guest

    then the pics started coming in from zed DSCF5053.jpg DSCF5050.jpg DSCF5007 (1).jpg roof cut out.jpg DSCF5058.jpg DSCF5059.jpg
     
  7. kenregency

    kenregency Guest

    then i bought two new glass windows toughend and a new perspex vent cap and new handles and hinges.
    then found out there was a hoop missing that why the first pic is all baggy when i bought it.
    during this time we found out it was a roof from a bedford or a land rover /vw .
    identified by one long vent cap.
    but ordered a new hoop and cut hole too late now to change my mind so due to zed being so patient and clever he sorted it all out,
    due out next week painted complete top and grp so i am now feeling happy again with my bus.
    i can now crack on.
     
  8. Zed

    Zed Gradually getting grumpier

    Nothing's ever straightforward is it? The replacement perspex vent cap wasn't deep enough for the hinges - the bottom fixing holes were in line with the edge. Neatest solution was to trim some height from the upstand (with a grinder cutting disk).
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    Evening Ken. :) No hoop yet...
     
  9. kenregency

    kenregency Guest

    no answer on phone yet call you tomorrow and let you know
     
  10. Zed

    Zed Gradually getting grumpier

    No worries I have other vans to work on.
     
  11. kenregency

    kenregency Guest

    and pancakes to make:)
     
  12. Zed

    Zed Gradually getting grumpier

    Pancakes made. :)
     
  13. kenregency

    kenregency Guest

    i have put on another thread about pancakes about you:)
     
  14. Looks like you're "getting re done!" Finishing touches and you'll be hanging out inside able to stand and "chillax LOL"
     
  15. kenregency

    kenregency Guest

    oh yes hope to collect sun if possible or in week:)
     
  16. kenregency

    kenregency Guest

    oh well going to get my bus back sunday as the roof is complete now
     
  17. kenregency

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  18. kenregency

    kenregency Guest

    just the hoops to go in and pick it up weekend
     
  19. PSG

    PSG

    those canvases arent cheap either. :eek:
     
  20. kenregency

    kenregency Guest

    about 450 i think
     

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