Horsebox build.....our story!

EventingMum said:
As long as the duvets match the general colour scheme - our old lorry is nothing like yours (seriously envious :) ) but my duvets match each other and the general colour scheme, it's important to keep standards up!!
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Hubby has an old lorry we used to take to steam rallies etc, it has living accommodation with it that he built, one year for Christmas I made him a duvet cover by appliqueing the manufacturers logo (which I'd scaled up considerably) onto a plain duvet in the same colour as the lorry. Looks great. Perhaps you could do something similar to match the artwork you're having on the sides?
 
:) I think a life size appliqué of Tom Hardy printed on the duvet cover for my daughter and a life size Daniel Craig in his budgie smugglers for Mrs Farmer may go down better! :D
 
Farmer Chalk said:
:) I think a life size appliqué of Tom Hardy printed on the duvet cover for my daughter and a life size Daniel Craig in his budgie smugglers for Mrs Farmer may go down better! :D
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loloolololololololllllll I so love this thread!!!!!

I haven't laughed so much in ages...

Who needs therapy when you got HHO!!!
 
Dubsie said:
Hubby has an old lorry we used to take to steam rallies etc, it has living accommodation with it that he built, one year for Christmas I made him a duvet cover by appliqueing the manufacturers logo (which I'd scaled up considerably) onto a plain duvet in the same colour as the lorry. Looks great. Perhaps you could do something similar to match the artwork you're having on the sides?
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Sorry... this is the post I was chuckling at, at first, I meant to copy both in!!!

*still chuckling*
 
Super quick update....

Bonded Windows now in place....


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This week more wiring ... Almost finished wiring the inverter, the leisure batteries, the 240 v ring main and hook up power etc etc...

Probably less than 2 weeks now till she is finished and ready for paint! Whoohoo!
 
Floor went down today.... Pushed the boat out and had an Amtico floor laid...as its a tiny area it didn't break the bank and looks great...

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Not finished yet... So don't judge it too soon.... The upper floor area will have a table mounted in the middle and the edge of the step will have a profile with a step light built in ..... The base of the seats will have a brushed steel plate to prevent the leather on the base getting scuffed by heels whilst sitting at the table.....

Now going through the final fit out and every day it's changing .....
 
Now that's a lorry to be proud of! Are the horses that are meant to travel inside head-turners too? (Hope you never have to drive down narrow lanes with unkempt hedges or long branches sticking out...)
 
Pen said:
Now that's what I call posh, an Amtico floored horsebox:D
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:D:D:D

It's actually easier to lay than a single piece of Lino! They are just 4 inch strips which are simple to cut to shape and insert.... And the floor is tiny so was not expensive!

Seen similar on the top end boxes that I'll never be able to afford! It's actually been fun sourcing all of these type of things on the Internet and negotiating deals for them all...
It's been more of a challenge and going to speak with the local trades guys can give fantastic results...

I've used the Internet to price things up so I know roughly what the cost should be and then ring round...amazing what you can save! :)
 
Think they can't wait to see it gone!! I just can't match their fabrication skills but I think they enjoy the choccy biscuits I use to bribe them!

I know we've mentioned it before but this really has been a forum linspired box and I've been trying to use as many of the good ideas that have been suggested here...so thanks to all of those who made suggestions via the forum or pm's...
 
Love this thread! Just scrolled from the start to see all the pics :D At the end you will need to put all the pics in the one post to see just how far it has come!

I looks awesome :D
 
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Well, almost ready for paint...should go in this week.....

Last few days been doing the final electrics and plumbing.... Still a few things to do after paint and the final fit out should take place...

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Been doing clean out and sweeping up ready for the paint shop....but also dusting out the interior....

The floor went down well and I think looks great....
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Interior just needs finishing....pedestal table needs fitting, fridge unit needs locating etc etc...

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Almost there ....phew.....!
 
Your vision has come together so well, it really truly has !!! It`s a genuine home from home, your daughter is a very lucky girl indeed :)
 
It appears to be as big as my flat
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Bigger and nicer than mine..when can I move in?!
Have followed this thread from the start and think you're doing a fab job, how exciting to see it really coming together, I hope your daughter appreciates how lucky she is to have such wonderful parents :)
 
Thanks everyone for your lovely comments....I wouldn't have done it without the enthusiasm and help and advice of everyone here.... We have incorporated most ideas and have changed the design as much as we could to include them all...

It's actually been great fun sourcing parts and researching the ideas given.....

Hopefully tomorrow it will drive out with its new clothes on.....and then drive to the paintshop to be prepped and readied for its new paint job.......

Then it's back to the workshop for final fit out.... Seats, horse dividers, final trim etc.... Can't wait!
 
Exciting times...today the old girl moved under her own steam and drove out of the barn six months after arriving....

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Testing all the functions after such a long while....pleased to say she fired up instantly at first twist of the key and quickly refilled her air tanks...

Tested the awning to make sure it all worked....

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Testing the seat cushions all fit....

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Then circumvented the M25 without issue to arrive at the paintshop.... Ready for some new paint.... Will take about a week to tidy all the blemishes out ready for several coats of Ford Artic white....

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Wow you're on the last lap now - can't wait to see the box in all its newly painted glory. What a luxurious home from home you have. Hope your equines love it too.
 
I think I'm going to be a bit sad when it's all done and we can't read about it any more! You'll have to give us updates on what it's like to live with and whether you've made any mistakes (I doubt it given the research you've done) so others can learn from it!
 
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