Our Projects

Completed and ongoing restorations for our own personal fleet

STEVIE MYRTLE IRIS

Stevie

“Our biggest project to date. A ’65 splitscreen in dire need of a complete restoration, with an aim to build a ‘swamper’ style bus”.

Keen to undertake another restoration I spent a number of months scouring the internet for a suitable project. This RHD ’65 splitscreen turned up just 20 miles from my doorstep.

It needs a substantial restoration but is well worth saving.

Restoration Diary

Shotblasting

Stevie dropped off at the shotblasters today for a proper cleanup and coat of epoxy. Hopefully they’ll be plenty left to weld to!
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Rollover Jig time!

‘65 Split on the rollover jig to get the last few bits chopped out before I drop it off at the media blasters tomorrow (@qsemetalblast). Hoping to have another video out in the next week or two.
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Front seats

Front seats acquired for Stevie!
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Myrtle

“Destined to become our offroad Baja Bug rig.”

Bought for the bargain price of £650, Myrtle is destined to become our offroad Baja Bug rig.

A 1973 basic edition “sparkaffer” beetle, Myrtle is partway through a full restoration and should be back on the UK roads this summer.

Restoration Diary

Baja Interior

I didn’t get round to taking any pictures of the Baja’s interior when I finished putting it in a few weeks back so here it is in all its glory.
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On the Road!

First adult beverage for Myrtle at the pump, and a successful drive out to the bakers arms for pizza. This thing is damn nippy!
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First test drive

Out for the first test drive in the baja today! A few further bits to sort before I take it on the road. The gear shifter needs some further adjustment as 2nd 4th and reverse are a bit tricky. I think this is due to the bus gearbox…
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Iris

“Back on the road and very much being used as originally intended for camping trips, hauling paddle boards down to the beach and bringing a smile to our faces”.

Iris, our 1972 right hand drive converted panel van, has been with us for the last 10 years.

Bought locally to us in Bournemouth she spent the first few years as our daily driver before being taken off road for the best part of 4 years for a full restoration. 

Now back on the road and very much being used as originally intended for camping trips, hauling paddle boards down to the beach and bringing a smile to our faces.

Restoration Diary

Custom Headliner Install

A job that’s been on Iris’ todo list for a few years finally checked off. Carpet lined ply headliner for the cab to match the rear bed boards.
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Swing out cooker install

Swing out bracket back from the powder coaters this week and all installed. Works a treat! And the swing out in action! Lovely stuff. Hopefully get the cooker and heater plumbed in soon so I can use them.
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Swing Out Cooker Bracket

A bit of fabrication this weekend for Iris. Made a swingout bracket for the cooker unit so we can cook standing outside the van. Just need to get it powder coated and fitted now.
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Building practical yet eye-catching classics is what we do.

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