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Re: Swan’s caddy build
Posted: Thu Feb 15, 2024 5:11 am
by the swan fiend
It’s literally just a small waterproof tarpaulin mate….nothing special or particularly interesting, but it does help keep a little rain off.
You can buy proper covers, but they don’t look well designed and in addition have metal hooks that I think would scratch the paint.
As for the handles, I purposely went for red as I have red accents throughout the van. Stitching, calipers etc.
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Swan’s caddy build
Posted: Fri Feb 16, 2024 3:43 pm
by the swan fiend
The engine bay mods have started. It’s not much, but it’s a start.
£20 for the 2 off eBlag. Chinese knock offs at their best! I had to split both to get the logos sitting level when in the locked position, but it took a few seconds with a Stanley blade.
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Re: Swan’s caddy build
Posted: Fri Feb 16, 2024 4:59 pm
by Sean1066
Starting to look like an Audi R8 engine bay
Re: Swan’s caddy build
Posted: Fri Feb 16, 2024 8:03 pm
by the swan fiend
Cheers Sean. I thought it was about time I made a start on it. It’s never going to have a big beast in it like yours though.
It’ll give me a chance to have a go at spraying some bits too as I’m going to do my engine cover similar to how you did yours.
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Re: Swan’s caddy build
Posted: Sat Feb 17, 2024 9:32 am
by Handyandy
You mean like this one
I couldn't resist
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Re: Swan’s caddy build
Posted: Sat Feb 17, 2024 9:35 am
by the swan fiend
You’re a cruel man Andy
But yeah, something like that
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Re: Swan’s caddy build
Posted: Sat Feb 17, 2024 9:39 am
by Handyandy
I'm sorry had to be done
Re: Swan’s caddy build
Posted: Sat Feb 17, 2024 9:47 am
by the swan fiend
It did mate. The best man won
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Re: Swan’s caddy build
Posted: Sat Feb 17, 2024 9:49 am
by Handyandy
At the least you can say you done it yourself
Re: Swan’s caddy build
Posted: Sat Feb 17, 2024 9:54 am
by Sean1066
@handyandy
I did do it myself then sold it
It still looks clean as the day I finish it
Re: Swan’s caddy build
Posted: Sat Feb 17, 2024 10:05 am
by Handyandy
@sean I know you did it i meant Pete could say he done his himself yours still looks exactly the same I haven't touched it yet
Re: Swan’s caddy build
Posted: Sat Feb 17, 2024 10:30 am
by the swan fiend
You did a neat job Sean, especially around the vw badge and letters How did you manage it? Does it come off of did you mask it up?
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Re: Swan’s caddy build
Posted: Sat Feb 17, 2024 10:43 am
by Sean1066
I used touch up paint. You get a little brush with them you need a very steady hand and a lot of patience
Re: Swan’s caddy build
Posted: Sat Feb 17, 2024 10:47 am
by the swan fiend
Ahh ok mate. Thanks for the tip
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Re: Swan’s caddy build
Posted: Sun Feb 18, 2024 2:47 am
by stu_b
@ Swanny - any pics
how do you affix yours ?
I was thinking something like magnets with some kind of fabric covering to avoid paint damage
