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Re: first van

Posted: 24 Jan 2009, 20:02
by weldore
wow ,what a transformation!!
i really like the colour,im gonna start on mine tomoz(weather permitting)might do as you did start at the back and finish section after section.is that a spray job or a roller one?and what colour number did you use?

..dave

Re: first van

Posted: 24 Jan 2009, 20:17
by bustersmate
sprayed it m8, done a rough 75/25% mix think its 1011or 2011 need to check as ive had a wee shandy and 4got where i left me head :ok :ok :ok

Re: first van

Posted: 24 Jan 2009, 20:38
by weldore
yep its looking real good and you have given me a bit of insperation for tomoz...keep up the good work :ok

Re: first van

Posted: 24 Jan 2009, 23:41
by J188
Looks like you're doing a great job :ok Good to see another T25 saved from the scrapyard :)

Re: first van

Posted: 21 Oct 2009, 21:04
by bustersmate
been a while since i,ve updated my progress on the van. no hurry to finish her and only able to buy stuff when there are some spare pennies.here are some pics of some stuff ive done.

1. got a set of audi wheels i decided to play about with
a bit of rubbing down and filling
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more rubbing down and painting
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about 5 coats of paint and laquer later
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just centre caps to do.

2. next was new interior panels

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fitting them in

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Re: first van

Posted: 21 Oct 2009, 21:26
by bustersmate
next it was time to replace the seat/bed

old one
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new one
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i had some help from ben and barney in constructing this
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and in place
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Re: first van

Posted: 21 Oct 2009, 21:52
by bustersmate
some lammy flooring next
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then it was time for some new units
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still alot of adjusting and trimming to do, but getting there.

Re: first van

Posted: 21 Oct 2009, 21:58
by bustersmate
time for a new rear cupboard
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Re: first van

Posted: 21 Oct 2009, 22:37
by fullsunian
I had completely forgotten about this tread, so pleased you have up dated it. The amount of work you have put into that van is unbelievable....well done that man :ok

Re: first van

Posted: 21 Oct 2009, 23:04
by 72BUG
Looks awesome! :ok

Re: first van

Posted: 22 Oct 2009, 07:34
by TravellingChick
Wow! I am amazed and seriously impressed!

Re: first van

Posted: 22 Oct 2009, 10:26
by dugcati
update please! :ok

Lets see the how the van is looking now..I have to say mine is a rolling resto - I cant fit the time in to do it and working out on the driveway means a lot if stuff it weather dependant!

Re: first van

Posted: 22 Oct 2009, 12:56
by 1664
That is looking sweeet. Nice job you're making of it :ok

Re: first van

Posted: 24 Oct 2009, 06:22
by bustersmate
going down for a while today to do a bit on her. picked up a nice pair of mk1 golf headlamps, so going to fit them in and do some other bits and bobs.
will try and get some pics of the outside of her.

Re: first van

Posted: 24 Oct 2009, 16:52
by bustersmate
managed to do quite a bit today

1 fitted golf headlights (bit of faffing about but not too bad)
2 fitted the headlamp wiring upgrade i found on the wiki (thanks guys)
3 upgraded washer jets to 2x3 jet ones off a new style golf
4 loosely fitted back half of headcloth
5 fitted lights and a couple of tweeters in headcloth.

like a div ive left camera down with van, will post pics as soon as poss.