Loving this build THQ well done. Daz what a legend I need this guy to work on my T6.1 My only gripe is with the van not being painted on the inside. I know no one will see it (apart from all of us watching this vid) but if this was Fast and Loud etc it would 100% be painted inside out. I know you farmed out the paint job and prob saved a bunch by not doing it. Sorry but I just can’t un see that now. I look forward to the next update.
I know what you mean, but it just doesn't warrant it as it already is painted. It's not like it's bare metal. Everything will be totally covered when it's finished. Anywhere you would see, like in the engine bay, has been painted.
Absolutely MEGA update. Love the roof, it's making me want to sell a kidney to get one on mine. You lot really do have the best job, id give anything to work at THQ 😂
Seen several videos regarding dodo products but can you tell me the best place to put the acoustic lining . I think from the video you placed it on top of the sound deadening on the outer door but I’ve also seen it placed on the door card.
HI do you stock the double glazed windows and do they require any modification to the door itself, also where is the correct place to install dodo acoustic sound deadening i noticed on the video it looks as if you fitted it on the outer door and not the door card .
Looks epic! Plenty of life in an old T5 yet 😎 I’d still be a bit cautious on the HiLo/Horizon, there’s a guy on the T6 forum having issues with his new Horizon leaking badly. You definitely need the right installer to fit an Horizon, seems like some of their dealers are still making a hash of things, just like on the HiLo’s. I was lucky, my HiLo was trouble free in 5 years apart from replacing one gas strut on the bed board. I went for a Stealth B2 on my 6.1 mega-build, not entirely convinced it’s a good roof either, it’s quite ‘wobbly’ for want of a better word. USP on the Stealth is no hinges, but I think you lose some strength and rigidity with only gas struts holding the thing in place.
Double glazed windows? Is this a new product? Surprised you didn't go for a 3D colour MFD retrofitted set of clocks although I guess then you lose of on the extra gauges the exec clocks have.
I’m happy for you but I really feel sick 🤢 This van is everything I want mine to be don’t get me wrong I absolutely love my van but there’s some things I can’t do to a standard that I’m going to be happy with. First is I want the lower half painted I have a full facelift here all painted just need to seam seal the new bonnet then tiger seal the sportline spliter on the new bumper. I need to finish my halo roof and do the lights as I have no lights in the rear. Need to finish my rear barn doors need to sound proof and carpet lineing and cut the ply and carpet them. My drivers electric window motor is missing so I can’t use the electric mirrors or the interior door lock button. I have fitted a generic vw motor and wired it to a separate switch so I can atliest open the drivers window as I’m claustrophobic it’s unbearable to drive without the window open. Also need to repair the rear barn doors where some scumbag tried to break in to the van there are some dents along the edge that need fixing. Also remove the builders roof rack and fit some plastic screws/plugs Before I fit the facelift kit I need a t5.1 vw grill badge and also the plastic screws to attach the grill. But doing all that with 6 kids and the youngest being 1year old I’m 2weeks and I also have a 2year old then the other kids the oldest is 16 and next is 13 then 12 then 9. So it’s a busy day everyday Your van is beautiful I love it the colour is fantastic and truly a one-off good work I have bought a few bits from you for the van and always get then fast delivery thank you Keep up the good work guys Regards Adam
Don't facelift it. Keep it pre-face. Face lifted vans will be worth less in the future. Imagine an early bay with a late bay front. No one would touch it. Sell your facelift kit to fund part of the rest of the build.
@@THQAutomotive I’m seriously thinking about it I really like the preface bumper with the steps. Also the grey bumpers look good With the new t7 being released the early t5 will be more accessible and the market will pick up. I don’t intend to sell my van I absolutely love it even if I could buy a newer van I’d pay to get mine fully restored like your van. I bought my windows from you and a few other bits and bobs. Thank you for replying I’ll keep you posted on the progress of my van build Regards Adam
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HQ need to come up with their own retro fit digital dash for the T5/T6 platform. That would be epic!!!!!! 😮
Speak to Darren and Woodhouse and Carmen, he can help.
That van is literally WOW.
Thank you mate
This build is looking bangin’ That is a superb pop top roof…stealth 😍
It's the only roof I'd want in this build. I didn't want a roof visible when it was down.
He’s out bearded us there bro 🧔♂️
100%
its starting to really take shape now, looks great.
Yeah, we're so please with how it's turning out.
That was a really satisfying vlog for us van geeks! 😂
Glad to satisfying. Plenty more coming
Amazing progress on
It's getting there 😊
What a fantastic build.
As for daz is there nothing that guy doesn't know ❤
The guy is a legend.
Can't wait to see the end result, loving the vids guys!
Thank you. I promise this will be pretty special 😊
Loving this build THQ well done. Daz what a legend I need this guy to work on my T6.1
My only gripe is with the van not being painted on the inside. I know no one will see it (apart from all of us watching this vid) but if this was Fast and Loud etc it would 100% be painted inside out. I know you farmed out the paint job and prob saved a bunch by not doing it.
Sorry but I just can’t un see that now.
I look forward to the next update.
I know what you mean, but it just doesn't warrant it as it already is painted. It's not like it's bare metal. Everything will be totally covered when it's finished. Anywhere you would see, like in the engine bay, has been painted.
Looking great guys !
Thank you. It's all coming together now 😊
That looks amazing!
Turned out better than I imagined
Looks So good Great video, as always can’t wait for it to be finished 👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👍👍👍👍👍👍
Thanks Peter. Glad you enjoyed the updates
Something so satisfying about taking an old sh*tbox and making it beautiful well done guys colour looks incredible
I'm loving this vans journey
t5 with 2.5 tdi 🤘💪😎
@@vikimonija 2.5 with only 1600 miles on too 😍
New engine😎💪🏻
I like this project with this engine👍
Im driving caravelle an i love it this bus 💪🏻🤟
Absolutely MEGA update. Love the roof, it's making me want to sell a kidney to get one on mine. You lot really do have the best job, id give anything to work at THQ 😂
I have to pinch myself daily that we turned our hobbies into our jobs 🙌
Unreal 🔥🔥🔥
Thank you Steven 🙌
Seen several videos regarding dodo products but can you tell me the best place to put the acoustic lining . I think from the video you placed it on top of the sound deadening on the outer door but I’ve also seen it placed on the door card.
To many questions. Double glazed windows, what, why, how much, where from? What was the plastic pipe at the rear of the pop top coming into the van?
pipes are drainage for the guttering around the roof
They are an OEM part from VW.
@@THQAutomotivecan they be sourced from TPS?
HI do you stock the double glazed windows and do they require any modification to the door itself, also where is the correct place to install dodo acoustic sound deadening i noticed on the video it looks as if you fitted it on the outer door and not the door card .
We don't as they are very expensive. We're looking in to getting them made a lot cheaper.
Does all the sound deadening make a substantial difference? obviously it's fairly heavy as well?
Yes it make tons of difference. You don't need to go town as much as we have. Yes it's heavy, but nothing in the grand scheme of things.
Where do you get the Double glazed front side windows from.
They are an OEM part from VW.
Looks epic! Plenty of life in an old T5 yet 😎
I’d still be a bit cautious on the HiLo/Horizon, there’s a guy on the T6 forum having issues with his new Horizon leaking badly.
You definitely need the right installer to fit an Horizon, seems like some of their dealers are still making a hash of things, just like on the HiLo’s. I was lucky, my HiLo was trouble free in 5 years apart from replacing one gas strut on the bed board.
I went for a Stealth B2 on my 6.1 mega-build, not entirely convinced it’s a good roof either, it’s quite ‘wobbly’ for want of a better word. USP on the Stealth is no hinges, but I think you lose some strength and rigidity with only gas struts holding the thing in place.
Horizon themselves fitted this so I know it'll be right.
@@THQAutomotive yes mate, I saw the VTA polo shirts 😎
look forward to see this at ultimate stance
It's not going 😢 we had to pull them plug for that show. Something else pretty interesting going instead though 🤪
@@THQAutomotive Think the lads were fed up of being asked "where's the dream build" Turkish Transit on air ride isn't for me lol
Can’t wait to Daz get in the van, was he in the Vikings. 😂😂😂😂
The guys a legend
More Daz please 👍🏻
Man's a legend
Need the double glazed windows please! 🙏🏻
They are an OEM part from VW.
Any details on the double glazing?
They are an OEM part from VW.
@@THQAutomotive don't suppose you know a part number? Presume they came on the caravelle T5 pre 2009?
What cluster its the New One? I like it.
It's out of an early Caravelle executive. Very rare.
@ did u know what other clusters fits in a T5?
@@allsneakersgdl4733 ask Woodhouse and Carmen.
Double glazed windows? Is this a new product? Surprised you didn't go for a 3D colour MFD retrofitted set of clocks although I guess then you lose of on the extra gauges the exec clocks have.
We want to keep it period correct
What was the pipework that went into the pop top for?
Drainage
@@THQAutomotive ahhh makes sense I was thinking it was some air actuated or inflating pop top. Lol
Who cut that hole for the drain line? Were they pissed?
The horizon guys. That's the way it's done.
Double glazed cabin windows? Where where where?
They are an OEM part from VW.
windows ???????
They are an OEM part from VW.
I think what you can take from the comments, get stock of the double glazed windows and start selling them 🤣
Looks like we might have to 🤪
I’m happy for you but I really feel sick 🤢
This van is everything I want mine to be don’t get me wrong I absolutely love my van but there’s some things I can’t do to a standard that I’m going to be happy with.
First is I want the lower half painted I have a full facelift here all painted just need to seam seal the new bonnet then tiger seal the sportline spliter on the new bumper.
I need to finish my halo roof and do the lights as I have no lights in the rear.
Need to finish my rear barn doors need to sound proof and carpet lineing and cut the ply and carpet them.
My drivers electric window motor is missing so I can’t use the electric mirrors or the interior door lock button. I have fitted a generic vw motor and wired it to a separate switch so I can atliest open the drivers window as I’m claustrophobic it’s unbearable to drive without the window open.
Also need to repair the rear barn doors where some scumbag tried to break in to the van there are some dents along the edge that need fixing.
Also remove the builders roof rack and fit some plastic screws/plugs
Before I fit the facelift kit I need a t5.1 vw grill badge and also the plastic screws to attach the grill.
But doing all that with 6 kids and the youngest being 1year old I’m 2weeks and I also have a 2year old then the other kids the oldest is 16 and next is 13 then 12 then 9.
So it’s a busy day everyday
Your van is beautiful I love it the colour is fantastic and truly a one-off good work
I have bought a few bits from you for the van and always get then fast delivery thank you
Keep up the good work guys
Regards
Adam
Don't facelift it. Keep it pre-face. Face lifted vans will be worth less in the future. Imagine an early bay with a late bay front. No one would touch it. Sell your facelift kit to fund part of the rest of the build.
@@THQAutomotive
I’m seriously thinking about it I really like the preface bumper with the steps. Also the grey bumpers look good
With the new t7 being released the early t5 will be more accessible and the market will pick up.
I don’t intend to sell my van I absolutely love it even if I could buy a newer van I’d pay to get mine fully restored like your van.
I bought my windows from you and a few other bits and bobs.
Thank you for replying I’ll keep you posted on the progress of my van build
Regards
Adam
@@sleepeasywithwhitenoise3860 trust me, you'll thank me one day for not face lifting