Caddywupz Van Conversion
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Re: Caddywupz Van Conversion
Bed is almost fully useable. Just need to add a detachable leg to the top left hand corner.
Bed foam is almost done and the upholstery shop. Not long now until the storage unit will be finished.
Feel free to let me know what you think.
Bed foam is almost done and the upholstery shop. Not long now until the storage unit will be finished.
Feel free to let me know what you think.
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Re: Caddywupz Van Conversion
looks very good indeed, great way of utilising the space
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Re: Caddywupz Van Conversion
Thanks for the kind words guys. Yes it's taking shape now.
Cut out the shelves the other day to contours the side of the van inside the storage unit.
Just bought a removable ikea leg which I hope to trim down to size so it can be used at the end of the bed.
Not much left to do now - getting quite excited! Just need to put something against the wall to cover up the silver foil insulation. Was thinking some cork tiles. Any ideas perhaps?
Cut out the shelves the other day to contours the side of the van inside the storage unit.
Just bought a removable ikea leg which I hope to trim down to size so it can be used at the end of the bed.
Not much left to do now - getting quite excited! Just need to put something against the wall to cover up the silver foil insulation. Was thinking some cork tiles. Any ideas perhaps?
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Re: Caddywupz Van Conversion
looking really good. could you not just use some 4 way stretch carpet and glue that to the insulation?
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Re: Caddywupz Van Conversion
So far after a month I’ve found the 4 way stuff to be a bit poor wear wise.
It goes fluffy/stringy if anything rubs on it slightly
Don’t let Velcro anywhere near it either
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It goes fluffy/stringy if anything rubs on it slightly
Don’t let Velcro anywhere near it either
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Re: Caddywupz Van Conversion
good to know, I won't be getting any of that then when I do mine. what about acoustic carpet like the stuff used on boot installs or big amps?
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Re: Caddywupz Van Conversion
That’s pretty much what it is I think.
Needs to be tighter weave to be harder wearing but I suppose it’s a trade off for having it stretchy
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Needs to be tighter weave to be harder wearing but I suppose it’s a trade off for having it stretchy
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Re: Caddywupz Van Conversion
Got my cushions/bed foam back from the upholsters and added a removeable leg for the end of the bed. It's now fully useable!
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Re: Caddywupz Van Conversion
that's spot on
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Re: Caddywupz Van Conversion
Been working on my storage faces today. Cut them all out, sanded, oiled. Taken most of the day, but my storage unit is almost finally complete. Just need to get some hinges on and some door locks!
More pics will soon follow I'm sure!
Also, got a great hack for those who want to separate the noise from the rear in to the cab even further if anyone's interested...?
More pics will soon follow I'm sure!
Also, got a great hack for those who want to separate the noise from the rear in to the cab even further if anyone's interested...?
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Re: Caddywupz Van Conversion
Did you buy those plywood side panels? Wish mine had as much coverage as those!
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Re: Caddywupz Van Conversion
nope - all cut out by my own 2 hands!jlaamweise wrote: ↑Thu Nov 16, 2017 11:44 am Did you buy those plywood side panels? Wish mine had as much coverage as those!
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Re: Caddywupz Van Conversion
I've a recently purchased 2009 built Maxi, it doesn't have a centre console but I would love one with the armrest lid. What is involved in installing one?caddywupz wrote: ↑Thu Nov 02, 2017 5:15 pm Been a while since I've done much to my van due to work - but bought a centre console with armrest and got some Thule roof bars at a decent price so installed them both today.
Not exactly getting my priorities straight seeing as I still need to finish off my storage unit so I can actually fully open my bed! Oh well...
John
2009 Silver Maxi
2009 Silver Maxi