Vincent's Makeover Restoration/Re-Paint

[gregaz]

[InitialWesty]

[gregaz]

[InitialWesty]

Got the rear......muffler protection vent thingy, straightened and rust free

Here is the exhaust plate weld

Slider sanded, little bit more block left

Door almost done

[jasonpap2002]

Great thread! Van looks solid and straight, enjoying the post, and thank you for documenting it.

Curious - what tires are you running? Brand and size?

Thanks!

Jason

[InitialWesty]

[InitialWesty]

Entirely disassembled the sliding windows today for 3 reasons. I want to paint the frames, easier to tint the glass, and I take everything apart

Came apart easy, getting back together my be a different story.

I'll accept suggestions for the appropriate sealant for the frame edges, please!

I may create detailed images/description in a separate thread as I could not find a complete disassembly description.

[Howesight]

[InitialWesty]

Getting ready for my speaker upgrade all around. I believe I've made the decision to go with four 5.25 speakers front and rear.

I've narrowed down to the JL Audio C2-525x. This speaker has a 2.5inch depth, I can't find anywhere what the max speaker depth is allowed in the van doors. Does anyone have a clue?

Thanks!

[InitialWesty]

Finished the work on the ABS door cards. Sanded down to match the originals and double checked the drill spaces by mating the two. Found the 25/64 bit to be perfect for the clips. At this size you can still get them out if needed, but a firm fit.

[InitialWesty]

This is something I've been wanting to do for a while. Started lining all cabinets with trunkliner. Few reasons why this is awesome.

Looks great, soft feel, covers old stains, maybe will cut down on some rattling.

Used 3M spray adhesive for the first batch, looking for a cheaper alternative in the long run. Soon all cabinets will be covered in charcoal trunkliner.

[InitialWesty]

Kept the trunkliner going and lined all cabinets.

Finished up by building a box to enclose the propex heater lines.

[InitialWesty]

Van got primed and straight through a few rounds of sanding.

Next up is the interior prep for lizard skin.

[Wangta]

Subscribed! Looks great so far.

Curious where you find room for all this work! Garages/shops aren't plentiful in the city (I also live in SF)!

[InitialWesty]

Floor is cleared of the carpet glue and all sides have been lightly sanded for the lizard skin to adhere.

[gregaz]

[InitialWesty]

Lizard Skin is spray on insulation and sound dampening. Dampens road and other exterior noises. Its like a hard rubber.


Link

[InitialWesty]

Lizard Skin is spray on insulation and sound dampening. Dampens road and other exterior noises. Its like a hard rubber.


Link


I went with 6 gallons of Sound Control and Ceramic Insulation. Here it is after the sound control.

[Wangta]

Any update? How's she looking?

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