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New van build, slowly coming along

Green Pro Clean Ltd

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So the old van is gone, the new van is here and it's been a busy few days working on getting all the bits together.

As I have no drive or garage this was all fitted roadside, only reason I mention this is to show that it can be done without loads of fancy equipment.

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So got all the bits and pieces together time to get started.

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Got the protectakote done, did half the van, two coats, let dry overnight, moved tank to back of van and did the other half and left to dry overnight again.

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Managed to score these shelves off Gumtree for a steal but they're the wrong bleeding color (no offense @Eviestevie )

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Shelves back from the powder coating in a decent color :)

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Shelves fitted, pole racks in, loads of space left for power washers etc.

The grey box has a booster pump in it, tomorrow I will have it out the box and mount it the plinth behind it.

Last job is to run the inlet and waste hoses through the floor to the brackets.

If you're wondering where the hose reel is it is behind the tank so I can use it from the side doors which I prefer.

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I am waiting on another reel to go on the opposite side (benefit of having twin side doors) leisure battery sits between the two reels.

Got to wash the floor, put the hand tools on the shelves and all set for Monday. :)

 
Was going to say where's the reel lol, looking well , makes me want to stick a match to mine lol

 
On holiday soon till middle of October so will sign write the van when I get back.
Already got my soft washer frames at the powder coaters to match the rest.

Considered tubeless, not gotten any further than that.
I like it

Tubeless mate I did mine just cut the hose few inch long and a John guest push fit works amazing and costs pennies

Get some round soil pipe for your poles to slide in get them wrapped in green maybe?

 
like it ha ha

evie had short spell of powerwashing this week

had the metal roof at mcdonalds to do this week , waste of time with my WFP got this guy with PW to do it

anyway he ended up with contact to clean the whole drive and all the paving at our local mcdonalds could,int believe how easy it was

going to get into this in future he got £700 for the job

 
like it ha haevie had short spell of powerwashing this week

had the metal roof at mcdonalds to do this week , waste of time with my WFP got this guy with PW to do it

anyway he ended up with contact to clean the whole drive and all the paving at our local mcdonalds could,int believe how easy it was

going to get into this in future he got £700 for the job
Very good money

And I can help you with a machine anytime

The machines seem expensive but they pay for themselves so quickly

 
I like itTubeless mate I did mine just cut the hose few inch long and a John guest push fit works amazing and costs pennies

Get some round soil pipe for your poles to slide in get them wrapped in green maybe?
Poles are on a rack, no need for tubes.

It's a window cleaning van mate!!!
Nope, it's a 'Professional Cleaning Services Van'

been waiting for these pics to show face looks gd nice set upwhat kind of van is it
Renault Trafic Sport, LWB, 2.5L - Found one with twin sliding doors.

 
Very good moneyAnd I can help you with a machine anytime

The machines seem expensive but they pay for themselves so quickly
been checking youtube for info

the lad payed £1000 for his, not sur on model.

but out of interest starting asking my custys the very first house the woman was interested and asked for price

thats great to know to can pass on your knowledge top man

 
So the old van is gone, the new van is here and it's been a busy few days working on getting all the bits together.
As I have no drive or garage this was all fitted roadside, only reason I mention this is to show that it can be done without loads of fancy equipment.

View attachment 12065

So got all the bits and pieces together time to get started.

View attachment 12066

Got the protectakote done, did half the van, two coats, let dry overnight, moved tank to back of van and did the other half and left to dry overnight again.

View attachment 12067

Managed to score these shelves off Gumtree for a steal but they're the wrong bleeding color (no offense @Eviestevie )

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Shelves back from the powder coating in a decent color /emoticons/smile.png

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Shelves fitted, pole racks in, loads of space left for power washers etc.

The grey box has a booster pump in it, tomorrow I will have it out the box and mount it the plinth behind it.

Last job is to run the inlet and waste hoses through the floor to the brackets.

If you're wondering where the hose reel is it is behind the tank so I can use it from the side doors which I prefer.

View attachment 12071

I am waiting on another reel to go on the opposite side (benefit of having twin side doors) leisure battery sits between the two reels.

Got to wash the floor, put the hand tools on the shelves and all set for Monday. /emoticons/smile.png
Looks nice :thumbsup:.

I agree about having the reels facing the sides of the van. I put a thread up last year, 'a thought for the newbies' I think it was called. Don't know if you've thought about putting hose directors in front of the reels? I did this and they really help. Just thread the hose through and walk any direction without the hose rubbing against your paintwork /emoticons/smile.png

 
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