+1 for speaker wires. The two blade connectors should be different sizes (for +ve and -ve) - Cheaper to manufacture and install the same loom for all 'fenders than to use some with and without the optional extras... Alm

Lining with ally-foam-ally composite panels works pretty well, but it isn't cheap. Could just rivet some conveyor belt rubber to the inside of the wheel arches/boxes with some surplus so it hangs and isn't coupled. Obvious problems if you plan on going off-road. Best to make it de-mountable...

Very nice job, intend to do something similar to the 110 for sleeping on. Thanks for the inspiration. Alm.

Sounds like it's a 1.5mm fine pitch, so search for M16x1.5 nuts. Aerotights will be a good option here if you can get em in that spec -just don't reuse them, what with the plastic deformation and all that!!! The alternative is that it is a 5/8 thread with either 11 or 18 TPI - but if it's a new...

A good source is westfieldFasteners.co.uk or a2stainless.co.uk A quick and sometimes cheaper source on ebay is aboltfromtheblue (ebay shop) but I've had some "interesting" shaped bolt come from them, e.g: If you want technical info on threads, have a look here: (Maryland Metrics). Also...

An update: I warmed up my primer, paint and clear lacquer in a warm water bath and masked off the bits I didn't want to paint. Applied etch-primer on the aluminium lights: Whilst waiting for the paint to dry, I re-covered the rear headling close-out in a tartan print upholstery-grade...

+1 to better visibility, plus dogs like having somewhere to look out of; rattly sliding windows can be annoying but quickly fixed. Some of the CSWs are V5'ed as vans (Private Light Goods - PLG), like mine, despite always being CSW from new. This has meant I can't opt to protect my no-claims...

Avoid using nylocs for temperature reasons. Aerotights would be best, Castellated nuts if you can't get the Aeros. Alm.

Go for the 110, chances are it will outlive any Corsa. You risk being volunteered as designated driver by your mates! Might be worth considering how much it will cost you in fuel to drive it every day, and road tax. Extra bonus: If you drive your missus' "modern" car at the weekend, it will...

Not sure if it's correct (may have been bodged by previous owner), but mine just ducks through the two long slots, nothing clever about it: http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTEyNVgxNTAw/z/lRIAAOxydgZTHvaM/$_35.JPG

Diam. is smaller by 2mm, and by my calcs, that's a drop in <0.2mph... (235/85 = 805.9mm diam. 265/75 = 803.9mm diam.). When you consider the tolerances of the moulds being used to make the tyres or variability in tyre pressure, humidity, altitude, air pressure this doesn't make any difference...

Could also be an internal leak in the master cylinder. Recently had the wiper seal go on mine. Check for DOT4 around the bell and footwell, may not be obvious... Alm.

Cheers for replies. Was running on a combination of assorted 235/85/R16 ATs. I've ended up going for 265/75/R16 Insa Turbo Rangers (remoulds) - tread is a BFG AT rip-off, I've run with genuine BFG AT and MTs before so am aware how they handle on/off-road. Road noise is a little higher and...

Time has come to renew the slightly perished tyres on the 110. As it's commuting work-horse I have to find decent ATs rather than MTs (unfortunately Simex Extreme Tracker triple blocks are not an option ;)). 1. Any recommendations for a decent 265/75/R16 AT for road use? Decent side walls for...

Thanks. It goes on really well with the spray adhesive and it does soak in a bit so good coverage is key. I thought something like potato sacks would give a rural effect, but I didn't fancy the smell of earth in the cab. You can always buy the plain hessian, cut out cargo lettering stencils and...

Edit: Some photos of the front and rear-sections having been re-covered in hessian, just the mid-section and the rear close-out (with new lights) to finish. Was thinking that I'd renew the tree-firs as a set is £3.50, and then use Araldite / hot glue to adhere large wooden buttons over the top...

Masai do a shooting hatch: Shooting Hatch - Wide Opening Roof Window I reckon you're better off approaching a boat builder and seeing if you can get a second hand houdini hatch, least it'll be more likely to keep the water out... Alm.

Thought I'd install some supplementary courtesy lights, as I'm slowly converting the 110 into a day-camper... having sound proofed and insulated the tub, tranny and bulkhead I figure roof could do with the same treatment. Here's how I did it - if you've found better ways to do stuff I'd really...

Some sort of sensor measuring vehicle height from the front - I was told this by one of the toll operators, so it's second hand information at best. Alm.

TOP TIP: If you drive a fender up the M6 Toll with a wheel on the bonnet you'll get charged as a van.