CatsCube Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 Well tomorrow we begin the process of car swapping. We are trading in 3 of ours for one better one. So firsty woop I will get some clear driveway. And also its all exciting cause its a really nice straight recently resprayed and restored bay window camper van. The only thing not done to it is the interior. Which if anyone saw the pics I posted of the inside of my house before will know its something that I love to do. Me and my OH love DIY and interior design and are looking forward to plannings its fit out, from the layout, colour scheme right down to custom embroidery on the seats and all the little finishing touches (like a big flip down DVD player ) Love the fact that any random weekend when the weather is nice we can just jump onboard and go to cornwall or something for a weekend with the boys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 Is it going to be la forum version of Pimp My Ride? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura & CTB Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 Sounds very exciting - dont forget the flip down bar too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatsCube Posted February 15, 2008 Author Share Posted February 15, 2008 Ah far better than pimp my ride. - It might even be tastefull! I will keep you updated with project photos if anyone is boring enought to be interested lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 It sounds really Do you think getting a camper van will be the next big Omleteer thing? I'd love one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 Oh yes it sounds fab we well need pics One of my neighbours has just fitted himself out witha bed and stuff in a small van so he can tour the highlands. One day I WILL do that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 I have always wanted one of those gorgeous VW Campers, the really old styled ones. In orange,preferably Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 They are divine Sarah - I used to have one (not orange, sadly) and did the Run to the Sun every year down to Newquay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisa33 Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 Andyman's got a bay window camper van in the Garage at his parents. Apparently it used to go once. He stripped it down years ago (before I met him and we've been together 8 years) ready to do up. I remember taking the engine to Leesd to get stripped down or something and I remember picking it up (about 4 or 5 years ago). It's still in the same place in the garage. I was promised a trip to Run To The Sun in it and i'm still waiting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 They are divine Sarah - I used to have one (not orange, sadly) and did the Run to the Sun every year down to Newquay. We did that one year in our Orange Bug Can't tell you how much fun it was being in a very slow convoy of 30 Beetles down to the festival Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 I think that Run to the Sun is something that everyone should do at least once. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenlass Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 Sounds great!! What a brilliant project. You'll have to post progress pictures as your doing it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatsCube Posted February 15, 2008 Author Share Posted February 15, 2008 Well this is the existing camper that we are exchanging for it she is a real headturner so it will be sad to see her go. But fun to have a new project. We do Bug Jam normally, and yeah its fun to be part of the convoy. If anyone is interested we are also selling this bug if anyone wants a fun summer car. Built by my other halfs own hands Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 wow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisa33 Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 I want it but Andyman wouldn't even look at it. I think he's just Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tessa the Duchess Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 Wow how shiny is that Bug Lovely camper van, although not to my taste We used to have an orange VW campervan, not split window though I hate orange so we had it resprayed dark blue. We used to take the kids camping every year to France or Spain. The kids slept in the little pull out canvas beds over the double bed arrangement on the floor, one night my eldest son who occasionaly wet the bed, did, big time and soaked his parents who were sleeping below That was the last time we went camping Sold it and now we have a VW Caravelle, no cooking facilities but seats 7 and can carry virtually anything, I love it Tessa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tina C Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 We have a purple bay window - when you have done your interior you can do ours - it needs a lot of tlc (and cash). Its just been in for its MOT - its been away for a week to have a few jobs done - and I am looking forward to driving it home tomorrow after my hen party - even though the heat exchangers don't work and it'll be freezing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 I definitely want to see pictures of your progress Cat! Sounds fantastic and I can't wait to see what you do with it! And that red Bug is just I think I'm in love (but skint unfortunately, or I could be tempted ) My Dad has a VW camper van. OH and I have spent many happy holidays pootling around in it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatsCube Posted February 15, 2008 Author Share Posted February 15, 2008 Well it certainly seems we have discovered another trend amongst us chicken keepers. Were all VW enthusiasts. My OH is becing more and more impressed with you chicken keeping people. He likes me using this forum cause it inspires me to cook yummy food for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...