Interior Dimensions - Van and Traveller?

[HonoHonu]

Hi, All,

I'm new to the MMOC, and not yet an owner. I'm thinking of turning a Van or a Traveller into a very tiny traveling bookshop in my retirement - not so much to make money, but to give myself an excuse to get out to different places on market days, etc. I know others who have done this with Citroen HY vans, but as I said, I'm looking for something *very* tiny! I reckon I'd try to install the kind of sliding cabinets you might see under your sink that could slide out the back of the vehicle.

I can't find the actual interior dimensions of either vehicle online. Does anyone happen to have those, or any other thoughts about this? (Other than saying I've been reading Wind In the Willows once too often and have motorcars on the brain...)

BTW, the first part of my my user name, Hono, comes from the fact that I'm moving back to England from Honolulu, so you know I'm mad. The second part, Honu, is the Hawaiian word for sea turtle, who carries her home wherever she goes.

Thanks very much,
HonoHonu aka Joanna P

[philthehill]

Welcome to the world of Morris Minors.
I am sorry that I cannot give you the dimensions but no doubt someone will be along with the dimensions very soon.
Phil

[panky]

Hi and welcome
The distance between the waist rails is 47" but the wheel arches do come in further.
From the folded rear seat to the door is 49"
Height of the rear doors aperture to the top of the load platform is 30"
Hope this helps.
Remember though books weigh heavy so you should be careful not to overload the suspension. Good luck

[simmitc]

It sounds like a simple question, but as Panky says, the wheel arches intrude, as do the door stays and the support brackets for the rear seat. Would you keep the rear seat upright or folded, or even removed? Would you cover the windows and keep everything below the waist rail? Do you need the passenger seat, or use that space as well? It sounds like a great project for retirement, but there are many variables to consider. Nothing is impossible