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Re: Gertrude

Posted: Thu Oct 16, 2025 10:36 am
by gazza31112
Work was cancelled this morning so got to making a neater loom and got the grill lights 2.0 all in and working. Match the drls so much better than the old ones ImageImageImage

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Re: Gertrude

Posted: Thu Oct 16, 2025 5:37 pm
by corrigan42
gazza31112 wrote: ↑Thu Oct 16, 2025 10:36 am Image
Looks amazing!! Does your Caddy have front assist? I want to change my front badge, but not sure what my options are!

Re: Gertrude

Posted: Thu Oct 16, 2025 6:05 pm
by gazza31112
Cheers pal! And yes it does (not acc) every badge/cover/tint/wrap/led badge hasn't affected the radar at all

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Re: Gertrude

Posted: Thu Oct 16, 2025 8:15 pm
by corrigan42
gazza31112 wrote: ↑Thu Oct 16, 2025 6:05 pm Cheers pal! And yes it does (not acc) every badge/cover/tint/wrap/led badge hasn't affected the radar at all

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Sweet! Thanks for that, new badge for me then :D
Keep doing what you're doing, this build is insane!!!

Re: Gertrude

Posted: Thu Oct 16, 2025 9:07 pm
by gazza31112
Got a false floor box built today, just fancied some storage for random useful stuff that doesn't clutter up the back of the van.
Hardly had anything in the van and the stretch carpet floor has already started fraying.
So brought some heavy duty automotive rubber backed carpet and glued it ontop. Will hopefully be a bit more durable.
Finally found a use for the AliExpress "decorative " coloured screws and a VW lanyard now repurposed as a handle.
Not tried it in van yet so hope my measurements where right!!!
Try and get it all fixed in over the weekend
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Re: Gertrude

Posted: Tue Oct 21, 2025 12:30 am
by Scotscad
Hey gazza do u have any codes for enabling xenons? Iv got obdeleven and im struggling to get them to work properly. Any help appreciated.

Re: Gertrude

Posted: Tue Oct 21, 2025 8:34 am
by gazza31112
Storage box slotted right in first time so happy with that.

Bit more internal carpet to do but will get to that eventually
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Re: Gertrude

Posted: Tue Oct 21, 2025 8:46 am
by gazza31112
Quick update on life situations.

Van will now take a back seat as our daughter, Lyla has been unexpectedly born prematurely via emergency c section weighing just over 1lb

Lyla was born early Sunday morning at 24 weeks so very very early.
Her mum is now discharged and doing well. She's the strongest woman I've ever seen, and I'm extremely proud of her.

Lyla is in hospital in intensive care on a ventilator about 15 miles away from home and will be for months to come, it's going to be a very long and tough road ahead for both of us.
We are both staying positive and taking one day at a time

Considering her situation currently she is doing as well as she can be, she seems to be a fighter and we hope that continues.

As iv been an active member on this forum for a good few years I thought it only right to update you all as why the thread has stopped for a while.

Thank you all

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Re: Gertrude

Posted: Tue Oct 21, 2025 9:04 am
by Scotscad
Thoughts are with u,ur wife and lyla.

Re: Gertrude

Posted: Tue Oct 21, 2025 11:21 am
by stu_b
Gazza
I feel for u mate, but congrats you u and your wife in your little bundle of happiness
Similar thing just happened with my wife's sister and new baby boy
It's amazing how strong these little buggers are and how determined they are to be better that others
Lyla is making you a proud dad and that will be for a lifetime longer πŸ™
I work in the hospital, adult ICU often and all I can say is the staff are your new best friend - kids ICU probably moreso, they handle everything and help you make any adjustments to transition everything seemlessly
There is a good bunch of guys (and girls here) although some a little distant of late but if we can help anyways just reach out
Congrats to you and your wife
Be strong for each other πŸ™

Re: Gertrude

Posted: Wed Oct 22, 2025 8:02 pm
by Jase14
Congratulations to you both

Re: Gertrude

Posted: Fri Oct 24, 2025 9:17 pm
by mando
Stunning van mate, great build thread keep up the good work


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Re: Gertrude

Posted: Sat Nov 08, 2025 8:41 pm
by gazza31112
Xenon update 3.0 Image

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Re: Gertrude

Posted: Sat Nov 08, 2025 8:48 pm
by Scotscad
Geez mate they’re stunning! Cant wait to see a full frontal pic. Did u make them urself?

Re: Gertrude

Posted: Sat Nov 08, 2025 9:05 pm
by gazza31112
Thanks mate, they might not stay 100% yet, experimenting with a few different things.
I'm quite enjoying messing around with multi coloured LEDs not sure if anyone's noticed!

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