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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 14 ก.ย. 2023
- Guys it is finally time to do the facelift conversion from the T5 to T5.1 front end. a lot of people and now going for t6 and t6.1 but I’m more of a fan of the 5.1. how easy is the swap well let’s find out..
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Bonnet
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1260478659...
Front bumper
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3249570955...
Lower valance
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3114610138...
Black lower splitter
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3550146187...
Headlight adapter loom
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1545902395...
Absolutely loving the front end. This is definitely what you call built not bought 👌🏾 Love the fact that you build your projects yourself unlike others that get the bits and send it to the paint shop. Defo gonna have a one off individual look 👍🏾
Hey scorcha thank you mate I like the front end to 👍 I do like to build them my self, never been able to afford pay people to do it for me so had to learn.
I second scorcha
Looks awesome, great job
Wow! what a transformation ... lovin it
Thank you mate much appreciated 👍
Thanks for the shout out mate. Van looks wicked and that grill in gloss black is 👌👌👌
Hey Jack no worries mate and the grill was a last minute but I’m happy 👍
Looks amazing 👍
What a transformation looks awesome.
Hey bill thank you sir 👍
That looks awesome,great transformation 👍😍
Hey mate thank you I’m happy with it so far, appreciate the comment 👍
Love the 2 tone colour! Can't wait 😊
Thank you sir appreciate the comment 👍
Looks great!👍
Thanks Scott 👍
Cracking job there what a difference 👍👍❤
Hey Thomas thank you sir 👍👍
I really like this mate, looking forward to seeing it come out, keep up the good work !🙂🇮🇪
Hey Alan thank you mate 👍
Nice work Nate,top quality job,paint combo perfect
Hey bud thank you appreciate that 👍
Front end is sweet, can't wait to see next video two tone colours look well together
Hey Joey thank you mate appreciate that I’m looking forward to getting some more paint on it 👍
Love the colour combo, i like the grille you have the gloss black pops, class job as usual
Thanks Neil I’m happy with the colours and your right the black makes a good contrast to the colours 👍
Loving the transformation Nathan , coming on well .
Thanks Micheal appreciate that mate 👍
Looks very smart love it proper top job you the boy
Hey Dean thank you sir appreciate that 🤙
Thank you for the video Nathan. Really liking the new front end. The colour choice too gives the T5 a fresh contemporary look. Tob job mate 👌. Have a great weekend 👍.
Hey Karl thank you mate appreciate that 👍 I like the colour to am looking forward to getting more paint on it. You have a great weekend to 🤙
The van is looking mint,its gonna look pretty when finished❤
Hey Al thank you mate I’m happy so far and looking forward to getting more done 👍
The t5 is looking good top work as always mate
Hey bud thank you appreciate that 👍
Loving the new font end and I think the two tone paint scheme is class 🤙🏻
Hey mate thank you 🙏 hope your all good?
Top draw Nathan ,as always ,love your content and explaining 👍👌
Hey Archie thank you sir appreciate that 👍
Looks amazing well done bud can't wait to see the van all painted and completely done
Lovely job really nice colour choice
Hey David thank you mate I’m looking forward to getting more paint on it to 👍
Hey Clive thank you sir I’m happy with the colour 👍
Looks wicked man, I wasn’t feeling the two tone idea but now I can see it. It looks great
Hey Dan thank you mate 👍
Another great video
Hey Ragnar thank you mate 👍
Stunning mate, classy colours them., gonna be awesome. Made me laugh with the simply remove the bolt like TH-cam then yours looks like it’s been through the sea 😂 so spot on or not there at all!
Hey bud thank you I’m liking the colours, haha it’s always the way with TH-cam guides “simply remove bolt” 😂
She is gonna look mint, top job as usual 👍👍
Hey Harry thank you sir 👍 I’m looking forward to painting a few more bits.
@@YTDTETV i wish i lived closer you would be painting mine too 🤣
That looks very sweet Nathan 🤜
Thank you mate 👍
Looking good
Thanks Steve 👍
Yeah looking good
Looks ace!
Thanks bud 👍
This looks freaking awesome man! Not gonna lie, when I first saw the silver bonnet I was thinking 'ugh another silver van' but two tone with the grey bottom half this will look pukka! 😍 What a transformation on that front end! Cannot wait to see this painted now 👌
Hey bud sorry for the delay thank you really appreciate that 👍 my mrs likes the grey but I am liking the 2 tone.
@@YTDTETV No problem mate! All grey would look pukka, all silver too plain, but the two tone definitely stands out in my opinion! 😍
Mate...I was going to t6.1 mine but you've got me hooked on the T5.1 ... nice work Nate
Hey bud thank you I don’t mind the newer ones but I prefer the 5.1 I think it has a nicer look to it. Cheaper then the later once’s to 👍
Looking sweet mate 👌
Thank you mate appreciate that 👍
Looks like a different van bud awesome stuff. It's gonna look killer when it's all done 😎
Hey bud thank you appreciate that I’m looking forward to getting some more paint on it 👍
oh yeh love it ,
Looks lovely be nice when it's all done good job bro ☘️🤓👍💯💯
Thanks Nigel appreciate that mate 👍👍
Epic video mate, the new front end does look loads better, top job nd as for the colours dude that definitely gonna be unique looking forward to the next video mate top job, top bloke epic dude
Hey Dean thank you mate I’m liking it to am looking g forward to getting some more paint on 👍
I bet its going to look epic mate well done so far so epic dude
Well done...love it
Thanks Wayne appreciate that mate 👍
Im just in the market for a T5 5,1 after a lot of deliberation to stay away from a T6, Just found your channel, and loving the colour combo as its what I would want myself, I may tap you up for a paint job when I can find the right van, loving the work
Very nice 😊
Thanks mate 👍
Looking at getting a T5 to convert into a camper, thanks buddy because this series will basically be my workshop manual.
love the front end , it’s good to know that it can be done on a budget.
Until next time !
Hey bud absolute perfect vans for small camper 👍 glad the videos are useful and appreciate the comment.
Starting to take shape mate👌🏼pukka job
Hey bud thank you always appreciated 👍
5.1 all day did mine and put fog lights in with auto lights looks mint that mate👌👍
Hey Tim thank you mate yes I definitely want some fog lights and the auto switch 👍
Nice job came out sweet as a nut 👍 this is going to be a sweet ride.
Hey Phil thank you mate always appreciated 🙏
Looking good got me thinking
Hey Marc 🤙 abit of 2 tone on your new one maybe 🤔
@YTDTETV body work is white and as my old work van not rusty but lots of dents so
not sure at the moment underside OK will put the mechanicals in order then scratch head 🙄
Great job as always mate . Front end looks sweet colour choice is spot on. I’m thinking of changing to the 5:1 myself on my recently purchased multivan. Keep the vids coming Nathan the content is always top notch 👍🏻Might be asking you a few questions when I’m changing out my engine to the asz. It’s all your fault. 👌
Hey bud thank you appreciate that 👍 front end was a really easy swap which was nice. My asz runs absolute sweet I’m looking forward to getting some miles on it 👍
Looking great i do like the newer front end and the grey
Hey Jordan thank you mate appreciate that 👍
Looking good, can’t wait to see the next video, the cable that runs along the front gets clipped up in behind the bumper and comes off and on with the bumper, just ripped the t5.1 of my one this week and fitting a T6.1.
Hey bud thank you appreciate that more videos to follow 👍 thank you someone else mentioned about the cable living on the back of the bumper I had forgot where it went so thank you for letting me know. I do like the newer front ends and maybe after abit of time I might upgrade to but happy with it for now 👍
nice Nathan grey on grey classic look and the mrs is right
,the splitter fit needs your expertise never seen one that fits make it fit like the caddy👍amazing paint again 👏great vid love to watch
Thanks mate 👍 yes she is right but the silver is for heat in the summer but I can always grey the top at a later date if I change my mind. Splitter definitely needs abit of love.
The t5 looks amazing mate we'll done
Hey Nigel thank you mate 👍
Nice one👍🤟👌mint
Thanks Andrew 👍🤙
looks mint mate great job as always.I had 20" wheels on my old T5 the ride was rough as a bears arse got some highline alloys and the ride was far better
Hey James thank you 👍 I’m going to resist the look of the 20,s and go for comfort for sure.
Mate that looks bloody awesome. Keep the badged grill - looks classy
Hey Carlos thank you mate appreciate that 👍
Class 👍
Thanks bud appreciate that 👍
Makes a massive difference Nath! The two tone is gunna look pukka!
Hey Ryley thank you mate 👍
That front end is much nicer,definitely worth doing
Hey bud sorry for the delay, thank you appreciate that 👍
Looking good mate and good old pinch 👍🏼
Thanks mate and yep he’s a good guy 🙏👍
@@YTDTETV I’m in the middle of building my t5 camper and want to do the 5.1 conversion 👍🏼
Wow the difference is unbelievable between with the old t5 and the t6 conversion
Hey bud thank you I’m super happy with it 👍
Nathan, great colour choice! Watch the fog light trims, they fall out if you go through a deep puddle. I fitted a small screw into mine as lost two 😳
Hey Ian thank you mate 👍 I’ve seen on the forums people saying they fall out so I will exactly that with a cheeky little screw somewhere.
Must admit Nathan I was t5 but that is mint buddy looking forward to the rest of the build 👍
Hey Tony thank you, the standard front end does look nice but I do prefer the facelift, a few people don’t but I’m happy. Appreciate the comment 👍
Looks mint mate with the front end 👌
Hey mate thank you 👍 hope m looking forward to getting some more paint on the van the front looks odd now compared to the rest.
@@YTDTETV what are you doing with the old bonnet would be a great one to paint up
@@dredfxcustompaint your welcome to have it sir 👍 it’s actually good condition.
@@YTDTETV that would be wicked mate thank you
Потрясающая работа но мне больше нравится морда от Т6 ... Хотя на вкус и цвет ,все фламастеры одинаковые😊 Удачи в продолжениях трансформации.
Hey bud thank you appreciate that 👍 I like the T6 front also 👍👍
Never seen a grey and silver 2tone, looks mint
Awesome I like a colour than isn’t common 👍 appreciate that.
💯✅ awesome
Thank you appreciate that mate 👍
love it
keep the black grill with badge
Hey David thank you and yes the badge is growing on me 👍
love the T5, just got mine, tho have to say love the T5 front end in grey plastic.. but yours looks mint..
Hey bud thank you do like the commercial look to 🙏👍
Looks sweet as. Two tone is the way to go.
Hey bud thank you I’m liking the two tone aswel and can’t wait to get some more paint on it 👍
Rear seats, if you can stomach the silly prices, get some T6 shuttle (maybe combi as well) seats, they can be removed easily, each one is separate so you can decide on configuration and they all have isofix if you need it.
I’ll have to have a look at them thank you 👍
Keep it textured. Commercial look all day
Hey bud I’m not a fan of the commercial look but I know some people are 👍
Love the build mate! Looks great. If you go for 19's or bigger we can hook you up with some super tasty brakes 👍 #bbk #t5 #t6 #welovebigbrakes 😅
Hey Scott thank you mate 👍 I do like a big brake kit but I’ve never been able to afford one. Maybe I can splash out on this one. I’m actually looking at a set of bola b10’s in 19”. Thanks for the comment 🤙
Loving these videos, take a look at the jbw flat boy wheels in gloss black. Something about the flat wheels on transporters has always been appealing to me, maybe it’s the flat boxy body that sets them off. Look smart but utilitarian. Black amarok steels don’t look half bad on them either. Thanks again for this series really loving it, looking good 👍
Hey bud thank you appreciate that 👍 oh man I’m actually watching a set of smoothie steels and the flat face ones you mention, I really like them to. The flat ones are a little bit more money but they do go well with the van and your right it’s the flat side of the van that goes with them 👍
I’m. Feeling the front end ah yeah !!!!!
Colour choice looks great 👍
If you put the badgeless grill on then they usually come with a piece that goes in the bumper to fill the recess but doesnt look great. Some vehicles look better badgeless but i find the transporter looks better with the badge personally.
Wheels your best with a set of 18s as you can still get a good side wall on tyres and look better than 16s personally i love a transporter on 20s which i have currently (Navis GP7) and tbf on just H&R springs it rides well.
Hi bud thank you and niceone about the bumper insert I might just stick with this grill 👍, 20’s do look good but I’m definitely going for the comfy ride so I’ll try some 18’s appreciate the comment thank you
Hi pal,iv got a badgeless grill on mine,bought a little infill off eBay for about £10,I thought it was quite expensive for what it was,but ones painted it fits 100% a looks good
Fair enough a lot of people modify T5 but start corrosion protection spraying the inner wings are not protected and the subframes rust out as well as the springs shocks door bottoms and arch lips.
Mate! What can I say?! You’re building my van 👍 that’s exactly how I’d envisaged it.
I don’t know what they’re called but there’s a set of steel wheels they do with a kind of 7 spoke design? A set of those banded on there and that’s my dream van 👌 she’s a beauty, well done!
Hey mate thank you glad you like the van 👍 I know the steels your on about they are nice, I’m actually watching a set of flat face steels. Appreciate the comment 🤙
Wish I had your skills. I love the metallic grey. I'd do it all in that colour but still looking forward to see how it turns out.
Hey John thanks sir 👍 the mrs said about doing it all the grey instead of 2 tone.
@@YTDTETV Well if it turns out all grey I'll pretend it was because of my influence but deep down I'll know you were wise not to upset the missus!!!
19's are a great compromise on these for ride comfort but personally like the look of 20's more. Tiguan alloys fit as far as I'm aware. Also get a kombi seat for the rear. You need to drop the tank to fit the brackets but the seats are quick release. Great job on the paint. 👍
Hey bud I might have to go for 19’s but your right the 20’s look the best, I’ll
Look at the Tiguan alloys 👍 and keep my eye out for Kombi seats, thank you.
@@YTDTETV just double checked and the tiguan might be 5x112 and the T5 is 5x120 so won't fit. Loads of choice in 5x120 though 👍
Mint
Thanks Peter 👍
Sweet as
Thanks Stephen 👍
Class Job on the Spray , Front end looks good i have 2005 T5, but will resist the lift (as i cant afford to change it ha ha ) , Love the channel very down to earth and straight talking look forward to the finish... I have some spare 16" Alloys give us a shout will send you a pic see if there any good to you FOC just arrange a collection
Hey Stuart thank you mate appreciate that 👍 I do like the early front end but have the workshop to fit the newer one etc and it makes for good videos, ah man thank you I appreciate that I have just sourced a set of 18’s but thank you for the offer 🙏
@YTDTETV yeah put 18's on mine with 255/55 Crossmaglen tyres van now travels 3mph faster 🤣
@@stuartpenn933 3 more mpg’s maybe aswel 🤷😂
@YTDTETV yeah tine will tell just filled up usually 7-800 a tank depends on how I'm driving
What a difference colour of the bumper looks great 👍
Hey bud thank you, the mrs said to paint the whole van that grey colour.
Did you end up using my paint-code ?
I emailed you two videos did you see them ?
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@@midnightrider6985 hi bud sorry for the delay didn’t see your last message yep saw your vids 👍 I’m pretty sure it’s the same colour looking at your van. The colour I used on the T5 is indium grey
@@midnightrider6985 I forgot to check my fuel cap to see if it does that 😂
friday sorted 👌👌👌 Indian on the way and dobbo on the tube 😂😂👍👍👍👍👍👍
Ah man thanks grant 👍 hopefully the video goes down as well as the grub 🤙🤙
pukka had to stop start loads of times but you are in ya booth right now spraying the bumper
@@YTDTETV
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Takk!
Hey francis 😊 the new iPhone is out in a couple of weeks so I’ll be able to buy the current model as they drop in price dramatically and that’s all thanks to you. The one I want has a wicked camera and takes the clearest shots to help improve my videos. Thank you 🙏
Just watched .. love the look of the two tone .. you said wheel colour , can I suggest gold for the wheels , but not gloss, satin finish would look mega in my opinion ( if it’s worth anything) love the videos
Hey mate thank you 👍 I listen to everyone’s opinions and I’ve never done a gold set of wheels before so maybe. Appreciate the feedback 🤙
@@YTDTETV it’s subjective, it’s completely up to you , the reason I suggested gold was to make the wheels standout rather than blend in with another shade of silver or grey .. if gold is too much how about black satin ? Theirs a lot of paint on these vans so the wheels can handle being a completely different shade .. great work , and tar for replying to my ramblings
@@basilairbrush8708 your definitely right about the wheels being a different colour as you say there’s plenty of different colours going on the van. I am a shinny wheel man normally but I have seen a few sets of wheels that are in a satin and I really like them so maybe this time I can put the shinny down and try satin, no problem at all thank you for commenting 👍
Prefer original but looks very nice, justice and peace
Seats -Rock n Roll bed with seatbelts. Either remove them for a van, put them in as seats, add a rail on the floor to move it around.
Hey bud a few people have mentioned the rock and roll bed I’ll look into them thank you 👍
@@YTDTETV I'm planning one myself, and by far the cheaper option is to have a frame made (facebook marketplace or ebay ads) then get the cushions / upholstery done afterwards. They are more expensive than a van seat, but it becomes a useful bit of a camper. I would love to see some vids on fitting one (rails on the floor make it so much more useful).
Love the front, exactly the same upgrade as my T5. You need an accent color for the mirrors and lower part of the bumper, maybe a red?
Hey Karl sorry for the delay only just seen this, that’s a good shout about a little extra colour 👍
Looking spiffing
Thank you shaun appreciate that 👍
I think oem DRL in the headlights looks better. You can retrofit these with PY21 leds from osram or philips.
Hey bud thank you I’ll look into them 👍
Was the bumper already prepped for basecoat? As my face is cracking.Nice Job
Looking good, I think the damaged/shaved off piece of splitter is the problem, if there was more material it would bring the edges in line. I'd get onto the supplier about that, not a good advert for them! Regarding wheels, 2 tone T6s look good on their standard 17" Devonport wheels, you can get them cheap online and you should be able to sell your 16s with good tyres. Also, BMW and Land/Range Rover wheels fit with spigot rings.
Hey bud thank you 👍 I was unhappy with the fitment of the splitter and your right I’m going to email them and ask what they can do to help. I do like the t6 wheels actually and they not to big so will ride nice. Someone else mention Bmw wheels I’ll have a look.
@@YTDTETV The T6 wheels do look nice but I'm biased as I have them on my T5.1 :) I live down 1 mile of farm track (like the road to your unit) and it rides nice. I will say that they sit in the arches really far, I'm not sure they make a spacer wide enough to get them sitting right. Good luck with the splitter seller, I hope they see your video and do the right thing. Keep up the good work :)
All the front spoilers fit the same💩Even the genuine VW spoiler isn’t the best. I tried to tidy mine up, but ended up smoothing it in with the bumper with a lot of filling and sanding, I also did the same with the DRL panels, it was good for 2 years until it started cracking along where the join is. It needs redoing now but if you squint it’s mint 😅
@@wandango5913 Thanks for the information. I was planning on doing this mod when I get my T5.1 restored in a couple of years (busy renovating house with it right now!) but I think I'll be individual and leave it standard!
@@tomball84 some days I like the look of it but because it needs paint again I’m considering going back to standard
Just finished full brakes and service on the wife’s zafira ah ye! Turned on the tube and wallop! It’s only DTE and. The T5! That two tone looks the cobs sir! As an impatient fan I can’t wait for this one to be finished but one question DTE! Does this mean the caddy will be moving onto greener pastures when the bus is done?? As always keep it comin! Ah ye!
Hey Gavin happy treat for the mrs car then 👍 appreciate the kind words towards the van. No the caddy will still be the daily then the T5 for any further trips I guess 🤷
@@YTDTETV now that’s a proper garage chief! T5, caddy and a Mk5 GTD! Proper! Lol the colours on your T5 will be mega matey can’t wait. Somewhere nice to sleep when you restart the carping sessions. As a man of considerable VW experience what’s your take on the 2.5tdi engine and is it worth spending the cash on modifying it or would you just PD all day? Appreciate your thoughts on this mate.
Great work done.
Someone should help me face-lift my 2004 T5. I'm in Ghana
Love you content. What happened to the t4 restoration from a couple of years ago ?
Hey bud thank you 👍 so for some reason a couple of the videos disappeared so I then removed the other videos so it wasn’t half a build series on here.
Ah yeah
Thank you mate 👍
Nathan, As your bumper was textured rather than primed out the box, it looks mint now it’s finished, but how much of a pain was it to get to that level of finish, what would your advice be ?
I sanded the texture down then a good coat of high build primer then rubbed it smooth 👍
Super travail ? S'est quoi les reference couleur peinture j'adore
thats a real nice colour combo whats the colour code of the grey is it united grey LA7T / X6 and reflex silver LA7W up top my mk6 is that united grey and looks awesome in the sun wheels gotta match them paint themes
Hey bud thank you the grey is indium grey LR7H and yes spot on relex silver, had to use Vw colours for sure 👍
Hi. How did you fit the front sportline splitter to the bumper ? Thanks
As in the black splitter at the bottom? Screws upwards into the lower valance I used nuts and bolts in the pre drilled holes then added a few self taper screws in a couple places.
@@YTDTETV Great. Got my kit on order. 👍
Just a quick on for you matey when doing the engine swap to a pd 130 did you have to change the wiring or ecu or anything to do we the loom any info would be a help as I wanting to do the same swap as I totally agree the pd engines are lot stronger
Hi bud leave all the wiring and ecu as it all fits the new engine, you either need to get the ecu remapped to run it super nice or you need to fit your old injectors other than that it’s a direct fit 👍
@@YTDTETV brilliant thank you bud much appreciated 🙏