New part/items to replace/fit

[mcvw]

Hi,

Our 71 finally went off to the bodyshop - where nigh on all its chassis (amongst other panels!) will be repaired/replaced.

As the bus will be pretty much down to a shell - what parts etc should I take the opportunity to renew or replace?

i.e

- replace standard rear hatch glass with a heated version?
- fit a cigarette lighter?
- fit an electric windscreen washer kit?

Any other suggestions?

Cheers,


Mike

 

[Araon]

depends what your wanting from the van afterwards
rubber seals throughout
full wiring harness
split charge
240 hook up
ICE and navigation
captain seats
bar
plumbed in heater gas or petrol
underfloor heating

 

[Justin & Muttley]

depends what your wanting from the van afterwards
rubber seals throughout
full wiring harness
split charge
240 hook up
ICE and navigation
captain seats
bar
plumbed in heater gas or petrol
underfloor heating

:shock:

 

[gninnam]

Jacuzzi
Mirror ball
Fridge/Freezer (American style)
Sauna


The list is endless really.... :lol:

I would look at a re-wire, replace rubbers.
What are your handles/locks like, might be a good time to change/refurb.
Heated rear window - most Vans, when in holiday mode, you can't see
through it, so I wouldn't (perhaps but a hinged one in though).

Insulation and sound deadening would be top of the list though!

Good look with the work :!:

 

[rob-stone]

No need to strip a bus to a bare shell to fit a ciggy lighter

Nows your chance to change a skruffy roof lining and trim between the windows.
New window rubbers, and chrome trim go a long way on fresh paint.

 

[VWAIRCOOLED]

What about some new interior lighting?

 

[mcvw]

It's primarily gonna be a day-bus so r-n-r bed for deffo - and rear seat belts for the saucepan-lids

New rubbers are on the list (and have some westy louvres to replace centre windows too). Liking the smooth look (at the moment) - so will pass on the deluxe/chrome trim for now.

A re-wire is a possibility. Will get the old loom assessed (looks fairly intact - and does not appear to have been hacked about for stereo's etc), but a 240-hook up could be useful.

Headlining is grubby - and small rip where overhead Danbury locker was fitted (and then removed) at some time in the past. We are considering a new headliner. Will get some quotes first

Have considered a rear safari, but don't know how practical they are - do they leak like the splitty safari's? Are they secure(ish)?

 

[Araon]

I still say fit the Bar....

get a nice party atmos going mix a few coctails, a barrel of ale on tap :wink:

 

[mcvw]

Reminds me of that joke...

Man walks into a bar...


Ouch!


Ok... I'll get me coat