Hi,
This is not the first conversion I have done, but it is the first time I have tried to capture the sequence of events photographically and then add some kind of description.
I do not claim to be a pro converter or any good at blogging, so please forgive any spelling or grammatical mistakes. I would just like to share some small amounts of knowledge that I have learnt throughout my experience.
My Background
39 year old, Absolute VW fanatic, that has grown up with spilt screens, bays, t4, t5 and now this is my second t6. I would estimate that I have converted around 10 day vans and 20 full blown 4 birth campers. The only part that I have not been willing to do myself is the pop top fitment. If I had a big enough garage, I would be tempted to give it a go.....
My trade is a marine electrician and I have worked for a boat builders on the south coast for the past 17 years.
Base Van
2018 black lwb kombi
204 bhp twin turbo
Manual gearbox
Highline model
Extras include tailgate with glass, single captains seats, Nav package, app connect
Start of Conversion.
Roof has already been fitted by Skyline Roofs, at their HQ in Weston Super Mare. I was very impressed with their work and customer service. They also cut out my interior lighting holes and ran the cables.
Day 1 (Friday evening after work)
Cut out passenger rear window.
Fit passenger rear window
Fit drivers side rear window, but no cut out due to internal unit fitment. I only fit this piece of glass to make the van look symmetrical from the outside.
To cut the rear window I used a 60mm hole saw in each corner of the window and the used a jigsaw to join up the holes. If you are going to attempt this job yourself, you must remember to mask up everything and then wash the van fully within 24-48hours after fitment. This is too remove all the small iron fillings that come from the jigsaw and hole saw cut outs. If left, these will stick to your paint work and start to rust.
Remember to file and paint all bare edges of cut out.
.
If you would like anymore info then please shout.
This is not the first conversion I have done, but it is the first time I have tried to capture the sequence of events photographically and then add some kind of description.
I do not claim to be a pro converter or any good at blogging, so please forgive any spelling or grammatical mistakes. I would just like to share some small amounts of knowledge that I have learnt throughout my experience.
My Background
39 year old, Absolute VW fanatic, that has grown up with spilt screens, bays, t4, t5 and now this is my second t6. I would estimate that I have converted around 10 day vans and 20 full blown 4 birth campers. The only part that I have not been willing to do myself is the pop top fitment. If I had a big enough garage, I would be tempted to give it a go.....
My trade is a marine electrician and I have worked for a boat builders on the south coast for the past 17 years.
Base Van
2018 black lwb kombi
204 bhp twin turbo
Manual gearbox
Highline model
Extras include tailgate with glass, single captains seats, Nav package, app connect
Start of Conversion.
Roof has already been fitted by Skyline Roofs, at their HQ in Weston Super Mare. I was very impressed with their work and customer service. They also cut out my interior lighting holes and ran the cables.
Day 1 (Friday evening after work)
Cut out passenger rear window.
Fit passenger rear window
Fit drivers side rear window, but no cut out due to internal unit fitment. I only fit this piece of glass to make the van look symmetrical from the outside.
To cut the rear window I used a 60mm hole saw in each corner of the window and the used a jigsaw to join up the holes. If you are going to attempt this job yourself, you must remember to mask up everything and then wash the van fully within 24-48hours after fitment. This is too remove all the small iron fillings that come from the jigsaw and hole saw cut outs. If left, these will stick to your paint work and start to rust.
Remember to file and paint all bare edges of cut out.
.
If you would like anymore info then please shout.
