1981 T25 camper

[optimusprimark]

Well the woodride has gone to a better place, I say better place, it's actually gone to see out its days on a farm!

So in it's place is the more practical 1981 T25 Autohomes Kamper. It's running a 2.0 aircooled engine. Always a bit wary of the aircooled wedges as they changed them to watercooled for a reason but this one runs so so sweet, I have honestly never seen a better running aircooled engine!

It's done massive 96k miles and spent 3 months a year driving from Stoke to the Alps! So I guess its been looked after.

Body wise it has had all the trouble spots sorted ie steps, wheel arches etc but the repairs werent very well finished but thats an easy fix.

Inside it has the usual gubbins, cooker, fridge, water tank, sink etc. Got a nice big bed downstairs and a big double bed upstairs in the rigid sided pop top. came with a huge canopy attached to the side, bonus!

not much to report as yet, only had it a week but we have made a start on the pretty bits

pics:

how it arrived




after a bit of haggling with the guy having the volvo it now looks like this:



notice shonky repairs!

interior was due a fettling and in true Team Primer style it got one




all thats on the agenda at the moment is sort out some lowering springs to make it look like this

[stealthstylz]

So whens the sticky back plastic coming out again lol

Matt

[optimusprimark]

it was discussed!!




but to be honest its been done now, anything else is just a weak imitation!!














oh and I just couldnt be ar$ed!

[tharg]

:'(my wedge has been in the bodyshop for ages yours has made me envious

;that is true cool I'm gonna watch this with interest after the woodride cant wait to see what you get up 2 with that beauty ;D

[Czechered Flag]

Woodride T25 looks AWESOME though.

Must say the chrome trims and whitewalls really suit it

[optimusprimark]

tharg242 said:

:'(my wedge has been in the bodyshop for ages yours has made me envious

;that is true cool I'm gonna watch this with interest after the woodride cant wait to see what you get up 2 with that beauty ;D

I cheated with my van and bought one that wasnt knackered to start with, and at a good price too. I paid £2k for it and as they go don't think that was too bad!

I wouldnt expect too much more of it, its too valuable to mess about with, a £300 volvo doesnt have that problem!

[optimusprimark]

havefunskomad said:

Woodride T25 looks AWESOME though.

Must say the chrome trims and whitewalls really suit it

i agree it does look good but it will take someone with bigger balls than me to do it though!!! ;D

[tharg]

optimusprimer said:

tharg242 said:

:'(my wedge has been in the bodyshop for ages yours has made me envious

;that is true cool I'm gonna watch this with interest after the woodride cant wait to see what you get up 2 with that beauty ;D

I cheated with my van and bought one that wasnt knackered to start with,

go on kick a man when hes down ;D ;D ;D ;D

mines not knackered it just needs a million man hours and a minor miracle to put it right ;D ;D ;D

[optimusprimark]

tharg242 said:

optimusprimer said:

I cheated with my van and bought one that wasnt knackered to start with,

go on kick a man when hes down ;D ;D ;D ;D

mines not knackered it just needs a million man hours and a minor miracle to put it right ;D ;D ;D

there's always the lottery ;D remember you gotta be in it to win it!

[vw67and55]

Rims look the bomb!
Love a retro styled T25, well done.

[stealthstylz]

The woodride t25 looks awesome, but imagine having to flat that much rustoleum back lol

Matt

[qwerty]

Cool!! My dad has a watercooled Autohomes Kamper. Its on the bay at the moment. Interesting fact apparently Elddis were the conversion company. Elddis are based in my home town Consett! PM PhilJ about Lowering it he does shock and spring kit for the T25 for not a great deal of money.

[grizz]

Nice one there Optimus.

[optimusprimark]

more ebay bargainicity for my van ;D



electric heated leather seats for £30

happy? yes i am

[grizz]

Nic eone on the seats.

[optimusprimark]

right so you can weld huh? well can you sew too?










me neither, but the wife can and she knocked up some covers for my cushions today, red vinyl with white stripes (sounds like a Peel Session)

before and after






and what it will look like when finished tomorrow



I am very impressed and grateful ;D

I :heart: top wife

[optimusprimark]

all finished

[Davenger]

That interior looks sweet.
Top wifeage

[Icey]

Gorgeous interior!

Nice one!

[Robinxr4i]

Nice T25!

Repect to the wife for sorting you out with a retro interior retrim. The chequer floor, leccy seats and Vans mat are awesome too. Moon eyes and white wall do it for me as well.......

........so all in all a worthy replacement for the legend that is Woodride!!!!!