As it stands now

Just a few pics to show how it looks at the mo since all the work below, there are still a few bits that need tidying, like round the boxed arches needs some edging. I've also got a wooden futon that i'm thinking of making fit but i want it to be removable, so may just settle for using the mattress. Will post further updates as/when they happen.

Stereo

I managed to get a nice Sony stereo off egay the other day with bluetooth phone link and built in mic which has 3 pre outs, I have pulled out an old calibre amp I had from years ago and a 10" Kicker boxed Sub. I've got a set of 6x9's sitting in custom boxes in the rear with the sub all running from the amp through a crossover.
I have also been kindly donated (Thanks Chris) another amp and set of 6x9's which I'll run to the back of the van when i can decide where i want to house the additional speakers.

Headlining

I wanted to make the headlining a little more interesting so I got hold of some Arctic Camo material. I put this up using the high temp 70 degree spray adhesive so hopefully it won't suffer from any sagging. It was pretty straight forward, the material wasn't as easy to work with as the caprpet as it stretched when you pulled it tight, causing ruffles, but managed to get them out in the end.

The real pain was getting the panels back up after using VW's push in clips as they didn't like the extra depth to the panels, but with some perseverance its now back up and looking pretty good.

Lowering

Right finally got my springs and Bilstein dampers from T4sRus, I went for a 60mm drop as will take some weight in the back occasionally so didn't want it dragging on the floor.

I was a bit apprehensive about fitting the kit due to the horror stories about Torsion bolts not wanting to budge, but it went really well.

I was fortunate that the torsion bolts moved easily once we had borrowed a 27mm spanner from local tyre garage, and the dampers went on easily too, which considering I am mechanically inept i was pleased with. Pic shows the work in prog.

Carpeting the Interior

Next job now the insulation was complete was too carpet all the ply panels. I'd never done anything like this before but once I'd done the first panel and worked out how to trim the corners for a decent finish it was pretty straightforward. I can't believe how easy the spray adhesive is to work with! Pics show completed side door and had loads left over so thought I'd put some on the floor too until I find a vinyl floor that doesn't look like its out of my kitchen.

Insulation

Well finally went and picked up some insulating materials, I opted for for the budget approach.

I picked up a roll of laminate flooring underlay for the floor and headlining and a couple of roles of 75mm Isulating foam, made from recycled plastic for the sides.

I took all the ply lining out, the floor was a nightmare as some of the screws had been pushed in so far that they needed more than a little persuasion to get them back out, the headlining came down too and spray adhesive was used to affix everything, with the high temp stuff used on the ceiling.

Seems to all look ok I'm not spending weeks on end in there so I'm sure it will suffice for the odd camping trip.