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Mon Jan 07, 2019 4:30 pm

Love this!

Let me know if you need any 3D custom printed parts. ;-)

Also, what are you doing with the corduroy? I need just enough good material to redo my front armrests!

Cheers,
Chris

Mon Jan 07, 2019 4:45 pm

unibagel wrote: ...what are you doing with the corduroy? I need just enough good material to redo my front armrests...
For posterity: "TAN CORDUROY" ≠ "GOOD MATERIAL"

:evil: :roll: :wink:

- Dave

Mon Apr 15, 2019 1:53 pm

I'm wrapping up this project after months of designing and building. The deadline for completion is May 1st.

What do you guys think?

Mon Apr 15, 2019 2:19 pm

Looks good. I like the use of the computer fan for the skylight. I had the same idea just haven't implemented it yet. I may copy part of your mounting system. I'd like more passive flow through the skylight when the fan is not on though.

Tue Apr 16, 2019 4:37 am

Looking good! I love it!

If you need any custom interior lighting or power points, I know a guy... ;-)

Tue Apr 16, 2019 6:22 am

danfromsyr wrote: they do make a gasoline heater,

People's experiences I have read about the gasoline version is that they carbon up requiring more frequent cleaning of the burner element compared to the diesel which you can also run on kerosine for a cleaner burn.

Tue Apr 16, 2019 6:27 am

RidinRetro1973 wrote: I'm wrapping up this project after months of designing and building. The deadline for completion is May 1st.

eh...not bad...not bad at all! Nice job.

Tue Apr 16, 2019 6:57 am

Wow! Looks like a t6 california inside. Are you for hire? :D :D

Tue Apr 16, 2019 8:22 am

Really nice.

Is that a tambour door for the back closet?

Tue Apr 16, 2019 8:33 am

Great interior and very nice work.
not sure I like the cabinet beside the slider behind the pass seat.. (I don't in my 71bay)
but each person has their own preferred layout and functions..

I don't have experience in both fuels.
but I'd think a Diesel (from my experience) would soot pretty easily also.
and from what I've heard Kero isn't as universally available (economically) as I have it here in my region. ($3.50/gal)

Steve M. wrote: danfromsyr wrote: they do make a gasoline heater,

People's experiences I have read about the gasoline version is that they carbon up requiring more frequent cleaning of the burner element compared to the diesel which you can also run on kerosine for a cleaner burn.

Tue Apr 16, 2019 8:35 am

One thought -- can you reach the handle for the sliding door from the inside? I ask because it looks rather tight along the side of the cabinet there, and I know it's a little tricky to reach in my buddy's 81 Adventurewagen. His daughter used to have to walk through between the seats and go out one of the front doors until she grew and her arms were long enough to reach.

Tue Apr 16, 2019 8:40 am

Thanks for posting the mock up renderings and the finished product. Pretty cool to see such in rapid succession. Nice execution of your ideas and nice finish on those pieces.

Like the flip-up solar as well.

Wed Apr 17, 2019 6:51 am

unibagel wrote: Looking good! I love it!

If you need any custom interior lighting or power points, I know a guy... ;-)

In the picture out the sliding door you can barely see both a Uniwerks upstairs power bank and door panel power port! Love them.

Wed Apr 17, 2019 6:55 am

Quote: Is that a tambour door for the back closet?
Yes, thats a tambour door. There will be another one that slides left to right on the kitchen cabinet.

Quote: One thought -- can you reach the handle for the sliding door from the inside?
Yes, I can reach the slider door handle from the inside of the van. I took this into account when designing the cabinet and there is plenty of space to get your hand in there and pop it open.

Quote: Wow! Looks like a t6 california inside.
The T6 California was a huge inspiration in this project!

Wed Apr 17, 2019 3:37 pm

Incredible execution.

I may be interested in buying that fan setup if you have plans to make them..

This is the nicest interior I have seen.

Wed Apr 17, 2019 9:09 pm

dobryan wrote: Really nice.

Is that a tambour door for the back closet?

Yep, out of all of that, it was the tambour door that caught my eye. I’ve been thinking of one for my high top storage bay.

Does it vibrate and make noise while under way? That’s been one of my reservations.

Quite a beautiful build. Well done.

Wed Apr 17, 2019 9:19 pm

Also, your LED lights appear to be very warm. Do you have a link to them? Thanks.

Wed Apr 17, 2019 9:31 pm

Nice work. CNc router?

How do they fasten to the van?

Also dig the folding solar. Is that rigid enough to store stuff on it when folded down?

Wed Apr 24, 2019 8:38 am

Quote: Does it vibrate and make noise while under way? That’s been one of my reservations.
No vibrations at all. Quite pricey, but I have 2 installed now and I love them!

jimf909 wrote: Also, your LED lights appear to be very warm. Do you have a link to them? Thanks.
I hate cool white LEDs, so I had to have warm. Heres the link:https://www.ebay.com/itm/5050-LED-Flexible-3M-Tape...2749.l2649

Wed Apr 24, 2019 9:13 am

RidinRetro1973 wrote: Quote: Is that a tambour door for the back closet?
Yes, thats a tambour door. There will be another one that slides left to right on the kitchen cabinet.

Did you have to make it or is there a supplier you used?

I want to use tambour doors and I have no problem making the side frames with tracks but would love a source for the door itself.

Edit, google was my friend. 'tambour door kit' turned up several suppliers. :D