Converting one of the last TSI's (but not the last TSI)! My build thread
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I always duck and breath in anyway
Roundup of other updates on my build:
Post in thread 'Two tone with barn doors - where to split?' https://www.t6forum.com/threads/two-tone-with-barn-doors-where-to-split.22730/post-378477
Post in thread 'What Have You Done To Your Van Today?' https://www.t6forum.com/threads/what-have-you-done-to-your-van-today.6825/post-379329
Post in thread 'What Have You Done To Your Van Today?' https://www.t6forum.com/threads/what-have-you-done-to-your-van-today.6825/post-379450
Post in thread 'Side on Sunday.' https://www.t6forum.com/threads/side-on-sunday.1878/post-380218
Post in thread '[GUIDE] How to fit a reclining/folding seat bracket to a T6 double passenger seat' https://www.t6forum.com/threads/gui...-a-t6-double-passenger-seat.17269/post-381428
Post in thread 'What Have You Done To Your Van Today?' https://www.t6forum.com/threads/what-have-you-done-to-your-van-today.6825/post-381687
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A few more pics of the almost finished exterior look around the forum: Post in thread 'Side skirts / Sill covers' https://www.t6forum.com/threads/side-skirts-sill-covers.20511/post-389857
Post in thread 'What Have You Bought Today?' https://www.t6forum.com/threads/what-have-you-bought-today.12436/post-390671
Post in thread 'Internal or External Front Screen Cover - Insulated Or Not' https://www.t6forum.com/threads/int...reen-cover-insulated-or-not.11994/post-388224
Need to get the skid pans back on and waiting to wrap the feet of the roof rails in the matching carbon fibre offcuts I have spare.
Should I go with a black roof or white mirror caps?
Post in thread 'What Have You Bought Today?' https://www.t6forum.com/threads/what-have-you-bought-today.12436/post-390671
Post in thread 'Internal or External Front Screen Cover - Insulated Or Not' https://www.t6forum.com/threads/int...reen-cover-insulated-or-not.11994/post-388224
Need to get the skid pans back on and waiting to wrap the feet of the roof rails in the matching carbon fibre offcuts I have spare.
Should I go with a black roof or white mirror caps?
My vote is for white mirror caps! I love your paintwork as it is, black roof would be too much for me
Well... there are some options following VW's latest trends: (ignoring the sill decals)
1. Edition 30 blacked out roof + blacked out A and D pillars.
2. Blacked out A and D pillars - Range Rover/Mini style.
3. Black topped two-tone.
4. California pop-top in white/do nothing).
Wish we could have done windows by now but just not possible. Roof rails and skid pan trim all back on now, ready to travel to T6F Summer Camp
Post in thread 'Roof Rail Leak Free Fixing.' https://www.t6forum.com/threads/roof-rail-leak-free-fixing.6121/post-400771
Well...yes! First test overnight with the "really useful" fridge (Post in thread 'Fridge install and compressor location' Fridge install and compressor location ) and there is 40% left in the battery overnight running at "cornetto" setting with a nightlight attached. So approximately 18Ah used up over 11 hours, say 20Ah overnight. Our 100W solar should be able to replenish that during daylight hours but can it do that while the fridge is on too?
Yesterday the battery was charging on the mains at 62W and the fridge was cycling 33W-0W and the battery was fully charged after only a few hours. Fingers crossed for this weekend
Edit: note to self, part numbers for b-pillar film JNV 853 195 A (edition)
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Well, what a strange weekend. Having finished the seat covers, almost (Post in thread '[GUIDE] How to remove a T6 California double rear bench/bed covers and retrim' [GUIDE] How to remove a T6 California double rear bench/bed covers and retrim) I took the rear panels off the van and removed the rear speakers and took the ceiling down last night, almost a year to the day from when we made the floor.
That weekend last year when I made the floor was the start of a massive deterioration of my health. I lost feeling in my left hand fingers after using the jigsaw (in my right hand?!) and my back problem escalated. So the van has been left as it was last season. But, on Monday, it goes in to have windows fitted and carpet lining. Any hope of a pop top this year is lost, again.
But watch this space...
That weekend last year when I made the floor was the start of a massive deterioration of my health. I lost feeling in my left hand fingers after using the jigsaw (in my right hand?!) and my back problem escalated. So the van has been left as it was last season. But, on Monday, it goes in to have windows fitted and carpet lining. Any hope of a pop top this year is lost, again.
But watch this space...
@Andysmee have you managed to get a 'multiflex board' to turn the Cali seat into a bed? On second thoughts maybe I need to start a thread to see peoples solutions.
Yeah a thread is a good shout
No, we're using the front seat as the foot of our bed, and kids in a bunk bed at the back
Sweet!
