109.
31st MARCH 2011. The front offside lower
section
is glued and stapled together. 3.5mm plywood is
shaped
for the
backing board and is then glued and stapled to
the new mahogany framework. |
110.
The rear offside glued and stapled with the
plywood backing. The coachbolt holes have yet
to be drilled. |
111.
It might look ugly but once again the wood
is
painted to protect it from the elements.
Once
this section is bolted up, this side of the
van
will be complete and the alloy side panels
and
fitments can be put back on. |
112.
What a productive day! Rather than finish
the bottom, I thought I'd re-skin the offside.
All the
panels were fixed and stapled, then the
windows
went in, the door put back in. Then the
majority of the fitments along the side. |
113.
There are finishing touches still to do. For
instance, two vents to fix on, door hinges
covers,
awning holders etc. But it's looking good.
Very
good. |
114.
The Hot water boiler vent and central heating
vent
caused some problems putting on. Oddly
enough
they are identical, so no idea why they were problematic. |
115.
The kitchen wall showing the upper fridge vent and Gas vent. |
116.
2nd APRIL 2011.The top rail over the bathroom
is
done. Although it looks a straight piece of wood,
it isn't! |
117.
The bathroom wall finished. Just the gas
locker
to shape up with the router. |
118.
The other end of the top rail extending
into
the lounge area. |
119.
4th APRIL 2011. Despite the blustery day,
we
decided to replace the side panels on the
nearside. These panels are so flimsy and long,
that
even the slightest of breezes can result in
the
panels being creased. However with rain
forecast for tomorrow, it was decided they had to
go back
on. Here the panels are being prepared
for
mounting |
120.
As the task is fairly intense, no further photo's
until
all 4 panels have been fixed to the side of the Gipsy
and the windows fixed into place. The
toilet
cassette access door and rear locker door are
only
mounted in temporarily. |