The brackets simply mount to the two upper bonnet bolts. They come with longer stainless bolts and are easy to fit.

Ignore how high the lights are sitting here. I hadn't realised at this stage how to mount them lower on the rigid brackets (I just turned them around doh!)

 

The brackets came bare metal so I gave them a few coats of etch primer and load liner to try and match the Raptor bumpers and headlights.

 

Final little job of the year is these funky little Wheeliams bonnet spotlight mounts. They looked like a great idea. I'd seen the ones they made for the bigger sprinter vans so I had to give these a try.

VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER T4 UPPER BONNET LIGHT MOUNTS

 

Very cool shot, the moody clouds add a little atmosphere, could almost swear they're moving

 

Had to do this the other day. All the folk of the Classics-of-Teesside are taking shots at "the gate" under the mighty Roseberry Topping. I was passing so decided to join in (with authentic dubs int dales mud too )

 

Looked like a great location with a fantastic back drop

 

Was a cracking spot right underneath Kilnsey Crag. The road over we took from Wensleydale is a rollercoaster too via Coverdale. Its the local show showground. Not as cosy as the old site but it not as bad as few I've been to.

 

Managed to make it back from Norway to get to Dubs in the Dales this year at their new location. Not bad weather for the time of year but it got quite cold late on. The heater got a good bit of work. Lots and T5's & T6 there with loads in total. The new site was quite different to the old site near Bedale but at least this one is actually in the Dales.

 

New stickers were finally applied.

 

Syncro bits gathered in Norway but needed in Uk. Reckon I could take this in hand luggage?

 

Check out my new stickers courtesy of Breks skilled girlfriend.

 

Looks spot on 😎 👍

 

Back again from Norway for a few days so took Syd with the lads up to Tan Hill for the bank holiday Saturday. We thought it might be packed but there was plenty of parking left up there. A good few nice vans up there too. Quality night there with great beer and live music too. Only a tenner for the camping spot and paid for a full English breakfast too! Can't beat it!

It was my mate's first night sleeping in his T5. It's a steep learning curve for him be he managed.

The full line up!

 

Recognise this place? When in Rome.....

 

More bits in the spare wheel jigsaw!

 

Guess what has just arrived from a good friend of mine

 

Looks like a cracking spot 👍

 

The rare time I can get a parking spot in the bottom car park at saltburn

 

Parked up next to a westy at the local classic meet. No other T4's there this time.

 

Back in blighty for a bit. Syd down boro again under Temenos.

 

Stunning shots as always Matt, can only echo Ross in that it's great to see your out and about posts 🤙

 

Took Syd for a walk around the Moors to stretch his legs

 

Took Syd for a walk around the Moors to stretch his legs

That last pic is a cracker Matt.

Always enjoy seeing your van out and about....

 

Handsome clean beast

 

Back home to blighty for the first time this year and dug syd out of his winter slumber. Starts like a new car with the solar panel topping him up.

 

Matt what an awesome and inspiring thread! I did the NC500 last month and I have to agree its stunning up there, we took a long time (12 days) to do it as it was my birthday but also fitted in Skye which I would 100% recommend! I'd also recommend anyone traveling up the east coast near Dunbeath to take shelter at the Inver campsite for the night (a hidden gem with exceptional facilities) and then take a wee stroll to the Bay Dunbeath bar across the road - epic views of the east coast sea, amazing stone cooked pizza and great beer on tap! (try the sheep shaggers gold )
Quick question, a few pages back you shared a picture of your oil sump which looked like it had a small leak, what did you do to fix this? I did an oil change when I got back home and after removing the belly I experienced the same symptoms as you, sodden fabric on the internal part of the belly and some signs of oil seeping out from the sump itself. I've looked online and on the forums and some people suggest changing the gasket/seal. As your image is nearly identical to mine I just wondered what you did/ or plan to do?
Cheers

 

Cheers. I've been to Syke a few times but never in the Van. I need to go back there one day soon.

Aye, the sump had a few slightly loose sump bolts on one side that I could reach. It really needs the sump dropping and the seal renewing but it helped enough for now. I've still not properly sorted the other leak from the gearbox speedo sensor but it's been ok since I checked the level in there. It sits through the winter until I get back to the UK which is never good for it.

 

The final leg home from Aberdeen was where Syd came into his own. This was what he was made for. Getting me to the foot of the mountains in the middle of nowhere. I dont have to worry about getting home or think about staying somewhere.

This was up Glen Esk just south of Aberdeen. I went up the most easterly of all the Munro's this time, Mount Keen. The forecast was brilliant and I finished work early so why not

The Queens well where a spring pops up and Queen Victoria once drank from (Its just over the mountains from the Balmoral estate)

I didn't stay here long. There was a massive wasps nest hidden under the rocks here 😱

Found a cracking little camp site in the woods right at the mouth of Glen Esk