Swan’s caddy build

the swan fiend · Post by **the swan fiend** » Sun Aug 08, 2021 4:07 pm

Cheers mate.

They aren’t from another car, they’re made for the caddy. You can get them on eBay. I just bent them round my leg a little and then just pop them in.

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The Ledge · Post by **The Ledge** » Sun Aug 08, 2021 5:46 pm

Cheers mate

the swan fiend · Post by **the swan fiend** » Tue Aug 10, 2021 2:04 pm

I’ve fitted my new side rails today in anticipation of getting my covers and spoiler back from the paint shop.
I’ve decided on new rails vs tiger sealing the covers on in case they ever need removing one day. Plus IMO it’s the proper way to do it.

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After:

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Jono1 · Post by **Jono1** » Tue Aug 10, 2021 3:15 pm

How much were the new rails @the swan fiend.

I’m desperate for side rail covers but never thought about doing the rails, what’s the difference between the original rails and the new ones ?

Post by **Lister79** » Tue Aug 10, 2021 3:16 pm

Looking forward to seeing the changes Pete, nice to see you doing the rails and the right way.

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the swan fiend · Post by **the swan fiend** » Tue Aug 10, 2021 3:30 pm

@jono1. Hi mate, the rails are £43 each plus VAT. That’s for the maxi.
The life rails have 2 little tabs on to allow the covers to lock in to.

As far as I’m aware, you can’t buy the tabs separately.

@Chris, cheers mate, looking forward to seeing the change myself. I always try and do everything to the best of my ability.

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C Chis · Post by **C Chis** » Tue Aug 10, 2021 5:07 pm

Brilliant! Really nice to see the small, hidden parts being done properly!

The covers change the side of the van completely.

Some nice mods over the past few weeks

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Post by **Giddy** » Tue Aug 10, 2021 5:43 pm

thumbs up for doing it properly. Looking forward to see the end result with the spoiler and splitter fitted.

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the swan fiend · Post by **the swan fiend** » Tue Aug 10, 2021 5:45 pm

Cheers gents. I’ll be sure to get pictures up when it’s done

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Jono1 · Post by **Jono1** » Tue Aug 10, 2021 7:52 pm

Cheers swan. I didn’t even know this was an option

where did you end up getting the covers from?

the swan fiend · Post by **the swan fiend** » Tue Aug 10, 2021 7:53 pm

I only realised by reading people’s build threads myself. I went to my local VW van centre mate. 2 x rails and covers came to £222 inc VAT.

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Mitch H · Post by **Mitch H** » Tue Aug 10, 2021 10:15 pm

Some lovely mods deffo one to follow

the swan fiend · Post by **the swan fiend** » Wed Aug 11, 2021 8:27 am

Cheers mate.

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Handyandy · Post by **Handyandy** » Wed Aug 11, 2021 3:31 pm

It looks like it coming along nicely now

the swan fiend · Post by **the swan fiend** » Wed Aug 11, 2021 3:35 pm

It’s a slow burner @handyandy. Once these bits are done, that’ll be it for a while. There’s always more I want to do though.

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