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    Absent without Leave

    I've not been here much recently

    Spending too much time on my other project

    I took her out for a run yesterday to see if I had fixed the items I was working on .. I can only call it a qualified sucess as there seems to be a lack of power possibly related to a fuel filter issue

    Nice sun and a couple of classic 3/4 shots. for the 1st I didn't get low enough but that does mean you get a view of the Solar Panel (no it's not an electric car!)





    Whether by the time I get the build finished I will be able to afford the deisel is quite another matter

    Regards
    Andy
    4/3 Kit E510, E30 + 35macro, 11-22, 14-45 (x2), 14-54, 40-150 (both types), 70-300,
    m 4/3 EM1MkII + 60 macro, 12-100 Pro, 100-400
    FL20, FL36 x2 , FL50, cactus slaves etc.
    The Boss (Mrs Shenstone) E620, EM10-II, 14-41Ez, 40-150R, 9 cap and whatever she can nick from me when she wants it

    My places
    http://www.shenstone.me.uk
    http://landroverkaty.blogspot.com/
    https://vimeo.com/shenstone
    http://cardiffnaturalists.org.uk/
    http://swga.org.uk/
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  • #2
    Re: Absent without Leave

    Thanks for posting, Andy, I was wondering how you were getting on with this project. It looks totally awesome and very magnificent even before it is fully restored. Keep us updated, I hope to see it on a meet at some future time.
    John

    "A hundredth of a second here, a hundredth of a second there � even if you put them end to end, they still only add up to one, two, perhaps three seconds, snatched from eternity." ~ Robert Doisneau

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    • #3
      Re: Absent without Leave

      Andy is this an ex services ambulance ? or have you built the back?
      My DH is converting a Bus to a SuperMotorHome - will find some photos! The 28 seats came out; then the "carpet like" wall covering; foam with tin foil either side was installed as insulation to keep in the cool or the warm; 4 Scania LGV1 fold up sprung beds were installed and in went a big AIR con unit. The big back windows were out and fibreglassed over; the "bus" foldaway doors went and new steel door at the front fittedl Storage boxes on the roof at the front and an aerodynamic ali skin fitted in front of them ; Now the Loo; Shower; Vanity units in; and the partitions for the sleeping area; cooking and dining areas are now being fitted.

      The exterior has been rubbed down; filled ; rubbed down and is now ready for spraying ... Its such fun well DH is loving it ! and it should be ready for hols this summer - the fold up against the walls Scania beds mean that we can ride in 4 motorbikes and take off with 2 mates and our dogs ! touring!
      Attached Files
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      I Lurve Walking in our Glorious Countryside; Photography;
      Riding Ducati Motorbikes; Reading & Cooking ! ...


      http://www.flickr.com/photos/photomagicf1_chevvy/sets/

      the ONE photo album

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      • #4
        Re: Absent without Leave

        WOW now that is a project that puts mine to shame

        Katy is ex MOD Marshalls ambulance that's already been converted to a camper at a high standard so I just need to get the mechanical bits back up to top spec as well

        I wish you as much fun in your bus as I hope to have in my ambulance

        more about her here http://landroverkaty.blogspot.com/p/about-katy.html

        regards
        Andy
        4/3 Kit E510, E30 + 35macro, 11-22, 14-45 (x2), 14-54, 40-150 (both types), 70-300,
        m 4/3 EM1MkII + 60 macro, 12-100 Pro, 100-400
        FL20, FL36 x2 , FL50, cactus slaves etc.
        The Boss (Mrs Shenstone) E620, EM10-II, 14-41Ez, 40-150R, 9 cap and whatever she can nick from me when she wants it

        My places
        http://www.shenstone.me.uk
        http://landroverkaty.blogspot.com/
        https://vimeo.com/shenstone
        http://cardiffnaturalists.org.uk/
        http://swga.org.uk/

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        • #5
          Re: Absent without Leave

          Nick has to finish the inside, lining walls with white padded vinyl/fabric like after install lights & sockets; then it gets sprayed grey & grey; then service & mot ... he hopes we can use it this summer ... but its been 5 years to this stage so maybe summer 2012
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          [I].
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          I Lurve Walking in our Glorious Countryside; Photography;
          Riding Ducati Motorbikes; Reading & Cooking ! ...


          http://www.flickr.com/photos/photomagicf1_chevvy/sets/

          the ONE photo album

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          • #6
            Re: Absent without Leave

            Hi Andy,

            I just popped out and snapped a few updated "evidence" pieces. This was a School Bus for Disabled Children - Nick bought it because the back drops down and a ramp slides out from under the "French Doors" at the back (once for wheelchair access) But NOW for riding Motorbikes in and out

            Pics 1 & 2 full sides show 4 small Back windows have been installed (with roller blinds and Mosquito nets) for each Bunk !

            Pic 3 Nicks fitted the Loo; Vanity Unit with pull down Basin; Shower and Tray and Loo window!
            Pics 4 & 5 show Partitions have been installed to divide up the 5. Cooking & sink Area on the right and opposite the Diner area 4 (which he has built a topbox to store plates; mugs and condiments!

            I shall enjoy reading your blog and seeing your progress with Katy ! (we must name ? the bus!)
            Attached Files
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            [I].
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            I Lurve Walking in our Glorious Countryside; Photography;
            Riding Ducati Motorbikes; Reading & Cooking ! ...


            http://www.flickr.com/photos/photomagicf1_chevvy/sets/

            the ONE photo album

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            • #7
              Re: Absent without Leave

              Nice to see your additional evidence .. can Nick pop over and do some work for me as well

              We have roller blinds and mozzie nets as well, and now I've oiled the rollers they work

              Your project definitely needs a name

              one minor suggestion re the forum.. you should put your pictures in the gallyery rather than attachments it makes them much easier to look at

              regards
              Andy
              4/3 Kit E510, E30 + 35macro, 11-22, 14-45 (x2), 14-54, 40-150 (both types), 70-300,
              m 4/3 EM1MkII + 60 macro, 12-100 Pro, 100-400
              FL20, FL36 x2 , FL50, cactus slaves etc.
              The Boss (Mrs Shenstone) E620, EM10-II, 14-41Ez, 40-150R, 9 cap and whatever she can nick from me when she wants it

              My places
              http://www.shenstone.me.uk
              http://landroverkaty.blogspot.com/
              https://vimeo.com/shenstone
              http://cardiffnaturalists.org.uk/
              http://swga.org.uk/

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              • #8
                Re: Absent without Leave

                Andy Nick would love a holiday @ the Gower Peninsula/Tenby so maybe !

                re Pics, SORRY New to this still ... ? do you put them in the gallery and then post in your reply the image ref ?
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                I Lurve Walking in our Glorious Countryside; Photography;
                Riding Ducati Motorbikes; Reading & Cooking ! ...


                http://www.flickr.com/photos/photomagicf1_chevvy/sets/

                the ONE photo album

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                • #9
                  Re: Absent without Leave

                  Originally posted by Chevvyf1 View Post
                  re Pics, SORRY New to this still ... ? do you put them in the gallery and then post in your reply the image ref ?
                  You might find these two video clips useful

                  (c) Copyright - The Olympus E-System User Group
                  http://e-group.uk.net/video/e-group-gallery/e-group-gallery.html


                  (c) Copyright - The Olympus E-System User Group
                  http://e-group.uk.net/video/e-group-image-post/e-group-image-post.html


                  Nick

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                  • #10
                    Re: Absent without Leave

                    Nick Thank You !
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                    I Lurve Walking in our Glorious Countryside; Photography;
                    Riding Ducati Motorbikes; Reading & Cooking ! ...


                    http://www.flickr.com/photos/photomagicf1_chevvy/sets/

                    the ONE photo album

                    Comment

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