AWESOME CEILING PANEL FULLY INSULATED - VW Caddy Maxi VAN BUILD - RV
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 17 ก.ย. 2024
- EXTREMELY NEAT CEILING PANEL - VW CADDY MAXI
Using the original ceiling pannels as a template, I make a new one from 6mm ply in one piece. I cover it in some lovely material and fully insulate it. The original plastic fixings are naff so I drilled out all the fixing points and added nut rivets so the panel is fixed securely and is easily removed if needed.
Coming from a building background I decided to use a building product. SuperQuilt is an awesome insulator especially where space is a premium like in a van and I’ve used I’ve many a time on loft conversions. It is flexible so suits lining out a van and it is a very good vapour barrier. If you sit on it you can instanlly feel the heat reflected back to you. Cut with sharp scissors then Seal the cut edges with some foil tape. BOOM!
SUPERQUILT 1.2M X 10M: amzn.to/3L40xh1
FOIL TAPE 100mm: amzn.to/3oAI2sT
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That ceiling panel turned out SWEET brother! The fabric that you went with looks awesome too! Definitely gives it a cozy feel for sure 👍
Thanks man. I’m well happy with it😬
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Loved the music and loved how good you were getting along with your dad! Thanks for all the vids. Cheers
Super job I love red, your ceiling will inject a spark of colour to your van and go very well with your red box. ❤
Yes I’m happy with it as it definitely feels more homely 😊
Looks great. Did great getting it lined up. I find it easier to put the fabric onto the board rather than drop board onto the fabric. Position fabric on board where you want it. Then clamp or put weights on one end, fold back half the fabric from other end and spray that half’s fabric and board. Gently fold it back down smoothing back from the centre. Then lift weights or remove clamps and repeat the process with the other half. Loving the build so far. Atb Dave
Sounds good.I recently done a headboard but only put fabric glue on one surface and had no leakage
Yes I thought about it but because the fabric stretches and moves I didn’t want to risk all the lines being bent. Plain colour next time😂😂😂
It's a good colour choice, it gives it a 70's VW vibe some how.
Yes I’m well happy with it. It looks better in person too😉
One more step closer.....👍Looking great! Hug for Blue 🤗 bet he's wondering what the fuss is all about...he's going to love it all too one day, snug as a bug, two adventurous peas in a pod.....👍
Thanks. It will be awesome to finally get out in it😬
Good use of a dead man when offering the ply up to the roof. Reminds me of fitting plasterboard on my own. :D
I’ve fit many a 8ft plaster board on my own 😂.
Looks god (even if I associate that fabric more with punk trousers than lumberjack shirts), but I could not stop looking at that really cute black car in the background!
I’ll take punk😂
Looking good, its good to see the colour in the roof pannel, its a great contrast to the rest of the van. Well worth the hours you have put in. You must be well pleased 😎😊
Mate! Honestly I’m nearly there ready for a road trip. Last few bits to do and it’s looking good. Thanks bud.
As a qualified upholsterer, I have to say you’ve done a cracking job there Al. That’s definitely going to make the van feel warm and toasty in winter.
Cheers Tony. I’m. Nearly there. I even fit some lights today😉
Haven't heard 'hospital corners' for a while. Awesome job
I’m old school😂. When I was 17 I worked as a chamber maid and the boss lady said ‘you’re a marvel at making beds Allen’ 😂😂😂
great job brings back memories of my late father and i converting a van to a camper which we used for years i forgot just how much work goes into it well done look fprward to the next installment
Hopefully I’ll have many memories with mine too. Thanks😊
Attention to detail, swot it's all aboot. As an engineer, I must say, you're a craftsman Al. Well done old chap.
Thanks Dave. To be honest it’s what I’m best at in life… designing and making things😬 and it always makes me happy.
Marvellous. Love your attention to detail with everything. 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🙌🏻
You did a nice job. Glad you got your Canadian fabric in your van.
It has worked really well. Thanks Clara 😬
Really cool build so far, love your attention to detail and thought process. Also love that you are putting a personal touch into it rather than just another bland charcoal grey carpet or wooden slatted ceiling which seems to be compulsory. I know the shirts you mean, £££'s.
Thanks Dave. It’s turned out well and I do use it often and I’m currently in it for 3 nights doing the APEX challenge.
It was so lovely to see the pure joy and satisfaction this build brought to your face. I was smiling with you. I’m looking forward to the next installment. Truly a renaissance man.
Thanks Tami. Today I’ve been very excited and smiled a lot fitting some lights😬
Love a Man in a lumber Jack shirt….whoops I mean a Van!!! ‘Bob on, don’t they say? 😂😂❤❤
😂 yes I now love my van in a lumberjack shirt 😬
Well done chap. Great fit in the end. Like the broom acting as an acroprop! Cheers, Ozzy
You are such a perfectionist. Just let it go 😀
😂 it’s okay now it’s in I’m well happy with it😉
Looking good you are doing a great job on it.
Hi Al
I've just finished my first self build campervan. I like you couldn't decide what to do with the cargo light in the back cos of battery drain etc. Then someone suggested changing it for an LED which uses far less power from your engine battery. So i did that and now i have a light that turns on every time i open the door which is extremely handy in the dark
Yes I have the led bulbs saved ready and they are a nicer light too. I actually have some battery drain I haven’t sourced yet. Couple other things it could be.
If I was going to do a van conversion, I would get a friend to do my panels for me, he has access to a wood laser cutter, just have to provide the wood, and a few beers for him. Amazing see that machine work, seconds to do complicated cutting.
Yes although you’d need a perfect template first. They are great machines if you have multiple repeated cut outs for definite 👍👍👍
@@BUSHMANandBLUE Could be a sideline for you, if you have kept your measurements for this van, get some panels made and sell them.
The vans looking ace .
Well done love the vids can not wait to see you out and about in your new van 😎
It will be ace to use it properly 😬
Great work, fabric tape or hot glue gun work wonders for adhering any type of fabric and they don't leave any markings on your fabric, you can use them next time.
Brilliant job Allen this is going to be one awesome machine. Keep it up. Take Care. Cheers. B. K
Roof will get grubby after a while anyway when you put stuff in nets. ‘ Bad boy Blue for shaking mud in the van ‘ 😉
It looks pretty bloody good 👍
Looks fantastic, I’ve just put my roof back in today and fully appreciate how awkward it is on your own 😂
There is always a way. I’ve fit many 8ft plasterboards on ceilings on my own so I’m used to it😂
Pure Quality 100percent
Your enthusiasm and joy with this project makes me happy 😊
😂 everyday I get excited by my progress. I love this sort of stuff 😉
Its looking fab ❤
Looking great
Looks awesome 👌
Would have been so easy to do in a plain colour, but not for you mate...Looks great now :-) Really enjoying your videos every week of the van build B&B 🙂
I try do what I want rather than what’s easy. There is always a way😬😉
Those ceiling fixing holes could do with a nice penny washer over them to avoid the fixings tearing through. Looks neat. Just needs a little drinks bar in the corner and you're all set. I hope Blue doesn't shed too much hair to be caught on that ceiling.
Impressive job mate😊
Goog job it starting to look the part. I would definitely paint the grey trim bits and also replace the old bulb with a new white led bulb for the sake of a pound or two.
Yes I agree. I’ll sort it when I get a minute 😉
You made look easy I've wrestling with mine for hour's still not up ! Great job
😂 it’s not easy but you only have to do it once!
Your doing an amazing job fixing the van up. I’m enjoying watching all that you have done so far.
It looks amazing. I love your attention to detail. I had the same problem with spray glue showing through the material. I'm sure you'll forget about your minor imperfections once you're using the van. It's just noticeable to you at the moment. Looking forward to the next episode.
That’s exactly it. You soon forget about it😬. Thanks.
Came out real nice Al. the flannel roof gives it warm n cozy feel 👍 be safe it took 2 days to watch got limited signal here at camp very bad weather as well
It definitely feels cosier 👌
I'd love to see your risk assessment and method statement young man!! No eye or ear protection in sight 🤣😂 our H&S bods would have kittens watching that haha........coming together nicely now Al and looking forward to the next Reg Prescott DIY van build episode (one for the older generation there!)
😂 nothing would get done😂
Fantastic.🫡
Amazing. Your patience with things pays off. Well done. Love it. ❤
Great job so far !
Wow, you are the spit of yer dad !
Fits like a glove! By the way what a impressive workshop!
Shes coming along nicely , well done , oh and your dad is a legend 😊
Lokking good!
Bravo!
Perfection
Hi Al 🧔🏻♂🐺🚐. Great job done again liking the lumberjack pattern keep up the good work Al. from Tommy Yorkshire 😊👍 ✨✨✨✨✨5 Stars again Al ..
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You’re such a fashionado 😉
Great job Al having done something similar I would not glue the fabric on the front ( bit seen ) just on the insulation roof side then you have no glue marks, still you won’t bother you after time 👍
It’s contact adhesive so you need to coat both sides. There is another carpet glue which would work like that though👍👍👍
Cracking job
Just by the sound of you talking in the back of the van, you can tell it’s well insulated and sound deadened
Yes it’s amazing the difference especially now I have all the side panels on too👌
It's looking great Al and better seeing it first hand on a daily basis, yes you should paint them grey plastic trims 😊.
Cheers mate. After you left I made something well cool😉
A lot of care is going into this build! Excited to see it in action.
Thanks buddy. Yes I’ve definitely put a lot into the details and craftsmanship
Love it. It's looking wonderful. Can't wait for the first trip 😊
Looking great al! I’m looking forward to seeing the finished article.
Looking fabulous! It will soon be done 🎉
Great skills and teamwork. looks pretty cool 😎
Who needs a lumberjack shirt anyway?! That looks magic Al, great job :)
One day I’ll get one😂
Starting to take shape, good job. Picking a few tips up as well :)
Wow that looked like a tricky task but we'll done perseverance paid off. I don't know if there's an easy way to do that.
Get that Caddy up Striding Edge in't ice and snow😂
Great work 👏
I know your a perfectionist and a couple of little issues bothered you. But like they say, a blind man running for the bus would be glad to see it. Great job!
Now it’s in I love it😬👊
Just in case you ever need to re-cover your roof lining again in the future (or in case you need to cover anything else with your fabric), I thought I’d mention that it may be worth testing a bit of fabric to see whether using ‘photo spray mount’ would work better in stopping the glue soaking through...as when I’ve used it in the past it’s tended to spray as a fine mist instead of the thicker/ stringier jet that contact adhesive seems to spray. They even do one that's repositionable for so many hours after, which might perhaps be helpful if you need to adjust things slightly.
Yes I tested it first and it seemed okay. There are other glues that might be better or I’ll have to hold off on the trigger a bit more😂😂😂
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I'd never heard of Rivnuts until I watched your video. I have no doubt I'll find some uses for rivnuts at some point into the future.
Loved the Country music as you cut plywood with your jigsaw.
That black 4-door sedan in your garage, please year, Make & Model?
You really looked happy with the fruits of your labor.
Warm Regards fro Reno, Nevada U.S.A.
It’s an Austin 10. Beautiful old car👍👍👍
Good work as always Allen, looking spot on 👌
I’m well happy with it. I even fit some lights today 😬😬😬
@@BUSHMANandBLUE excellent mate, look forward to seeing it all finished and you can get back out on adventures
Im enjoying seeing it all come together Alen. So far so good 👍 Love the old school headlining. It reminds me a bit of a mk1 golf interior (not identical, I know, but on the same lines!). Keep up thr great work.
You can’t beat that era of cars. I’d love a mk2 escort.
Great job
Mate that looked tricky 😄 top result though looks mint 😎💪👌
WOW looks amazing 🤩 I know someone with a large, extremely hairy dog 😊 as in dog hairs that fly everywhere 😂 I have visions of you vacuuming your lovely ceiling 🥴
I guarantee that 😂. Blue sheds a shed load😂
nice
Feel like there’s some red GTI seats to come 👀
Sounds a bit racey for me😂
@@BUSHMANandBLUE very comfortable seats though! My friend has them in his caddy I went with Audi seats in my caddy. If your local and decide you want some fitted if you give me a shout and I show you how to redrill the bases to fit them 🤙🏻 quick question for you as well do you have the link to that insulation you have got? Looks like it would be a good addition to my head liner cheers
i guess you gonna peint the screws in black too soon ! Say hi to B lue for me !
Looking great you must be an aries to like the red or a leo
😂 Taurus and bulls love red
Loving your build. Love your channel. Keep up the attention to detail. Bit of a tease at the end may i say. ? Xx
The next couple of vids start to get very interesting 😬
Cellulose thinner can normally remove that glue. Maybe you can remove the glue spot whit that. (maybe it have an other name in UK)
Yes I’ll have a go with the odourless white spirit 👍
Nice Austin A7? Behind you. great job.
It’s an Austin 10. Beautiful car and a good runner👌
@@BUSHMANandBLUE awesome still. My granddad had a 7 he went everywhere with - I think the old spiv got it in some shady practice, but he was a survivor and for a one legged man in the 40s with a British Restaurant that was pretty bad ass! He lost his leg when someone cleaning their gun left the safety off and a cartridge in the breach, it shot in the leg just below the knee- he was due to be shipped out to Palestine the day after. He thought he was lucky not to be going to the Somme.
What’s up mate, are y getting to old for the tent! Your adventure tent wild camping are great, I really like them, but at 68 I think that youngster like you, have less in the Tank! Lol. Advice chose a pub near by and camp there, that what I ended up doing. Still think you are great and that dog even better.
😂 no this van is just a way of getting me in my tent more😬😬😬
Wow🎉🎉🎉
You’re very meticulous.
Me too...👍🏻
You should cover it in Alcantara! 😬. Actually I don’t like fake suede.
What car is the old black one?
I love old cars...
So many questions, so little time.
Where’s “Wonder Mutt” ? 🥺
The car is an Austin 10 and Blue isn’t around as there is too many shards of metal lying about. I need to look after my boy 🥰
Love it 👌. Good progress Al 👍. #no1youtuber
Looks like your first project should have been a work table to get you up off of the dirty floor. Couple saw horses and a sheet of 19mm ply would do the trick. Are you going to cover the grey A pillar and roof plastic with the same fabric as well?
No but I might cover a cushion in it😂
Looks really good, BUT, wouldn't you be a bit too hot with so much insulation?? 🤣😎
😂 warm in winter and cool in summer I hope
Hey mate love the videos was wondering where you got the nut rivets for the roof and what size did you us ? Cheers mate keep up the great work 🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼
I put I link in the description to most of the stuff I used👍👍👍
Great job. Time and care taken is paying off dividends on your conversion. What type of iron did you use? Any old iron, any old iron. Any any any old iron. 😅
😂😂😂 yes a dapper one that cost tupence
Looks good. Nice car in the background. What brand?
The black one is an Austin 10. Beautiful old car👌
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Can Blue hold and operate a drill or use a screw driver yet ?
😂 no but I’ve trained him to not be scared of any power tools and loud noises. He doesn’t like the hoover though🤔😂
whats the cool black car?
do a vid show us round plz :)
😂 it’s an Austin 10. Pretty cool car
@@BUSHMANandBLUE gis a tour then.. round scotland preferably w my hmk lol :)
Hi mate can u please mix ur show up a bit please am missing u an blue up on the hills camping
😂 I’m too busy mate at the minute but think of this as gaining potential energy to fire me forward to greater adventures and therefore videos 😉👍
Long, drawin
Tea towel ..boring AF
😂 the teet owl is very rare!