Van Resto/Conversion/Modification!!

Post by **georgeIRL** » 09 Jul 2007, 13:08

Post by **syncropaddy** » 09 Jul 2007, 16:41

Looking good..... Call in if you get to Wicklow

Post by **Stevie H** » 09 Jul 2007, 22:34

Nice work there George!

Post by **andygti39** » 10 Jul 2007, 13:45

top job so far

Post by **lloyd** » 10 Jul 2007, 16:54

Looks great! What is the black with silver on it stuff on inside?

Thanks,

Lloyd

Post by **georgeIRL** » 10 Jul 2007, 20:07

lloyd

i'm not 100% sure, the previous owner installed it

i do know there is aeroboard inside it

G

Post by **lloyd** » 10 Jul 2007, 20:24

Thanks. Was only asking as I'm planning to pull our interior out and insulate it better... both for heat and sound. That looks like it would be good for both.

Lloyd

Post by **georgeIRL** » 12 Jul 2007, 11:59

lloyd,

got the van back today, it looks like a stronger version of tinfoil.

most of it is ripped from the body repairs so i'll be taking the rest out and replaceing it with something else. again i want good insulation for sound and heat.

George

Post by **lloyd** » 12 Jul 2007, 15:04

I've read that B&Q sells something that is like roll roofing with sticky on one side and foil on other... and it works a treat for sound/heat insulation. I'll try and find the thread and post it for you.

Lloyd

Post by **lloyd** » 12 Jul 2007, 17:50

Seems to be self adhesive flashing stuff from DIY places

Link: http://www.brick-yard.co.uk/forum/forum ... insulation

Post by **t25adict** » 15 Jul 2007, 14:18

I see you fitted the fake seem type rear arch panel, did you then build the inner sections of the arch to it?? (think you must have as saw weld spots on the pic showing the panel fitted

i was thinking of doing this to my bus but wasnt sure if to use the arch olny tupe panel or full panels..

Post by **jason k** » 28 Aug 2007, 08:56

nice work chap!!

to finish it off just put your mirrors back on the right way up!!!!!

Post by **Mr C** » 30 Aug 2007, 16:27

Excellent work, love the colour, what's ya plans for the interior?

Post by **Bilbo Blue** » 05 Sep 2007, 06:13

Great colour! I bet ur driving around with a big fat grin on yer face! I wondered what was looking wrong untill jason k spotted the mirrors!

Post by **georgeIRL** » 05 Nov 2007, 10:46

finally getting back to this.

unfortunately the van has been sitting for the last few months due to family and work commitments but in the next few weeks i'll be finishing it

Jobs to do:
Fit under slung gas tank
Fit under slung water tank
Install westy fright and cooker unit
Wire the van.
Line with carpet
Fit swivel seat to passenger seat.
And fit an oil leak from the oil filter!
Oh and finally fit a few curtains!!

Since I last updated ye i have lined out the interior in light weight ply and fitted a rock and roll bed. I has also put on some nice alu side steps

I'm still looking for a nice set of alloys for her.

George