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    Walter the Dormobile

    Finally I've found one.......

    DSCF3383 by Colin Radley, on Flickr

    It's a 1965 Series IIa with a Dormobile conversion fitted in 1966.
    I tracked it down through the gentlemen who has been maintaining it for many years. It was traded in at Regent motors late 1960's and came overland, possibly to the tip of India then by boat to Australia. Two owners in Australia before me.

    I collected it today from the NSW border.
    Checked it out last weekend and was blown away by the vehicles stashed on the farm. A DUKW, an amphibious jeep, a blitz, several early military trucks, more early Jeeps, stationary engines, lines of cars, tractors, trailers ......
    I thought I was a hoarder until I saw this lot.

    It needs some work but drives OK and I know the engine was reconditioned a few years ago and the gearbox rebuilt.

    Top is OK just a couple of seams come undone on the canopy, the roof windows had been painted white maybe too much heat buildup when camping outback ?
    There is some panel damage to the outer wing and the rear corner on the drivers side. Also the rear window on that side is blanked off.
    Seats need recovering (just got a cost for 'elephant hide' covers from Exmoor Trim).

    Lots to do, including reducing the fleet because SWMBO isn't happy.

    Thanks to Phin for advice re price and also Jerryd regarding price and general Dormobile information.

    Dormobile 1 by Colin Radley, on Flickr

    Dormobile 2 by Colin Radley, on Flickr

    Dormobile 4 by Colin Radley, on Flickr

    Dormobile 7 by Colin Radley, on Flickr



    There are lots of odd little brackets & fixtures added by the previous owners which I'm trying to work out what they were for. Looks like the curtain rails have been removed in the past and then someone has tried to fit a modern replacement.
    Hours of fun but as usual not enough time......


    Colin
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    '56 Series 1 with homemade welder
    '65 Series IIa Dormobile
    '70 SIIa GS
    '76 SIII 88" (Isuzu C240)
    '81 SIII FFR
    '95 Defender Tanami
    '58 Series II (sold)
    Motorcycles :-
    Vincent Rapide, Panther M100, Norton BIG4, Electra & Navigator, Matchless G80C

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    Looks top notch Colin - very jealous!

    Exmoor do elephant hide grey with white piping Dormobile seat trim sets. I wonder if they'd just put together a driver's seat for you?

    cheers
    Phin

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    Congratulations on your find and I hope your fleet reduction isn't going to be too painful for you.

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    Quote Originally Posted by phin View Post
    Looks top notch Colin - very jealous!

    Exmoor do elephant hide grey with white piping Dormobile seat trim sets. I wonder if they'd just put together a driver's seat for you?

    cheers
    Phin
    Phin,

    I've asked if they will supply the front seats only.
    Full set is GBP 386
    Front Seats : Doormobile retrim kit


    Colin
    '56 Series 1 with homemade welder
    '65 Series IIa Dormobile
    '70 SIIa GS
    '76 SIII 88" (Isuzu C240)
    '81 SIII FFR
    '95 Defender Tanami
    '58 Series II (sold)
    Motorcycles :-
    Vincent Rapide, Panther M100, Norton BIG4, Electra & Navigator, Matchless G80C

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    Well done Colin a realy nice find
    So how long before you have to shift out by orders of swmbo

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    Glad you made it home okay Colin you've now joined the elite club and have a mobile B+B......... to go where you like and stop where you like .

    As you know most bits are available for the roof although a bit pricey to get them here, the rest will restore. The curtain tracks look standard but with the wrong hooks on them, they should be silent gliss. New sliding hooks are available.
    A chap in france makes a good Perspex roof vent or available from Jim in the uk.

    A tip for future camp trips, a mattress from a sofa bed fits exactly onto the folded seats giving a good nights sleep.

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    What a fantastic find. Good luck with it.

    Jeff


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    Magnificent!

    John
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    Nice original looking example, excellent find!
    I looked over one a few years back.
    It may still be there! If anyone is interested I can follow it up.




    Cheers, Mick.
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    1971 S2A 88
    1971 S2A 109 6 cyl. tray back.
    1964 S2A 88 "Starfire Four" engine!
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    1959 S2 88 ARN 111-014
    1959 S2 88 ARN 111-556
    1988 Perentie 110 FFR ARN 48-728 steering now KLR PAS!
    REMLR 88
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    Quote Originally Posted by rangieman View Post
    Well done Colin a realy nice find
    So how long before you have to shift out by orders of swmbo
    She said at least 1 of the other Land Rovers has to go plus our camper (Coromal PS421) which doesn't get used.
    The house roof has to be painted (Colourbond that has the zicalume showing through), a new kitchen and airconditioning.

    Bloody expensive Dormobile........


    Colin
    '56 Series 1 with homemade welder
    '65 Series IIa Dormobile
    '70 SIIa GS
    '76 SIII 88" (Isuzu C240)
    '81 SIII FFR
    '95 Defender Tanami
    '58 Series II (sold)
    Motorcycles :-
    Vincent Rapide, Panther M100, Norton BIG4, Electra & Navigator, Matchless G80C

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