Vanagon – catch up

Been missing, I know .

First up is crazy heavy duty expansion tank, I don’t like that name it’s more a header tank.

But here it is, different level sensor. It’s a bona fide proper one not the cheap import you might have seen elsewhere. yeah I did machine that cap spigot.

Not installed yet. Want to make rubber pads for under the clamp and on the pedestal base .

Nest up are more pedal pads. I think I’m close to a good version. There’s a pic here of a few of my prototypes. The powder coated black ones are what I’m going with

And billet, again I hate that term, aluminum door handles. I’m happy with this design that has holes in it. Feels good, looks good. Got pic of a solid version, unpainted but polished. Maybe that’s ok too, maybe better if partially leather wrapped .

  1. edbee's avatar

    #1 by edbee on November 25, 2023 - 9:41 pm

    Nice! Impressive as usual, and very nice welds! I like the door handles with the holes.

    • albell's avatar

      #2 by albell on November 26, 2023 - 10:43 am

      I like them best too. I never was a fan of billet handles, but these I like. And believe it or not, the powder coating makes them just a tad less cold feeling.

  2. gneiss9gmailcom's avatar

    #3 by gneiss9gmailcom on November 26, 2023 - 9:41 am

    Incredible looking welds on that tank Alistair. Beautiful door handles too. I love the ones with holes!

    • albell's avatar

      #4 by albell on November 26, 2023 - 10:45 am

      Thanks… but I got Ryan at work to do the welds. I’m shit 🙂 yes I prefer the handles with the holes in them too. I’m going to make more and try selling. But you can understand that it’s a fair amount of machine time on them , so they won’t be cheap.

  3. Gabriel's avatar

    #5 by Gabriel on November 27, 2023 - 6:27 am

    Looks amazing, as usual! Do you have a place where any of these can be purchased? I really like the door handles and pedal pads. Would be interested in both if available.

    • albell's avatar

      #6 by albell on November 28, 2023 - 10:19 pm

      One day soon I’ll get it together and make away to sell things. I have to .

    • albell's avatar

      #7 by albell on December 7, 2023 - 8:12 pm

      Soon, soon I say though I’ve said that before. I’m the new year I’m ready for sales

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