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Title: vans - lets see em (inside and out!)
Post by: concept on June 02, 2009, 06:27:49 pm
gimme some inspiration fellas, post pics of inside and outside of vans here!
 8)

Title: Re: vans - lets see em (inside and out!)
Post by: Oakley Windows on June 02, 2009, 06:43:28 pm
This is my passion wagon, the tank is just out of sight, below the bed, I find this type of setup most useful for the custy that cant pay  ;)

(http://www.wheels9.com/fleet/aowapplications/uploads/I5BedSmall.JPG)
Title: Re: vans - lets see em (inside and out!)
Post by: Window Washers on June 02, 2009, 06:46:10 pm
This is my passion wagon, the tank is just out of sight, below the bed, I find this type of setup most useful for the custy that cant pay  ;)

(http://www.wheels9.com/fleet/aowapplications/uploads/I5BedSmall.JPG)
lmao, only you fella only you  ;D
Title: Re: vans - lets see em (inside and out!)
Post by: concept on June 02, 2009, 07:28:51 pm
This is my passion wagon, the tank is just out of sight, below the bed, I find this type of setup most useful for the custy that cant pay  ;)

(http://www.wheels9.com/fleet/aowapplications/uploads/I5BedSmall.JPG)

that only inspires me to go get ma nat king cole!  ;)
Title: Re: vans - lets see em (inside and out!)
Post by: bad trippy on June 02, 2009, 07:31:29 pm
Matt are you trying to say if the custie dosnt pay you make em go to sleep in your van?
Title: Re: vans - lets see em (inside and out!)
Post by: Oakley Windows on June 02, 2009, 10:58:29 pm
Actually, the bed is a water-bed, such fun  ;D you should see the suspension   ;D

Matt are you trying to say if the custie dosnt pay you make em go to sleep in your van?

 ;D

Title: Re: vans - lets see em (inside and out!)
Post by: windowswashed on June 02, 2009, 11:13:09 pm
Is that a water bed?
Title: Re: vans - lets see em (inside and out!)
Post by: Oakley Windows on June 02, 2009, 11:14:19 pm
Yea, its in the van, I fill it with RO water just in case I run out of water from my tank, which is underneath the bed.
Title: Re: vans - lets see em (inside and out!)
Post by: JSMC on June 02, 2009, 11:23:18 pm
that bed should be ina cage ff's and bolted doon through chassis
Title: Re: vans - lets see em (inside and out!)
Post by: Oakley Windows on June 02, 2009, 11:25:42 pm
If I put it in a cage its gonna put the dampeners on my 'converted' custys aint it. Theyre reluctant enough as it is  in a van, they'll think Im gonna get the handcuffs out next  ;D
Title: Re: vans - lets see em (inside and out!)
Post by: concept on June 03, 2009, 09:17:33 am
anyway...back on topic...


Title: Re: vans - lets see em (inside and out!)
Post by: Sunshine/Cleaning on June 03, 2009, 10:24:32 am
See
other site
Title: Re: vans - lets see em (inside and out!)
Post by: concept on June 03, 2009, 08:05:37 pm
See
other site
;)

Title: Re: vans - lets see em (inside and out!)
Post by: heathrow100 on June 03, 2009, 08:15:46 pm
Here,s my outside
Title: Re: vans - lets see em (inside and out!)
Post by: sean.w.c.s on June 03, 2009, 08:28:23 pm
Here's the inside of mine mate - was fitting it out at the time, so its not quite finished.

Title: Re: vans - lets see em (inside and out!)
Post by: Chris Cottrell on June 03, 2009, 08:33:06 pm
Nice van but the number plate is a bit unfortunate
Title: Re: vans - lets see em (inside and out!)
Post by: Sunshine/Cleaning on June 03, 2009, 08:42:48 pm
See
other site

Mods huh!
Title: Re: vans - lets see em (inside and out!)
Post by: heathrow100 on June 03, 2009, 08:47:32 pm
And the inside  8)
Title: Re: vans - lets see em (inside and out!)
Post by: heathrow100 on June 03, 2009, 08:53:14 pm
My plate,chris?
Title: Re: vans - lets see em (inside and out!)
Post by: concept on June 03, 2009, 09:36:30 pm
And the inside  8)

liking the inside, nice n clean!
Title: Re: vans - lets see em (inside and out!)
Post by: Chris Cottrell on June 03, 2009, 09:41:08 pm
My plate,chris?

CCJ (County Court Judgement) sorry just my SOH
Title: Re: vans - lets see em (inside and out!)
Post by: concept on June 03, 2009, 09:47:19 pm
do some of you guys have plywood floors there?


Title: Re: vans - lets see em (inside and out!)
Post by: heathrow100 on June 03, 2009, 10:26:14 pm
Yep mine was bought used,now covered in protectakit
Title: Re: vans - lets see em (inside and out!)
Post by: [GQC] Tim on June 04, 2009, 12:21:39 am
Why on earth people put the pumps as high as possible really baffles me. Pumps go at the lowest point.  :-X
Title: Re: vans - lets see em (inside and out!)
Post by: concept on June 04, 2009, 08:00:56 am
Yep mine was bought used,now covered in protectakit

mine is boarded out already, i was planning to rip out the floor section and protectakote it.

hmm...interesting...
Title: Re: vans - lets see em (inside and out!)
Post by: sean.w.c.s on June 04, 2009, 09:03:33 am
mine too is a plied  floor and fibre glassed to make a tray. Got the pumps high so trolly and 25ltr containers dont hit them. had the pumps like this in the last three vans with no problems.
Title: Re: vans - lets see em (inside and out!)
Post by: Sapphire Window Cleaning on June 04, 2009, 09:00:43 pm
Here's my van, in a messy state lol
Title: Re: vans - lets see em (inside and out!)
Post by: Sapphire Window Cleaning on June 04, 2009, 09:08:38 pm
And this is the outside of the van.
Title: Re: vans - lets see em (inside and out!)
Post by: [GQC] Tim on June 04, 2009, 10:35:44 pm
That cap under your hosereel connector is CLASSIC. Haha  :D
Title: Re: vans - lets see em (inside and out!)
Post by: R W C on June 04, 2009, 10:40:35 pm
Its a wet hard hat
Title: Re: vans - lets see em (inside and out!)
Post by: JSMC on June 04, 2009, 11:04:47 pm
a large sponge next to reel is handy as feck. when reeling in i wrap around hose and clen all crap off it and also place under reel when working for drips
Title: Re: vans - lets see em (inside and out!)
Post by: [GQC] Tim on June 04, 2009, 11:12:53 pm
a large sponge next to reel is handy as feck. when reeling in i wrap around hose and clen all crap off it and also place under reel when working for drips

Could work. I use thick microfibre soaked in anti bacterial spray.
Title: Re: vans - lets see em (inside and out!)
Post by: Sapphire Window Cleaning on June 04, 2009, 11:18:13 pm
lol that cap keeps my head cool in the hot weather lol.
place it under the connector in between jobs, so its nice wet and cool for the next job lol  ;D ;D





Title: Re: vans - lets see em (inside and out!)
Post by: STEVE-UK on June 07, 2009, 10:21:00 pm
Just had mine sign writen
Title: Re: vans - lets see em (inside and out!)
Post by: Oakley Windows on June 08, 2009, 05:06:49 pm
Just had mine sign writen

You spelt vaccum wrong on your van.
Title: Re: vans - lets see em (inside and out!)
Post by: CLEANGLASSUK on June 08, 2009, 05:09:14 pm
Just had mine sign writen

You spelt vaccum wrong on your van.
Its vacuum NOT vaccum did you go to school  ;D
Title: Re: vans - lets see em (inside and out!)
Post by: niceandclean on June 08, 2009, 05:16:16 pm
Just had mine sign writen

Very impressed, looks really good!
Title: Re: vans - lets see em (inside and out!)
Post by: STEVE-UK on June 08, 2009, 05:47:48 pm
Just had mine sign writen

You spelt vaccum wrong on your van.

i thinc ew wheel fynd its spellt wright  :D
Title: Re: vans - lets see em (inside and out!)
Post by: Steve CM on June 08, 2009, 06:05:22 pm
Just had mine sign writen

You spelt vaccum wrong on your van.

i thinc ew wheel fynd its spellt wright  :D

your van looks real smart Steve, for just standard vinyl it looks very well sized and placed. ;)
Title: Re: vans - lets see em (inside and out!)
Post by: Steve CM on June 08, 2009, 06:06:13 pm
ah just noticed the quarter wrap  ;) how much did it cost you?
Title: Re: vans - lets see em (inside and out!)
Post by: mick hay on June 08, 2009, 06:33:01 pm
STEVE-UK, do you have a pic of the inside of your van?
Title: Re: vans - lets see em (inside and out!)
Post by: STEVE-UK on June 08, 2009, 06:51:33 pm
ah just noticed the quarter wrap  ;) how much did it cost you?

steve cm , i got it all done for £595.00 inc vat
Title: Re: vans - lets see em (inside and out!)
Post by: Oakley Windows on June 08, 2009, 06:54:53 pm
Just had mine sign writen

You spelt vaccum wrong on your van.

i thinc ew wheel fynd its spellt wright  :D

 ;D

I was trying to give you a fright, all that money on sign-writing  ;)
Title: Re: vans - lets see em (inside and out!)
Post by: Oakley Windows on June 08, 2009, 06:55:44 pm
Just had mine sign writen

You spelt vaccum wrong on your van.
Its vacuum NOT vaccum did you go to school  ;D

Isnt it skool?
Title: Re: vans - lets see em (inside and out!)
Post by: STEVE-UK on June 08, 2009, 07:01:14 pm
here you go mick
Title: Re: vans - lets see em (inside and out!)
Post by: mick hay on June 08, 2009, 07:08:45 pm
Cheers steve, bit like mine but on a larger scale.....lol.  is it a renault master mwb?
Title: Re: vans - lets see em (inside and out!)
Post by: STEVE-UK on June 08, 2009, 07:28:55 pm
yes mick, its a medium wheel base, medium roof renault master 3.0
Title: Re: vans - lets see em (inside and out!)
Post by: Steve CM on June 08, 2009, 08:41:15 pm
yes mick, its a medium wheel base, medium roof renault master 3.0

how you found the reliabilty Steve? i'm looking for my 3rd van soon and i'm looking at either the new shape tranny MWB or i'll maybe look at the renault. they seem fairly cheap for one that is 1-2 years old
Title: Re: vans - lets see em (inside and out!)
Post by: dave.e on June 08, 2009, 09:05:16 pm
here's mine will take pics off inside tomorrow. dave

(http://i646.photobucket.com/albums/uu184/s2none/DSC00025.jpg)

(http://i646.photobucket.com/albums/uu184/s2none/DSC00024-1.jpg)

(http://i646.photobucket.com/albums/uu184/s2none/DSC00023-2.jpg)

(http://i646.photobucket.com/albums/uu184/s2none/DSC00021-2.jpg)
Title: Re: vans - lets see em (inside and out!)
Post by: STEVE-UK on June 08, 2009, 09:15:30 pm
steve cm, I was deciding between a transporter t32, transit 135bhp mwb m/r, and the master

as needed the space for the gutter vac that ruled out the t32 as well as price being 2-3k more, so it was down to the transit and master, i worked for a window cleaning firm for 5 years who run soley renault masters up to 100,000 miles and we didnt have the reliability problems that you here about and the vans were abused really, the only problems we had which were down to relibilty that i recall were clutch pedals sticking to the floor, and one of the vans had a weak turbo

I have friends that work for another local firm who run transits , the front wheel drive ones were blowing gearboxes, so they have now gone to rear wheel drive but they have a reputation of dodgey diffs , funny enough the firm i worked for had a 54 plate transit as a spare and that vibrated badly around 70 mph, So a renault master it was
Title: Re: vans - lets see em (inside and out!)
Post by: dave.e on June 08, 2009, 09:40:12 pm
steve cm, I was deciding between a transporter t32, transit 135bhp mwb m/r, and the master

as needed the space for the gutter vac that ruled out the t32 as well as price being 2-3k more, so it was down to the transit and master, i worked for a window cleaning firm for 5 years who run soley renault masters up to 100,000 miles and we didnt have the reliability problems that you here about and the vans were abused really, the only problems we had which were down to relibilty that i recall were clutch pedals sticking to the floor, and one of the vans had a weak turbo

I have friends that work for another local firm who run transits , the front wheel drive ones were blowing gearboxes, so they have now gone to rear wheel drive but they have a reputation of dodgey diffs , funny enough the firm i worked for had a 54 plate transit as a spare and that vibrated badly around 70 mph, So a renault master it was
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hi STEVE-UK mine is the front w/d t330 100ps i have had the van up to 90mph and its a sweet has a nut the gearbox problem were down to a bolt on the top off the box whitch gets wet it turn sends it rusty and droped into the box coursing severe damage so i was told to put loads of grease on it and that stops the problem.
Title: Re: vans - lets see em (inside and out!)
Post by: Steve CM on June 08, 2009, 09:43:16 pm
my tranny has been good as gold and i love them but the renault does look nice to. i need a MWB for a 1000 litre system plus Gutter vac, pressure washer etc.
Title: Re: vans - lets see em (inside and out!)
Post by: vision tech on June 08, 2009, 09:58:15 pm
CONCEPT,
if your going to take out the plywood floor you will probably need a hammer and chisel
to take of the gripfill which sticks the ply to the van.
heres a pic of my van after i removed the ply,i,m only half way there, I tried a sander first
but it was useless

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Title: Re: vans - lets see em (inside and out!)
Post by: STEVE-UK on June 08, 2009, 10:47:18 pm
I think its a 50/50 chance with a used van, it just depends on the previous driver and how well its been maintained, although my mate was advised if carrying 1000 litre tank round go for the rwd as there fwd werent lasting in the transits, if i remember right the mwb tranny is slighlty shorter than the master mwb and it maybe tight fitting all the gutter vac kit in, also the load level of the master is lower which i preferred for lifting out gutter kit
Title: Re: vans - lets see em (inside and out!)
Post by: [GQC] Tim on June 09, 2009, 12:35:06 am
Anyone noticed the tiny ladder on the top of Steve-UK's tank? Eyes play tricks on you, it looks knee high!
Title: Re: vans - lets see em (inside and out!)
Post by: concept on June 09, 2009, 08:18:11 am
CONCEPT,
if your going to take out the plywood floor you will probably need a hammer and chisel
to take of the gripfill which sticks the ply to the van.
heres a pic of my van after i removed the ply,i,m only half way there, I tried a sander first
but it was useless

thankfully, the previous owner didnt use gripfill, just a few self tappers!!

protectakoted the bed now, took so long to dry due to the wet conditions we've had, but looks good!

will post pics of mine once its all done.
Title: Re: vans - lets see em (inside and out!)
Post by: MNWC on June 09, 2009, 03:26:58 pm
this is mine  ;D
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Post by: MNWC on June 09, 2009, 03:28:55 pm
more
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Post by: jefftemperley on June 09, 2009, 05:22:26 pm
heres mine
Title: Re: vans - lets see em (inside and out!)
Post by: Oakley Windows on June 09, 2009, 05:24:51 pm
I bet you get a fair bit of work from the van  :o
Title: Re: vans - lets see em (inside and out!)
Post by: elite mike on June 09, 2009, 05:29:07 pm
i just love that big red monkey ;D ;D

made my day jeff
Title: Re: vans - lets see em (inside and out!)
Post by: Bazzy1999 on June 09, 2009, 07:04:34 pm
Heres mine........

Title: Re: vans - lets see em (inside and out!)
Post by: clean on June 10, 2009, 10:35:04 am
Jefftemperley,
that big red "Monkey" looks more like an "Ape"  ;)
Title: Re: vans - lets see em (inside and out!)
Post by: ryan1 on June 10, 2009, 03:01:54 pm

Steve uk - What size tank is that ??? ???
Title: Re: vans - lets see em (inside and out!)
Post by: thewaterwizard on June 10, 2009, 03:31:00 pm
my transit

   (http://i733.photobucket.com/albums/ww333/thewaterwizard/van1.jpg)

   (http://i733.photobucket.com/albums/ww333/thewaterwizard/van2.jpg)
Title: Re: vans - lets see em (inside and out!)
Post by: Oakley Windows on June 10, 2009, 03:34:00 pm
Theres a guy who drives a transit round my way with the water wizard on it but he does carpet cleaning.
Title: Re: vans - lets see em (inside and out!)
Post by: thewaterwizard on June 10, 2009, 03:37:56 pm
a few water wizards on the net but yet to see a van
Title: Re: vans - lets see em (inside and out!)
Post by: STEVE-UK on June 10, 2009, 04:44:47 pm

Steve uk - What size tank is that ??? ???

Its a 1000 litre
Title: Re: vans - lets see em (inside and out!)
Post by: ryan1 on June 10, 2009, 05:05:24 pm

Did you fit that your self or did some else fit ??? ???

Did the tank come with the cage
Title: Re: vans - lets see em (inside and out!)
Post by: STEVE-UK on June 10, 2009, 08:45:50 pm
I had the frame made up and fitted it myself