Camper Conversion T6 Lwb, Red

[AlexPL]

First of I would like to thank all of you in advance for any help that I will obtain from you guys!!
Big thumbs up!
My name is Alex and I live in Poland, Gdynia.
I have finally found my dream VW.
T6 LWB, euro 5 with a taiilgate, 140BHP, and tow bar. Very difficult combination, but managed it!
Dont know how you guys do it in UK, it was difficult enough in Poland.
Anyway back to the post.
This is going to be a long, long process so dont expect a speedy conversion like some of the other guys do it.
I sadly do not have that kind of money on hand and time.
So will be doing everything at a steady pace.
I have read a lot, watched a lot never done anything like this but heck why not.
Live your dream.
So far I have bought:
1) Loads and I mean loads of tools.
2) Headlight sensor with auto switch

OEM Chrome Switch New Auto Headlight Sensor for VW Golf MK6 Jetta MK5 Tiguan | eBay

3) RCD 330 radio

6.5" MIB Original CarPlay New RCD330 Plus for VW w/Cable 6RD 035 187 B Version B | eBay

4) Amarok 18' steelies , already arranged my steel guy to do the banding. Super deal
Volkswagen T5 18 Steel Wheels | eBay

Thanks for visiting!!!

 

[Spaghetti]

Nice van! Good luck with your conversion!

Spaghettiboy78

 

[AlexPL]

Few things to follow:
1) Pop top roof from skyline, still talking logistics with the guys. Hope we will find a way!
2) Side rear window from ship-car, they are the manufacturers producing the beautiful aftermarket sliding opener window that companies in UK source. Wait and see what reply I get from them.
3) Leather multi function steering wheel
4) Rear sensors
5) Full set of rattle cans for painting interior plastics to a piano black colour
6) Front swivel seats, black leather with alcantara
7) Rear bench seat install
This will definitely take me a long time
Will keep you guys updated!
In the mean time I will show you my aim for the finished product.
I really like the two tone old school look. VW westfalia sixty model is my true inspiration
On the inside though I will be doing a slightly different approach to most. As the Westfalia Kepler One.
Hope you guys enjoy!!!

 

[andys]

Few things to follow:
1) Pop top roof from skyline, still talking logistics with the guys. Hope we will find a way!
2) Side rear window from ship-car, they are the manufacturers producing the beautiful aftermarket sliding opener window that companies in UK source. Wait and see what reply I get from them.
3) Leather multi function steering wheel
4) Rear sensors
5) Full set of rattle cans for painting interior plastics to a piano black colour
6) Front swivel seats, black leather with alcantara
7) Rear bench seat install
This will definitely take me a long time
Will keep you guys updated!
In the mean time I will show you my aim for the finished product.
I really like the two tone old school look. VW westfalia sixty model is my true inspiration
On the inside though I will be doing a slightly different approach to most. As the Westfalia Kepler One.
Hope you guys enjoy!!!

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Welcome Alex. As a Westfalia owner I'm interested to follow your take on it, it's a layout that works for me and I nearly did this, but in the end took the lazy way out and bought the finished article (well I thought it was finished before I joined this forum ) Good luck

 

[gal2009]

I'm looking forward to seeing this one progress. Good luck AlexPL

 

[AlexPL]

Welcome Alex. As a Westfalia owner I'm interested to follow your take on it, it's a layout that works for me and I nearly did this, but in the end took the lazy way out and bought the finished article (well I thought it was finished before I joined this forum ) Good luck

Yeah, I dont think it ever gets finished haha , never ending process. Glad your looking forward to it so am I. Just need the extra cash from somewhere. Any ideas ? Maybe I should become an organ downer hmm

 

[AlexPL]

Update PS hope nobody minds me using their cars for examples!!
Ok, so I have just arranged the transport of the Amarok 18" steelies to my steel guru.
Will be going for banded 9 fwd, 9.5 on the back.
Candy white probably hmm still deciding with chrome hub cabs.
Or maybe two tone.. outer bright inner darker and chrome hub cabs hmm decisions decisions
Or should I go with a different colour ?!?

 

[AlexPL]

Few options done on the fast in paint.
What do you guys think? PS I know one of them is a 19" steelie

 

[AlexPL]

Me thinking white with chrome hub cabs is the way to go!! It is weird as I feel like I am talking to myself, going bonkers!

 

[Skyliner33]

I like the grey with black centre on a red van.

 

[AlexPL]

A bit of work done
New wheel, radio, rear view camera, bulk head removed,insulation and sound deadening in progress.
Ordered new speakers HERTZ MPK-165.3 PRO MILLE 165MM an amp.
Wheels are on their way

 

[AlexPL]

Early christmas

 

[Ads_Essex]

6) Front swivel seats, black leather with alcantara

@AlexPL - are you swapping out the bench for single seats?

 

[AlexPL]

@AlexPL - are you swapping out the bench for single seats?

Yep, are you interested?

 

[Ads_Essex]

Yep, are you interested?

Not me mate, but i imagine you’d find someone selling their drivers side fairly easy / you’d be able to sell your drivers seat to someone here as their passenger seat.

 

[AlexPL]

Forgot to update.
Not much more done as I had to go offshore. But will contine once back home.
If you have any questions, send me a priv msg.
1) Wheels arrived. 18’ amarok steels banded to 9 & 9.5. Pearl white with t25 chrome hubcaps
2) Hertz mile pro fully installed. Will be adding the amplifier, already waiting for me.
The sound is really good already cant wait.
I sounddeadened the inner part also. A bit of a fiddle to get off. Thanks to the forum I did not brake anything.
Happy new year!!

 

[Sabre]

Hi @AlexPL Just spotted this post, how's the van coming along? Go team red! You have the best colour...

 

[AlexPL]

Not had too much time tbh.
Plenty of items waiting so hope to get back to it! Off at work at the moment.
On the to do list:
- roof from skyline
- window install
- 2nd row bench
- front captain seats
- continue with electrics, water hook up etc

 

[AlexPL]

Hey,
Did some cutting and planning.
Not too much.
Fingers crossed for tomorrow, I already did some holes in the roof. Measured it probably a million times so hope it is right.
A bit of a fiddle to install the pop up roof. Poor instructions as I have a rare version.
Installed the summer tire set up, a bit of a problem with the clips, not holding the hub caps properly

 

[AlexPL]

One more prior to putting primer on