What did YOU do to your van today?

singletrackrod · Posted: Wed Feb 18, 2015 4:30 pm Post subject: Interior mods

Tarandus,
Yes exactly, a piece of that mat on top of the stove cabinet silenced the heat shield rattle. It is actually good at having things stay where you put them up there too.

The solar/electronics system is fairly involved. My westy has two aux batteries that total 220 aH A small one under the driver seat and a much larger one in the sink cabinet. Each runs a separate set of circuits and devices. That is a 100w panel and a shore charger to keep things topped up, but so far I have had plenty of power. Most all the lights are LEDs and this summer I will be adding a Danfoss driven fridge - probably keep the original fridge and just add a console unit between the front seats (Dometic CF-025DC).
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Ella '89 Full Camper - bit by bit I'm importing the pieces from my wrecked '87
Louise '87 Full Camper - bought her new - zero hours 2.5L subie conversion. She had more add-ons and mods than I could ever count. (lost in an accident 10/25/2020)
'08 Stage 2 STI (sold)
'04 Forester XT
'00 4Runner Limited (sold)

tarandusVDub · Posted: Wed Feb 18, 2015 4:39 pm Post subject:

Thanks for the details. If I can ever find a single middle seat, I'll be adding rails and need a floor cover to go over it.
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1990 Syncro 16" DoppleKabine 2.1 DJ 112i
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Sold: 1972 Bay Campmobile; 1984 Westy, base model, 2WD.

singletrackrod · Posted: Thu Feb 19, 2015 8:21 am Post subject: Rubber mat layout

I forgot to mention that the 4'x10' mat will also allow you to cut a piece to put over the engine cover/rear bed area - and still have a welcome mat leftover. I didn't use the matting for the typical floor mat locations (driver/passenger) as I had recently upgraded to the good German rubber floor mats. With three weekend trips of use, I am loving this stuff, easy on the knees and super easy to keep clean. Now one of my favorite additions to the van.
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Ella '89 Full Camper - bit by bit I'm importing the pieces from my wrecked '87
Louise '87 Full Camper - bought her new - zero hours 2.5L subie conversion. She had more add-ons and mods than I could ever count. (lost in an accident 10/25/2020)
'08 Stage 2 STI (sold)
'04 Forester XT
'00 4Runner Limited (sold)

VwTravis · Posted: Thu Feb 19, 2015 8:21 pm Post subject:

Today the pipes above the garage froze up, so I was forced to heat up the garage. I decided to take advantage of the crappy situation by moving my Weekender engine from the cold barn to the 70*F garage. Luckily I was able to unfreeze the pipes while installing reconditioned VanCafe connecting rods in my Weekender's engine.

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Now I just have to:
Finish the Engine
Replace all fuel lines
Replace the Radiator
Rebuild the brake calipers
Get new rear wheel cylinders
Put in new brake hoses
Get a new Gas tank
Fix the rear end sag...
Then I can finally register the car.
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1969 Karmann Ghia
1973 Squareback
1985 Weekender
1987 Vanagon GL ej22
1986 Cabriolet

B-bear604 · Posted: Fri Feb 20, 2015 11:49 am Post subject:

Ok this wasn't just today but over the last couple of months, Installed a new Stereo a Blaupunkt while I had the dash removed to replace the fan/heatercore. Went with this unit as it looked right, has Bluetooth, sd card reader and front and rear USB ports so I can plug my Android into a cord and have it in the glovebox out of sight. Very happy with it so far good sound out of new front speakers, haven't rewired the rear so the are currently disconnected.

Also have to say that I'm glad I did the work myself was able to clean connections and repair damaged wires that I didn't know had been cut. New cig lighter that lights up, replaced the seals in the air box, now everything upfront works as it should.
most recently I have been sewing up a new set of curtains for my Yogi. Found the old poly ones seemed to be full of static all the time and rather sheer. The new drapes have blackout lining so no light leakage and are made with a fun dog bone camouflage print, just missing a couple tiebacks on the passenger side.

We are really looking forward to our first getaway
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Brent H
1991 Westfalia Multivan "Vicki"
1986 Westfalia "Wolfsburg Edition" Lowered, RIP😭
2005 Jetta Wagon TDI
1985 Mercedes 380sl

oldhuldy67

I found a thin 4x10 foam exercise mat on a roll at a big box store for $20. Cut into two pieces it makes a great read cargo and back seat cover allowing the 35 year old fabric a chance to make it another 35 years...

The material is thin enough to fold into a full back seat cover for animals and messy children...

Ok, I just hose'em down and toss then in the back..

The 'Possum approves...

pbrown · Posted: Sat Feb 21, 2015 6:48 pm Post subject:

I fixed the cable to my heater control valve. The valve was is good shape. The cable seemed very stiff and had bent and became disconnected from the dash lever.

I removed the cable and pulled the wire from the housing. I cleaned, lubed, and reinstalled. I also did the mod to push the housing closer to the lever so it won't bend again. I'm glad to have working heat again.
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Patrick Brown

1986 Westy Syncro EJ25
Flickr --> https://flic.kr/s/aHsmQNUXEF

morymob · Posted: Sun Feb 22, 2015 8:43 am Post subject:

I'm a bit partial to tan having owned a '84 one. Also have a 86 tin top syncro, gotta make mind up by mowing time, either convert to pop top wk ender or sell, old mule sure been handy past 12 yrs.

pbrown · Posted: Sun Feb 22, 2015 4:06 pm Post subject:

I just finished installing my GoWesty base vacuum system for my future locker/disconnect projects. It went in very smoothly. I have one knob that does nothing for now but it looks good.
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Patrick Brown

1986 Westy Syncro EJ25
Flickr --> https://flic.kr/s/aHsmQNUXEF

a2d2 · Posted: Mon Feb 23, 2015 2:02 am Post subject:

Drilled out my LCA bushings:

Ran the parts through the dishwasher and then scrubbed the hell out of them with wire brushes and steel wool. That old panel wax is a pain to get off but it's easier when it's warm.

Painted with VHT "Roll Bar & Chassis":

Can't wait to get this stuff bolted back on with new bushings and ball joints.
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1981 Vanagon, Aircooled 2.0 AFC
1978 Baywindow Bus (R.I.P.)

Jake de Villiers · Posted: Mon Feb 23, 2015 8:58 am Post subject:

Shango37 · Posted: Mon Feb 23, 2015 9:00 am Post subject: Not today but this week...

Removed bumpers and cladding.
Cut and welded and mounted my new rear westin bumper, front is on it's way.
New geolanders all around and moog 5658 front springs with my westy's springs in the rear until syncro springs arrive...

oldhuldy67 · Posted: Mon Feb 23, 2015 4:26 pm Post subject:

malagato · Posted: Mon Feb 23, 2015 7:41 pm Post subject:

lets see...it got warm this weekend so I finished the rattle can paint job on a newer, non rusty hatch that's been in the garage for the last 8 months and put it on my van...took the gauge cluster out and adjusted the heater control cables...took off the side door and cleaned and greased everything....hey all the sanding between coats on the hatch looked really good so why not, I started sanding the whole van with 400 grit...it looks GOOD, well, better...one thing leads to another as they say so I ordered up new window seals...gonna try my hand at painting the whole thing this summer....
And then to top it all off, I polished the trim rings and hub caps...
SHINY!

outdoornate65 · Posted: Mon Feb 23, 2015 9:55 pm Post subject:

Made a step to help get my big carcass "upstairs".....

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1984 Westfalia Wolfsburg "Nana"

adamjjohn203 · Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2015 3:15 pm Post subject:

Couple cups of coffee and 2 free oatmeal cookies from Van Cafe later......
SA Status!

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'87 Westfalia
2000 Volvo V70 "eVOLVOd"

oldhuldy67 · Posted: Thu Feb 26, 2015 3:12 pm Post subject:

I'm not doing anything heroic, pulling trannys or replacing ball joints. But, I did finish the RetroSound install by adding their 45w amp. The unit needs the extra umph driving down the road. Easy enough to install ..I'm not after rock concert recreations but if does help, fits nicely behind the glove box.. Wink

Then, I added a power fuse block under the dash for the radio, amp and anything else that comes along... Drool

Also, I added a few snaps to hold the slider door curtain against the door...just have to remember to unsnap before I open the door..

The transmission rebuild and new ball joints will have to wait until the weather gets friendlier....
maybe even install one if these compact toilets.... Embarassed

comet42 · Posted: Sun Mar 01, 2015 9:54 pm Post subject:

A productive Sunday afternoon spent fixing small annoyances:
1) Cleaned up the metal packed splines on a floppy wiper arm
2) Sorted badly corroded drivers side running light/turn signal (course grit sandpaper & liberal application of deoxit spray)
3) Black silicone applied to several screw holes in the bed that were leaking into the treasure chest
....and new 'no-flop' mirrors courtesy of ebay Very Happy

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86 Doka (Suby 2.2)
02 Eurovan Weekender (sold)
73 Squareback (sold)
79 Bus - Champagne Edition (sold)

economan · Posted: Tue Mar 03, 2015 8:21 pm Post subject: Added a Bay Poptop to my eurovan

Well perhaps not what i did to my van today per say, but over the past couple of weekends.
This is the 3rd one of these conversions I have been involved with.
It involves shortening the bay poptop 11 inches, cutting the mating surfaces of both the front cargo area and the rear pop up sections profile to fit that of the eurovan.
and of coarse cutting the rear roof section out of the van, having a custom tent fabricated. And all of the finish work that is involved inside. hope to have the custom tent done by the end of the month.
here is a couple pics:

to see more of the process go to the gallery and have a look.
Mikie
near ottawa canada
cyber green
97 lwb diesel eurovan homeaid camper


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