My MK5 Fire Engine to Motorcaravan Project.

[chrscmbs]

Thanks to you all, as always.

I will defo be having a look at the belts now and even the barings as mentioned. It sounds bloody awful with that screetching. I may even get rid of the whistle. (as heard in my video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mTMmuRVE4q4)

Chris.

[chrscmbs]

hi,

I fitted an underlay carpet in the cab section today, went well...added a new rubber overlay too (from ebay) and a new over carpet over this... all in the hope it will reduce the noise. I will post some photos soon.

Chris.

[chrscmbs]

Hi,

Can you see the carpet that I've fitted in the photos? I will take a better image soon...

I've done a little more with her today, its just hard to motivate myself lately... I dont know whats up with me... getting lazy I guess , but I cracked on regardless and sorted the front seats out once and for all, so they are now both in, turn 360 degrees slide back for forth and i'm pretty happy. Pics below:

The turn table bases needed holes drilling through and some flat steel bar welded onto them as a mod to make everything fit but it was well worth the effort. The seats have arm rests too but I need to recover the seats.




I also welded on the front passenger pillar grab handle studs to the body, then fitted the grab handle to them itself with two bolts and put the trim over it and it looks ok, obviously I need to take the trim back off again as I only wanted to see what it looked like prior to painting etc. Pic below:



Chris.

[BigMonty]

Looking real good now. Those seats look great.
Can you see the light at the end of the tunnel yet ?

[chrscmbs]

Looking real good now. Those seats look great.
Can you see the light at the end of the tunnel yet ?

Thanks pal, they will look even better covered but no light ahead as yet. I will keep chipping away at her though.

Chris.

[chrscmbs]

Hello,

Thought I best give everyone an update as I havent posted anything since October. Sorry!

Basically, I have not been able to do very much simply due to work. I dont know where the last four months have gone... its a blurr. And to top it all, I'm not well at the moment either but fingers crossed in the next few months I will be back on the project and steaming ahead.

I nearly lost faith completly in continuing the project around christmas time and even thought about scrapping the whole idea (selling all the parts/scrapping the van etc.) but thankfully, I gave myself a big proverbial "slap" and came to my senses. I've come too far and spent too much time and money... I'm no quitter. As soon as I'm able I hope to be tackling my job list:

Fit New brake lines (Front + Rear) / Fit New hand brake cable / Fit Rear brake shoes (Both sides) / Fit Front Flexi Brake Pipes / Fit OS rear leaf spring (centre leaf broken) / Fit New rear shockers (Both) / Fit Rear Bumper / Fit Rear Step / Fit Tow bar / Fit Front Drop link Bars / Fit Entire Exhaust System

I have also decided not to fit the over cab section, as my plans have changed regarding it, so i will simply be selling it as I'm sure someone will want it for their own project. If your not sure what i mean by the over cab section, have a look at the photos below as pictures nearly always explain things better than I ever can.


Here's a simple pic of the front of my standard high roof.

Here's a pic of an over cab unit taken from a transit herald.

And here is a pic of the roof section that i have before It was cut off in one complete unit.

I was originally going to cut away the front wedge part of the standard high roof, (See my Hi Roof Modifications post)
modify the cab section to the right width, and basically fit it onto the front of the van to transform the whole look and userbility (extra sleeping area) of my build. But I will get around to listing this unit at some point soon as I'm sure someone will think, hey I fancy doing that! Anyway... I'm still on with the project in my mind, if not in my body at the moment

Chris.
chrscmbs

[sonsalis]

Chris
Have followed your progress with much interest and glad you are back on line. Afraid I can't contribute any practical help but just wanted to express my admiration for you undertaking this immense task. I know you have been a bit disheartened at times but having come this far it would be a great pity to give up now. Think of the pleasures to come when you embark on the campervan trips and say to yourself "I did all this"
We, luckily, have a 1999 Transit Duetto conversion which gives us great enjoyment and apart from the usual rusty wheel arches is in great condition and certainly a lot more interesting than the modern plastic boxes which cost a fortune. The Ford 2.5 diesel is a bit noisy but is a tried and tested workhorse. Your efforts have inspired me to have a go at a few simple maintenance tasks and intend to change the oil/filter this Spring myself. If I have any problems or need advice there is always the Forum to contact. Keep calm and carry on !! Best wishes.
Sonsalis

[transit mark]

Well done, thats some work you have put in there. I will be following your thread.