Full T6 Conversion as it happens - Unique and Bespoke (Scottish Style)

[superchargedpolo]

Thought you might be interested in a van I am converting for a couple of mates. Like me, they use their van in Scotland in all weather. No pop tops here, they'll get blown away
It's all about eberspcahers, insulation and Harris Tweed

I update my FB page weekly. Currently on week 4.

Link below:
https://www.facebook.com/pg/kyleskucampervans/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1310658985746737

Here are a couple to wet your appetite:

 

[tubs]

Interesting , look for a Kombi setup for mine , I'm not too far away.....Dundee and also noticed the reg plate is 1 digit out !!

 

[superchargedpolo]

Cool. I have a Kombi 2+1 for sale in the classified section if you're interested.

 

[superchargedpolo]

Couple of photo's from this week. More in the link above.

A couple of clamps and glue for the sofa / bed / storage unit.


Harris Tweed roof. These pictures don't do this any justice at all.

 

[superchargedpolo]

I've been away on holiday for a few weeks, however back on the van now. Here are a couple of pictures for you, more on the FB link:

Cushions for the couch/bed.


Harris tweed piping to match roof:


Laminate gluing:


and trimmed:


Channel for sliding doors:

 

[Insert Coin]

Great thread, just read the FB page whilst having a cup of tea.

Attention to detail looks great, I always admire people that can multi-trade, I can do one trade well (electrics) but anything else I try just doesn't reach my required standards.

 

[Bryn23]

Looking good,

just wondering why you put the domino's all the way through instead of setting it to hide the domino on the face side?

I noticed you are using T Star head screws

 

[Neilson]

Great work. Can I ask how did you clamp the laminate when glueing or did you just use a roller to apply pressure?

Also what towbar kit Is that? cheers

 

[superchargedpolo]

Thanks for the comments.
@Insert Coin electrics is actually one of my favourite parts, along with making cabinets etc. I can’t stand the carpet bit, it’s stressful!
@Bryn23 I could have hidden the dominos bit I really like the look of them. Screws have to be hidden though and if they are going to be seen when you open a door they have to be a torx head
@Neilson I did a bit of research on the laminate. I used impact adhesive from 3M, rollered it then left it overnight with some weight on it. Seems to be spot on. The tow bar is a detachable Westfalia. Identical to the VW factory item

 

[Bryn23]

I've never though about exposing the Domino joint, i doesn't look that bad

I've had mine for 10 years now, bloody great tool.

Keep up the build posts

 

[superchargedpolo]

This weeks update. I only have 5 days before I hand phase 1 over!

Sliding doors with routered handle:


Finished item:


These holes won't be seen but that's not the point. Gas locker dropout hole and waste water.


Unit getting there:


Bracket inside bed unit for detachable towbar:


Mounting point for jack


Rust effect worktop. RAD:


That's all for now. Final pictures will be up in a week or so.

 

[Dieseldonkey]

That's looking great.

 

[superchargedpolo]

Final post for part 1 of this build. As always there are a lot more photos on my FB page.


Shut lines complete


Water bottle storage. 2 x 12L rather than one big 25L.


Sofa bed with detachable coffee table.


Rear view of van


Unit complete. Sink, gas locker, water storage, shower outlet, 2 small drawers, 1 large drawer, 2 burner hob, 4 cupboards with magnetic locks!


Sofa in L-shape mode.


Remote control and mag lock storage.


Handover complete

 

[xpfloyd]

Superb!

 

[superchargedpolo]

Thanks. There was over 220 hrs of workshop time went into this van!

 

[Ed Webb]

The Harris tweed looks awesome. Great build

 

[Roadrunner]

Very nice work there

 

[superchargedpolo]

Final unit to complete this unique camper:

Let's start with colour coding the fridge door


Trial fit


Drawer fit

 

[superchargedpolo]

I'm really happy with this conversion, it's nicer than my house. I might go and live in it for a bit

 

[Scruffy]

I hate talented people! I'm off to build a composter out of bits of wood from the back of the garage, and even that will look crap, and involve way too much swearing!

Chapeau sir.