New engine parts - another blunder!

I've put this down to experience but..

I ordered some new parts from Specialised Engines but forgot to mention that the v6 was in a transit and therefore a less common variety of the popular Essex Engine. Apparently because it has a single choke carborettor? <-- have i got that right?

I received an engine temperature sender, which i fited with no problems, a thermostat to which i've no idea where it goes. lol and a beautifully restored air filter housing, which i now know is the wrong fitment!

Back it goes! Thanks to the guys at S.E. i'm gettin the right one sent in it's place.



I'll get there in the end! i'm learning as i go along how engines work. I think it's the best way.

Also managed to pick up a few heat exchange pipes (foil) from halfords for a few quid. At least i did that right! (although i had to buy one of each size to make sure!)
Also stumbled upon a great resource for transit lovers who have a wealth of members who can offer you help, advice and more importantly - PARTS! woop woop!

Electrics part #2

Battery & electrics cupboard :)

I decided to contain all the electrics and wiring in one cupboard, that i can lock away and distribute to the rest of the back end where needed via plastic truncking or plastic flexi-pipe.

The cupboard containts a CF8 Zig unit bought from FleaBay, a 12v widescreen dvd player & a JBL amp, also from motorworld. Got a great deal on the sound and dvd stuff from a nice bloke at motorworld who gave me staff discount for being local :)
I think i spent about £320 on a Jbl amp, head unit, 2x100w mids, 2x550w 12" 'woofers', a wiring kit, digi aerial & photo splitters.



Above is a shot from the front of the cupboard, with the right hand side facing inwards to the rest of the 'back end'



Above is a shot of the zig, head & amp. I'm just waiting to wire it all up now.



Above is a view from the back doors. Note i've almost finished the install of the bench seats now, fully fixed to the floor & flush with the side walls. More on them later!

I've also made progress on my stockpile of kitchen appliances, and have been scouring FleaBay for the best in 12v home cooking :) lol

To avoid confusion in the ambi over which sockets and 12v and which ONE is 240v, i'm gonna be sticking to the round-pin sockets for 12v and standard once. I've already prepped the appliances too (toastie maker, kettle, mini-oven - all less than £20 ea).



As part of my partymedics plan, i'll be ordering some giant 'red cross' inflatables & have already bought a 6foot tall version of the popular 'operation' game! I love it when a plan comes together.

Just to finish off the newly repaired overhead cupboards, i added some cheap imitation 'dot' lights that were relatively cheap led, battery powered downlighters. Not a bad effect for a cosy night in without draining the main power batteries!



You eagle-eyed bloggers will notice this pic was taken before the a/v install... ;)

Electrics part #1

Tv screens 1 & 2

They're gonna go here, above the cab door, mounted nicely into the cupboard door.

and they'll look like this :-



woo!

secured using 1/2" angle & no nails, although i might have to re-consider this option as it's left quite a messy finish.. (not seen on the pic)

The zig unit & batteries have yet to be connected, and i've gotta get a hookup socket for the outside too. Also yet to wire in the stereo head unit & speakers... and JBL amp.. that's for the next bit :)

hehe

Finished installing the kitchen units

Ta-da!

After painstakingly measuring and re-measuring, i've cut the sloping backs, screwed them to the walls & bolted them to the cab.

They've now got handles, shelves & a zig unit in one of 'em, ready to wire up.

Finished the bench seats

A tin of spray glue & some upholstery tacks..

And it's amazing what you can create!
The front panel & lid was 1/4" ply, the end panels are simply hardboard panel pinned & wood glued on.



The lid was made to open using 3 x 2ft piano hinges from wickes for a couple of quid, secured using no-nails and 1/2" screws, angle ground' off the top.

You'll see how i then cut circles out to fit my speakers. Did this the old fashioned way.. er.. by drilling a hole & jigsawing them out!

Have a look, see!

New flooring :)

Layed a nice new vinyl flooring

£60 for a 12x13 roll from united carpets & beds



looks lovely, i think you'll agree! good old spray glue to secure it :)