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  1. 6th September 2014, 09:03 PM #71
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    Tidied up some of the brackets today. Decided I didn't like the top bearing bracket so remade it - much happier with this one.
    Some more fettling required to make sure the bottom bearing block doesn't support the lower shaft, as it only really needs to act as a seal. This is my third attempt and still not quite there yet...

    I also unpacked the replacement radiator that I bought several years ago, and has been waiting patiently for the rebuild. Only temporarily fitted to make sure it clears the bevel box bracket as this new one is slightly thicker.
    Every time I look at this radiator I remember my wife's words when I first got it - "you can't put that in the truck, its much too pretty, we should hang that on the wall"... It's been tempting!
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  2. 6th September 2014, 09:12 PM #72
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    And I stuck on a new door mirror (Defender one)...
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  3. 20th October 2014, 10:30 PM #73
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    Hi Ian,

    I'm very jealous, I've been lusting after one of these for a few years now after seeing the Team Havast truck, but like you, had decided that the "van" would suit my intended usage better (camping with the family). I'd be keen to come and have a look at the Volvo some time, compare grand plans, and maybe, just maybe convince the wife of it's merits

    I trust you'll be keeping us posted on how things go, I'm taking notes for *WHEN* I get mine


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  4. 23rd October 2014, 07:57 PM #74
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    Looking good there! Liking that steering support bracketry! Not sure the wooden shafts r going to cut it long term tho!
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  5. 26th October 2014, 01:29 PM #75
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    This is very interesting...... I have subscribed to this thread.

    I also would love to buy one of these as a touring vehicle, I think they would be an excellent platform to customise a unique, reliable and capable tourer.

    Can I ask what plans you have for the camping side of things ? You mention that you have kids, are you intending to have everyone sleep in the vehicle ?

    What creature comforts would you like in the vehicle ?
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  6. 26th October 2014, 09:45 PM #76
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    Well it's been a while since I last posted... School hols and big tree down in the back yard chew up weekends pretty quickly.

    So, wooden steering shafts not the go then? Shame really as they are much easier to make...

    Camping plans for the truck. Pop top should allow sleeping space on the roof for the kids and then rear seating area will convert to bed for adults, though I am not entirely sure how yet. Pop top will also allow standing space in the rear for a small kitchen and easy changing. Would like to add a lift up tailgate with a drop down tent to allow easy expansion should that be needed, but now into luxuries which never really ever happen.
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  7. 1st November 2014, 09:27 AM #77
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    I used to rally a Volvo 164. Tough motor.
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  8. 1st November 2014, 11:08 AM #78
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    Looks similar to one of the Volvo's I drove in Sweden.

    here are some others I drove(not me shown driving it however)


    and while still on ex army


    sorry for the hijak
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  9. 2nd November 2014, 06:12 AM #79
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    Nice. Did you buy one?
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  10. 2nd November 2014, 08:40 AM #80
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    No, I just drove them and did a bit of service work on them
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