I think this thread needs to be closed, or, at least I will not be posting any more content with respect to jobs on the van as it is 99% complete with the execution of this final job shown below. The thread has grown pretty long to almost 550 posts and over 12,900 views. I started the thread in early Jan 2019 though the van was bought in early Jan 2018. As far as this tread is concerned, it is nine months old but the project actual life is one year and nine months. So here is the last job on the van.
The rear hatch had a missing cover. A simple affair made of hard board. This was made locally by my "poshish walla". Painted matt black will a rattle can and the final look is not too bad.
This is an older picture. I am using it to show the missing cover I provided. The area is marked with a red line
There is a foam packing behind the cover as per original to prevent it rattling.
I hope the moderators will close the thread and make it "view only".
In conclusion I have to thank all those who came here but more importantly, for giving the awesome advice and suggestions. Some of the suggestions have yet to be implemented and some already done.