Some days are all about simply getting jobs off the list. Not being the best time of year for a rolling conversion without a garage facility its not always a glamorous job but the thought of trips away keep you going.
Roof bars were first on the list, mainly because of the room they take up in the box, not fitted. A relatively simple job, I just hope there’s enough silicone to prevent water getting in.
Next up was the map contour graphic on the nearside wing/door that I didn’t fit the other day. That went smoothly also and I’m pretty pleased with the final result (at least for now).
Now to the pain in the arse job. A simple side step plastic replacement I hear you say. Just a simple case of prizing off the existing, a quick wipe over and snap on the new one… Not quite! You may remember what a drama cleaning up the van deck was from the inch thick grease and oil from its last life as a breakdown van. Well under the existing step was a real treat (as I expected).
Cleaning this started off as what appeared to be an impossible job using plastic scrapers cloths, washing up liquid and other kitchen degreasers. After what seemed like a thankless eternity, I though I’d give the brake disc spray can cleaner, and yes! What a product that is. It still required effort and time but eventually it was a case of job done!
Clips were taken from the existing step to reuse for the fixing of the new one. On the face of it it appeared to be a simple job but proved quite tricky to align before committing to the short sharp thump home. On the second attempt it worked.
One last task for the day was to add the “shuts like a golf” rubber strip for the inside door surround on the passenger side. The reason I didn’t do this side last time is because I wasted half the supplied strip by not cleaning the door with alcohol or brake cleaner. I really should have listened, just cleaning with soapy water is not enough.
Next on the agenda is to finish off the thermo/acoustic lining including the tailgate, the nearside wheel arch an then some door card work which I may delay until I fit the Alpine 8″ door speakers and A pillar tweeters, we shall see.