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The build continues slowly Got round to trying the scooter for size yesterday. SIZE being the operative word! Despite it going on ok with the winch and ramp I'm just not happy that its all a bit tight and a faff to get on and off. So I think I'll ditch this and get a smaller lighter...

Well done you! That's a tidy looking van. I'm slowly progressing my own Vario conversion - a similarly clean ex-Metropolitan Police van which I bought in September. I look forward to seeing your progress

Its not as long as the last pic suggests. This one shows it in context.

The interior fit out is progressing slowly but we have the camper back from the paint shop after a colour change. Really pleased with it

No, its bang on 60% !

I've now got the motorcycle carrier installed She's having windows installed next week and then booked in for a full-paint after Christmas

Slow progress Progress is steady with the van but soon to come to a halt due to the challenge of getting a firm to step up and price / do some work for me. I've taken the van to 5 companies now to arrange for a full re-paint (in black cherry red) and the construction of a motorbike carrier...

I've played around with lots of layouts, even using the dropped area for a bathroom but to maximise storage space I'm putting a bed across the back with a false wall. The an doors have been extended downwards and although the work is first class they don't seal perfectly at the bottom so I...

Hi Anthony I have a few feelers out at the moment but waiting for firm costs / proposals My current favourites are Whittakers Horsebox Coachbuilders in Gamston, Notts and Commercial Vehicle Refinishers in Hucknall, Notts. I think the paintwork will be £2600 - no idea about the motorcycle...

We've decided to go with a metallic black cherry red and put some satin black graphics on it. She's booked in for paintwork on 5th January so in the meantime I can get on with flooring, insulation and bed-builds. Internally its 4.9m long and 1.9m wide. That seems big but we are squeezing in 3...

I was a bit concerned about the drop step at the back - it was to allow all the cops to jump out quickly I want to put a motorcycle platform on the back so was worried it might be too low but having measured it all up I think it will work nicely

First weekend with the Vario and performed a full strip (ooer! missus)

I do really like that interior - smart job

Hi Folks After a long time looking and dreaming I've gone a bought us a Mercedes Vario today. She's a former Metropolitan Police van - the kind where 20 rozzers jump out and smash your front door in at 5.00am. 21,000km on the clock We plan to turn her into a luxury home from home and travel...