Dispatch - Ex Wheelchair - Build project

MikeJ · 2018-09-02 21:02:03

Hi All,

I recently bought a 2005 Dispatch with the aim of transporting my race bike to events and being a camper as much as can be possible.
25k miles on the clock and a very tidy example.

Looking for swivel seat options and the threads posted on here have been very useful so far.

I'm also looking for something to make the wheels look a little less spindly! So I see alloys from Alfa Romeos fit BUT they have a 10mm different offset meaning the wheels would sit even further into the body. If anyone has any suggestions I'm all ears.

The rear floor plan is to be decided and of course I am limited in options in order to allow bike transport.

But I'm ready to give it a good go soon enough. Watch this space! Thanks all.

I got a little excited on social media when I got my first ever van home!

Last edited by MikeJ (2018-09-02 21:03:51)

Casper · 2018-09-02 21:08:50

Cant remember. Are the van 5 stud wheels? If so change your gumtree search to east lothian as there was an advert today for alpha alloys for 100 quid. 17"

MikeJ · 2018-09-02 21:20:35

Casper wrote:

Cant remember. Are the van 5 stud wheels? If so change your gumtree search to east lothian as there was an advert today for alpha alloys for 100 quid. 17"

Yes they are 5 x 98 PCD.

Good spot, tempting!, but then I'd have to buy the tyres, ideally would like a set including tyres. cos I'm tight being from yorkshire an all big_smile

Casper · 2018-09-02 22:12:41

MikeJ wrote:

Yes they are 5 x 98 PCD.
Good spot, tempting!, but then I'd have to buy the tyres, ideally would like a set including tyres. cos I'm tight being from yorkshire an all

Bloody heck. You guys are tighter than us Jocks big_smile

cliffo · 2018-09-03 06:18:59

Casper wrote:

Bloody heck. You guys are tighter than us Jocks

"Like a Scotsman but with none of the generosity"

cliffo · 2018-09-03 06:20:36

You weren't driving towards Howden on Friday lunchtime, were you? I was following a very similar van!

vaz2121 · 2018-09-03 11:46:02

MikeJ wrote:

Casper wrote:
Cant remember. Are the van 5 stud wheels? If so change your gumtree search to east lothian as there was an advert today for alpha alloys for 100 quid. 17"
Yes they are 5 x 98 PCD.
Good spot, tempting!, but then I'd have to buy the tyres, ideally would like a set including tyres. cos I'm tight being from yorkshire an all

Alfa alloys fit................................

https://dispatchexpertscudo.org.uk/foru … 00301.jpeg

MikeJ · 2018-09-03 21:14:40

cliffo wrote:

You weren't driving towards Howden on Friday lunchtime, were you? I was following a very similar van!

Erm nope, not me! Obviously someone else with great taste tho!

MikeJ · 2018-09-03 21:16:02

vaz2121 wrote:

Alfa alloys fit................................

https://dispatchexpertscudo.org.uk/foru … 00301.jpeg

Is that yours? Just wondering if wheel spacers were needed, the offsets seem to be 10mm different between those Alfa wheels and the Dispatch.

Looks good on them!

kenbw2 · 2018-09-03 23:27:12

The Synergies/806 had alloys too sometimes, straight swap. 205/65/15 iirc

cliffo · 2018-09-04 06:25:13

MikeJ wrote:

The rear floor plan is to be decided and of course I am limited in options in order to allow bike transport.

I'm busy turning my WAV into a day camper at the moment - I'm keeping the centre channel as free as possible but also ensuring the furniture can be easily removed so that I can go back to 'full van'. I reckon the cost for the timber, etc for all the furniture is about £50

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vaz2121 · 2018-09-04 10:48:16

MikeJ wrote:

vaz2121 wrote:
Alfa alloys fit................................

https://dispatchexpertscudo.org.uk/foru … 00301.jpeg
Is that yours? Just wondering if wheel spacers were needed, the offsets seem to be 10mm different between those Alfa wheels and the Dispatch.
Looks good on them!

Sorry no it's not my van (far to shiny) although my van does have 5 spoke 15" after market alloys fitted ....... can't remember brand...........

The owner of said van(16" Alfa rims fitted) is also a subscriber to this forum and there are several posts based around the use of Alfa rims ....... I don't recollect mention of spacers needed for offset

MikeJ · 2018-09-04 20:52:13

vaz2121 wrote:

MikeJ wrote:
vaz2121 wrote:
Alfa alloys fit................................

https://dispatchexpertscudo.org.uk/foru … 00301.jpeg
Is that yours? Just wondering if wheel spacers were needed, the offsets seem to be 10mm different between those Alfa wheels and the Dispatch.
Looks good on them!
Sorry no it's not my van (far to shiny) although my van does have 5 spoke 15" after market alloys fitted ....... can't remember brand...........
The owner of said van(16" Alfa rims fitted) is also a subscriber to this forum and there are several posts based around the use of Alfa rims ....... I don't recollect mention of spacers needed for offset

Ok thanks! I shall find out tomorrow!!

MikeJ · 2018-09-04 21:10:52

Been busy over the last couple of days, in between parenting of course!

I discovered the hand brake lever was only held on by one bolt, which was also loose, so I managed to bolt that back on tight.

I have discovered an oil drip, culminating at the clutch housing bottom, yet to fully discover the root, any suggestions?

I fitted a swivel base, using a 2006+ seat mount, also posted this as a seperate post in case people come looking for swivel mount answers (like me!)

Which I am very happy with, just need to find more pennies for the drivers seat now lol

I have scored some alfa alloys for £140 delivered, with tyres (hopefully decent tread!) arriving tomorrow so she may have new boots to show off!

I took the rear plastic panels out and began thinking on the amenities, there is already an outlet to free air where I have shown the waste water going. This may also be good for gas escaping if I can get a bottle in that area. Need to measure up stuff further:

Loving it so far!!

MikeJ · 2018-09-05 22:48:33

So the Alfa alloys arrived today and they were swiftly bolted on.

They are in need of a refurb, as you'd imagine for the price, but I didn't want to splash too much cash only to find fitment issues.
(It seems some genius had them stored face down for a while sad )

Ideally they do need spacing off the hubs, maybe by even 15-20mm (Kits are available for this on ebay) but for now they'll do fine.

It has done the desired effect of replacing those rather naff steel wheels!

Next job, is either tinting the rear windows or coming up with a curtain solution....

MikeJ · 2018-11-04 19:55:41

Update, I eventually sourced a roof rack and then a roof box from good old eBay to give me more room for the motorbike kit when I go racing.
I've had to buy a telescopic ladder though to reach up big_smile

I began work on the cupboard / kitchen area, including making a worktop from b and q furniture board.
Turned out alright

This week I shall be having the first night out in her, sleeping over at Cadwell Park, Lincolnshire, before a trackday on the Friday.
Will be a good test to see how much I can pack in the back!

Next on the hit list is a diesel heater for the cold nights.

Casper · 2018-11-05 19:40:00

That air vent in the back. Dont totally block that. My mate blocked his in a Hyundai and when he shuts the tail gate the door seals blow out. Im sure he will lose the screen one day big_smile

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