T6.1 LWB 4Motion silver high top. The build commences!

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I am going to keep an eye on this build. Really interested in doing similar in a couple years once I dont need a van as a second family car, plus whilst my old 5.1 Caravelle is amazing to drive, its just too old for a longterm ownership/conversion I feel. Good luck

 

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Xmas present for the van. New windows from Camper Glass! Being fitted w/c 5th Jan.

1 x Safari window offside drivers

1x Sliding door fixed window

2 x LWB rear quarter fakes

2 x extra high barn door windows ( for high top only )

Looking forward to getting these fitted!

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Considering a Maxxair fan in the roof so need to discuss that with the installer.

Once that is sorted I can timber frame and insulate the high top section and fit panels

Then it's carpet time! Dreading that....

I have an old Lancia out on the drive under cover until I get my garage freed up. Is that just a heater, is it helping to keep condensation down, what is it?

 

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Is that just a heater, is it helping to keep condensation down, what is it?

It's a small Dimplex plug in radiator ( no oil ) that we have used in the vans for years. We like it because it is much lighter and no danger of oil spilling.

I had it on while working in the van as it was freezing but also needed the keep the temp up for the insulation fitting etc.

https://www.argos.co.uk/product/4152686?clickPR=plp:7:8

 

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More bits done / fitted at the excellent AJC Conversions in Glossop.

Fiamma awning ( glad I got the internal timber bracing in the right place! )





Skylight for a bit of extra light and ventilation )








EHU flap fitted




Lower section carpeted ( note there will be interior panels in a lighter colour to be fitted )

2 x Vanshades in black with grey blinds and a door store also to be fitted







Bench also now gone to a new home so I can re-fit the passenger Captain seat and safe base

I can also finish the roof insulation with fleece etc before the ply panels.

Oak floor next and maybe solar panel on roof as soon if it warms up.

 

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Passenger seat fixed. New seat adjuster fitted and now the seat actually stays in position with the locking pins.

Refitted onto Clearcut Conversion lowered swivel safe base



Vanshades fitted to offside and sliding door. Vanshades door store also fitted.









Pretty much finished the insulation and now ready for ply panels, Hexa board etc

 

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"Golf Thunk" door seals fitted to both doors



Also started making and fitting the interior panels. Used hidden fixings from THQ ( Tip: use thick gloves! ).

The panels are clad with Milan fabric from Harrisons.( The version with a backing so have a nice slightly padded feel.).

Upper panels to roof will have the same fabric. Also got to fit a tricky piece on the "arch" over the front seats / ca

 

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Fitted the Van Furniture oak veneer floor and managed to get a coat of Osmo oil on before close of play ( hence shading differences as it's drying )

https://mtbvans.co.uk/products/van-furniture-12mm-oak-floor-lwb-t5-t6?variant=51686712508753

Got a full threshold cover from THQ to fit next

https://transporterhq.co.uk/vw-tran...camper-interiors/full-width-threshold-strips/

Also wired in the E.H.U to the 3 x outlet camping "brick". Mainly to use to charge the power bank as well as solar.