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Lifting roof on a Marshall...

Posted: Sun May 15, 2016 5:20 pm
by Jeremy
Hi all,

Will do a proper intro soon!

I've got a Marshall 2a that's rough... About to start a camper conversion and want to put a lifting roof of some sort on her. I've seen a few photos but not one in the flesh.

Anyone done one/ got one/ got any suggestions?!

Thanks!

Re: Lifting roof on a Marshall...

Posted: Mon May 16, 2016 10:10 pm
by Dormy
Saw one with a 'Dormobile' type roof many, many years ago. Sorry, can't recall any more details but it's an idea :shrug:

Ian

Re: Lifting roof on a Marshall...

Posted: Tue May 17, 2016 7:27 am
by Peaceand
Mark has a nice Marshal with a VW pop top:
http://www.rms1.co.uk/lrcc/forum/viewto ... 3325#p3325

There's lots more photos scattered around, have a look through Mark's old posts and you'll probably find more.

Patrick

Re: Lifting roof on a Marshall...

Posted: Tue May 17, 2016 8:47 am
by RMS
We were looking at a couple of Marshals last weekend at a camp, and wondering how much you could gain by dropping the floor between the wheel boxes/chassis rails?
There doesn't seem to be anything in the way, so might gain a few inches :shrug:
Probably still wouldn't gain enough height for most people, but every bit counts :cheers:

Cheers,
Robin.

Re: Lifting roof on a Marshall...

Posted: Tue May 17, 2016 9:58 am
by mistericeman
'acrmarshallambo' over on seriouslyseries has a lift up top on his....
I've often wondered about the electric lift up top from a Mazda friendee bongo... As they seem fairly flat in profile so would possible suit the roof better than a, lot of others?

Re: Lifting roof on a Marshall...

Posted: Tue May 17, 2016 8:12 pm
by Jeremy
Thanks all, some good stuff to go on!

Hadn't considered lowering the floor, will look into that as well :cheers:

Re: Lifting roof on a Marshall...

Posted: Wed May 18, 2016 9:57 pm
by Travelrover
Hi Jeremy,

What sort of lifting roof are you after. The Dormobile canvas side, Landrover Carawaggon or a solid fold up side. I have a box body with a solid side lift up roof. Quite simple to make.
If want something like this I can send you photos or your welcome to have a look. Big advantage that I see is that it is possible to make it wider and full length.
Regards

Bob

Re: Lifting roof on a Marshall...

Posted: Thu May 19, 2016 8:58 am
by gossamer
Hi Bob.

I have an ambulance and, whilst I am thinking about keeping it as standard as possible, would love to see photos of your lifting roof arrangement.

Re: Lifting roof on a Marshall...

Posted: Sat May 21, 2016 8:19 pm
by Jeremy
Would love to see photos, thanks!

At the moment not sure on type of roof but like the idea of solid sides...

Re: Lifting roof on a Marshall...

Posted: Sun May 22, 2016 7:59 pm
by Jeremy
This is the state of the roof currently...

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