In Bits
So with the engine out it was time to start looking at removing the old paint ready for re-painting. In order to protect the engine internals I made some blanking plates for the inlet and exhaust on a 3D printer. ...
Decisions, Decisions
So, now it is time to decide how I want the finished bike to look, and as a lot of it will need replacing, this will make the choices somewhat easier. I would like to replace the swing arm, with a later style box-section, purely...
We’re sponsoring!
GHA Solutions has recently started sponsoring a local football team, Griffe Field Primary School in Derby. We wish them the best of luck!👏 http://griffefield.derby.sch.uk/
Finally………………..
We finally fitted the two light units to finish off the interior, and made the storage box. We still have the suspension to sort but I am going to park that for a while to see how we get on with the ferry, campsites and the Eurotunnel before we go too low. The shelf...
Nearly at the Finish Line
We decided to build the second unit so we could install them both together, the second unit assembles very much the same as the first, however the second unit has the hob and the sink in it. The hole for the hob is already cut out, but the hole for the sink is down to...
Spoiler Alert
Spoiler Alert One of the things we wanted to do was add front and rear spoilers to our van, for no other reason than we like the style.We also wanted to change the headlights to a more modern LED style and add some LED daytime running lights (DRL's) As a reminder,...
Rolling on 18’s
We have had a set of alloy wheels in boxes in the front room since November last year, we have put off having them fitted until the current tyres needed replacing. Last week, we had one advisory on the MOT which was for the front tyres, they still had plenty of tread,...
Curtain Call
Now most of the wiring is done it is time to fit the curtains, we got them frorm https://www.kiravans.co.uk/ They are a very well made piece of kit, the rails are preformed to suit the different window profiles, they are labelled as to which window they fit and...
Hot Heads
Hot Heads, It has been a while since the last post, Christmas, the cold weather and trying to work out how to achieve what we wanted, got in the way. However, we have now finished the two bar wiring, I did have to call in some professional help as I bottled it when it...
Shine on
In order to help recharge the leisure battery when we are not on site, we decided on a solar panel install. We liked the idea of a roof mounted panel, but these rely on the van orientation being correct, and no shadows like buildings or trees, so we looked at the...