Evening,
I've been lurking for a while now gaining info and tips so thought id share my progress so far. I bought my 21 plate T6.1 3 weeks ago, I've had caddy for years which I loved but sadly as the family has grown so has the need for space, this is my daily work horse doubled up as a kids bus and weekend adventure machine at the same time.
I have zero interest in camping (sorry) or staying anywhere in the van, so it needs to be a day van that does everything really with out the need for a bed.
I found the van at a VW dealership in the east mids, it jumped out at me firstly the colour but also the factory spec was perfect for me
LED front and rear lights
Rear camara
Apple car play and Nav
Heated seats
Panel van
Extras that previous owner added, 20" wheels, rear spoiler, black side bars and ABT front splitter, all of which I don't mind for now but will change in time.
For tax reasons I didn't want a Kombi, plus I couldn't find one with the bits I wanted that hasn't been messed about with (I like a blank canvass) so this one made sense, plus it has only done 13k!
After taking delivery and giving it a good clean, I ordered a rear bench and arranged fitting. this quickly fell through sadly but I still plan to get it done, in the mean time I've been busy doing "bits"
Front windows tinted and wind deflectors fitted
OEM font mud flaps fitted
Painted callipers front and rear gloss black
Gloss black grill (not yet fitted)
OEM front floor mats
Sound deadening front doors
Gladen Front OEM speaker upgrade
The rear of the van has had the basic ply and carpet treatment which I've had all off and sound deadening all of the obvs areas and re fitted for now.
Rear seats due to be fitted next week and side windows the week after, this will make a huge difference as then I can remove the bulk head and open the van up a bit, I'm unsure if I want a rear bulk head behind the seats yet or the Ovano system for my tools... need to make my mind up but for now I'm getting there, wheels and tyres and suspension I need to do some more R and D but for now it will stay as is I think.
Pics the follow...
I've been lurking for a while now gaining info and tips so thought id share my progress so far. I bought my 21 plate T6.1 3 weeks ago, I've had caddy for years which I loved but sadly as the family has grown so has the need for space, this is my daily work horse doubled up as a kids bus and weekend adventure machine at the same time.
I have zero interest in camping (sorry) or staying anywhere in the van, so it needs to be a day van that does everything really with out the need for a bed.
I found the van at a VW dealership in the east mids, it jumped out at me firstly the colour but also the factory spec was perfect for me
LED front and rear lights
Rear camara
Apple car play and Nav
Heated seats
Panel van
Extras that previous owner added, 20" wheels, rear spoiler, black side bars and ABT front splitter, all of which I don't mind for now but will change in time.
For tax reasons I didn't want a Kombi, plus I couldn't find one with the bits I wanted that hasn't been messed about with (I like a blank canvass) so this one made sense, plus it has only done 13k!
After taking delivery and giving it a good clean, I ordered a rear bench and arranged fitting. this quickly fell through sadly but I still plan to get it done, in the mean time I've been busy doing "bits"
Front windows tinted and wind deflectors fitted
OEM font mud flaps fitted
Painted callipers front and rear gloss black
Gloss black grill (not yet fitted)
OEM front floor mats
Sound deadening front doors
Gladen Front OEM speaker upgrade
The rear of the van has had the basic ply and carpet treatment which I've had all off and sound deadening all of the obvs areas and re fitted for now.
Rear seats due to be fitted next week and side windows the week after, this will make a huge difference as then I can remove the bulk head and open the van up a bit, I'm unsure if I want a rear bulk head behind the seats yet or the Ovano system for my tools... need to make my mind up but for now I'm getting there, wheels and tyres and suspension I need to do some more R and D but for now it will stay as is I think.
Pics the follow...
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