Hi Forum peeps, my first post in here probably of many. My car history is very varied, lots of fords in the early 80's RS's, Capris etc, restorations, Landrovers; kit Cobra build the list is long and varied. Yes I am a 56yr old petrol (Diesel) head. Apart from the 2 1/4 Landrover Series 2A diesel pick up. It would do 60 if you were 2 feet off the rear or an artic! Staring at the brake lights intently.
We owned a T5 174 Caravelle several years ago for about 6 years, longest I have owned a single car. I fell out of love with it when the dsg box decided to go t**ts up in the South of France; the day we were comming home, 1 mile from our Villa. Van came home 6 weeks after us. I replaced the box but decided it was time to part company. Apart from the dsg issue it was faultless and went like sh*t off a shovel for a van. Now in a 2010 Range Rover sport TDV8. Absolutely love driving it but can't get bugger all in it! Like the inverse of a Tardis.
However thats all about to change. Over the last 4 years since the van went my Mrs keeps saying wish we still had a Caravelle or a California. Holidays to the south west since seem to be van spotting expeditions. (without the waving and flashing;...... last time I flashed I got arrested).
Well 4 weeks ago I done something I have never done, placed a deposit on a new car, not only a car but a LWB T6.1 Kombi 199 dsg highline in Fortana Red. So far nothing crazy about that!!
But she is quite shocked as she seems to think I am buying it in parts. Yes I have a couple of months before likely seeing the van, however whilst she is still enthusiastic the house is filling with all the additional goodies. Last week I bought the gloss black Wolfrace 20"s and Tyres. Today the Audi Grey carpet, sound deadening, insulation , front splitter and rear spoiler arrived ......then the assorted wiring products....then the Black suede lining longer clips etc.....then the Bilstein B14 coilovers...The doorbell needs new batteries and I think the dog's vocal chords are strained to the limit today. Later this week more wiring products, interior led downlights, usb sockets etc. I have arranged with the local trimming company for my seats to be trimmed as soon as I can after it turns up . DK Schweizer (UK) Ltd.
Looking forward like "a bloke on a promise"; to all the hard work creating phase 1 of our retirement camper. Shame it will be winter. Probably rent some workshop space.
I am not sure what the crack is with the gloss black grilles? I am unable to find anyone supplying them so are people getting them Hydro dipped or painted? I have considered hydro dipping in carbon but then applying a red candy over the top but worry our future Camper could be too pimped.
I'd appreciate honest opinions on gloss black; Carbon or red carbon on the trims.????
So by the End of January I hope I will be loving my investment and then crapping myself if ever the Mrs wants to drive....there are just too many pot holes and kerbs for her to aim for.
Anyone who has already sorted a Fortana red van I'd love to see your photos to give me inspiration.
Cheers G
We owned a T5 174 Caravelle several years ago for about 6 years, longest I have owned a single car. I fell out of love with it when the dsg box decided to go t**ts up in the South of France; the day we were comming home, 1 mile from our Villa. Van came home 6 weeks after us. I replaced the box but decided it was time to part company. Apart from the dsg issue it was faultless and went like sh*t off a shovel for a van. Now in a 2010 Range Rover sport TDV8. Absolutely love driving it but can't get bugger all in it! Like the inverse of a Tardis.
However thats all about to change. Over the last 4 years since the van went my Mrs keeps saying wish we still had a Caravelle or a California. Holidays to the south west since seem to be van spotting expeditions. (without the waving and flashing;...... last time I flashed I got arrested).
Well 4 weeks ago I done something I have never done, placed a deposit on a new car, not only a car but a LWB T6.1 Kombi 199 dsg highline in Fortana Red. So far nothing crazy about that!!
But she is quite shocked as she seems to think I am buying it in parts. Yes I have a couple of months before likely seeing the van, however whilst she is still enthusiastic the house is filling with all the additional goodies. Last week I bought the gloss black Wolfrace 20"s and Tyres. Today the Audi Grey carpet, sound deadening, insulation , front splitter and rear spoiler arrived ......then the assorted wiring products....then the Black suede lining longer clips etc.....then the Bilstein B14 coilovers...The doorbell needs new batteries and I think the dog's vocal chords are strained to the limit today. Later this week more wiring products, interior led downlights, usb sockets etc. I have arranged with the local trimming company for my seats to be trimmed as soon as I can after it turns up . DK Schweizer (UK) Ltd.
Looking forward like "a bloke on a promise"; to all the hard work creating phase 1 of our retirement camper. Shame it will be winter. Probably rent some workshop space.
I am not sure what the crack is with the gloss black grilles? I am unable to find anyone supplying them so are people getting them Hydro dipped or painted? I have considered hydro dipping in carbon but then applying a red candy over the top but worry our future Camper could be too pimped.
I'd appreciate honest opinions on gloss black; Carbon or red carbon on the trims.????
So by the End of January I hope I will be loving my investment and then crapping myself if ever the Mrs wants to drive....there are just too many pot holes and kerbs for her to aim for.
Anyone who has already sorted a Fortana red van I'd love to see your photos to give me inspiration.
Cheers G
