Mercedes vario 814 self build bus to FLT palace

[gus-lopez]

I want the ability to blend in the panels i fit with the rest of the bodywork so it looks like windows were never there

Are you still putting in the 2" extensions where the bed is?

 

[Northernraider]

OK. Never heared it called a joddle ... But know the process and the tools..

Its actually a joggle

 

[Northernraider]

Are you still putting in the 2" extensions where the bed is?

Currently undecided ....as now ive seen one done and in paint im not sure i like how it looks

 

[tonyidle]

Its actually a joggle

No it isn't its a joddle.

Actually both terms are used:

Joggler / Joddler / Flanger Only (NO Hole Punch)

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[Northernraider]

So this is one method of plating up the windows on the vario.

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[mackeellan]

I reckon that the side extensions will be damaged at some stage. I would imagine I would forget they were there at some point during my travels and catch them, even if only slight. Good luck

 

[Zoobec]

I reckon that the side extensions will be damaged at some stage. I would imagine I would forget they were there at some point during my travels and catch them, even if only slight. Good luck

I was thinking the same. Also, I suppose it would be difficult to get them to look like they were meant to be part of the van. I’ve not seen any in person but I’ve seen similar sold as a part made for sprinters and they looked like they might look good.

 

[Phill D]

No it isn't its a joddle.

Actually both terms are used:

Joggler / Joddler / Flanger Only (NO Hole Punch)

Joggler / Joddler / Flanger Only (NO Hole Punch) from Frost.co.uk - The Specialist of High Quality Tools & Equipment for the Classic Vehicle Restorer

www.frost.co.uk

I only remember it as a flange...
As I said I had a sheltered apprentership

 

[Northernraider]

I was thinking the same. Also, I suppose it would be difficult to get them to look like they were meant to be part of the van. I’ve not seen any in person but I’ve seen similar sold as a part made for sprinters and they looked like they might look good.

Yeah im not sure my skill level or equipment is up to making them more sleek looking. So i might just leave it as standard...to be honest its about 190cm wide after insulation and panelling anyway

 

[Zoobec]

Yeah im not sure my skill level or equipment is up to making them more sleek looking. So i might just leave it as standard...to be honest its about 190cm wide after insulation and panelling anyway

I was thinking it’s a big van so I’m sure you will make everything fit fine.

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[Lenny HB]

I reckon that the side extensions will be damaged at some stage. I would imagine I would forget they were there at some point during my travels and catch them, even if only slight. Good luck

They would be narrower than the door mirrors so I don't see a problem.

 

[Lenny HB]

How about these Tam.
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[Mr porky]

How about these Tam.
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They do look a bit smarter

 

[Lenny HB]

Or these.

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[Northernraider]

I was thinking it’s a big van so I’m sure you will make everything fit fine.

You'd be amazed at how quickly that space goes though. Its longer than the hymer yet im still trying to figure out where everything will go. It will be easier to plan once i have a floor in again then i can mark out the floorplan with tape etc
But im a while away from that yet.

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[Northernraider]

How about these Tam.
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Yeah ive seen those but not sure they do them for varios and crazy price...

 

[Lenny HB]

Yeah ive seen those but not sure they do them for varios and crazy price...

Half the price of some I looked at, didn't dare mention those to a tight Scot.

 

[Northernraider]

Half the price of some I looked at, didn't dare mention those to a tight Scot.

Lol ..not tight just a choice of paying a grand or so or making them myself for a couple of hundred.

Will be the last windows i do anyway as im starting from the front so ill see how it goes.

 

[Zoobec]

How about these Tam.
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I think that’s what I had seen

 

[Zoobec]

You'd be amazed at how quickly that space goes though. Its longer than the hymer yet im still trying to figure out where everything will go. It will be easier to plan once i have a floor in again then i can mark out the floorplan with tape etc
But im a while away from that yet.

True! We ended up changing our plans once we marked it out and made furniture out of cardboard with you full timing in it too you will have more to go in, although it’s a bigger van.

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[Jonowilliams]

So this is one method of plating up the windows on the vario.View attachment 529001View attachment 529002View attachment 529003View attachment 529005View attachment 529006

What Facebook group are those images on? Wouldn't mind seeing the progress with that too

 

[Northernraider]

True! We ended up changing our plans once we marked it out and made furniture out of cardboard with you full timing in it too you will have more to go in, although it’s a bigger van.

Yeah i might do a cardboard interior too ...but Minxy Girl has offered to do a plan thing on her computa me bob once i have measured things up.

 

[Northernraider]

What Facebook group are those images on? Wouldn't mind seeing the progress with that too

Mercedes vario camper build

 

[appydaze]

does anyone know what m.p.g. these Varios achieve ...

 

[Northernraider]

Nowhere near a perfect finish but as im months away from paint and im worried about the primer and filler not being waterproof ...so ive rattle can sprayed some white gloss over the sills .....looks ok from 10 yards though

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[Northernraider]

does anyone know what m.p.g. these Varios achieve ...

Average 20 -25mpg so im told

 

[glenn2926]

Looking good even rattle canned. Should look great when in finished paint .

 

[bertiebasset]

Those sills look great from here Tam but I am over 300 miles away

 

[Lenny HB]

Those sills look great from here Tam but I am over 300 miles away

Sounds about the right distance for viewing.

 

[Northernraider]

To be honest they look better in the photos than real life at present but its just to stop them rusting while i plate up the windows etc.

I will probably look to get someone to spray paint it for me when im ready for that

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