Early Bay Low Light camper

I'm going to see a bay this week that apparently needs a bit of welding, been told it's a low light early bay ? any idea what this is ? Obviously i've seen early bays but not sure what a low light is, cheers peeps

Gary

i guess there talking indicators

the low one are erlyer and people like them more ,. dickie will have more info for you

Makes sense when you put it like that, i knew the early ones had lower indicators just didn't realise they called them low lights

I like early bays. First time I've heard them called low lights though. Good luck with it. Hope it's what you're after...

Is it local??

check the back lights as well and let us know or take some pics

oh yeah. Could be a crossover. Still nice though.

" Early "Bays" 1968>72



1968 Saw the "Bay window" model replace the "Split screen". It was a radical rethink with changes such as ball joint front suspension rather than king and link pin, IRS rear end instead of reduction boxes and swing-arms, a one piece windscreen, and wind down cab windows. Engines were fitted with a "back bar" to stabilise the engine. In fact just about every body panel and mechanical part was changed.



1969 The front axle is changed, fuel tank is now hidden behind a bulk head, door handles are changed.



1970 Minor changes took place such as the fuse box, otherwise an uneventful year.



1971 1971>72 saw the introduction of front disc brakes and new rear brake system. Also the introduction of the small 5 stud wheels with flat hubcaps.



1972 Bodywork changes included flared front and rear wheel arches, tall rear lights, with reverse lights as an optional extra. This year also saw the introduction of the 1.7L flat Type 4 style engine with twin carbs. There were some vehicles with early style arches and disc brakes. A few of the late "72 vehicles have high front indicators and "73 on front panels but still have the wrap around style front and rear bumpers.



Late "Bays" 1973>79

1973 Sees a huge model revamp. The "wrap around" style bumpers were replaced with the square style. The front indicators were moved up to the new grille. Changes were also made to the front arches and cab floor, accelerator linkage, steering box and so many other improvements such as the 1800cc engine. Front brakes were again upgraded.

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I'm looking to upgrade from the square i'd like a early bay

early ones had a cresent air intakes and late ones were more angular. unless its a crossover that is.

Kimbo wrote:I'm looking to upgrade from the square

Noooooooooooooo!

Oh hang on I did sell my fastback for a '68 Bay......

Noooooooooooooo!

Oh hang on I did sell my fastback for a '68 Bay......

Ah and look what you have now

Kimbo wrote:
Ah and look what you have now

Oh that old thing....

substandard wrote:

Kimbo wrote:
Ah and look what you have now

Oh that old thing....

Toastie wrote:the low one are erlyer and people like them more ,. dickie will have more info for you

Some people like them more

substandard wrote:Is it local??

Yeah it's in Gloucester somewhere Rob but the guy won't tell me where yet or how much he wants until the friend who told me about it comes down with me

Apparently he's been quoted 3 grand for the welding but that was to have it taken away, my little clarke mig might take a hiding yet

Been dry stored since 2000 when it was last taxed

Bet he wants something fucking stupid for it

Bet he wants something fucking stupid for it

Yep, unfortunately they all do these days !!!

Stereophoney wrote:
Apparently he's been quoted 3 grand for the welding

Seems a little steep! That's gotta include a respray hasn't it? Or am I out of touch with current prices?

Stereophoney wrote: my little clarke mig might take a hiding yet

You can do wonderful things with a little Clarke

Dunno Rob i've seen people pay 3 grand for a spray job alone, although 3 grand for panels is very steep, i priced one up not so long back arches floors etc and i came in around £1500 granted that was without welding consumables but still but was almost a new bus just in panels

not all panels are the same... the better quality stuff costs $$$$

I'm hearing ya, the last one i priced up with just kampers panels, they claim they are as good as original but the real world is a different place

Stereophoney wrote:I'm hearing ya, the last one i priced up with just kampers panels, they claim they are as good as original but the real world is a different place

i wouldnt believe what Just kampers say about their panels..
I wouldnt buy any panel other than Klassic fab or auto craft engineering..
I think heritage are now selling klassicfabs stuff (it only comes in green panels)
Good luck with the purchase

Ah right cheers i'll keep that in mind