[Niklee101]

Hi All
Been a member for a couple of years but no posts, so hello all and belated thanks for the add!
Back with a T4 so thought I’d post a pic or two of my latest one. Alfie my lurcher loves being in the photos so he’ll be a regular addition!
Nik

 

[Pduk]

Great looking 4 you've got yourself there

 

[Niklee101]

Great looking 4 you've got yourself there

Thanks, 2nd T4 after a few earlier T’s and great to be back in one. Looking forward to making a few changes to make it my own and getting out and about in her.

 

[Pduk]

I was new the to whole transporter thing in 2019 when I bought my first, the freedom they bring is awesome. What are you planning?

 

[Niklee101]

I was new the to whole transporter thing in 2019 when I bought my first, the freedom they bring is awesome. What are you planning?

Yes I love that, and the tinkering around with them. I’ve had a few VW vans over the last 20 odd years and as much as I love air-cooled I need something a bit more day to day. Not planning anything to radical (he says), it has a rock and roll bed but nothing else so will add a kitchen unit behind the front seats…and a split charged leisure battery…and a propex style heater…and storage…and electric hook up…etc etc!!! 🤣. There’s just me and my missus and our dog (he’s in the pic) so just add a small awning and away we go.
Have been spraying the awful grey dash so will post pics when I’m finished that…and change the go-cart steering wheel!

 

[Or_GazM]

Nice to see quality speakers instead of the awful 6x9s that many people fit!

Luv the bonnet too.

 

[Niklee101]

Nice to see quality speakers instead of the awful 6x9s that many people fit!

Luv the bonnet too.

The bonnet was one of the things that attracted me and although it’s faded a bit it still looks good. Yeah I know what you mean about 6x9s!

 

[Niklee101]

Newly painted dash and door panels…

 

[Bowler908]

I'm liking the 2 tone dash and door cards, what paint did u use? Don't think much of your n/s mirror tho. 🤣

 

[BitterandTwisted]

I like that 👍

 

[Spike.]

I did a few removable dash panels, just to try making the van look less like a builders hack and I used a couple of rattle cans from Halfords then a clear coat over the top, dont know how long it will last but in my opinion its a big improvement.
As for the speakers, they just scream out “dont park up near that van” to me😎

 

[Or_GazM]

I think the mirror has a "Technical Term".....it's a "Blind-Spot Mirror"

I've been using wood stain on plastic with good results (see the section on Bumper Restoration.)

I have 'velle door panels, so difficult to do anything with the fabric trim on them.

IMO, the "Go-Kart" size wheel would be OK if stained darker.
I'd luv one that size (my van is ex-disabled, and I thing the PS was up graded as I can do lock-lock with one finger in the centre whilst parked...really good for the tyres when you get lazy, like me!)'
I have the minor problem of an air-bag though.

Glad you agree about the speakers.
I have to admit to having a pair in my tailgate.....but until I get around to having my "spare" repainted, and making a new 8mm MDF insert/trim for it, I have to put up with them.

 

[Niklee101]

I'm liking the 2 tone dash and door cards, what paint did u use? Don't think much of your n/s mirror tho. 🤣

Thanks I used Plastikote multi surface and it’s covered well.
As for the door mirror…it’s a design thing! 🤣🤣🤣

 

[Niklee101]

I did a few removable dash panels, just to try making the van look less like a builders hack and I used a couple of rattle cans from Halfords then a clear coat over the top, dont know how long it will last but in my opinion its a big improvement.
As for the speakers, they just scream out “dont park up near that van” to me😎

Haha the speakers were in there and I’m not a lover of “visible” speakers but for the moment they’ll stay put…and turned down! 🤣

 

[Niklee101]

I think the mirror has a "Technical Term".....it's a "Blind-Spot Mirror"

I've been using wood stain on plastic with good results (see the section on Bumper Restoration.)

I have 'velle door panels, so difficult to do anything with the fabric trim on them.

Blind spot! 🤣🤣🤣

 

[Or_GazM]

Nice to get some humour (banter) back on the forum.

 

[Pduk]

Lifted the cab area well with the addition of the red, could do with hoovering the mats though

Nice to get some humour (banter) back on the forum.

Plenty of banter on the forum if you venture into other sections.

 

[Niklee101]

Lifted the cab area well with the addition of the red, could do with hoovering the mats though

Plenty of banter on the forum if you venture into other sections.

Yep needs a Hoover but the missus is at work so 🤷🏻‍♂️🤣🤣🤣🤣

luckily for me she hasn’t seen this message yet!

 

[Pduk]

Yep needs a Hoover but the missus is at work so 🤷🏻‍♂️🤣🤣🤣🤣

luckily for me she hasn’t seen this message yet!

Yeah if you're on a laptop or pc make sure not to leave this page on he screen 😂

 

[Niklee101]

Yeah if you're on a laptop or pc make sure not to leave this page on he screen 😂

Luckily for its on my phone! 😉