Pergs Wayfarer Project

[pergs]

Originally posted to seek out info on my 64 Wayfarer, but after starting to dig around, it is well on the way for a rebuild.


The starting point !!

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Plan was to patch up any damp, an interior repaint and a clean and reseal outside.

Then the poking and prodding started.









And the realisation that a lot of elbow grease, time and money was going to follow.

Began with the back end, removing the lining, and outer skin.

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Removed everything mouldy and rotted.



Replaced corner supports and re-used the existing back bracing, amazingly in good condition.





Replaced bottom rear outer skin



Then moved the poking and prodding onto the front of the van.  Previous owner had covered the existing floor with 9mm ply, which did't stop from going through it.























Amazing that it didn't fall apart when leaning on it.



All floor, cupboards, storage below the ceiling cupboards removed.



The subframe is mostly surface rust, yet to find any serious holes or thinning.

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New Front framing in place, just a couple of lower supports to go in before putting the skin back in place.




With a lack of undercover space, have resorted to putting one of my 10m work tarps to good use.  Its currently doing the job, mind you, with a lack of serious rainfall in our area, it hasn't really been tested yet.



Fingers crossed I can get the outer skin and windows back in place before any real bad weather comes along.

[DC3Td]

Gday Pergs. Pretty much what i found in the front & galley floor & corners of my Td - almost nothing holding it together.You seem to have tackled the repairs very well & at least now know that it was worth doing. gordon

[cobber]

STRUTH Pergs ! ..have you done all this work in the front driveway of your house ? It would have kept the neighbours entertained... and educated 

Finding those problems would have been a bit of a disappointment, but you've certainly taken the bit between your teeth  ..... well done

Cobber.

[franni]

Yay, we've got one of those flexible folding sheds, also working in the driveway, so somewhat limited and dependant on the weather but it looks like you are doing a great job. we've had plenty of that black squooshy wood too. you seem to be moving on apace. good to see your photos.
franni

[atefooterz]

Heya guys, i am curious about the canvasy or thick dynel material that originally seemed to go between the timber & rear alloy skin, looking at those pics above. Was that a standard & if so why did they do that? Cheers

[gregw]

Keep up the good work Pergs!! A lot of people will enjoy your efforts
Gregw