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Our project
407904 PostPosted: Sat Apr 12, 2008 2:01 am Thank this member for this postReply with quote
K1W1Dave  
 
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Hi to all
Im Dave & we live in Australia
We have purched our first motorhome to be which we will be building ourselfs
Vehicle is a 40 Foot Albion Clydesdale coach.
The only info we can find on this Vehicle is was 1st built in 1970 & registered in 1986
1. Engine... 6cylinder inline 410CID (6.8L) Turbo-charged diesel. Mid-Mounted
2. Transmission...10 speed Eaton "Road Ranger" with five deep reduction & 5 highway ratios.
3. Brakes...Air direct "S" cam brakes with "Maxi" type spring brakes
4. Rear Axle. Single speed Albion rear axle with planetary hubs.
The body looks like a Denning
Any info on this vehicle would be much appreciated.
Thanks Dave & Pania
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407942 PostPosted: Sat Apr 12, 2008 6:54 am Thank this member for this postReply with quote
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Very Happy Buon giorno Dave, and welcome.
What can I say - very brave of you to tackle this project.
All I can tell you about this bus is that it reminds me of the one I used to go to school in, except it had a snow plough at the front instead of a bullbar.
saluti,
eddied

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408094 PostPosted: Sat Apr 12, 2008 12:03 pm Thank this member for this postReply with quote
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My God, you must have had a few tinnies of the amber nectar when you thought that was A Good Idea Smile

Good Luck.

Show us the pics when you finish it.

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hilldweller wrote:
My God, you must have had a few tinnies of the amber nectar when you thought that was A Good Idea Smile



Laughing Laughing Laughing

Hi K1W1Dave,

The very best of luck with your project. You are a brave man.
It would be good to see images of the interior too, before and after.

Cheers,

Jock.

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hilldweller wrote:

Show us the pics when you finish it.



How old are you Brian? Not sure your grandchildren will see the finished article! Very Happy

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Good luck with the project Dave.
Beneath the scabby paintwork you probably have a workhorse that will still be on the road when all other members vans have expired.
From experience of rebuilding an old boat, just take it easy - DO NOT be tempted to 'rip it all apart'. Do a bit at a time as funds and time permit.
At least in Oz you should not find work held up by rain!!

Keep us up to date with the progress.
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tonyt wrote:
How old are you Brian? Not sure your grandchildren will see the finished article! Very Happy


64.

I was being generous.

Sorry I must be going soft, big grin time, MHs new facilty, electric bike just been tested.

I promise to return to Victor Meldrew mode ASAP.

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408175 PostPosted: Sat Apr 12, 2008 3:05 pm Thank this member for this postReply with quote
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Hi All
I am 43 years old a spray painter/ panel beater by trade.
The first job will be to reskin the coach with streched alluminum & all new windows. Roof to be raised a 100mm.
We looked around for a year to find the right coach this one was a motorhome & has been striped out inside which is what we wanted.
I work at a engineering company & we build large vehicles so i have a lot of contacts & help as needed
Kids have grown up & left home & grand child has seen it LOL.
So its time to build a mobile home retire from full time work & travel before we are to old to enjoy it.
Here is a pic of the inside.
Dave.
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408195 PostPosted: Sat Apr 12, 2008 4:00 pm Thank this member for this postReply with quote
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K1W1Dave wrote:
I work at a engineering company & we build large vehicles so i have a lot of contacts & help as needed


A bit like
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then. Laughing Laughing Laughing

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