1965 VW Splitscreen Campervan

There's been some more/quite decent progress on the bus on a number of fronts.

Quite a milestone has been reached as all welding has now been completed, including the replacement floor


replacement side panels



as well as internally on the lattice frame


We're now into panel gap alignment so locks have been fitted where available



Doors are also on


which were painted a fetching shade to highlight the gaps


and I have a bit of a shopping/collation task to get some parts together and get them over to Shropshire asap


In the meantime the guys have been busy and the van is also now in epoxy - what a difference it being in one colour makes




It's not just the guys at MPR who have been busy, while at the revival I caught up with the folk at type 2 detectives as I'm after their expertise in sorting the running gear and upgrading a few things while we're in build. So following a quick chat at the revival I popped down when off work the following week for a chat and a tour as they are only about 40 mins from me.


It's quite the set up and they certainly have some nice bits of kit in stock



The main purpose of my visit was to discuss options for fitting a bigger engine and IRS, hence seeing the options in the flesh was a no-brainer



I won't reveal all just yet but a plan has been concocted... exciting times

While out and on my home I thought I'd call into Dean at Trimworks. Those familiar with 'Binky' on YouTube will know who I'm talking about. By a bizarre twist of fate, he too has moved to this part of the world and so I've many plans for him , starting with a quick project for SWMBO's MGTF, hence a visit to say hello and catch up, but also to get his thoughts on a few things. Interestingly while there he had something with a familiar shape in the unit


Next bits are to start compiling the parts wish list from MPR and to source some of the tricker fixtures and fittings. Great to have some progress, not great for my own projects however...

More soon

Since the above visit things have moved on at pace once more. It would almost appear to be looking like a proper bus







The underside has also been getting some attention with sealing of seams

I think paints got to be one of the most exciting stages of the project!

So progress has continued at a pace, and it's colour reveal time... 

Bro's preference was not to go back to how it was, i.e. baby blue as every other one seemed to be that colour. Instead the decision was made to go for something a little different following on from inspiration we'd seen at various Sandown Park VW shows and Goodwood in the past. Think coffee and cream... or in this case Old English White and Audi SVO Mocha Latte

Firstly the inside needed priming, profiling and the roof painting in the OEW tinted raptor



Before it was time for the tinted raptor on the bed, rear shelf and side panels, partly to help with wear but also to add a little sound deadening



which contrasts nicely with the lighter OEW on the upper sections



before a smooth coat of the Mocha Latte on lower levels such as the cab divider, floors and front panels which are visible from inside the cab


While we were at it, conversations were had around what to do with the dash. Far too common to have them plain and then suffer the issues of glare, especially with such a light colour as the OEW. Therefore a plan was concocted between myself and the painter with the hope that the 'client' would like it...


Luckily the answer was yes! Sadly I even rather liked the orange tape divider too but that was soon removed to give the final look


A few more of the inside finish, then it's on to the outside...




Suffice to say we're really happy with how things have turned out and bro I think is getting excited about it once again. Probably just as well timing wise as his number two child arrived this week just in time for Christmas.

More shortly

Looking good.

which resulted in...

Great to see some progress on this. What’s the plan for the rebuild?

Looks great, nice colour combination, whens it coming home for the fit up?

Now you mention it 'Audi SVO Yorkshire Tea' does have something about it