1971 Bay Campervan

Ken's 1971 VW Baywindow CamperVan.
Having been off the road for the past few years, Kens Bay window campervan was in need of a lot of both mechanical and structural repairs to finally get it through its MOT. Heres a list of some of the work carried out, with pictures over the next few pages.

Bodywork and Chassis.

·	Fit new 'cab' floors both sides.
·	Fit new cab steps both sides.
·	Fit new seatbelt mounting points both sides.
·	Fit new inner and outer sills both sides.
·	Fit new chassis 'outriggers' x 4
·	Repair Rotten chassis legs at front of van.
·	Make other repairs as neccesary.
·	Remove front suspension beam and weld as neccesary.
·	Fit four new suspension ball joints.
·	Fit new steering tie rods/arms and new steering idler pin assembly.
·	Replace all brake lines, re adjust all brakes.
·	Full Service and set up, including all new fuel lines, filters etc.

Suspension and Mechanical.

Pictures showing the worn suspension balljoints - notoriously difficult to replace. Stripped front beam after welding, cargo bay floor, cab step, and then 3 shots of cargo floor sections.