My 69 "Ex Volks Tuning" Panel , build /make over thread.

[fozworth]

Wow nice job on the prep and paint. Who did the work? Looked like a very good van to start with so good on you for taking it to the next level. Nice to see another eb panel owner in Bristol! 8)

Cheers Pete, to be honest it's been a very much bitter sweet experience with a couple valuable lessons learnt . I'm collecting today and will post pics and give a de-brief .
Where are you in Bristol?

 

[creationblue]

That does look nice! Good colour choice too 8)

 

[fozworth]

Well I finally picked up my panel after 3 months sat in a body shop only to not get the job done then a further 3 1/2 months at another shop where I did get the job done but at a fare bit more than I had budgeted for . Big Lesson learnt ,always get your quote in writing .
Anyway I don't want to dwel on the negative points so here's some pics.
I'm looking forward to fitting my bamboo shelf ,retro spot, jailbars and BUGTECH shifter this weekend .Happy days .

 

[matty74]

Looks fantastic ... interested to see where that front plate is gonna go :? ...

 

[fozworth]

Well I've just recieved my magnetic plate from a Ebay seller and tried it on the front bumper which I know has no filler and it doesn't hold tight at all .so back to the drawing board .Guess it can sit on my dash top .

 

[nomuken]

Absolutely awesome. Love the color

 

[*Sam*]

You need neodymium magnets

 

[fozworth]

What are they as the women who sold me the magnetic plate on eBay his basicslly calmly me a bullshitter and saying there is nothing wrong with her product . Yet I know there is no filler on the font bumper and yet it doesn't stick hardly at all?

 

[*Sam*]

Bloody strong magnets mate. I will see if I can find the seller I got my ones from.

 

[Grazy]

dont bother with it mate ,

van looks lush with clear indicators and yellow lamps 8)

 

[fozworth]

Few more updates,fitted my front fog light and then a few nice bits in the cab area such as
Bamboo under dash shelf,BUGTECH shifter ,MCJ steering wheel,,arch mats and then finished up with some rear jail bars ..



Little pic of the engine bay to

 

[mavs]

Nice one!.. I love the sprintstars, but I was unable to fit them.. what is your set-up?

There 4.5 J on the front and 5.5j on the rear .rears are et 25 fronts are et34 from memory .had to use 5mm spacers on the rear to allow the centre cap to clear the hub nut.

I will reply here (original post vas in "Panel Van Porn" thread)


What about tire size?

 

[DubBGood2Me]

8)

 

[fozworth]

Nice one!.. I love the sprintstars, but I was unable to fit them.. what is your set-up?

There 4.5 J on the front and 5.5j on the rear .rears are et 25 fronts are et34 from memory .had to use 5mm spacers on the rear to allow the centre cap to clear the hub nut.

I will reply here (original post vas in "Panel Van Porn" thread)


What about tire size?

Fronts are 155/50/15 and rears 185/65/15
Cheers ja

 

[fozworth]

Been hard at work fitting lots of little trim bits and finishing off sorting some dodgy wiring so my new Mcj steering wheel horn push now works.
Once my lift arms are back from the welders I will be ready for an mot )
Then it it will be time to order all the birch ply interior.

 

[creationblue]

Love it 8)

 

[Lee C]

Looking 8) !!!!!!

 

[monkeyvanwestybike]

Love it 8)

So do I Nice!

 

[StuF]

What a good looking Bus - always loved a panel van



8) 8)

 

[fozworth]

Cheers guys. Next job is to fit a full birch ply headliner :-()