6 berth '86 Autostratus refurb on the cheap......

[stillers]

Here goes - been getting stuck into an old '86 Ducato Autostratus to get our family of six around europe for six weeks this summer. It ain't going to be flash - practical will be the go. Got it through the MOT after body work and exhaust sorted. Pretty much a complete refit except the kitchen follows.
Virtually complete rewire using Amperor kit, 2 x 100w solar panels, new seats to seat 4 passengers, with belts, steel frames wrapped around chassis in progress - will also link the seats with 3x1 steel under the window, rear double/L bed replaced with bunks
Here's a couple of early pics .... six weeks to go ... a lot to get through .. paint and graphics a long way off yet!

 

[herbenny]

Have a wonderful time on your travels :drive:

 

[ellisboy]

Nice project and good luck with the refurb.:hammer:

 

[phillybarbour]

Good size van and some neat handy work going on inside, would love to see more pics when it's finished. Good luck.

 

[stillers]

Now blogging progress!

Cheers for your kind words folks. Started to put a few pics of progress on a blog - not that there's much time to spare - but progress is being made!
From The Shed To The Sun

 

[Smaug]

Lots of work there, you do like a challenge don't you! But it is progressing well, congrats & well done.

 

[rrs2010]

Very interesting.... Keep the pictures coming