D-Day at The Mechanics...Booked In

Not really too much to update but i have booked the van in at the mechanics for Tuesday 3rd May.  I have everything crossed that it wont cost too much to get roadworthy.  If it does i will have to seriously consider cutting my losses and ditching it.  I will do a more detailed post once i have spoken to the mechanic.

Cleaning The Inside

Doesnt look it but is a lot cleaner

Today i gave the inside a good scrub.  It looks SO much better. 

Close up of nice Clean Floor!

I have also given the cab a vaccum and removed the grotty seat covers.  I think i will keep the seats for now but put some waterproof covers on so i can jump straight in after a surf.

Some slightly good news - have found a place that can install both back windows for $550.  A lot cheaper than i was expecting and should make it easier to do the ply lining etc.  For now though ive ground to a bit of a halt.  Need to get it running and then i can start worrying about the interior!

Stripping Bertha

Today I removed the cargo barrier, old panels and one smelly carpet!

The hardboard panels were mouldy...in fact rotten in a few places which means i will struggle to be able to use them for templates for the ply wood panels which is a bit of a pain!

Bit concerned that there is a fair bit of rust on the panels that are blanked out for windows.  Looks like the seals are leaking and letting a bit of water in as the carpet was quite soggy and also the hardboard panels were mouldy in places. May need to put windows in which will slow the process quite considerably as im sure its something that will be quite expensive!

Next on the list cleaning down the interior and getting it ready for insulation / new windows.  Luckily its the weekend so i will have plenty of time to give her a good scrub :)

Bought Van

 I won the auction on my van! Needs some work doing but im excited!!

Edit: Needs LOTS of work doing may even be chaeper to ditch the poor beast but i love her now.  Probably shouldnt have named her (Bertha) before i bought her!

I think she needs new engine mounts, new windscreen, exhaust leak fixed and new head gasket.  Hopefully not too bad but will know more at the end of the month.

It came with some drawers in the back but i have taken these out.  I forgot to take pictures before i took them out so pics are of the (very messy!) interior im left with.