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A belated hello from Stan the van

Hello folks
I haven't posted any pics up before as to be honest the van didn't look a great deal different before. When I got it it was very sound and just needed some loving care to tidy it up.
It's been resprayed all over the outside (rattle can job)as some numpty had hand painted the bottom 12" and bonnet in black primer. Parry's did an excellent job of matching the paint.
Roof roller painted with Rustoleum. Same paint on the wheels & the hub caps have florist's oasis spray on them.
Almost everything mechanical has been stripped and checked.
Top end rebuilt and new timing belt for peace of mind.
Aldon ignition module fitted.
Interior - new headlining to cab and above windows. Woodwork stripped and stained. Steering wheel redone. Door cards recovered and altered.
Cushions have had new vinyl inlet to replace dodgy original bits.
Cooker put in. Sink plumbed up. Led lights installed.
Curtain rails made up for cab and curtains made the missus (Sue :-) )
Nice little step on the towbar & various other minor bits and pieces.
I spent a lot of time putting in soundproofing, underlay and carpet within the cab. This has made a hell of a difference to the sound levels. There's a triple layer of soundproofing under the engine cover.
Next job is to fit the new drums I have for the front & put some entertainment in the cab.
These pics were taken on the campsite at Gordale Scar in yorkshire. Stan got a lot more attention than the scabby VW that cooking bloke had. In fact it's amazing how many people have said they used to go on holiday as a child in one just like it. Shame they're not still running.

This is one of the pics when I got the van.





























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Wed 08 Jun 2011 @ 19:05 Edit this messageQuote this messagePMQuote this message
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Stan the van

Well done! good for another 30years.


Graham

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Wed 08 Jun 2011 @ 21:08 Edit this messageQuote this messagePMQuote this message
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Very tidy!
Does the oasis spray protect chrome then?

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Veeeery nice indeed.;]

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Wed 08 Jun 2011 @ 23:39 View bluebedouin   Email bluebedouin   Edit this messageQuote this messagePMQuote this message
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Hi Mikeyboy
My wife's a florist & I had a can of the spray paint they use sitting around.
It's a matt silver colour but sticks to anything with the minimum of preperation and covers instantly. I didn't think it would last very well but 6 months on it's still fine & a 2 minute job to re-coat if needed.
Tony
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Anon
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Whats that thing in your grille?

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Sat 11 Jun 2011 @ 16:16 Edit this messageQuote this messagePMQuote this message
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Apart from the dead flies? ;-)
It's a badge bar. They were a very popular accessory until about 30 years ago. I'm keeping my eye out for suitable badges at shows. So far we have a St Christopher with the bedford logo and a Yorkshire county badge.
Yeah, it's a bit naff but fun and fits nicely with the age of the van. This bar has probably been on from new.
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i have one of those,when i got the van there were 4 badges,now theres 1:?

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I blame the Beastie Boys. Once all the VW badges went those pesky kids turned their attentions elsewhere....
Perhaps it's about time we saw a Bedford bonnet badge on a gold chain. Bling!
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t0neloc wrote:
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Perhaps it's about time we saw a Bedford bonnet badge on a gold chain. Bling!


Northampton's mayor was kind enough to oblige.;D

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Thu 16 Jun 2011 @ 20:02 View bluebedouin   Email bluebedouin   Edit this messageQuote this messagePMQuote this message
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Superb! The posse is hangin' in 'hampton.
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Now Stan is joined by Mini-Stan.



Converted from an AA van dinky toy. Unfortunately I could get a picture of the interior which now has replica bench seats and cupboards.
The things you do when bored!
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crackin camper buddy,

lovin the wee code 3 model as well

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