Re: Swiss van for the time in the US: Version 1 - Page 4

AndrewST · 04-26-2010, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by billwilson

Question:
why the tilt forward seat?
What is your "concept"

To have a double bed in the front part and be able to sit 4-5 around the table

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Originally Posted by WVvan

Things always look different on paper.

No paper all in the head and that's where beer might not help or maybe will try

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Originally Posted by deminimis

Had Andrew employed the tried and true "De Minimis Method" to his build project, ... This measurably slows project progress, but it gives the builder time to actually have the components in-hand before the commencement of cutting and drilling activities. The benefits of the DMM are incalculable. No, literally -Hard to add 2+2 correctly by the end of the day if the DMM is employed correctly.

What I heard is that Swiss people are slower than others so if I add beer, my project would last a whole year... want to be on the road and visit not just work...

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Originally Posted by mjeffrey

Quick question for you - where did you order the front seat swivels from? Are you happy with them?

From Kustom fit thru my Swiss company, they work fine just need to open the door to turn 180° because the seat arm rest are hitting the door arm rest

Would have liked having a safe under the passenger seat, lost space there, might do it...

AndrewST · 05-07-2010, 07:39 PM

Just got my van back from the dealer at 24'000 miles

There were some issues that got fixed such as windshield leak, break and ABS lights came on, dash light dimmer and the check engine light that was on since I got it.
On the last one they changed the EGR valve, installed the new grid in it and guess what, installed a new turbo.

Will see how long that will last

AndrewST · 05-18-2010, 01:26 AM

Here is some news about the build.
I have defined the layout with some template.

The toilet will be build in the furniture.

Just need to choose the material and build it.
Also finalise the bench bed.

AndrewST · 05-18-2010, 01:48 AM

I found a used front bumper that was on a brand new van that burned down .

It gave me some work to repair it but I also modified it to increase the cooling airflow.

I gave it to paint, unfortunately the time frame was not respected and a lousy job was done, I will have to give it back to have it correct.

Before

Ready to sand blast and paint

No picture after being painted because as soon it got out of the oven, I stored the bumper with the van for the summer.

Yes it is time for me to go back home finish some work and design some parts of the van.
The van will be stored for 3 months and there will not be updated of the work until then, sorry for that.
Maybe some design updates.