Foil back to rear panel

For some reason the picture didn't upload and on Android you do not seem to be able to add photos !!!

Covering the offside back panel

Made a start on the offside rear of the van, I am almost done at the front a little bit of painting the trim around the floor.
But it's usable as a four seated and four sleeping.

So before I carry on with the suede lining I wanted to panel the back to enable me to mount the electrics and connect the batteries etc.

I used 3mm ply for this using the lower oem panel as a template. The upper sorted by cut a bit and try it!

Once cut to shape I sanded the sawn edges the as a had some of the carpet lining left from the roof bed I decided to cover it instead of leaving it plain ply.
I've also covered the back with foil insulation.
The nearside who knows, not enough carpet but by carpeting the offside I don't have to put any backing on the units. The kitchen side I will be running pipes etc and above the unit we are opting for a perspex sheet.

Second seat in !

Second seat fixed in place and all the panels are replaced under the van!

Van 1 me 1

Have a lovely lump on my forehead from sliding door !

This panel has to be "dropped" to be able to get at bolt that holds fuel pipe neck in place (4 torx screws )

Not sure why this picture is here, except it shows breather pipe! 

See bolt at top 10mm the earth strap is part of the washer and stays in place, sensible!

Breather pipe exits through plastic panels, for reference when putting back together

Lowering the fuel tank wasn't a problem , I had more or less convinced myself that it was going to be a pain! Just supported the tank with Jack and some wood. Undid the three tank supports then gently lowered it until I could see under. Drilled my last to bolt holes then lowered it a little more to get at the bolts. I fitted the bolts by putting them up through the floor rather than from inside the van that way the longer threaded part was inside the van. I was worried that they might rub on the tank, having fitted them and looked I had nothing to worry about! But better safe than sorry!

Seats will be upholstered around September so I will get on with the lining. At this point in time we're going for a cream leather close as we can get to the lining, with a jazzy 70'ish cloth in the middle to continue the retro feel . But who knows as my wife could change her mind! It also gives my account time to recover as I've been collating parts ( fridge, two burner hob and sink Smev, small oven / grill Smev, emergency loo, proper heater ) in the sales and saved a goodly sum! But I can build the units at leisure. 

With the beds done the solar panel in and charging the leisure battery we could use the van. Just need to ply line the the back and mount the electrics so we might go down to Cornwall for a week who knows!! 

C Post lined

First attempt at lining the frame work! Not that easy either!
Ended up sticking a small area just below seatbelt top mount and flat then worked down and around sides. When that was done did the edges.

I had already covered the panel that sits behind the inertia reel except I forgot to cut away a piece to allow it to sit behind the inertia reel ! 

Learning all the time! 

Now just need to source some cream coloured panel clips to replace the grey ones!

Offside done today 16/07/16

Looking good!

Stage One completed!

Roof bed covered in wheat carpet on top where bed will be and suede for the headlining and ready to be installed 

 And the Hatch

Bed in place! A bit of jiggery pokery needed to sort the rear bolts as the upper carpet and the lower suede put the bolt holes off a little but sorted it nicely

And gas lifts working nicely

Roof Bed / lining

Not a particularly good photo but head lining nearly done one small panel to go! Then it can be put back in place and closed lol.

Not a fun job couldn't tuck the edges so the cuts had to be smooth! Although playing around with some offcuts I found that a naked flame sealed the edges, so its a gamble and will have a play on some pieces to see how well it works by using a old penknife heated .........watch this space!

Rain stopped play as well today, and as I have to work outside especially using the spray glues! But on hindsight as the Van is parked in front of the garage and the garage door is always open perhaps I will throw the van cover over the the rear hatch and the garage door, couple of sticks to hold it away from the van might work!