Bloater's Caddy - Day van & bike transporter....
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Re: Bloater's Caddy - Day van & bike transporter....
Awesome! Thank you for the part numbers... added to the ever increasing shopping list
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Re: Bloater's Caddy - Day van & bike transporter....
Just wondering, how did you bend/shape your ply to fit the sides nicely like in the photos? I'm looking at a kit but it is sold flat. Does it bend OK as you secure it?
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Re: Bloater's Caddy - Day van & bike transporter....
Hi, I applied pressure to the top which bent the panel inwards then screwed to the header rail along the top
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Re: Bloater's Caddy - Day van & bike transporter....
Impressive work, love what you've done with the roof lining in the back
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Re: Bloater's Caddy - Day van & bike transporter....
Is there a guide you followed for cutting down both bulkhead pieces? Or could you give me any tips? Embarking on it myself this weekend and feels a bit daunting.
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Re: Bloater's Caddy - Day van & bike transporter....
Hi, it's easy enough - I started by looking carefully at the top because the shape is not symmetrical and if you're not careful you can cut too close and ruin it
I used a dremel and took my time - the 'line' should fairly obvious up each side, then when you get to the top use care as mentioned.
Have a look at this thread too - viewtopic.php?t=14322
Then, I smoothed the cut with a combination of a Stanley knife and some sandpaper before covering in lining carpet.
It's then simple to bolt back in with the original fixings.
I used a dremel and took my time - the 'line' should fairly obvious up each side, then when you get to the top use care as mentioned.
Have a look at this thread too - viewtopic.php?t=14322
Then, I smoothed the cut with a combination of a Stanley knife and some sandpaper before covering in lining carpet.
It's then simple to bolt back in with the original fixings.
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Re: Bloater's Caddy - Day van & bike transporter....
Quick photoshop of the wheels I have ordered for me van
Bola B7 in Silver 18" x 8.5J ET45
Bola B7 VW Caddy by the BLOATER, on Flickr
Bola B7 in Silver 18" x 8.5J ET45
Bola B7 VW Caddy by the BLOATER, on Flickr
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Re: Bloater's Caddy - Day van & bike transporter....
Lovely looking van Al and some great work! Also love the Vdub community, made even better by top fellas like you bro
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Re: Bloater's Caddy - Day van & bike transporter....
All coming together now... wheels on order and due Friday, suspension coming tomorrow, private plate being transferred, insurance sorted with mods declared
Now on the look out for a decent roof mounted DAB aerial - any recommendations please?
Now on the look out for a decent roof mounted DAB aerial - any recommendations please?
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Re: Bloater's Caddy - Day van & bike transporter....
This is fantastic. Thank you for documenting this. I can't wait to start my own in a couple of weeks time.
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Re: Bloater's Caddy - Day van & bike transporter....
Bola B7 18inch wheels and my Caddy Club UK sticker have arrived - desperately needs to be lowered now - next on the list I promise
VW Caddy Bola B7 by the BLOATER, on Flickr
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Caddy Club UK by the BLOATER, on Flickr
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Caddy Club UK by the BLOATER, on Flickr
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Re: Bloater's Caddy - Day van & bike transporter....
What did you put on the roof before the wall paper
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