Back at 4x4, 313CDI 4x4 Sprinter

[Victorian]

Where did you get the original batches from?

 

[Steinbruchsoldat]

Just ordered them at the dealership.

 

[kdj]

What are you using to do the body work? Is it lead solder? Thats a lost art here in the states.

 

[Steinbruchsoldat]

Not sure on the right english term, the translator says "tinning". I think that`s probably right cause it sounds a lot like the german "verzinnen".

But, it`s a lost art here too. We don`t do it at work anymore, just use bondo, cheaper and faster...

 

[Steinbruchsoldat]

Got it back today. Failed poorly putting the rear windows back in. I`m used to doinf windshields and used as much glue as i would on a windshield. Well, won`t be really visible anymore when i`m done with all the stuff on the rear doors. At least it won`t leak for sure......

Also got the new high beams, lightbar is still missing:

And a teaser, trying to get some better pics on saturday:

 

[luthj]

Looking good with the fresh paint. :ylsmoke:

 

[Pinnacle Campers]

What make and model are those "high beams"?
Me thinks BATVAN needs some big round black lights like that.

Awesome fab work!

 

[Steinbruchsoldat]

Those are made by Hella and called "Luminator Metal". No experience yet but they look and feel like high quality units.

 

[chilliwak]

Wow:Wow1:Steinez, i like the new ride! Looks like you already have done a lot of work to that beast. It should be cool to see what you do to the inside of that van. Just curious why you bought a bed for the truck instead of just building something? Anyways I look forward to watching your build. Cheers, chilli..

 

[Steinbruchsoldat]

Way easier to buy it than to build it. This one was exactly like i wanted it so i didn`t think half a second about building it myself.

Put insulation in the passenger door today:

Took it for a spin to my other shop:

Didn`t stop cutting stuff away until those thing´s fit back in:

There`s not much left, but will do for now. Not sure what to do about in the future though...

Had some snowy roads while driving home:

Had a lot of fun with it:

 

[Steinbruchsoldat]

Had an idea about how to built the roof cover. Couldn`t wait so i bought some stuff and tried it. First i cut the clear plastic to fit:

This is how it`ll go in:

Going to cover it with some more film poster, maps and stuff.

Also put in my front window mats:

The rear ones will be custom made for me by a german company:

 

[Steinbruchsoldat]

Removed both floors:

Also all the wall covers:

Then i started putting insulation in:

This will be next:

Also took some pics:

 

[Pinnacle Campers]

What material is the hydronic pipe?
...and how about a vid of you utilizing 4x4 in that open field in the pics?

 

[Steinbruchsoldat]

It`s called PEX, that`s like a sandwich out of polyethylene and aluminium:

No videos cause i was out there alone.

 

[Steinbruchsoldat]

Put some insulation on the floor today: