My EX BG VR6 3.2 build

Handyandy · Post by **Handyandy** » Sat May 20, 2023 7:46 am

Some really nice work there it's even more appreciated when the wife likes what you've done

the swan fiend · Post by **the swan fiend** » Sat May 20, 2023 8:58 pm

You should definitely mate. I got the maxi camping pod 2nd hand but it originally came from van furniture. It’s a good set up. Pricey, but you could always knock one up yourself.

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Sean1066 · Post by **Sean1066** » Sat May 20, 2023 9:36 pm

@peter
The Mrs got her way. As they always do this is us tonight.

She went out and got a tent

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Handyandy · Post by **Handyandy** » Sat May 20, 2023 10:06 pm

Happy camping mate hope you both enjoy it

the swan fiend · Post by **the swan fiend** » Sat May 20, 2023 10:40 pm

Spot on mate. Looks like a great awning! How is it fixed to the van?

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Sean1066 · Post by **Sean1066** » Sat May 20, 2023 10:56 pm

@peter
It’s not fitted to the caddy it goes over about a foot and is fixed with string and tent pegs.
I did use G clamps to fix it to my roof rails just for the more security

the swan fiend · Post by **the swan fiend** » Sun May 21, 2023 12:37 am

It looks well secure mate. You’ve also picked a great weekend to camp too

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MWMRacing · Post by **MWMRacing** » Mon May 22, 2023 12:09 am

This is a fantastic build, not just an engine swap but the attention to detail across the build has been exceptional- really enjoy reading about the changes you have made and why.

Sean1066 · Post by **Sean1066** » Mon May 22, 2023 4:41 pm

@MWMRacing
Thank you for taking the time to read my build thread.
I’m glad you enjoyed it especially as it’s a long read.

MWMRacing · Post by **MWMRacing** » Mon May 22, 2023 11:28 pm

The Build threads that are a long read are some of the best, especially when going in depth into how they had to tackle some of the challenges, so its quite interesting to read up, theres a lot to be learnt from what everyone else has achieved on this forum before venturing on any modifications myself.

Sean1066 · Post by **Sean1066** » Thu May 25, 2023 8:01 pm

Thought I would tidy up the engine bay a bit so I bought two brand new headlight support brackets. This is what turned up

So they will be going back.

In the end I decided to tidy up my original ones

Sanded them back to remove all the rust and red primer

Gloss black them (3 coats)

Then 3 coats of clear lacquer

Just got to cut and polish them and they will be ready to go back in

They look a lot better than the brand new ones.

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hef355 · Post by **hef355** » Thu May 25, 2023 9:06 pm

Better than new and better than what you bought bud fir sure

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the swan fiend · Post by **the swan fiend** » Fri May 26, 2023 5:06 am

That’s shocking for a brand new part! Quality control must be non existent there. Your refurbished ones look so much better.

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Handyandy · Post by **Handyandy** » Fri May 26, 2023 7:49 am

The new ones looked like they had been thrown around the shop floor before been sent out the original ones look a lot better I've got to do that to mine as they look pitted but nice work Sean as hef said they look better than the new ones you bought

snuffegull · Post by **snuffegull** » Fri May 26, 2023 7:10 pm

This is the quality you can expect from pattern parts when it comes to sheet metal sadly. Usually better to restore and save your OEM panels if possibe

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