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Worried about retained mud getting on my petticoat! What I will say is it will be more durable than the acrylic coats I have on my new build, absolutely tissue soft and thin.

Bugger worrying about the dirt, just clean the windows, lights and number plates. Then hit it with a high pressure hose. Whatever stain is left, just bask in the 'looks cool' factor. :)

There is a hell of a lot of hype about throttle controllers. They do not and can not improve any performance or response issues. All they do is alter the relationship between the throttle position...

Warning: this username is from a SCAMMER. Took over AUD100 out of me at some point. Asked for money transfer over bitcoin to avoid Paypal or any other method that could be canceled. Made a total fool...

Next was to make up a new bracket to hold the Rear Anderson plugs and a few 12v lecky bits for the rear as previously it was all zip tied up to the cargo barrier....

So the old barn door trims were looking a bit second hand so I decided to make my own.
Came up pretty good I think.

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Enjoy the rainbow and my patrol!

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Some more mods.

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Seem to only find Windows to work on the when it's hot, but anyway I reversed the fan direction on the roof radiators, will see how that works. Started into the first iteration of repacking since the...

I've seen GUs (not in person) with TD42, OM606, M34, 4BT but curiously enough, never with a VK56. That would be an interesting engine swap.

He has a big personality

It's taken a lot longer than we expected, but we are now back 'on the road', currently sweltering in SA. For anyone interested here a squiz inside (& out) of the OKA.
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Bit of a performance update.

I took the car out today into the heat, to check out the fruits of my labour - well, I am happy.

Some of the stas and changes in conditions seen today

1) Ambient...

Bought some mechpro hydraulic lift wheel dollies early last year. Man! they make it extremely easy to move the old caravan around on a concrete floor. None of the pull-the-van-forward-steer it- and...