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Sept 21, 2014 20:56:53 GMT
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Not to everyones liking but i wanted to build a mini-camper van sort of thing for next summer and saw some potential in this. My mate was changing it for a T4 and i had my old merc 18s so a deal was done. Plans are - change the bonnet, clear coat the roof varnish, buy a plastidip kit (not sure what matt colour yet), arch the front and fit some front coilovers. It needed rear arches to house the rear 14x9.5 banded steels so mk1 golf on were added: before:  after (this is how i bought it today):   I am confident that it cannot be lowered anymore on the back as the rear arches are tubbed inside and the shackles are pretty low. I had to go through town with on my way home and a 70odd year old man stopped, scowled and i heard him mutter 'F me' |
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'The reason i have pulled you over is to say how incredible and absolutely awesome that is'
Mercedes W109, Mercedes W140 S280 SWB & S320 LWB, W201 cosworth kitted, clk230 Kompressor, w109 300sel, Lincoln Continental 1964, BMW E30 Tech II tourer, MK1 Golf Clipper, BMW E31 840ci sport, JAGUAR XJ40 3.6, Kangoo van, Volvo 740GLE estate, Maserati Quattroporte GTS
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Sept 21, 2014 21:01:23 GMT
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Cool little thing, i had a mk2 sdi for a while , lowered on coilovers flipped beam etc. They drive like they are on rails.
Was a camper converted one on ebay not long ago. Units down one side, and a seat / single bed on one side, that then folded out to create a double bed.
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Sept 21, 2014 21:02:39 GMT
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I saw it in grey too and it went for £2600 so decided i could get this to work
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'The reason i have pulled you over is to say how incredible and absolutely awesome that is'
Mercedes W109, Mercedes W140 S280 SWB & S320 LWB, W201 cosworth kitted, clk230 Kompressor, w109 300sel, Lincoln Continental 1964, BMW E30 Tech II tourer, MK1 Golf Clipper, BMW E31 840ci sport, JAGUAR XJ40 3.6, Kangoo van, Volvo 740GLE estate, Maserati Quattroporte GTS
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Sept 21, 2014 21:52:36 GMT
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I saw it in grey too and it went for £2600 so decided i could get this to work Good on ya! Seems like a good plan. Ill watch it progress i hope  |
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Well its now been graffiti painted blue and got some front coilovers on:  Planning a patina gulf coloured van using the rust as the orange. So rusted top roof, down the rear doors and over the bumpers next using rust paint i think and order some decals up. Then some sanding to distress it some more. Maybe some checkered flag dishes on the steels with blue centers Next step is make the back end camper part so i have something to sleep in at the gathering. |
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'The reason i have pulled you over is to say how incredible and absolutely awesome that is'
Mercedes W109, Mercedes W140 S280 SWB & S320 LWB, W201 cosworth kitted, clk230 Kompressor, w109 300sel, Lincoln Continental 1964, BMW E30 Tech II tourer, MK1 Golf Clipper, BMW E31 840ci sport, JAGUAR XJ40 3.6, Kangoo van, Volvo 740GLE estate, Maserati Quattroporte GTS
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Wore the paint out a bit, rust painted the top roof so waiting for that to start showing,   and had it sign written.     big thanks to Steve for sign writing, top man. www.signsandpainting.co.ukNext steps - finish camper conversion and fit the ford probe grey leather seats taking shape now |
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'The reason i have pulled you over is to say how incredible and absolutely awesome that is'
Mercedes W109, Mercedes W140 S280 SWB & S320 LWB, W201 cosworth kitted, clk230 Kompressor, w109 300sel, Lincoln Continental 1964, BMW E30 Tech II tourer, MK1 Golf Clipper, BMW E31 840ci sport, JAGUAR XJ40 3.6, Kangoo van, Volvo 740GLE estate, Maserati Quattroporte GTS
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I don't really get the rust thing as I spend most of my time battling it. But it works well on this, I love it!
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As a striper and sign writer myself it's nice to see someone doing it correct for a change 'say no to vinyl'!
I'm not a fan if the rust paint tho!
But the lows yesss!!!
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I remember seeing this when I had mine, it's safe to say it looks way ever now dude, I agree with some of the other comments though about the rust, I think it would look awesome all the same colour. The patina'd gulf signs are epic btw |
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Aug 11, 2015 10:34:26 GMT
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Trouble was i bought it rusted and could have changed the bonnet but not the front roof  |
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'The reason i have pulled you over is to say how incredible and absolutely awesome that is'
Mercedes W109, Mercedes W140 S280 SWB & S320 LWB, W201 cosworth kitted, clk230 Kompressor, w109 300sel, Lincoln Continental 1964, BMW E30 Tech II tourer, MK1 Golf Clipper, BMW E31 840ci sport, JAGUAR XJ40 3.6, Kangoo van, Volvo 740GLE estate, Maserati Quattroporte GTS
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Aug 11, 2015 10:50:30 GMT
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I'd match the rear arches to the front now aswell
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Aug 11, 2015 11:50:18 GMT
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That is on the list - it is still a work in progress
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'The reason i have pulled you over is to say how incredible and absolutely awesome that is'
Mercedes W109, Mercedes W140 S280 SWB & S320 LWB, W201 cosworth kitted, clk230 Kompressor, w109 300sel, Lincoln Continental 1964, BMW E30 Tech II tourer, MK1 Golf Clipper, BMW E31 840ci sport, JAGUAR XJ40 3.6, Kangoo van, Volvo 740GLE estate, Maserati Quattroporte GTS
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Aug 12, 2015 10:08:41 GMT
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Nice job sir. It looks epic...
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New cars. Who needs em.....
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Sept 7, 2015 12:50:51 GMT
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Went to retro rides after making a camper conversion.   The logistics of showing 4 cars was quite hard work! Seemed to work well  table goes down to make a bed with cupboards underneath Going to make some cushions and give it a trim soon. |
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'The reason i have pulled you over is to say how incredible and absolutely awesome that is'
Mercedes W109, Mercedes W140 S280 SWB & S320 LWB, W201 cosworth kitted, clk230 Kompressor, w109 300sel, Lincoln Continental 1964, BMW E30 Tech II tourer, MK1 Golf Clipper, BMW E31 840ci sport, JAGUAR XJ40 3.6, Kangoo van, Volvo 740GLE estate, Maserati Quattroporte GTS
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Sept 7, 2015 16:16:58 GMT
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That works for me.
Looks great!
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Sept 7, 2015 17:59:07 GMT
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Interesting...! Bookmarked - will follow progress with interest!
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1986 Mercedes 200 (W124) (Standard and daily)
1976 Peugeot 404 1800 Stickshift (Standard - awaiting complete resto, engine done)
1984 Ford Cortina (P100) LDV - Cab and chassis restored, interior and glass not fitted, brand new 3 liter engine (last 110kw Sierra XR6 engine fitted and married to 5 speed Toyota Gearbox), load body needed.
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May 18, 2016 13:22:36 GMT
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Went to ultimate dubs but now Sold to a man in Birmingham  |
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'The reason i have pulled you over is to say how incredible and absolutely awesome that is'
Mercedes W109, Mercedes W140 S280 SWB & S320 LWB, W201 cosworth kitted, clk230 Kompressor, w109 300sel, Lincoln Continental 1964, BMW E30 Tech II tourer, MK1 Golf Clipper, BMW E31 840ci sport, JAGUAR XJ40 3.6, Kangoo van, Volvo 740GLE estate, Maserati Quattroporte GTS
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jtv
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Hi Deanflowers,
I'm very interested in the bed you built in the VW Caddy. I'm planning to buy one - if a bed will fit without too much hustle.
Did your bed go over the passengers seat, up to the front window? I haven't been able to find the right dimensions of this Inca so I can't indicate wether a bed of at least 180cm will be duable.
Would be very happy with a reply and perhaps some snapshots of the inside?
Thanks a lot,
JTV
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Last Edit: Jul 7, 2016 21:37:55 GMT by jtv
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Hi JTV A double air bed is about 6 inches too long for the bed of the inca / caddy. If you slide the front seats forwards and have a hinged suppport to fill the gap between the back of the seat and the bed it fits exactly. The width is almost identical I don't have any other pictures than this one below sorry:  |
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'The reason i have pulled you over is to say how incredible and absolutely awesome that is'
Mercedes W109, Mercedes W140 S280 SWB & S320 LWB, W201 cosworth kitted, clk230 Kompressor, w109 300sel, Lincoln Continental 1964, BMW E30 Tech II tourer, MK1 Golf Clipper, BMW E31 840ci sport, JAGUAR XJ40 3.6, Kangoo van, Volvo 740GLE estate, Maserati Quattroporte GTS
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