Installation of insulation almost to the end
After application of the ceramic insulation layers, the interior is covered with a layer of reflective sheets to keep as much as possible internal heat. The hollow body is filled with insulating wool plant. Frames are filled with vegetal insulating wool. Once this step will be finished, cutting holes forRead More…
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!
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!
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…
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… So, the list of remaining work decreases byRead More…
Brand new paint!
Here is VivaLaVida in her new dress. Not bad, isn’t it? 😉 Certainly, there are still quite a bit of work but the transfer case has finally arrived..! After 3 months of delay, it was time!
Work continues…
While VivalaVida should be out of body shop soon, the auxiliary tank and the underfloor rear storage are nearly completed.
Soon a new color…
There were two things that led me to choose a complete new paint: – Protect the fiberglass roof from UV – Find a more discreet color than white to better blend in nature. However, I wanted to keep a light shade to avoid overheating of the interior in bright sunshine. MyRead More…
Starting for a new dress…
Without wasting time, VivalaVida goes to the body shop … Hoping that there is no too low bridge on the way! 😉
D5 Creation