Van puzzle Swiss V2

[BrianW]

I've always wondered why SMB didn't engineer the front of the PH top to have an angle that could act as an air deflector rather than an air dam. Maybe it's a fiberglass molding thing. I've thought of adding a Yakima bar with a fairing just in front of the PH leading edge.

I like the setup my VW Westfalia Vanagon (and just about all VW Westies, I think) had, with a cargo tray over the front cab that acted as an integral part of the pop-up roof design. It integrated well with the slope of the windshield and also acted as a fairing for the entire top. Also was good for impromptu storage (which, of course, killed any aerodynamic advantages).

Pic is not my exact van, but I had the same year/color:

[AndrewST]

Originally Posted by shenrie

one other question though. why did you need to cut such a large hole for the rear seat/heater setup? is that a typical install method from smb? i only ask cause it doesnt seem like your gaining much with the tank allowing you to countersink so little.

I went an other heater route that they do not install.
Took the Webasto Dual top which does hot air and water in one bigger unit.
Didn't want to install under the body as it would sit to low and might drag so installed it between inside and outside where I found space...
It's vented, higher up while the seat is not pushed up to much and didn't loose to much inner parcel.

[BroncoHauler]

Originally Posted by AndrewST

I went an other heater route that they do not install.
Took the Webasto Dual top which does hot air and water in one bigger unit.
Didn't want to install under the body as it would sit to low and might drag so installed it between inside and outside where I found space...
It's vented, higher up while the seat is not pushed up to much and didn't loose to much inner parcel.

I'm curious how that Webasto will work out for you. Came across it while looking at something else, and it seems like a good way to go.


herb

[AndrewST]

After a quick trip to Salt Lake City, continuing the build up...

Rear seat installed:





Starting my furniture puzzle...

[my3kids]

Great work on the top and rear seat. What's underneath the seat? Will there be a lap belt/shoulder belt for the seating position that currently doesn't have any restraints?

Ray

[AndrewST]

Ray, under the seat is the heater for hot air / water, see higher in the topic the pictures.
Yes Ford Shoulder belt for the 2nd seat.

[AndrewST]

Camper skeleton:







As always under time pressure, need to cover them with a temporary solution...

[shenrie]

not sure what im seeing. is that basically the different frames around all your components?

[larrie]

What are you using for the frames? They look like erector set parts.

[WVvan]

I'm really digging the cubist approach to the furniture. Very unique.