The List Goes On!!!

I've only been doing this a few weeks now but the 'to do' and 'to buy' lists keep getting longer! Here is just a small part of the list.

• Get all the paint off the inside of the windows (not looking forward to this!)
• Put blinds on all the windows
• Make up new cab curtains to match
• Install leisure battery and all required wiring
• Add more 12v lighting
• Install new worktop
• Buy and install sink, hob, tap and some kind of fridge/cooler
• Waste and fresh water tanks with pump for tap
• Build more storage units
• Re-install 240v hook up to a more suitable position
• Install TV and Playstation

Well, the list goes on!!

The Foam Has Arrived!

I've now got the foam for my seats/bed. This will be covered in bright red fabric which I have. Just need my mother to make the covers as I would definatly ruin it!

The Kitchen

So far with the kitchen area i've ply'd, covered in carpet and made the cupboard doors. I've also put on a temporary work surface until I know which appliences i'm going to install.




I've also put on some door knobs which aren't in this picture.

Seat Tops & Bed

I've hinged the top of the seats for additional storage and made (roughly) inserts for the bed.

Bed inserts....



Top of seats....

Time To Ply

It's now time for the ply the framework and cover in carpet. I've decided to carpet as much as I can to help with insulation and it looks nice and neat too!









I must admit I used a little chipboard around the bottom of the seats because we had a couple of new pieces in the garage and as i'm on a budget I use whatever I can get my hands on!

Starting The Build Proper

It was now time for the fun part of building the interior fromework. I have very limited carpentery expierience but thought i'd give it a go anyway, How hard could it be?

Here are some pics of the first pieces of framework for the seating area.







And some of the kitchen unit frame.

Next up was the MOT. Not too bad really just front pads and discs and a break hose!

First job was to remove the rear seats and give it a good clean in preperation for the carpet and then to roughly mark out where everything was going to go using tape to create a full size floor plan.

The Start

How it was when I picked it up.

Thought i'd start a blog to track the progression on my VW LT camper conversion.

It started out life as a community ambulance taking old folk to and from wherever they were going.
The two previous private owners had used it as a camper but not fully converted it and the owner before me completly ripped out any camper type equiptment it had after taking it on a european tour.
So i've decided to put a little life back into the big ugly bus.

Enjoy