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Scudo Scudo 'it's not just a van' build diary.

Introduction

OK - I hate the term 'surf van' - but this is kind of what this van is going to end up as.

But rather than JUST being that, it's also my daily drive and needs to do all the other stuff that vans are good at - like tip runs!

Anyway - it's a 2002, ex council van with 43k on the clocks - a few light scrapes, but overall in great nick :

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Whirly roof thingy is an added bonus to keep the air circulating - especially when I sleep in the van! :

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The back originally looked like this :

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The ply lining kit was first to go :

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Closely followed by the bulkhead - and then a quick clean :

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Next to go (for now) was the cab headlining :

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"Flashband" added to reduce panel vibration (cheap alternative - but effective) - can't beleive there's NO sound deadening at all in these vans! :

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Foil backed bubble wrap is my first insulation layer - reflects the heat both ways to keep the van cooler in summer and warmer in winter - tried and trusted!

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Whilst I'm waiting on a full-length rear headlining, I've just added the "Flashband' :

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Next to come out were the front seats (with one bolt taking longer than the rest combined, in true DIY style) :

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With the floor up, more "Flashband" applied :

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And finally given a good clean :

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That's about all for now. I'm waiting on some rear plastics out of a combi, plus the rear headlining.

Once the van is fully "Flashbanded" and insulated, I'll start with the cosmetics.

The headlining (front and back) will be getting a complete re-trim in something bright.

The plastics will either be getting just a good clean, painted or re-trimmed, depending on how good they are.

The remaining metalwork will be getting fully carpeted.

A ply floor will be going back in, covered in black Altro flooring and I'll be making a rear-facing seat / storage box that converts into a bed.

I'll add to this thread as I get things done........ :slayer:
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So, after the best part of 4 years trusty service, this van is now up for sale! MOTd yesterday (all it needed was a wiper blade) and with 6 months tax as of today, I'd be happy to hear from any members after a van, before it goes on sale elsewhere.

In all the time I've had it, all it's needed is an exhaust, alternator and power steering pump (which, as it turned out, it didn't actually need, but it got replaced chasing a rattle).

It's covered less than 80, 000 miles and really has been a pleasure to own, unlike some of my other vehicles!

If anyone is interested, drop me an email at [email protected]

Keith
 
SOLD!!


Absolutely gutted to let it go, but at least it's gone to a good home (ie another member off here).


Quite simply the single best vehicle I've ever owned and I hope it gives it's new owner (Martin) the same trouble-free service that I had over the past four years!
 
kewl, I'm converting a 1999 1.9 ex taxi, though mine has windows all around. sketched out a plan, removed the taxi bulkead...hmmm, cant put in pictures from my picture folders.
ok, there is always a way, lol.
I've bought a sink and hob, worked out how to build the rock and roll bed, and even got a passenger swivel seat and new drivers seat. next purchases are the roof from another scudo van, so I can fabricate acamping roof for extra sleep space, oh yes and a new steering wheel. currently on a campervan insurance...... its dead cheap, and takes the vehicle away from being a commercial with dvla.... cheaper tax. cheaper for toll roads and toll bridges.
 

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Re: Scudo 'it's not just a van' build diary

Not really done much recently, as I've been working.
However, got the majority of the first layer of insulation done - using the trusty old 'foil-backed bubblewrap' on the panels and some 'jute felt' on the arches. There's 'Flashband' underneath all that lot - but you've already seen pics of that, and it kind of looks the same.......

The felt on the floor is just temporary to keep the noise down a bit.....

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And to show that this van still has to earn it's way - here's it doing a tip run!

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what have u used to stick on the bubble wrap?
 
Have you missed me?:)

Well, I'm back in the Fiat fold, but this time with a 2008 Ducato chassis Knaus coachbuilt motorhome!

I'll bang a few piccies up and will be on the hunt for some advice, as there's a couple of little niggles I need sorting.

:)

What was this van like to live with. I am looking to do the same come January with the same van or the Pug/Citroen equivalent. Are the three models the same engine also and what is the MPG like? I am looking at 02 (ish) models.
 
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