Ply lining van

[BigSi]

Picking up a new van (well, new to me), this weekend, and want to ply line it. Im building my own kit based on photos I can find on the internet. Just wondering how do you fix the plywood? Do you screw it straight into the metal work of the vehicle (side panels). Are there any hints or tips before I start?

 

[Deleted member 26818]

Screw into the double skined part on the sides (watch out for wiring), not so important on the floor.

 

[imago]

As above, but when you're drilling through the floor make sure you check underneath first. Fuel tank/lines, as well as wiring can all be routed close enough to the load floor to get caught by the drill.

 

[topquark]

That was one of the reasons I went for a kit, all of the screw positions are marked (but they still advise you to check).

 

[BigSi]

Thanks guys for the info. I managed to get some free plywood from a recent job, so thought I'd give it a go for myself. I thought you did have to screw into the second skin, but just wanted to check.

 

[topquark]

They normally use modesty blocks to secure the ply around the door recessess for the rear and side doors.

 

[GLENNSPARK]

That`d be good wouldn`t it....you go to overtake this van and theres a row of posi screw heads along the side like some sort if trimming...lol..........

 

[Mark_Burgess]

If you choose to put ply on the floor, cut the floor well enough that it does not need screwing to stay in position, screwing through the floor such that the screw is exposed through to the elements underneath will increase the chances of rust, you would have to paint the screws and unseal/waxoyl the underside.

 

[GLENNSPARK]

If you choose to put ply on the floor, cut the floor well enough that it does not need screwing to stay in position, screwing through the floor such that the screw is exposed through to the elements underneath will increase the chances of rust, you would have to paint the screws and unseal/waxoyl the underside.

Go for stainless screws ..or galved coachbolts..........

 

[Mark_Burgess]

Go for stainless screws ..or galved coachbolts..........

Its that once the paint/underside has been penetrated through and cracked is when the road salts water etc get in, normally the bolt/screw is still there when the surrounding area has rusted.