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[denz1968]

So its van pickup day

T30 2.0 TDI 150 Highline Van DSG,
LED Lights
Tailgate
Twin heated swivel captain seats
Bulkhead removed
Parking camera
Park Assist
Towbar wiring
Discover Media Nav (8.5" Screen)

Looking forward to the journey of converting.

 

[bblake]

That’s always a good day! Enjoy!

 

[Steved55]

Let's see some pics!

 

[denz1968]

Let's see some pics!

Will post some more later, but here is the dealer photo

 

[denz1968]

So day one after a nightmare day picking the van up.
Train to London 15 minutes late. All the direct underground lines to Paddington closed.
Get to Paddington to catch train to Bristol to find all trains cancelled due to flooded tracks.

Eventually get a train to Taunton then to Bridgwater to pick the van up. Made it a long day

Today short trip to the local beach. Dubcats on board

 

[denz1968]

Van insurance sorted through A-Plan Thatcham. Thanks to Adam & Jack for their help. I mentioned the forum - not sure what discount I got but a good price, and I can add modifications as and when we do them. Thanks to others for recommending A-Plan.

Tracker delivered today and installation booked.

 

[SamD]

nice looking van, good spec! whats the plans for it?

 

[denz1968]

nice looking van, good spec! whats the plans for it?

Thanks

Full conversion. Pop Top roof, Variotech 3000 bed on sliding rails, Kitchen (Knights Conversions likely), Leisure battery, solar, Etc.

 

[denz1968]

Dodo mat bought today to start the sound deadening and insulation of the panel van lower sides.
Work on this will start at the weekend.

 

[denz1968]

So driver side Dodo DEADN Hex fitted today. Took a little longer than expected.
Onto the passenger side tomorrow. Then onto the Dodo Thermo Liner after.

Well impressed with the Dodo product

 

[denz1968]

I have to say the clips all destroyed when using the trim tool.

Just read a T20 in the hex head works. Can anyone confirm please?

 

[SamD]

Its probably easier to buy new clips, they get mullered taking them out!

 

[denz1968]

Its probably easier to buy new clips, they get mullered taking them out!

OK thanks. I just probably want to re-attach until it goes in for the pop top and windows to be fitted

 

[drinfinity]

The side panel clips on mine I took out by unscrewing the centre, then popping them out with a forked trim tool. I used hidden clips under the carpet liner to put them back.

 

[denz1968]

The side panel clips on mine I took out by unscrewing the centre, then popping them out with a forked trim tool. I used hidden clips under the carpet liner to put them back.

Thanks @drinfinity hex or T20 bit to unscrew?

 

[drinfinity]

Hex. Most of them came out, one or two rounded out.

 

[denz1968]

Hex. Most of them came out, one or two rounded out.

thanks

 

[denz1968]

So we have now finished the sound deadening. Dodo 1.8mm Hex all applied to the rear of the van. Approx 26 sheets left so that will do the front doors and for floor when we get around to it.

Meeting next Saturday with the convertor to discuss the roof and window install.

 

[denz1968]

Date set for windows, poptop and solar panel install - 20th March.
Will tie in nice with the clock change and we can do some odd nights away, while we save for the next phase of the conversion.

 

[denz1968]

So this weekend the van goes to the convertor for the pop top, solar panel (200W) and windows to be fitted.
Looking forward already to next weekend when we pick it back up.
I will ask to get the convertor to do some photos as the conversion progresses for the record.