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#241 SAL 821X

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Posted 18 March 2013 - 09:16 PM

Not a massive update but a pretty pleasing one for me.

A mate managed to pop round and help me tip the van on its side. Which means now i can get on with the heelboard and then the rear floor section.

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The a panel step repair is on hold for the time being as i cant reach it now... Sucks being a short arse.

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Posted 18 March 2013 - 09:24 PM

I stand on a milk crate when working on the upper side with it tipped over so it's not just yoi

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Posted 18 March 2013 - 11:59 PM

I stand on a pallet or 2! Keep up the good work! I need to get on with mine really!

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Posted 19 March 2013 - 08:44 AM

Aw goodo not just me then. ;D

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Posted 21 March 2013 - 11:13 AM

Just a quick question while i'm sat here looking at the picture of the van tipped over.

Can you replace the rear floor without having to remove the sill?

I don't really want to have to re do all the work I've already had done again.

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Posted 21 March 2013 - 07:58 PM

Just a quick question while i'm sat here looking at the picture of the van tipped over.

Can you replace the rear floor without having to remove the sill?

I don't really want to have to re do all the work I've already had done again.


You mean rear part of the main floor or the load bay?

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Posted 21 March 2013 - 10:39 PM

Rear of the main floor Ryan.



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Posted 21 March 2013 - 10:41 PM

From the xmember back to heelboard.

The panel is a half rear floor from m machine.



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Posted 22 March 2013 - 12:01 AM

From the xmember back to heelboard.

The panel is a half rear floor from m machine.

Yes this would be possible ! A bit of carefull cutting !

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Posted 22 March 2013 - 08:32 AM

Nice one thanks Ryan.

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Posted 23 March 2013 - 06:44 PM

Nice project..your doing a great job of it to..
making me want to brave the cold and go get on with mine :D

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Posted 23 March 2013 - 10:53 PM

Any more progress buddy wish mine was a van lol lucky bugger

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Posted 24 March 2013 - 08:30 AM

No progress as such guys sorry, were under a foot of snow and its too damn cold.

Patch work floor that will be coming out. Just been scratching my head and measuring stuff atm.

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Ive got use of a mates unit over easter. So will be etch priming the floor, xmember and the rear doors.

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Posted 24 March 2013 - 11:24 AM

Personaly I'd be cutting the whole lot out ( including oversills) and fitting 2 floor halves. It be silly not to after the work that's gone in so far.

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Posted 24 March 2013 - 01:16 PM

When I sorted my patchwork floor it was pretty simple bud and I hade fitted new inner sills first don't cut till you have the new panels for reference is my advice but ame sure you already knew that




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