New T5 Project

[Sunny43.5]

Well its finished except for the sunroof and hood trim lowered 50 mls with FK Coil over suspension kit from Germany , Koya alloy wheels and tyres . Side graphic job now done its a bit hard to tell what its like in the photos but its a brushed alloy finish with the black bits top and bottom the graphics are to match the inside trim I actually wanted chrome but was told not allowed due to reflection worries .

[ericcs]

well done, quality workmanship!!
eric

[Jmac]

Really looking the goods, nice
Jmac

[Golf Loon]

Very neat mate. Wish I could be bothered to spend that long making the inside look sweet.

[Sunny43.5]

That's the trouble with being a Motor Trimmer by trade we just can't help ourselves , I will admit that I spent a huge amount of time fabricating the trims at the top and bottom of the windows they were made from aluminium . The side trims are made from ply and then covered its amazing what the vinyl will cover up !! . My main aim was to make it clean and most important quiet a lot of time was spent with sound deadener material to block out road noise etc. I also fitted a new gear boot with black leather and red stitching also leather wraps around the door pulls with red stitching and last one the steering wheel with black leather and red stitching . Thanks for the compliments guys .

[LogicprObe]

Pity the photos have gone!
I have some dents in my side panels and wondered about putting glass in there.
Is it difficult?

[Sunny43.5]

I managed to upload the original external shots just now , bloody Photo Bucket and their greedy grab for money . I fitted the side glass myself as I fit sunroofs so the windows were easy for me .Whatever you do do NOT buy the genuine VW ones "OUCH "$$$$ , when I did mine I was able to purchase all four fixed glass panels for the same price as ONE VW glass !! You need to cut out the metal and then prime the cut edge to reduce any risk of rust , they supply a primer for the sealant and then apply the sealant to the glass place it into position and the press firmly to get good contact all around and then use strips of masking tape to hold the glass in position for a few hours as the sealant dries fast .

[Sunny43.5]

Decided to add the photos from the sunroof install
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The internal shot is a bit dark but I had retrimmed the roof lining in black as I wanted something different .

[GeorgeMK1]

Ahhhhh sunroof! Jealous. Such luxury

[Sunny43.5]

Go and see my good mate Peter Sacco at Custom Sunroofs in Melbourne he does the same work as I do .

[LogicprObe]

I managed to upload the original external shots just now , bloody Photo Bucket and their greedy grab for money . I fitted the side glass myself as I fit sunroofs so the windows were easy for me .Whatever you do do NOT buy the genuine VW ones "OUCH "$$$$ , when I did mine I was able to purchase all four fixed glass panels for the same price as ONE VW glass !! You need to cut out the metal and then prime the cut edge to reduce any risk of rust , they supply a primer for the sealant and then apply the sealant to the glass place it into position and the press firmly to get good contact all around and then use strips of masking tape to hold the glass in position for a few hours as the sealant dries fast .

Thanks Sunny,
I've watched them fit many windows to my T4 and T5, so I'm confident in doing that.............never cut the metal hole before.
Angle grinder or jigsaw?
What's your preferred weapon?

[TheKiwi]

Amazing work Sunny- looks great.

What would a sunroof for a T6 cost (including install)?

[Sunny43.5]

Well I use what is described as very high tech tin opener, it slices the steel rather than other methods. Its a Bosch Shear and like I said it slices the steel and you dont get any filings or rough edges . You could use a nibbler or next worse a jig saw with a metal cutting blade, if you use a jig saw just make sure you clean up all filings so they dont go rusty . TheKiwi could you send me a PM for the price .

[LogicprObe]

Just had a chance to look through the photos.
That's great work.

[jonathan_k]

This is awesome. Sunny, is it possible to fit a sun roof where the glass slides back flush? I've done my van up as a bit of a stealth camper and it would be cool to be able to open the roof for ventilation rather than the side window which gives away there are people sleeping inside .