|
The Worst T4
|
|
|
|
Date: Monday, 03/Oct/11, 3.07 PM | Message # 126 |
 Generalissimo
Group: Moderators
Posts: 2343
Status: Offline
From: 20/Feb/09
As i am a cheapskate I went to Wickes for the lower half and used 50mm building insulation as it is easy to fit and is the correct thickness. Loft insulation for the upper panels and my roof is not done yet as I still plan to have it chopped out.
Chas! [Social Convener] | |
| |
|
|
|
|
Date: Monday, 03/Oct/11, 6.38 PM | Message # 127 |
 Major general
Group: Members
Posts: 368
Status: Offline
From: 25/Oct/09
Iv ply lined it and foil insulated it sorry I wondering what sort of carpet or other I did have the sides carpeted before welding although this is fine on the flats not so good for shaping I used cheap black carpet with a cloth backing !!
It's more than just a van!! | |
| |
|
|
|
|
Date: Monday, 03/Oct/11, 7.57 PM | Message # 128 |
Generalissimo
Group: Moderators
Posts: 2343
Status: Offline
From: 20/Feb/09
Sorry mate for the confusion. I have used vinyl upholstery stuff on the sides for ease of cleaning and it looks neat. You can check my choice of carpet for the floor.... very seventies.
Chas! [Social Convener] | |
| |
|
|
|
|
Date: Monday, 03/Oct/11, 8.11 PM | Message # 129 |
Major general
Group: Members
Posts: 368
Status: Offline
From: 25/Oct/09
Looks very neat mate are the Saab or mg seats you haven't put a gear stuck extension on??
It's more than just a van!! | |
| |
|
|
|
|
Date: Monday, 03/Oct/11, 8.13 PM | Message # 130 |
Major general
Group: Members
Posts: 368
Status: Offline
From: 25/Oct/09
I slick 50d the g/box what a difference well impressed
It's more than just a van!! | |
| |
|
|
|
|
Date: Monday, 03/Oct/11, 8.20 PM | Message # 131 |
Generalissimo
Group: Moderators
Posts: 2343
Status: Offline
From: 20/Feb/09
No gearstick extension as my arms seem well long mate. You will be able to see it at Gwynant this month... check the post. Was thinking tonight on the M40 about a T5 style linkage and dash mounted stick. How hard can it be?
Those seats from a 75 Rover but they are well thick so the bases need to be trimmed.
Chas! [Social Convener] | |
| |
|
|
|
|
Date: Monday, 03/Oct/11, 9.37 PM | Message # 132 |
Major general
Group: Members
Posts: 368
Status: Offline
From: 25/Oct/09
Iv got leather vectra seats in mine a mine a massive improvement on the factory option lol looking forward to the meet need to do something with the paint?!? Might reprime it and matt black it for now !!
It's more than just a van!! | |
| |
|
|
|
|
Date: Monday, 03/Oct/11, 9.45 PM | Message # 133 |
Generalissimo
Group: Moderators
Posts: 2343
Status: Offline
From: 20/Feb/09
Sure there's no need. It will be a talking point to see it in the raw Andy. Plus it will give me some incentive to start on the Caravelle in earnest.
Talking of the gearbox. interested in the slick 50 idea. I have been getting some whining on the overrun although the box generally is quite snickety. Do you think the slick 50 would improve that? It's basically just noise when stuck in traffic at present.
Chas! [Social Convener]
Message edited by listensqueak - Monday, 03/Oct/11, 9.48 PM | |
| |
|
|
|
|
Date: Monday, 03/Oct/11, 9.48 PM | Message # 134 |
Major general
Group: Members
Posts: 368
Status: Offline
From: 25/Oct/09
Haha or maybe not mate lol
It's more than just a van!! | |
| |
|
|
|
|
Date: Monday, 03/Oct/11, 9.52 PM | Message # 135 |
Generalissimo
Group: Moderators
Posts: 2343
Status: Offline
From: 20/Feb/09
Those factory seats are not too bad but not enough adjustment for really long trips. never sat on a Vectra seat so will be an education for me.
I had the twin seat in mine with no adjustment. It had to go. I would like to put some armrests on the Rover seats soon. They make such a difference in the Caravelle.
Chas! [Social Convener] | |
| |
|
|
|
|
Date: Monday, 03/Oct/11, 10.04 PM | Message # 136 |
Major general
Group: Members
Posts: 368
Status: Offline
From: 25/Oct/09
Yea I had a twin seat in mine mate good when it was just me I'd fold it forward and use it as a table
It's more than just a van!! | |
| |
|
|
|
|
Date: Monday, 03/Oct/11, 10.32 PM | Message # 137 |
Generalissimo
Group: Moderators
Posts: 2343
Status: Offline
From: 20/Feb/09
I tried that with mine but it was a fixed one. I ebayed it and the driver's seat, paid for the new Rover seats. I was a happy man till I fitted them. The steering wheel touched the squab and it was painful trying to drive like that, head squashed against the roof and legs at 45 degrees. That was the seat in its lowest position too. 
Chas! [Social Convener] | |
| |
|
|
|
|
Date: Monday, 03/Oct/11, 10.41 PM | Message # 138 |
Major general
Group: Members
Posts: 368
Status: Offline
From: 25/Oct/09
Haha comedy value none the less should of got a pic !!
It's more than just a van!! | |
| |
|
|
|
|
Date: Sunday, 09/Oct/11, 6.56 PM | Message # 139 |
Major general
Group: Members
Posts: 368
Status: Offline
From: 25/Oct/09
Well I done 80 miles in the old girl today no misbehaving check the levels tomorro have a small oil leak still I'd rather have that than a non runner good to drive her again even if it makes my neck ache !???!
It's more than just a van!! | |
| |
|
|
|
|
Date: Sunday, 09/Oct/11, 10.56 PM | Message # 140 |
Generalissimo
Group: Moderators
Posts: 2343
Status: Offline
From: 20/Feb/09
Nice one Andy, glad to see you having some luck at last.
Chas! [Social Convener] | |
| |
|
|
|
|
Date: Sunday, 09/Oct/11, 11.04 PM | Message # 141 |
Major general
Group: Members
Posts: 368
Status: Offline
From: 25/Oct/09
Yea felt good mate a bit noisy where iv taken the cold start choke out (didn't work anyway) so the next meet is on Friday and sat??
It's more than just a van!! | |
| |
|
|
|
|
Date: Monday, 10/Oct/11, 9.11 AM | Message # 142 |
Generalissimo
Group: Moderators
Posts: 2343
Status: Offline
From: 20/Feb/09
Not next weekend but the one after mate. 21st and 22nd if my dates are correct. Help the heroes ball at the NEC next weekend so I have to don a dinner suit and get into character.
You coming along to Wales? Would be a hoot! I doubt I will get there until late friday evening so I'll pm you my mobile number in case you get there first.
Chas! [Social Convener]
Message edited by listensqueak - Monday, 10/Oct/11, 9.14 AM | |
| |
|
|
|
|
Date: Monday, 10/Oct/11, 9.20 AM | Message # 143 |
Major general
Group: Members
Posts: 368
Status: Offline
From: 25/Oct/09
Yea I'm up for this one bit of a trek but I'm well up for it !! Caroline will be with me now I know it's the Saturday and Sunday il be coming up Friday night it's a 5 hour drive so il be late too yea il send you mine
It's more than just a van!! | |
| |
|
|
|
|
Date: Wednesday, 12/Oct/11, 10.34 AM | Message # 144 |
Major general
Group: Members
Posts: 368
Status: Offline
From: 25/Oct/09
Yea sorry chaz the slick 50 has helped no end with my over run whine id reckomend it big time
It's more than just a van!! | |
| |
|
|
|
|
Date: Wednesday, 12/Oct/11, 9.53 PM | Message # 145 |
Generalissimo
Group: Moderators
Posts: 2343
Status: Offline
From: 20/Feb/09
Hmmm. I shall give it a try in that case on my next service. I've noticed overrun whine or grunt in traffic at low revs. Cheers for that cos it has been bugging me.
Great on the Wales trip mate. Look forward to meeting you, Caroline and this awesome bus of yours at last. I'll be driving up from London and picking Azz up in Birmingham so expect to get there about 8 ish Friday evening. Watch out for the entrance on the right. I sailed past it using the sat nav and had to backtrack about 3/4 mile.
Chas! [Social Convener] | |
| |
|
|
|
|
Date: Wednesday, 12/Oct/11, 10.26 PM | Message # 146 |
Major general
Group: Members
Posts: 368
Status: Offline
From: 25/Oct/09
Awesome mate it certainly isn't a pain in the a$$e mate it looks like a right jalopy it ain't no looking forward to meeting up I take it beers are required?? !!
It's more than just a van!! | |
| |
|
|
|
|
Date: Wednesday, 12/Oct/11, 10.31 PM | Message # 147 |
Major general
Group: Members
Posts: 368
Status: Offline
From: 25/Oct/09
She isn't finished just useable !?! I take it there's showers on this site? Question from Caroline!??!
It's more than just a van!! | |
| |
|
|
|
|
Date: Wednesday, 12/Oct/11, 11.01 PM | Message # 148 |
Generalissimo
Group: Moderators
Posts: 2343
Status: Offline
From: 20/Feb/09
Yeah there is a decent sized shower block and the amenities are pretty good. We like a drink and usually bring plenty so no worries there.
Awesome because you have done so much stuff on it. I thought mine had been a labour of love but yours has taken the most work on the site I reckon. Will be good to see it finally.
Chas! [Social Convener] | |
| |
|
|
|
|
Date: Wednesday, 12/Oct/11, 11.05 PM | Message # 149 |
Major general
Group: Members
Posts: 368
Status: Offline
From: 25/Oct/09
Haha in that case don't forget your very dark glasses lol and cool now iv the rev counter could sure use the fifth gear mod!! Can be done mines a 2b box!!! I haven't a awning yet iv got a wind break? That's about it usual a summer surfer lol although only been once this year dam bus haha
It's more than just a van!! | |
| |
|
|
|
|
Date: Wednesday, 12/Oct/11, 11.10 PM | Message # 150 |
Generalissimo
Group: Moderators
Posts: 2343
Status: Offline
From: 20/Feb/09
I doubt we will be using the awning this time around. Going to bring the tent instead. Kayaks too and I'll throw the inflatable in for a hoot. Should be a laugh methinks.
Chas! [Social Convener] | |
| |
|
|
