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Author Topic: The Dolphin Bedford camper back on the road!  (Read 7566 times)

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The Dolphin Bedford camper back on the road!
« on: December 08, 2012, 10:32:06 PM »


After what started as a bit of a tidy-up of the exterior of 'Dolph', my 1974 CF camper with its original Dandenong (Vic) Dolphin camper body is finally on the road again. As with all these things, the job ended up a LOT bigger than fist anticipated, and turned into virtually a full restoration.

I'll soon take detailed photographs of the full interior and exterior, but those interested can see some shots taken before the project began, and during the work, by clicking here.

It's good to be back on the road!

Cheers,

Neil
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Re: The Dolphin Bedford camper back on the road!
« Reply #1 on: December 08, 2012, 11:40:42 PM »
Geez Neil thats looks bloody awesome   ;D Cant wait for the next pics
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Re: The Dolphin Bedford camper back on the road!
« Reply #2 on: December 09, 2012, 06:49:52 AM »
Beautiful job Neil You should be well proud Will deff see that coming at ya on the highway Love ya work
If you want a job done right DO it yourself

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Re: The Dolphin Bedford camper back on the road!
« Reply #3 on: December 09, 2012, 08:02:06 AM »
Brilliant resto, Neil. Wonderful work. Great series of photos too, you didn't include one of the Dolph
driving into the sunset, though.  :)

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Re: The Dolphin Bedford camper back on the road!
« Reply #4 on: December 09, 2012, 08:27:08 AM »
inspirational, fantastic job mate well done.

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Re: The Dolphin Bedford camper back on the road!
« Reply #5 on: December 09, 2012, 08:20:44 PM »
Beautifully done.  Awesome example.  Definately somethign to be proud of.


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Re: The Dolphin Bedford camper back on the road!
« Reply #6 on: December 09, 2012, 08:32:16 PM »
Wow! that is a very neat and fine looking restoration.

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Re: The Dolphin Bedford camper back on the road!
« Reply #7 on: December 10, 2012, 08:29:30 PM »
Thankyou all for your comments! I am just back from a weekend away gigging with my band, Ooozin' Blues, which I did with Dolph. It was marvellous being able to relax at the gig, have a few beers, and then simply sleep in the camper after the gig before driving home in the morning.

Brilliant resto, Neil. Wonderful work. Great series of photos too, you didn't include one of the Dolph
driving into the sunset, though.  :)


I just did this one this evening for you, Hobbit! No clouds tonight, so the sunset was more subtle than normal. Hope you like it!



I have taken a lot of photos today, so will work on selecting and uploading them tonight.

Cheers,

Neil
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Re: The Dolphin Bedford camper back on the road!
« Reply #8 on: December 10, 2012, 10:04:04 PM »
Geez Neil thats looks bloody awesome   ;D Cant wait for the next pics

I have updated the http://www.grouseguitars.com.au/dolph web page to show the photographs I took today which show the vehicle in a lot more detail. Enjoy looking through them all!

A few examples are as follows;











Enjoy looking through the many other photos on the web page.

Cheers,

Neil

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Re: The Dolphin Bedford camper back on the road!
« Reply #9 on: December 11, 2012, 08:05:54 AM »
I'm amazed Neil, you've got 'Dolph' looking like NEW. Thanks for the sunset pic.  ;D

Right now, I'm more in awe of the beautiful vintage instruments on your website.
I'm a guitarist and original owner of an alder bodied '75 Strat. Couldn't help drooling
over the olympic white '76 listed. Man, you have some good stuff.  8) 8) 8)

I guess your pooch was named after Mr. Fender?  Cheers mate.
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