WE'VE NEARLY FINISHED THE 4X4 EXPEDITION VEHICLE OF OUR DREAMS! Well, nearly - we have to say making the Defender 130 into a pop top would be the absolute dream, but hey! Second best dream!
We're absolutely exhausted. It's the end of term and my brave, resolute and determined husband has not only held down a full time job but has worked incredibly hard to build this one of a kind expedition vehicle. Some days he looks 87, especially with bloodshot eyes from hayfever and lack of sleep. Yet he persists, stoically, admirably. Some days I think he'll collapse - he very nearly does - but a good feed and a good cuddle and he's back on it again.
I'm not sure we would have started this project had we known how arduous it would be. But it's looking pretty awesome, so I guess we can live with the grey hairs. When we're on the road, it won't matter. But goodness me, we are now at the point we're feeling damn good about what we've achieved.
The drop down side table has been installed. This is actually from the 130 as we are getting a new one made for that. It's an essential bit of kit - it makes for a lot more space to cook dinner and takes up no room inside. WE didn't want to carry a folding table!
We decided to clad the left hand side interior wall in cedar. This is nice and lightweight. We used the ridged side that would normally be glued to the floor or wall - it adds some interest.
The interior frame was my brainwave - we found it hard to find anything to line it with for the circular window so I thought we could put in a square frame instead! I think it looks good.
I wanted to break up the wall a little with a couple of shots from our coast, something from home to take with us. One is my shot of Bells Beach on a big swell, and the other is Dad's. Jamie wouldn't let me as he likes the lines. But I have plans...
Jamie came up with a genius idea for the diesel heater which sits now under the chassis near the petrol tank. It's on a hinged platform that drops down when we need to fill it. That amount of diesel would last about two weeks with it running often. We'll need it in the cooler weather.
I finally found the right doona cover to have both downstairs (the single one for me) and upstairs (double). They were on sale and cheap, and the colours work perfectly.
I also made a curtain to go between the cab and the back, which will help trap the heat in the front in colder weather.
I'm sure there's a lot more to talk about, but for now, let me just let out a big WOO HOO!!!!
With Love,
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I !LUV this project. I just bought an old sedan that I use going around short distances. I don't think I can do anything similar, but I was hoping to make it like a cool old car. You have an amazing husband. 😎
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Haha yes he is amazing!!!!
You can build super cool things in sedans!
I'd be fun to see what I could do with it. Depending on the time I can spare, it might take a while for me to even start. LOL. 😆
Wishing both of you an abundant journey ahead, definitely looks like lot of work is invested on that vehicle.
Thanks mate
I always wanted this for myself this Is beautiful congratulations 🎉
We definitely count ourselves lucky
You guys deserve it enjoy
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It's fabulous! Well done! May it be the envy of all who see it. And may you have the trip you have dreamed of all this time, all ducks in a row, all loved ones healthy enough. xoxoxoxo
Thanks lovely. Fighting with those unruly ducks right now.
Whoo Hoo! Congratulations you both have done a marvelous job creating your dream vehicle. You are going to make so many wonderful memories on your adventures.
Cannot wait!!!!!
Wow! This project is lovely. Well-done This looks very cozy, all I imagine is sipping a coffee while lying down in this cozy car. It is worth the short "WOO HOO!!
Thankyou!!! We can't wait to be on the road
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I have a lot of questions now. How ? When? Where? This looks like it took a lot of time and energy to accomplish. It’s beautiful.
Haha well one question at a time!
We are putting it on a ship to go to the UK from Australia next Friday.
That’s really lovely
Certainly looking very good, that cover was just the right touch!
Two days to go!! Poor Jamie has a cold but must push on...