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    my build thread for my pea green t4
    Day I picked it up

    That arch gap [emoji2960]

    Then after a days ownership it was time to get lower

    Some cheap lowering springs from a mate fitted and torsion bar adjusted to suit

    Next I changed the headlights as wasn’t a fan of the aftermarket black ones


    Then it was time to start on the inside
    The rear floor walls and ceiling cleaned and soundproofed with silentcoat and insulated with dial recycled plastic and covered with grey 4way stretch carpet



    Next up was what to do with the floor and decided to go a bit retro with some lino flooring

    On the roof decided to go with grey check material and some led spot lights


    I then Managed to get hold of a cheap set of units and 3/4 rock and roll bed

    Units were a bit dark for my liking so stripped back and paint cream before fitting into van


    Whilst fitting the units I also fitted a numax leisure battery and split charge system


    By this point the urge to change the outside looks got the better of me so I cleaned and tweaked the side exit exhaust


    I also change the wheels for some chrome Audi 17” wheels and tyres

    Retro wooden steering wheel fitted

    Then the itch for more lows came so a set of 4”Faulkner’s and shorten shocks were team up with Shane Phillips (scarefacelowriders) front shocker mounts



    I also fitted some standard 15”steel wheels for winter
    I then decided at Christmas The 3/4 bed and units didn’t suit my needs so I sold them on and took on the winter project of new rear living space









    I went with a u shape seating area with table in middle and cupboard behind drivers seat to house the cool box
    And a 12v tv fitted

    Whilst this was in full swing I stumbled across some cheap caravalle bumpers so I snapped them up and sent them away go paint

    Whilst changing bumpers I decided to go with a badgeless front grill which got the gloss black treatment before Fitting

    I then decided I wanted to fit some retro chrome mirrors from a t2
    So I set about chopping my old mirrors lots of filling and sanding



    And then before refitting the Audi wheels decided to get some 20mm spacers which meant a little bit of arch rolling on the rear for fitment


    Having had a sub fitted under the rock and roll bed previously after the re make was scratching my head for somewhere to fit thankfully my wife only has little legs

    I made some old beatle winders fit

    And that takes us to pretty much how he sits now still lots more planned


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    Originally posted by PEA-ON-A-ADVENTURE View Post
    my build thread for my pea green t4
    Day I picked it up

    That arch gap [emoji2960]

    Then after a days ownership it was time to get lower

    Some cheap lowering springs from a mate fitted and torsion bar adjusted to suit

    Next I changed the headlights as wasn’t a fan of the aftermarket black ones


    Then it was time to start on the inside
    The rear floor walls and ceiling cleaned and soundproofed with silentcoat and insulated with dial recycled plastic and covered with grey 4way stretch carpet



    Next up was what to do with the floor and decided to go a bit retro with some lino flooring

    On the roof decided to go with grey check material and some led spot lights


    I then Managed to get hold of a cheap set of units and 3/4 rock and roll bed

    Units were a bit dark for my liking so stripped back and paint cream before fitting into van


    Whilst fitting the units I also fitted a numax leisure battery and split charge system


    By this point the urge to change the outside looks got the better of me so I cleaned and tweaked the side exit exhaust


    I also change the wheels for some chrome Audi 17” wheels and tyres

    Retro wooden steering wheel fitted

    Then the itch for more lows came so a set of 4”Faulkner’s and shorten shocks were team up with Shane Phillips (scarefacelowriders) front shocker mounts



    I also fitted some standard 15”steel wheels for winter
    I then decided at Christmas The 3/4 bed and units didn’t suit my needs so I sold them on and took on the winter project of new rear living space









    I went with a u shape seating area with table in middle and cupboard behind drivers seat to house the cool box
    And a 12v tv fitted

    Whilst this was in full swing I stumbled across some cheap caravalle bumpers so I snapped them up and sent them away go paint

    Whilst changing bumpers I decided to go with a badgeless front grill which got the gloss black treatment before Fitting

    I then decided I wanted to fit some retro chrome mirrors from a t2
    So I set about chopping my old mirrors lots of filling and sanding



    And then before refitting the Audi wheels decided to get some 20mm spacers which meant a little bit of arch rolling on the rear for fitment


    Having had a sub fitted under the rock and roll bed previously after the re make was scratching my head for somewhere to fit thankfully my wife only has little legs

    I made some old beatle winders fit

    And that takes us to pretty much how he sits now still lots more planned


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    Love it mate some great work and the van looks super tidy really really like the colour [emoji106]

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    • #3
      Absolutely brilliant. Love it Pea.

      Great pics and details. I especially love how you did the new interior.

      Nice 1.

      Frenchy.

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      • #4
        Brilliant, so much to take-on-board I'm going to reread! Thanks v much for posting.

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        • #5
          And theres another build thread that's overtaken ours. Are you in the trade to? Like the Snap On box.

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          • #6
            I like that, it’s decent. Can see it’s had a lot of effort put into it


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            • #7
              What a fantastic job you have done. Have you got any more photos of them wing mirrors?

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              • #8
                Impressive. Lots of good work

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                • #9
                  Stunning van.

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                  • #10
                    A nice clean straight looking van , just how I like them

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                    • #11
                      Nice work! Looks brilliant


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                      • #12
                        Well done

                        Come rain or shine I'm out in mine!!

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                        • #13
                          How did you get on with the arch rolling Pea?There’s been a few questions regarding this lately so would be nice to hear your opinion on it.Easy,or a pain?

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                          • #14
                            That’s a great build thread Dan, you have done an amazing job! Did feel awful watching it bounce in those pot holes!


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                            My T4 Ruby....She squeaks and rattles but I wouldn't change her for the world!

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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by Eagles02 View Post
                              How did you get on with the arch rolling Pea?There’s been a few questions regarding this lately so would be nice to hear your opinion on it.Easy,or a pain?
                              I used it as more of a arch folder rather then roller
                              I pushed the flat of the arch up and then folded it back on itself using plenty of heat and it worked a treat


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