June, 2013

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First step : insulation

Robert got me a particularly effective insulation: porous ceramic microspheres in a resin to spray. In addition to a factor outstanding insulation coefficient, it has the advantage of reaching remotest corners, hollow members, etc … Beautiful atmosphere during spraying!

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New workshop for new work!

VivalaVida arrived in Morehead Designlab workshop where interior and exterior will be built. Preparation of the scaffolding to access the roof!

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It runs by itself!!

That’s it, VivalaVida is runing and moves by itself! 😉

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Mechanic build is nearing to the end

With arrival of the drive shafts, the vehicle is rolling soon! Installation and wiring of some goodies continues: rear bumper with spare wheel carrier and storage box, on board air compressor…

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The assembly continues…

With arrival of the transfer case, the mechanical assembly resumed without delay! Mounting the transfer case, installing a new pan on the transmission for better cooling, final assembly of the rear axle and main aluminum 39 gallons tank…
 

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So, the list of remaining work decreases by eye ..! .-)

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Brand new paint!

Here is VivaLaVida in her new dress. Not bad, isn’t it? 😉

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Certainly, there are still quite a bit of work but the transfer case has finally arrived..! After 3 months of delay, it was time!

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Work continues…

While VivalaVida should be out of body shop soon, the auxiliary tank and the underfloor rear storage are nearly completed.

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