What Have You Done To Your Van Today?

[moomin-j]

@moomin-j do you mean the existing chrome strips on the top grill?
- looking to change mine to black and hoping the chrome trim just comes off.

thank you

As @Big.mac said in post 2377
Without a trim tool, I don't think it would come off, as the original clips are pretty well fitted.
The grill is female and the trims are male.
Just take your time, don't force anything and all will be good. Once you know where the clips are, it all is quite easy. 10 mins job done.
For the top (chrome strips) I also found it was better to start removing from the outsides and work towards the badge, as the trim slots (very slightly) into the badge diameter.
Hope the above helps...

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After:

 

[Trouts]

It does, both the chrome trim on the upper grill and the black one on the lower grill just clip on. Use a trim tool if you have one.

As @Big.mac said in post 2377
Without a trim tool, I don't think it would come off, as the original clips are pretty well fitted.
The grill is female and the trims are male.
Just take your time, don't force anything and all will be good. Once you know where the clips are, it all is quite easy. 10 mins job done.
For the top (chrome strips) I also found it was better to start removing from the outsides and work towards the badge, as the trim slots (very slightly) into the badge diameter.
Hope the above helps...

thanks guys, that's super helpful!!*


*as is the forum in general, so thank you Mods for keeping it going and in good shape.
it's very much appreciated from my little bit of the country [/QUOTE]

 

[superflyguy]

I cleaned it, and the other vehicle in my life , bloody windy but really mild so perfect day for it.

 

[superflyguy]

Also managed to swop my dreaded H4s to H7s this morning, took an hour on my own start to finish, just need to get the coding done now

 

[VanDamMan]

Drove to Sheffield to buy some stainless steel.....I’ve rigged up a stand for me Solar panels (only two) to take on National Grid



just got to wait for me battery monitor and crimp tool ...connect to van......Happy Days

 

[VanDamMan]

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I cleaned it, and the other vehicle in my life , bloody windy but really mild so perfect day for it.
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looks good...1275gt perhaps ( not standard wheels) but very nice

 

[superflyguy]

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looks good...1275gt perhaps ( not standard wheels) but very nice

No its 1967 standard 850 auto, I do have the original bits I've removed, but I managed to get hold of an original set of reverse rims. It was a chance find last summer and I couldn't turn it down, would love the extra power and a manual box, but not many of these original automatics around now.

 

[VanDamMan]

But it’s not about power ...it’s adoring looks you get from envious enthusiasts ( back in the day I had 1750 twin cam allegro equipe was fast but eat CV joints ) LOL

 

[superflyguy]

But it’s not about power ...it’s adoring looks you get from envious enthusiasts ( back in the day I had 1750 twin cam allegro equipe was fast but eat CV joints ) LOL

Sounds a cracking car, I'm happy just to potter about nowadays so it suits me.

 

[BoroBoy]

Van stripped, window cut outs done ready for windows today. Pop top roof supports to be installed later this week and pop top to be installed.

 

[BoroBoy]

Here's some photos.

 

[Loz]

And it wasn’t the lights (did them weeks ago)

 

[P20]

Forgot to post on Monday. Van is dropped off at Notjustcampers for its conversion. Really really excited!!

 

[cgtmiles]

Put an aftermarket gloss black badge on that I’ve painted up the background reflex silver and removed the transporter badge at the same time

 

[Trouts]

Put an aftermarket gloss black badge on that I’ve painted up the background reflex silver and removed the transporter badge at the same time
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nice can i ask what you used to get the sticky residue off??

 

[cgtmiles]

Thumb mainly, heated it a bit too and some goo remover sticker remover stuff we had in the house

 

[Trouts]

ha nowt specific then!

 

[Samalang]

Top work by Yodel today



And no it's not a giant boomerang!

 

[Ayjay]

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Loz, Assuming you mean the bike rack - what sort is it please? I ask as I'm looking at racks for two bikes at the moment - that looks like it fits the bill and I'm after recommendations (or otherwise). Cheers.

 

[The Van Cave]

Top work by Yodel today

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And no it's not a giant boomerang!

Is that your designated “safe space”