panel van layout

[dirtydeeds]

the photos are not that good, they are a bit dark but i dont know how to improve them

this is my version. the racks arnt full its only a small job, there are more racks behind the MFT

 

[semenza]

Hi,

          Nice, simple way to keep the Systainers in place with the pegs.  Does the strip down the divider of the rack  (with holes) do something in addition to storing the pegs?

          Do those caulk tubes have replacable screw on caps / nozzles?

Seth

 

[dirtydeeds]

thanks seth

the strip is a stiffener and spacer because the verts are only 9mm ply, to save weight

the dowels are shortened large miller dowels

and yes the tubes have screw on nozels, most tubes in england are this type

im not totally sure of the american use of the term "caulk" but its not alien and i know "sort of" know what you mean

we get decorators caulk, pu (polyurethane) glues, silicones (generally called mastic) and other glues/fillers and glazing mastic all in this type of tube

gripfil is one of the only glues that has a fixed nozel. i dont use gripfil much, being a little old fashioned i dont like this type of glue, it smacks of bodgers and cheap contractors who dont know how to fix skirting boards correctly

 

[dirtydeeds]

for those of you who dont recognise the van

its a standard english/european ford transit (mine is about 9 years old and happens to be an ex bt van) with 2.5 litre diesel engine. its stick shift what we call manual

manual gear boxes are still the standard in england for almost all vehicles

automatic cars have a 1500 - 3000 dollar american premium and have lower resale values

a van with an automatic gear box has even higher premiums and even lower resale values

the load height of my van shows its one of the last rear wheel drive transits made

i installed a timber bulkhead so that i can carry full 8x4 sheets flat in the back

 

[Ned]

for those of you who dont recognise the van

I was going to ask.

...an ex bt van...

BT = British Telecom?

manual gear boxes are still the standard in england for almost all vehicles
automatic cars have a 1500 - 3000 dollar american premium and have lower resale values
a van with an automatic gear box has even higher premiums and even lower resale values

Funny.  Many North American models (cars & vans) are available only with automatics.
Manual transmissions decrease the resale value.

i installed a timber bulkhead so that i can carry full 8x4 sheets flat in the back

I was going to ask how you moved materials.

Ned

 

[dirtydeeds]

as always you have a pretty accurate understanding ned

bt is indeed british telecom (the phone network) it USED to be the monopoly provider and MANY years ago 1960s or so was part of the royal mail

as for manual gearboxes, in england you can take a driving test in a manual OR an automatic

long and short is a manual test gives you the ability to drive either

you take an automatic test and its illegal to drive a manual.................... as you can imagine policing this is difficult (unless you have an accident), when everything gets checked

 

[neoshed]

Nice setup mate.

I wish they sold the transit over here as I think they are far more practical than a pick up. They have started selling a re-badged mercedes van here but the prices are outrageous.

 

[dirtydeeds]

neoshed

i like your site, it looks very spanish to my view, the palms and everything

as for mercedes.............................

i agree totally the prices are outrageous, the vito is a beutiful van but is too small for 8x4 sheets and costs a bomb to run after 4 years

as for the huge sprinter (loved by kitchen fitters because it takes a 4.1m worktop) and does 120 mph

it goes like sh1t off a shovel

i have to apologise AS ALWAYS  for my bad language  : ................. we english swear from breakfast to tea time

 

[Ned]

Ford will be bringing the Ford Transit Connect to the US as a 2010 model (probably means available in 2009).  Images are buried inside a Flash presentation on Ford's site, so I wasn't able to post one here.  Go have a look.

Aside from the name, I think this model has nothing in common with dirtydeed's van, but it is a different package than any available in the US now.

One thing I noticed from the specs--the load capacity of a Connect is 1600 pounds, more than my Toyota Tundra, yet the Connect unladen weighs less.  This probably means that an empty Connect would have a less comfortable, very stiff, ride.

Ned

 

[Jesse Cloud]

Well done Dirtydeeds!  Masterfully organized.  I wish my stationary shop were so neat.

The carpenter who applied the finishing touches to our house had a large trailer which he practically lived in.  I was amazed that in the back he had an easy chair, a small table and a microwave oven.

 

[neoshed]

Cheers for the site comments. The units are aimed mostly to the west coast (hence the palm trees). Unfortunately I live on the east coast so I dont know quite how this venture will pan out. I have my first unit semi assembled in my driveway. I had a bit of a mishap and while lifting a 300 pound roof panel into place, it slipped and smacked me on the thigh. I'm still hobbling around and my leg is a technicolour mess.

I'd post the photo link but my wife changed her flicker account and you now have to log in to see them.

Interesting to hear about the transit coming over here.

The sprinter's are nice. I priced one up and it was at $41k and rising when I figured no bloody way. I always thought the transit could do 120....or so it seemed on the M25.

 

[dirtydeeds]

if you dont get caught.....................................  120 mph (plus) is VERY easily possible on the M25

on the A1 its dead easy, you just have to mind the roundabouts south of york

of course being a model citizen "like what i am"

70 mph is the legal maximum (  and i NEVER EXCEED IT  :  )

 

[dirtydeeds]

worst than that the legal maximum has been reduced for vans

try 50 mph (about 90 kph)

or you get a speeding ticket............................................. 'kin'  hell

 

[dirtydeeds]

this is terrible..............................

english comments are ALWAYS prefixed with swear words

you lot are so nice

 

[semenza]

thanks seth

the strip is a stiffener and spacer because the verts are only 9mm ply, to save weight

the dowels are shortened large miller dowels

and yes the tubes have screw on nozels, most tubes in england are this type

im not totally sure of the american use of the term "caulk" but its not alien and i know "sort of" what you mean

we get decorators caulk, pu (polyurethane) glues, silicones (generally called mastic) and other glues/fillers and glazing mastic all in this type of tube

gripfil is one of the only glues that has a fixed nozel. i dont use gripfil much, being a little old fashioned i dont like this type of glue, it smacks of bodgers and cheap contractors who dont know how to fix skirting boards correctly

Hi,

    I have not seen any tubes in the US with screw on nozzles.  This would be a nice plus for times when an adhesive or filler, window caulk, sealer etc hardens in the tube.  Are just plain screw on caps available to swap for the nozzle as a way to close it up when storing it?

Seth

 

[Brice Burrell]

Hi,

     I have not seen any tubes in the US with screw on nozzles.  This would be a nice plus for times when an adhesive or filler, window caulk, sealer etc hardens in the tube.  Are just plain screw on caps available to swap for the nozzle as a way to close it up when storing it?

Seth

Seth, they are here too, I'm starting to see a few more companies use the screw on tips, they are nice.

 

[neoshed]

I read somewhere that wire nuts make for a improvised screw cap for caulk tubes.

DD I'm fine with your use of english....reminds me of home. I did wonder why no one asked about the thread "the dogs"

 

[dirtydeeds]

neoshed

gonads clearly doesnt compute

 

[Ned]

I did wonder why no one asked about the thread "the dogs"

gonads clearly doesnt compute

I thought DD was cursing Festool for creating yet another irresistible tool in the OF 2200.

Instead he was praising it as the dog's bollocks.

There's a television course in UK swearing over here--it's any show with Gordon Ramsey in it.

Ned

 

[Eli]

Whereas saying something looks like a dog's breakfast means it's impossibly messy.

We call caulk "Gap filler" here in oz, I still shock my wife when I ask her if she wants me to slap some caulk in somewhere. (I do it on purpose of course ;D)
They have the screw on nozzles here too. And they sometimes keep the nozzles behind the counter so people don't grab handfulls.