Arjan Posted April 26, 2019 Share Posted April 26, 2019 I'm biased when it comes to Dormobile roofs as clients, friends and others have had a lot of problems with them.. I hope to get the 110 sorted this weekend motor wise - something broke - and the hatch project is going to be interesting. Good luck with the GRP !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon W Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 Whoever was looking for a marshal body, there is one on Facebook for £50 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger110 Posted May 16, 2019 Author Share Posted May 16, 2019 It was me...and really?? any more information? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveturnbull Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/580572965767996/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger110 Posted May 17, 2019 Author Share Posted May 17, 2019 Got it 👍 However now we're thinking of buying a complete SIIa ambulance and selling the TDCi... Back to old skool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted May 17, 2019 Share Posted May 17, 2019 1 hour ago, Badger110 said: However now we're thinking of buying a complete SIIa ambulance and selling the TDCi... I approve of this idea 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lo-fi Posted May 18, 2019 Share Posted May 18, 2019 2 hours ago, Badger110 said: Got it 👍 However now we're thinking of buying a complete SIIa ambulance and selling the TDCi... Back to old skool A mate of mine is thinking about selling his 2a Marshall. I'll grab some details if you're interested? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger110 Posted May 18, 2019 Author Share Posted May 18, 2019 Yes I would be interested lo fi, I’m looking at one on eBay at the moment which looks to need a new bulkhead and the money is right for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger110 Posted May 18, 2019 Author Share Posted May 18, 2019 I went today to view a S2a marshalls with a 2.1/4 petrol under the hood. First thoughts were the rear area isn't as large as i originally thought height wise, in fact it's the same as a standard Landy inside or thereabouts but it does have the added width. However the roof can be raised with some fabrication to give a little more height...something like a Pulse body height, combined with the Dormobile roof it could provide a nice light living area to work on. I would also consider a new rear door section, doing away with the double doors and creating a single smaller central door. Will i buy it? Still not 100%...i'll no doubt post my musings on the matter as i think about it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lo-fi Posted May 18, 2019 Share Posted May 18, 2019 Would probably look quite nice with the roof raised a little, but careful with the weight. They got the nickname "magic Marshall" for being fully capable of turning four casualties and a driver into five casualties when (not infrequently) rolled. The anti-roll bars do help, but worth bearing in mind! I'll pm details as they arrive, but sounds like you may have found a candidate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted May 18, 2019 Share Posted May 18, 2019 Yeah they're cool looking but as you say there's naff-all height in the back for campering unless you pop the top. TBH with 109/110" wheelbase you're slightly limited anyway by the time you've made space for 2 people horizontally you've used a lot of floor. Depends what you're after from a camper really, you can see the whole build thread of our 127 here, shows what you can do with an extra 20" . There's been the odd 109" Lomas ambulance come up, we originally missed out on one (that was good from a distance but quite tired the closer you looked) which led to us buying the 127. This style does crop up from time to time and I think they look really cool, properly classic: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happyoldgit Posted May 18, 2019 Share Posted May 18, 2019 What Fridge says. No point in reinventing the wheel.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happyoldgit Posted May 18, 2019 Share Posted May 18, 2019 Variation on a theme. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger110 Posted May 19, 2019 Author Share Posted May 19, 2019 Civilian ambulances do look good, finding one is like rocking horse poo. Still haven't decided on the Marshall's as i have a Bedford CF freeway ready for a rebuild and i'm torn between rebuilding that or taking the roof from it and retro fitting it to a marshall's. The TDCi is a great motor, but not practical for what we want to achieve with trips across the world, one upset and i need to carry laptops and bypassing sensors, i prefer old skool mechanical fix's. It does come down to cost though, the Puma will have to go and fund a camper build of a different variety. Although we have successfully camped in the converted 110 and i love it, we need more room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger110 Posted May 19, 2019 Author Share Posted May 19, 2019 On 5/18/2019 at 9:58 PM, lo-fi said: Would probably look quite nice with the roof raised a little, but careful with the weight. They got the nickname "magic Marshall" for being fully capable of turning four casualties and a driver into five casualties when (not infrequently) rolled. The anti-roll bars do help, but worth bearing in mind! I'll pm details as they arrive, but sounds like you may have found a candidate Cheers, always open to ideas and offers On 5/18/2019 at 10:03 PM, FridgeFreezer said: Yeah they're cool looking but as you say there's naff-all height in the back for campering unless you pop the top. TBH with 109/110" wheelbase you're slightly limited anyway by the time you've made space for 2 people horizontally you've used a lot of floor. Depends what you're after from a camper really, you can see the whole build thread of our 127 here, shows what you can do with an extra 20" . I have read the build thread, some interesting down to earth stuff which i like 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon W Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 Look what has just pooped up on facebook now. Just what you were thinking of originally maybe?? https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/402660150537259/ Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger110 Posted May 25, 2019 Author Share Posted May 25, 2019 Pretty much yes...looks like he’s used the s2a windscreen and adjusted the bulkhead to take it. its got a few tarty bits on it but it would be interesting to see what it goes like with a 200tdi in it loaded up like that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daan Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 Have to say though, if you like a conversion, the Rotodama does tick many boxes: http://www.rotodama.co.uk/ Daan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger110 Posted May 26, 2019 Author Share Posted May 26, 2019 I have seen this before and it is a great idea, especially as you can build it on further once the cab has been established. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 Reading the different styles, apparently the have a full body 101-style set up as well, essentially a very large box for you to fill! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daan Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 Interesting, a bit like a tomcat, but forward control: They have a big following on facebook, unfortunately Most of the feedback is that it is too expensive. Daan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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