A busy sunday...

Today was spent working on the van, cleaning it and ripping out old Police stuff that wasn't needed. I even had a helper today! Kim cleaned the doors and dash etc and we also managed to get the floor clean. So it's now ready for hole filling and rust treatment/proofing....

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Excuse me Mr policeman..you left these..

So as Teabag used to be a police surveillance van, he has a few quirks.. Well I found out he had a lot of quirks after I stripped everything back and looked underneath. Here's the treasure I found: Split Charge Relay / Fuse box / A ridiculous amount of cabling Micro...

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The window dilemma..

So currently teabag has no windows. I know where I want the windows but I don't know what sort to get. This is what I'm thinking: Rear barn door windows Slide door window I was originally going to get a plain window here. However, as the stove is going to be right...

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Preparation has started!

Here's a picture of where I currently am with getting the van back to it's basics in order for me to make a start on converting it: As you can see, I have managed to remove the bulkhead, the ply lining, the floor and the bench seat. The bulkhead  This was...

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The Van

Arise "TeaBag".. I have christened my van "Teabag", the reg is simply too close not to call it teabag. Kim isn't at all happy about this but I own it so I win :) ! Teabags Info 1999 VW LT35  2.5 TDI 99k miles Ex police surveillance van ...

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Introduction

So.. Ever since I came back from travelling last year, I have been constantly going on about buying a van and converting it myself. So it can be used for future travels. I have spent the past 12 months researching, looking for a van, pondering over all the things I could do.. Well.. I have finally got my arse into gear and bought a van! I went and...

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