What Have You Done To Your Van Today?

[marksmithuk]

christ, what am i talking about there "they like ace"??!
obviously i meant "they look ace"...

Got them from Vee Dub Transporters, really quick delivery. The fitting guides were a bit rubbish and it took a bit of working out which bracket went where, but easy enough to fit and look like they will be sturdy.

VW T6/T6.1 Satin Black Aluminium Vector Side Steps - Vee Dub

www.veedubtransporters.co.uk

Will obviously look a lot better when i get rid of the PovSpec wheels.

 

[Trouts]

Got them from Vee Dub Transporters, really quick delivery. The fitting guides were a bit rubbish and it took a bit of working out which bracket went where, but easy enough to fit and look like they will be sturdy.

VW T6/T6.1 Satin Black Aluminium Vector Side Steps - Vee Dub

www.veedubtransporters.co.uk

Will obviously look a lot better when i get rid of the PovSpec wheels.

aaaah nice, think i'd looked at those - they look a lot slimmer (better!) on your van though.
thanks.

oh and yes, re the wheels

 

[68martin68]

Started getting the finer details sorted on my camping setup/slide out kitchen, nice little bevel around all the edges makes it look so much better

Sanding and sealing to be done in the next few days, but I don’t want to do that until the supports for the rear storage boxes arrive, so I can test fit them, then get it all dismantled, edges routed, sealed and then do the final assembly in the van

 

[shropschris]

Started getting the finer details sorted on my camping setup/slide out kitchen, nice little bevel around all the edges makes it look so much better

Sanding and sealing to be done in the next few days, but I don’t want to do that until the supports for the rear storage boxes arrive, so I can test fit them, then get it all dismantled, edges routed, sealed and then do the final assembly in the van

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looking ace

 

[The Van Cave]

I’ve already posted this in another thread, but I’m quite pleased with it, so I’m posting it here too!

SWB Kombi, all seats still in the van and 4 x bikes safely tucked away.

 

[68martin68]

looking ace

Cheers bud! Getting there!!

 

[68martin68]

I’ve already posted this in another thread, but I’m quite pleased with it, so I’m posting it here too!

SWB Kombi, all seats still in the van and 4 x bikes safely tucked away.

That looks great matey! Nice snug fit! No room wasted

 

[68martin68]

Finally fitted the seat covers I bought a year ago. You can’t rush these things! Still a few minor adjustments needed. Think they look ok until I can afford the full leather re-trim.

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They look really decent quality! Mind me asking where they are from?

 

[The Van Cave]

That looks great matey! Nice snug fit! No room wasted

Cheers bud, it was a headache getting the dimensions right to make sure they went in and it all worked properly. Not much room to spare!

 

[J4son1971]

They look really decent quality! Mind me asking where they are from?

They are from cover kingdom. I think they are part of veedub transporters?

 

[StormUk]

New wheels for the bus today

 

[68martin68]

Cheers bud, it was a headache getting the dimensions right to make sure they went in and it all worked properly. Not much room to spare!

Ha yea I know that headache all to well at the moment!

 

[The Van Cave]

Ha yea I know that headache all to well at the moment!

I’ve seen your work in your other, very nice. I would love to have access to a CNC router.

 

[CAB]

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New wheels for the bus today

Like those, very dynamic. Make? Size?

 

[Spaghetti]

Fitted a folding seat bracket to the double front seat. Cheers @t6 soon

 

[Larry G]

Rear Bumper part 2

Over a few days actually, I got fed up with the original vw bumper protector, constantly having to apply shoe polish, so, ordered a new one and set about removing the existing one. I kinda thought it was going to be a pain and it was, hair dryer, trim removing tools, sharp knife, GT85, white spirit, T-Cut, Isopropyl Alcohol and most of an afternoon. Got the new one, aluminium with carbon finish from Amazon and fitting instructions were in German, so set about translating, usual guff but the bit that scared me was you only get one chance to get it right! That put me off for a few days, (I'm a bit of a procrastinator). The dry run indicated that if the centre of the protector was positioned correctly, the ends would need a bit of a push so that the lip fitted well.
Fitting satisfaction level 8, needs a bit of black silicone at the ends to get to level 9. pics attached.View attachment 71459View attachment 71458

Not sure if this is how it's done, (replying to your own previous post). Can't really see on first post that there is a genuine VW tailgate trim on on the door.
It had been damaged and looked a bit milky (plastic). Got a stainless steel one with a hope that it would reflect the carbon bumper protector. I think the plan came together.

 

[StormUk]

Like those, very dynamic. Make? Size?

Calibre Storm 20in

 

[Wills]

Added the Cali style decals to the sides supplied by Beatnik Decals. Custom made with my own theme to match the reg plate California Ocean Text Graphical Side Sticker for Volkswagen, Campers and motorhomes
Highly recommended. Fab service by Daniel and the team.

 

[68martin68]

Did some spannering today for the first time in an age! Enjoyed it!

Stance + Ultra’s with 19” banded steels (ex tourershine)

Going to give it a week or so to settle, then might have a little further adjustment. I won’t go too much lower as I want to use it as a camper and will be making it off grid capable eventually, so country lanes need to be accessible!

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[Wills]

The bamboo boys have been busy