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by Gromit
Sat Jan 31, 2015 10:04 pm
Forum: Technical & Workshop
Topic: Exmoor Trim Seat Covers
Replies: 9
Views: 7367

Re: Exmoor Trim Seat Covers

Hi Colin . I fitted a full set of the Exmore trim covers to my Dormobile last year. the coluor is lighter than the original and grain is not as heavy ,they are a snug fit ! no tight fit would be more accurate .the best tip I could give if fitting new sear covers would be where possible leave the ol...
by Gromit
Sat Jan 31, 2015 9:56 pm
Forum: Member's motors
Topic: Walter the Dormobile
Replies: 54
Views: 53116

Re: Walter the Dormobile

Found some time (more accurately, I was allowed some time) to work on Walter yesterday. The drivers seat was loose so I removed it and replaced a few bolts. While under there I took a picture of the additional fuel tank. http://i1245.photobucket.com/albums/gg594/cradley/Dormobile/DSCF3467_zps7px5j3h...
by Gromit
Thu Jan 29, 2015 9:34 am
Forum: Member's motors
Topic: Walter the Dormobile
Replies: 54
Views: 53116

Re: Walter the Dormobile

Hi Colin and welcome. You certainly live in the right country to make best use of a Dormobile. Good luck with sorting it out. Ian It'll take some time to get it sorted because of all the work SWMBO wants done around the house (payoff for being allowed to get the Dormobile). The stove is missing par...
by Gromit
Tue Jan 27, 2015 10:14 am
Forum: Technical & Workshop
Topic: Exmoor Trim Seat Covers
Replies: 9
Views: 7367

Re: Exmoor Trim Seat Covers

Hi Colin, AlexB on here had his re-covered by a local upholsterer at a reasonable price - not sure it was elephant hide though :shrug: DanC on here has used a set from Exmoor, see HERE for his post. Hope that helps, Robin. Thanks Robin, I asked if Exmoor would supply fronts only and they said no so...
by Gromit
Tue Jan 27, 2015 6:13 am
Forum: Technical & Workshop
Topic: Exmoor Trim Seat Covers
Replies: 9
Views: 7367

Exmoor Trim Seat Covers

I've just purchased a Series IIa Dormobile that needs the seats recovering. Currently the rears and the front passenger are the original 'elephant hide' the base of the drivers seat has been recovered, the back of the drivers seat is damaged and the passenger seat cover is starting to crack. http://...
by Gromit
Sun Jan 25, 2015 8:55 pm
Forum: Welcome
Topic: Hello from downunder
Replies: 3
Views: 3579

Re: Hello from downunder

Hi Robin,

I'm in the Eastern suburbs of Melbourne.


Colin
by Gromit
Sun Jan 25, 2015 7:23 am
Forum: Member's motors
Topic: Walter the Dormobile
Replies: 54
Views: 53116

Walter the Dormobile

I've just purchased a Series IIa Dormobile ,collected it yesterday. http://i1245.photobucket.com/albums/gg594/cradley/Dormobile/DSCF3385_zpscv1jww2z.jpg I found it through a gentleman who has been servicing it since it's been in Australia. Through him I have a limited history. Turned up in Regent Mo...
by Gromit
Sun Jan 25, 2015 2:24 am
Forum: Welcome
Topic: Hello from downunder
Replies: 3
Views: 3579

Hello from downunder

Hi, I'm based in Victoria, Australia and have just purchased a 1965 Series IIa Dormobile to add to my Land Rover 'fleet'. I moved from the UK to Australia in 1997 and in 1998 got a 300Tdi Defender. After some years of camping & exploring I got a Series I which I drove to our 60th celebrations in...