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    Hi folks, for those not in the know I'm about to start converting an old T4 into a full size lwb trailer fully kitted out like a caravan but 'Vanavan' seems more appropriate.

    There's pics elsewhere of the original van (can't remember where I posted it mind)
    The original pop top was made with a wooden frame with ply top and inner skins, alas years of neglect had rendered it 'kin neither use nor ornament.
    Hence start at the top, get it watertight... Then the rest can commence.

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    Excuse my lads brickies arse

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    A sorrier state you couldn't imagine, all the ply had de-laminated and turned to dust..
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    A lot of TLC and we have a contender
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    Modern materials work wonders these days ...
    Inner skin 1st.. And a brew
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    Nice new rubber seal attached...(God knows why they didn't think of that in the 1st place)
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    Topping out ceremony...
    Our Gert is nesh at the best of times so insulation is a go go...
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    Ready to go go..
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    Second skinning..And a beer
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    Few bits and bobs of trim to finish off and a skylight to fit then a couple of k saved
    Last edited by baillie996; 9 July 2017, 09:11 PM.

  • #2
    Got your work cut out for you there with some of that body work but your off to a cracking start [emoji1303]


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    • #3
      That's gonna be great mate.

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      • #4
        Looks great!


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        • #5
          Awesome keep us posted cant wait to see it finished

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          • #6
            Be nice to watch the progress to see what you got in store for the interior 👍

            Sell my T4 ? I'd rather stick wasps up my butt !!!

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            • #7
              Nice write up too!


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              • #8
                Vanavan

                Hats off to you mate you've got a lot of work coming your way good luck [emoji1303]


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                • #9
                  Going to have a few surprises in store once we get going...(My lad is working on it with me)
                  Only thing stopping us is getting rid of the engine as even tho we've had plenty of interest no-one wants to part with their filthy lucre ?

                  Am I asking too much @ 600 dump for a running motor, gearbox and all the whistles and bells attached ?

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                  • #10
                    That's gonna look awesome.... keep us updated with your progress!


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

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                    • #11
                      I think that's good money, it's just finding the right person, even if I had the money I'd have nowhere to keep it, can't see it hanging around too long tho mate.

                      Sell my T4 ? I'd rather stick wasps up my butt !!!

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                      • #12
                        Quick update...
                        One design change...May as well go the whole hog and a well deserved large voddy /orange !
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                        250 rivets later and a well deserved large voddy /orange !
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                        Bit of imagination to finish the underside, source some top dogs bollocks hinges and gas struts ...Then ready to fit !
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                        Another well deserved voddy and orange with my feet up I think !

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                        • #13
                          Don't have too many mate you don't want to fit it upside down!

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                          • #14
                            Got to keep on my toes ...Sourced a decent towing chassis.
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                            Couple of sections welded in for strength...Click image for larger version

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                            A lick of everyone;s favourite Hammerite , and Bob's your Auntie


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                            • #15
                              Cant wait to see the body on mate.

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