1967 Montgomery Ward/ Alabama Camper

notchboy · Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2014 8:05 pm Post subject:

Was this originally a fit it yourself kit or were these sold through someone built?

I would think its a build it yourself kit?
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oakman · Posted: Thu Aug 07, 2014 10:34 am Post subject:

If you read through this thread on the "Alabama Camper" he tells the story of purchasing the bus from the daughter of the original owner who used her insurance money from hail damage to pay for the conversion. http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=487777&highlight=alabama+camper

There are variations among these kits from the few I've seen here. Mine had 120 volt hookup and a 120volt fluorescent light that looked absolutely original to the kit. (the other outlets and lights you can see in the first pics are obviously hacked in). They all have the same random groove paneling, swooped curtain valances, and the curved counter top/sink combo. In the I.D. your camper thread it refers to them as Montgomery Ward AKA Coleman??

oakman · Posted: Sun Aug 17, 2014 11:34 am Post subject:

I re-installed the folding bed unit to figure out how it actually works. This is quite the odd contraption!! The folding leg in the front was missing so I made a new one.

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I have an early bay window westy bed I was thinking of using instead, but I think I'll stick with what was og, besides I really don't want to drill any more holes in the bus! This is just test fitting, I'm rebuilding it with new wood and new upholstery.

The hammer is not original equipment...

As scary as it looks, I put my trust in the design of this thing and tried it out. It actually seems to work pretty good and it folds up/down nicely.

Finished building the door tables. I'm pleased with how they turned out.

Started on the seat behind driver. I only have a partial photo of one so it's taking some time to get the fit right. That's it for now, back to work!

wcfvw69 · Posted: Sun Aug 17, 2014 11:56 am Post subject:

Those tables look fantastic! Can I ask where you bought the laminate and especially, that aluminum trim you wrapped it in?

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oakman · Posted: Sun Aug 17, 2014 12:27 pm Post subject:

hoagy86 · Posted: Sun Aug 17, 2014 1:12 pm Post subject:

wow I also love the way you have updated your bus it has come along way nice job! Very Happy

wcfvw69 · Posted: Sun Aug 17, 2014 1:13 pm Post subject:

oakman · Posted: Sun Aug 17, 2014 2:27 pm Post subject:

oakman · Posted: Sun Aug 17, 2014 2:34 pm Post subject:

Dustin B · Posted: Sun Aug 17, 2014 11:31 pm Post subject:

Stop it. Just stop it. Your making everyone around you look bad. Lol

Hey I got something for you next time I see you.

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fluxcap · Posted: Mon Aug 18, 2014 5:46 am Post subject:

Great job man! Those tables are awesome, and I love seeing how that seat/bed works. I never tried to install mine, but just looking at it, I never could wrap my head around how it would function.
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oakman · Posted: Mon Aug 18, 2014 10:04 am Post subject:

^^^Thanks Fluxcap, I was worried it was going to collapse when I tried it out, such an odd set up.

rebapuck · Posted: Mon Aug 18, 2014 8:21 pm Post subject:

My bed , just like yours, is the easiest thing to set up. Won't collapse once you have the under-seat block-off.

For those trying to figure it out, make sure you have the chain connecting it to the rear deck.
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rebapuck · Posted: Mon Aug 18, 2014 8:22 pm Post subject:

Can you show us the door-mounted brackets holding the tables up?
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oakman · Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2014 10:24 am Post subject:

rebapuck · Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2014 8:32 pm Post subject:

My table leg is long gone. I got rid of it because I always seemed to kick it, spilling everything. But it was cut out of the same paneling as the walls.
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BarryL · Posted: Wed Aug 20, 2014 8:44 am Post subject:

A lot of Sundials have that same type table stay, fwiw.

oakman · Posted: Wed Aug 20, 2014 2:35 pm Post subject:

^^^Good to know, thank you all for your replies.

oakman · Posted: Wed Sep 10, 2014 7:16 pm Post subject:

A little more progress on the interior. Still many things to do but here's where I'm at:

The upholstery was extra from a buddy. Late bay re-pop material, nice stuff with foam backing. The Ward's emblem was advertised as a motorcycle side cover badge, whatever, I had to have it! Laughing

I was suprised how much more quiet the bus is now with the flooring, seats etc. Still need to pick out curtain fabric.


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