From RAC to RAD. Here we go again

Beltanedeath · Post by **Beltanedeath** » Sun Feb 09, 2014 6:09 pm

you have skills that most of us could only dream of...that is one mint ride

I take it you will sell it me for £5.50?

Belt

Matt@Reflex · Post by **Matt@Reflex** » Sun Feb 09, 2014 9:34 pm

Thanks dude, but I told myself not to take less than £7 for it ;-)

Matt@Reflex · Post by **Matt@Reflex** » Wed Feb 12, 2014 10:39 pm

No photos today but the interior (cab) is pretty much back together and I'm now waiting for the van to be flatted and polished so I can fit the final exterior parts.
I was fitting the caddy cross rear bumper parts but after being involved with Dans Caddy R I think I need something a bit special.
I have decided on this as the exhausts are just trim pieces fixed to the bumper and I like the reflector.

Post by **dan@biali** » Wed Feb 12, 2014 10:49 pm

Oh hell yeah! That will look amazing. I am surprised though, after the trouble you had with mine, that you'd even contemplate this!

Matt@Reflex · Post by **Matt@Reflex** » Wed Feb 12, 2014 11:03 pm

I must have forgotten how difficult yours was :-)

Shabba · Post by **Shabba** » Thu Feb 13, 2014 8:32 pm

What would look awesome

Matt@Reflex · Post by **Matt@Reflex** » Thu Feb 13, 2014 8:46 pm

Little bits coming together now.
Touran mirrors with puddle lights fitted, wired and coded ;-)
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=482260698546183

Post by **dan@biali** » Thu Feb 13, 2014 9:20 pm

Are the puddle lights integral in the latest versions or is that a custom mod? Every time I get into my mums mk7 golf I always think the puddle lights in the handles are the next thing I'd like to copy but this works just as well.

Matt@Reflex · Post by **Matt@Reflex** » Thu Feb 13, 2014 10:40 pm

I had to order a new pair of flasher lamps for my mirrors and when they arrived they had puddle lights in the bottom.
I couldn't get the bulb holders separately though so I bought a pair of eBay led replacement puddle lights and wired positive to pin 10 on the mirror plug and other wire to earth. A bit of coding and all done ;-)

Matt@Reflex · Post by **Matt@Reflex** » Sat Jul 19, 2014 5:04 pm

Ok, I found some time to carry on with the slowest van build in history.
Due to us relocating into our newer building I have not had much spare time lately.
The Octavia vrs rear bumper has been postponed for now but I did manage to get my caddy cross parts to fit my standard bumper.

I spent the whole of today getting my rear light fitting perfectly and wiring it all in.
At times I ask myself why I make things harder by having these silly ideas but I must admit I did crack a smile when I'd finished .

Post by **Doc** » Sat Jul 19, 2014 5:10 pm

Awesome Matt, just a step further that will make it stand out from the crowd.

Bigvw · Post by **Bigvw** » Sat Jul 19, 2014 5:12 pm

Nice to see a wee update, love the fuel cap trick! Do you work it manually or is it on some kind of servo?
cheers

dubvan · Post by **dubvan** » Sat Jul 19, 2014 6:37 pm

The light/fuel fill is a very neat trick. Will be good to see this finished in all it's glory, Matt.

Jonesy

torque777 · Post by **torque777** » Sat Jul 19, 2014 6:40 pm

Wow just read this whole thread ...such a great build going on..love the fuel filler on actuator rod ...great skills there

Post by **dan@biali** » Sat Jul 19, 2014 7:38 pm

I know what you mean about silly ideas Matt, but you're right, they're so worth it, especially when the results are as amazing as your van.

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