Bulkhead removal and sale?

[Cali_on_laughing]

Hello,

So I finally got my T6.1 today (very happy, you lucky lot having one already!)

So being absolutely TERRIBLE at all things diy, I am planning to remove the bulk head (full size) myself!

I want daylight coming into the back of the van.

Is it just removing the bolts and then taking it out,if so, I can do that (just bout) if I can find a spanner!

Then if I do take it out, do I just skip the bulk head or is is to value and shall I put it up for sale?

I’m not a vip member yet so please don’t feel this is sneaky and free way to advertise my bulk head, I just don’t know what the hell to do with it and know my wife won’t want it in front garden blowing around all winter chopping down all the shrubs !

Any advice would be great fully appreciated!!

 

[Cali_on_laughing]

Sorry, meant to say bulk head removal, not bull head, people I do not want to remove a bulls head haha

 

[jimc91]

Not worth anything, I scraped mine

 

[Cali_on_laughing]

Well then, someon can have a free bulls head if they want haha when I remove it of course!

 

[Paynewright]

If its the metal one just behind the drivers seat it will leave some sharp metal edges.

People who remove the bulk head for conversion drill out / grind the spot welds and remove the lip.

 

[Cali_on_laughing]

Oh , didn’t think it was going to be as easy as I thought. Will take a picture now.

 

[Cali_on_laughing]

Does this look any good?? Like I said, I’m absolutely useless all things diy

 

[T6ChrisO]

Sent mine to scrap.

If you want a nice neat finish, you will need to drill out and grind out the support brackets along the floor and the B pillars (where the seat belts are)

 

[AJCConversions]

The bulkhead isn't worth anything unfortunately. Our local scrap man takes ours away for free and I'm just happy he collects them.
There are a couple of torx bolts hidden behind your cab roof trim which holds it in place on the roof too. This trim pops down with a little pull. I trim tool is ideal if you have one.
Once removed it will leave a 1 inch steel fixing flange.
This is the bit that isn't has easy to remove compared to the main part.

 

[Toffermora]

Kiravans do a good video of what you need to do:

 

[Paynewright]

I think getting the bulkhead out is fairly easy. If you’re not a confident DIYer then I’d go to one of the van specialists / converters and get a price to remove the fixing lip.

Alternatively, you could just buy some window edge trim to snap on the (dangerous) edge.

window edge trim black

Black knock on edging designed to cover cut metalwork when installing windows in vans Flexible design makes it easy to use gives a neat appearance to

www.harrisonstrimsupplies.co.uk

What are your long term plans for the vehicle - this may help you decide??

Ian

 

[Cali_on_laughing]

The bulkhead isn't worth anything unfortunately. Our local scrap man takes ours away for free and I'm just happy he collects them.
There are a couple of torx bolts hidden behind your cab trim which hold it in place on the roof too. This trim pops down with a little pull. I trim tool is ideal if you have one.
Once removed it will leave a 1 inch steel fixing flange.
This is the bit that isn't has easy to remove compared to the main part.

Thanks AJ. really appreciated!

 

[Cali_on_laughing]

I think getting the bulkhead out is fairly easy. If you’re not a confident DIYer then I’d go to one of the van specialists / converters and get a price to remove the fixing lip.

Alternatively, you could just buy some window edge trim to snap on the (dangerous) edge.

window edge trim black

Black knock on edging designed to cover cut metalwork when installing windows in vans Flexible design makes it easy to use gives a neat appearance to

www.harrisonstrimsupplies.co.uk

What are your long term plans for the vehicle - this may help you decide??

Ian

I want to make a lovely day van, with a rostering twin seat, but think even at th bull head stage, a professional might be a better option!!

 

[Cali_on_laughing]

I think getting the bulkhead out is fairly easy. If you’re not a confident DIYer then I’d go to one of the van specialists / converters and get a price to remove the fixing lip.

Alternatively, you could just buy some window edge trim to snap on the (dangerous) edge.

window edge trim black

Black knock on edging designed to cover cut metalwork when installing windows in vans Flexible design makes it easy to use gives a neat appearance to

www.harrisonstrimsupplies.co.uk

What are your long term plans for the vehicle - this may help you decide??

Ian

That’s fantastic!! Thank you! That could do for now until a professional look at it for me. I just want some say light in the back for now!

 

[Chippy1970]

Mine has sat in the shed for a couple of years now, seems a shame to scrap it but like everyone says they're worth zilch

 

[AJCConversions]

If your fitting a double swivel then the bulkhead frame definitely needs removing otherwise it will catch the swivel.
It's also pretty unsightly so best removed.

 

[jimc91]

I used tin snips, old chisel and lots of wiggling back and forth to get mine out, you don’t need a grinder

 

[Paynewright]

Tools for drilling spot welds would be my choice.

 

[Cali_on_laughing]

Thank you everyone. I’ve just watched the video! Nearly cried how difficult it looks and gained aMASSIVE appreciation for the professionals who do all the work from carpet fitting, bulk head removal and window installation. Decided I am not even going to try any of this, I am not any where near competent enough for this type of work anyone around North wales/ north west who could do such professional work?

 

[AJCConversions]

Thank you everyone. I’ve just watched the video! Nearly cried how difficult it looks and gained aMASSIVE appreciation for the professionals who do all the work from carpet fitting, bulk head removal and window installation. Decided I am not even going to try any of this, I am not any where near competent enough for this type of work anyone around North wales/ north west who could do such professional work?

Hi, we are based in Glossop.
Plenty of reviews on Facebook, Google etc about us.
Website link below

www.ajcconversions.co.uk

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