we purchased a 1992 Leyland DAF 400 mid height roof minibus with 10 months MOT and currently 6 seats

Hello to all, i have just bought a vivaro swb high top to convert, i have never attempted this kind of work before so any advise would be greatly accepted, first off i am trying to get windows for this van, it seems there are two types, i would add that i would like the window nearest the cooker( when i get one in )to slide open and shut. is it a good idear to have a roof window? and finally how hard is it to get hold of a swivel passenger seat for this van type? are there any companys out there that under take this kind of work.

I've been working on this conversion on and off since April 2008. The main objective has been to convert the bus as cheaply as possible using anything I can get my hands on. I'm almost done and so far the build has only cost me around £240.00.

Check out http://abusforus.blogspot.com/ for lots of pictures and more details.

Thanks :-)

We've got a lovely Renault Master conversion BUT because there is not guttering , the water gets everywhere when you open the door in the wet. Do you know of any after sales guttering we could use? Any advice on where to channel the water - we are worried it may create rust issues if we channel it down the door edge.

Hi guys like so many before ne I have decided to start my own blog .The van I chose  to convert was a ford transit lwb with a mid roof , colour white. The mid roof was great giving extra storage above the drivers cab .

Hi,

Great site wish I had found it earlier, but even now it has proved useful.

I live in New Zealand and have recently started rebuilding a 1987 Bedford Ambulance into a camper.

Below is a link to my WIndows Live Space, where some photos of the build have been added. They are in no particular order as such, but lead from how i got the Ambulance to the point of build about a month ago.

I am doing the whole thing by myself, from cabinet work, electrics, plumbing, upholstory etc.

Yes the back is a mess, but it is a mess I know well. LOL.

Check it out

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=uhcQL7-UGeE&channel=baldmart

this is my conversion any questions or comments.

cheers baldmart

Hey guys....

I'm loving this website and after spending the whole bank holiday weekend buying and converting my Ford Transit into a camper/day van i'm picking up some good tips.... Cheers!

I've added some pics (hopefully if i'v done it right) to show you how i've got on.... I'm pretty good with diy but not attempted a conversion before so i hope you wont be too critical and any help and advice would be greatly appreciated....