New Work van

[W4X LG]

Picked up my new van on tuesday afternoon, its a 2011 1.6t Caddy.

Spent weds getting it ready for working again thurs!

As she started the morning!


Untitled by lukegodbold, on Flickr

I stripped out the ply lining ready to be trimmed how i wanted and to clean underneath.


Untitled by lukegodbold, on Flickr


Untitled by lukegodbold, on Flickr

Much better!


Untitled by lukegodbold, on Flickr


Untitled by lukegodbold, on Flickr

I had already got some van carpet to do the trimming of the walls and some flooring to do the base.


Untitled by lukegodbold, on Flickr

First side coming together


Untitled by lukegodbold, on Flickr


Untitled by lukegodbold, on Flickr

Door panel


Untitled by lukegodbold, on Flickr


Untitled by lukegodbold, on Flickr

Second side with spring clips fitted to hold bottles.


Untitled by lukegodbold, on Flickr


Untitled by lukegodbold, on Flickr

Need to finish the edges with some trim to match the otherside when it comes out again at the weekend for a for final touches.

Then got the tank in.


Untitled by lukegodbold, on Flickr

Swopped the orange indicators for some osram bulbs i have had for years and have been in 3 different cars!


Untitled by lukegodbold, on Flickr


Untitled by lukegodbold, on Flickr

I swopped the wheels over as i kept the wheels from the last van.


Untitled by lukegodbold, on Flickr


Untitled by lukegodbold, on Flickr

Had a bit of spare time this afternoon so did a few little bits.

First i fitted my window guards, just done with screws till my new nut riveter arrives then will be fitted properly. Also swopped my plates to my less legal ones


Untitled by lukegodbold, on Flickr


Untitled by lukegodbold, on Flickr


Untitled by lukegodbold, on Flickr

Put the side rail cover on from the old van, it seems to be a very slighty different shade so will get it painted when i get the mirrors done.


Untitled by lukegodbold, on Flickr


Untitled by lukegodbold, on Flickr

Last job as i was freezing from being outside all day was to change the rear indicator bulbs to chrome ones.


Untitled by lukegodbold, on Flickr


Untitled by lukegodbold, on Flickr

Hopefully I can get the new headunit and bluetooth sorted tomorrow.

[ewolg]

Let me know if you want some cut vinyl - do a bit of a barter maybe?!!

[zed4]

Ooh, very nice, a good step up from the Vauxhall Combi from a few years ago!

[daydotz]

very nice

[matc]

Looking good!

[Loopyleesa]

I've got one of these, your inside makes a huge difference. Great vans.

If you need any VW bits let me know

[iiyama]

I need some Ford bits Leesa.....your line or you just deal with VW?

[Loopyleesa]

iiyama said:

I need some Ford bits Leesa.....your line or you just deal with VW?

VW, Audi, Seat and Skoda.

But I know a man who does do Ford bits, what are you after? Are you going Sunday?

[W4X LG]

Thanks for the comments, it is a massive improvement over my previous caddy!

Leesa - I have got accounts at TPS, GSF, ECP but if you can get parts cheap then that would be handy!

Want to get the mirrors colour coded at some point and have got some Golf GT seats to go in when they get back from the trimmer.

Ewolg- my mate normally sorts my vans out, but if I can't get hold of home to sort it will be in touch! A deal is always an option!

[mgbond]

Lessa, I need a cental locking mech for passenger side on the Seat

[Sarge 4x4]

Looks like it needs a clean.......if you want a number just ask.

[Alucidnation]

Excellent choice sir

My new steed..





2.0TDi Highline, reasonably loaded..

Edited by Alucidnation on Saturday 23 February 10:11

[W4X LG]

Looks nice mate, would love a black one but would never get any work done as I would be permantly cleaning it!!

The 1.6t is such an improvement over the crappy 2.0sdi I had in the last one, imagine the 2.0tdi shifts! I will be getting a revo remap on mine at some point that should see it pushing around 135bhp and 220lbft.

[iiyama]

Loopyleesa said:

iiyama said:

I need some Ford bits Leesa.....your line or you just deal with VW?

VW, Audi, Seat and Skoda.

But I know a man who does do Ford bits, what are you after? Are you going Sunday?

Yup. Ill be the guy with blue lips and shivering!!!

[Loopyleesa]

iiyama said:

Yup. Ill be the guy with blue lips and shivering!!!

I'll let you sit on my heated seats to warm you up

[iiyama]

show off!!

[Loopyleesa]

iiyama said:

show off!!

[Alucidnation]

W4X LG said:

Looks nice mate, would love a black one but would never get any work done as I would be permantly cleaning it!!

The 1.6t is such an improvement over the crappy 2.0sdi I had in the last one, imagine the 2.0tdi shifts! I will be getting a revo remap on mine at some point that should see it pushing around 135bhp and 220lbft.

The remap will certainly improve things!

Where did you get the rail cover?

Is it OEM?

[W4X LG]

Yeah it's off the caddy life I think it is, you need to change the slide rail over aswell as it has the mountingmpoints for it, think it worked out about £80 all in. I think it really tidies up that side of the van.

[Johnnytheboy]

I drive a 1.9 TDi (same power output, a year older) at work, great van.