Been busy today :)

[Dub-Diva]

We decided it was about time to fit some safari windows to the front of the splitty :cool: we fitted them in between showers :rolleyes:

Started by taking out the screens that we fitted 2 weeks ago :rolleyes: the new windows are all polished and lovely :)
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f31/susi_doo/safari/12042008001.jpg
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f31/susi_doo/safari/12042008002.jpg

Offered the frames up, marked the holes and then drilled them.
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f31/susi_doo/safari/12042008003.jpg
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f31/susi_doo/safari/12042008006.jpg

Screwed frame in to check for gap all round and fitted slides.
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f31/susi_doo/safari/12042008009.jpg
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f31/susi_doo/safari/12042008010.jpg

Then realised aerial was in the way so decided to remove it - that took longer than the whole fitting process as bolts hadn't been moved since 1964 :eek: - so we decided to take a break, as you do lol, whilst the WD40 took hold - it didn't work btw :rolleyes:
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f31/susi_doo/safari/12042008008.jpg

Finally got aerial off and fitted the 2nd window then came inside to fit the glass into the frames - what a nightmare :eek: such a tight fit - took ages for Mr to do!

Back outside and it didn't take long to fit the seals then put in the glazed frame and the catches.
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f31/susi_doo/safari/12042008014.jpg
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f31/susi_doo/safari/12042008016.jpg

The other side went in just as easily.
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f31/susi_doo/safari/12042008017.jpg

Ta Da! Seals in, frames screwed down, slides, latches and catches all fitted fine.
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f31/susi_doo/safari/12042008020.jpg
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f31/susi_doo/safari/12042008018.jpg

Next we refitted the wipers and the holder for them to keep them out of the way when you have the windows open.
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f31/susi_doo/safari/12042008021.jpg

Woo Hoo! They work!
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f31/susi_doo/safari/12042008022.jpg
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f31/susi_doo/safari/12042008023.jpg

Ah. Bugger, forgot about the aerial :o so we had a dilemma over what to do because it would have been in the way if we just refitted it, until I looked at an old radio and suggested we use the bendy aerial off that - it worked!
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f31/susi_doo/safari/12042008024.jpg
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f31/susi_doo/safari/12042008025.jpg

And we've finished.... and they leak... but they're supposed to, right? It's the law :laughing:

Next job - respraying the roof :D

[Shamrockez]

Ooooh they look great Hun!!! :D :D :D

Stick some seam sealer around the seal which sits on the window frame (bus) - that's pretty much stopped Joey's leaking all together :D

[EcoWarrior]

Ooooh they look great Hun!!! :D :D :D

Stick some seam sealer around the seal which sits on the window frame (bus) - that's pretty much stopped Joey's leaking all together :D

We put none curing sealer around the bus frame and the leak is from the Safari frame and glass :rolleyes: so going to take them out and do the same to them too.

we really need to get the roof done now and also i think i need (no, i know i need!! :D) a rear safari now. oh did i say that out loud?? :D http://www.volkszone.co.uk/VZi/images/vzismilies/hangloose.gif

[Shamrockez]

our creative ones did that - our KK ones don't tho :)

[Funkmaster Red]

Looking great! Keep up the good work! :)

[Graham]

Very nice :cool:
There`s a Bug in WSM (prob be at the cruise today) with a safari front screen !

[Buglet]

Looking good :cool:

[Mr P]

Great minds think alike!!!!!!!!!
I spent Sunday fitting my Safari screens to Bus also between the April showers although didnt have time to finish so will do a few hours after work if it stays dry
http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj247/Markpovey/safari001.jpg
http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj247/Markpovey/safari003.jpg
http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj247/Markpovey/safari006.jpg
http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj247/Markpovey/safari009.jpg
http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj247/Markpovey/safari012.jpg

[Shamrockez]

Oooh ace! :D Shiny safaris rule! :D

[Dub-Diva]

looking good MrP... I love the pinstriping on your bus :D did you get your safari's from Creative?

[Dub-Diva]

We managed to sort out the worst part of the roof yesterday, Mr put on the first coat of primer and it chucked it down so had to do it again, then put 2nd coat of primer on when the sun came out and as soon as it was dry enough on went the paint - just in time because as soon as it had dried the heavens opened again! :rolleyes: Looks good so far... :cool:

Before:
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f31/susi_doo/safari/12042008018.jpg

After:
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f31/susi_doo/safari/13042008.jpg

[Mr P]

Yes mine are from Creative, Ive just fitted the glass like you said a pain:mad:, Ive run some Translucent sealer around frames so fingers crossed it wont leak!:eek:
cleaned up bus window frames and primered should all be in and together by tomorrow or Wednesday I wanted to get done for Big Bang so its looking good so far im on target.:)

[Shamrockez]

We have one creative seal in ours and one KK seal. Yesterday the creative seal leaked but the KK one didn't. If the KK one would stand up to heavier rain or not, I dunno...

[EcoWarrior]

Nice Bus Mr P :cool:

[Mr P]

Thank you its coming together now after 2 years!!!!!!!!
Im liking your bus to.
The signwriting and patina and colour are very cool:cool:and the chrome Radars are one of the best wheels around in my opinion I have them on my Karmann Ghia are you gonna keep that look? you gonna age the new paint on your roof?

OOOOOOOPS!!!! I didnt read your re-spray thread before I responded to this one as above I love the way it looks but I tend to lean towards well used and aged just like my self!!!!!!