1959 Ford Thames Camper Restoration

[Lund]

Take a look at this restoration thread on the PPC mag forum, you just can't help but admire the fabrication skills. That's one lucky van to be saved like that. This guy is nothing short of a genius when it comes to fabrication!

1959 Ford Thames Camper Van

I understand it might not be very PH'esque, so I thought I'd mention there's a Lexus V8 involved.

Enjoy!

[AndrewW-G]

I hope you've got your dissertation finished Tom?

[TvrJohn]

Wow that was an engaging read, lots of manhours there, very impressive

[niagra]

Love the digger.

[esso]

A brave and very talented young Man!!!!

[Dunclane]

Wow, I've just immersed myself in that thread for the best part of 2 hours!

I would love to be able to do stuff like that.

[Lund]

Paddy_N_Murphy said:

Wow,
They boy has got 'keen' written all over him !!

ETA Again :
Build a fking toy JCB, and Sheet folder too !!
This guy needs a TV Prog. I am only skim reading but blimey !

Far too much time on his hands for a busy man. Where did he find the time to even write the thread?

AndrewW-G said:

I hope you've got your dissertation finished Tom?

Yes! Just final touch-up now.

[cahami]

Respect for saving something that wouldnt normally be given the effort well done that man. My dad had a 15cwt minibus version when i was a kid late 60s early 70s fitted out with a table it was his vision of a dayvan/people carrier i am now realising he was ahead of the game .

[dharte]

I've really enjoyed reading about this restoration, the guy is clearly a genius! I usually check the thread every month or so but that forum appears to have been down for weeks. Does anyone know if he's been posting anywhere else?

[fireturk]

yep,
i get "page not found" was looking forwrd to reading about the resto!!

[Carsie]

fireturk said:

yep,
i get "page not found" was looking forwrd to reading about the resto!!

This the one?

http://retrorides.proboards.com/thread/89224#page=...

Also recommend you check out TonyBMW for sheer talent - really nice guy as well; you'll lose yourself for hours on his thread!

http://retrorides.proboards.com/thread/65793/1962-...

[midgeman]

Rear an article in a mag. about this guy, amazing work, made his own folder up for sheet metal. Amazing skills and such a cool van.

[nicanary]

Just looked at the pics - now there's a labour of love. It certainly won't be cost-effective.

I went on holiday to Wales in one of those in about 1960 - all I can remember is that, even with the Consul engine, it was gutless in hilly terrain. The extra weight of the interior fittings made it worse than the average van - my dad was constantly changing gear just to keep it moving. And the heat and noise from the engine between the front seats made the cabin pretty unpleasant.

That guy is a legend though. Top man. Just don't try to take it on a long trip, mate - you'll finish up torching it in frustration.

[dharte]

Carsie said:

This the one?

http://retrorides.proboards.com/thread/89224#page=...

Also recommend you check out TonyBMW for sheer talent - really nice guy as well; you'll lose yourself for hours on his thread!

http://retrorides.proboards.com/thread/65793/1962-...

Ah brilliant that's it, thanks!

[LordFlathead]

nicanary said:

Just looked at the pics - now there's a labour of love. It certainly won't be cost-effective.

I went on holiday to Wales in one of those in about 1960 - all I can remember is that, even with the Consul engine, it was gutless in hilly terrain. The extra weight of the interior fittings made it worse than the average van - my dad was constantly changing gear just to keep it moving. And the heat and noise from the engine between the front seats made the cabin pretty unpleasant.

That guy is a legend though. Top man. Just don't try to take it on a long trip, mate - you'll finish up torching it in frustration.

Eh? You obviously haven't read that thread through (neither have I yet as some two hours in there's a lot more to go!) but..



He's fitting a Lexus V8