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Jan 11, 2009 22:34:56 GMT
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Well,i no longer have the time,money,space or inclination to finish sorting my camper so i'm putting it up for sale.Unfortunately,it does need a fair bit of work doing to it.I only got as far as re-fitting the camping area and uncovering the rust! It's a 1974 Hiace 1587cc Danbury conversion with a pop top. 90 odd k miles. It has an MOT until the middle of May but no tax. The 12R 1587cc engine starts and runs really well,unfortunately,it's down on compression on no1 piston and I believe it to be a worn piston ring judging by the oil deposits on the plug. It runs really quietly until unitl you are cruising and the engine just comes off load you can hear the tell tale rattle of the big end bearings.....It will need new rings and bearings,but it does drive.It has a new alloy radiator and water pump and the ancillaries are fine.It's also had new plugs,leads,dizzy cap,rotor arm,airfilter,oilfilter and rad hoses too. The 4 speed box,rear axle,brakes and suspension are all in good working order. It has a side exit exhaust. The camping area has been stripped,painted,recovered,re-floored, new curtains and lino.It has a gas ring and a grill and a sink with two cupboards and 4 chairs and a table, that convert into a double bed. The driver and passenger seats are in need of attention as the vinyl has torn and been temporarily repaired with duck tape. The outside of the van is pretty rusty though.Apart from the tailgate which has rust on the bottom,the rear half of the van is pretty rust free apart from a big hole infront of one of the rear wheel,the cab however has both arches rusted away and rust down both sides of the front and need a good bit of work to fix. The pop top is in good working order with no rips or leaks and the tyres are good. The chassis is solid The stickers were a joke play by some friends! I'm after £300 for it......Too much? Make an offer then                |
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Jan 11, 2009 23:56:55 GMT
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hi would luv it if it did not have engine probs body not a problem
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life is to short to worry about money live long die skint
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dungbug
Posted a lot
'Ooligan!
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Odd question, who MOT'd it last May? I might take my motors there for their test.  My old man has a '78 Hiace, cracking old van they are. |
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Last Edit: Jan 12, 2009 7:54:16 GMT by dungbug
Past: 13 VW Beetles from 1967 - 1974
Bay Window Campers (1973 & 1974)
Mini's (1992 Cooper lookalike & 1984 '25 Anniversary)
MK2 Polo Coupe S (1984 & 1986)
MK2 Polo Breadvan (1981 & 1984)
MK4 Escort (1989)
MK2 Granada Based Hearse (seriously)
Fiat Uno 60S (1986) Punto 60S (1998) Cinq (1997)
1998 Yamaha YZF600R Thundercat
2003 Ford KA
Current: 2004 Ford Focus (barely alive)
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if only it was just the engine i really like this
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'93 Audi 80 Avant 1.9TDi [gone]
'96 Audi A4 Avant 2.6 Quattro [gone]
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'03 Skoda Octavia 1.9TDi [gone]
'05 VW T5 Shuttle LWB 1.9TDi
'15 VW Caddy Maxi Kombi 1.6TDi
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Odd question, who MOT'd it last May? I might take my motors there for their test. Here's a pic from when we bought it....about the time it was MOT'd. The rust was well covered then. Thanks for your interest though.  |
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Jan 12, 2009 13:38:58 GMT
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WOW!
That's FULL of bog! (Well, maybe not so much now!)
I bet you were well curse word off uncovering that lot!
Hope it goes to someone who can save it!
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Jan 12, 2009 14:38:33 GMT
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WOW! That's FULL of bog! (Well, maybe not so much now!) I bet you were well intoxicated off uncovering that lot! Not half.....ironically the reg plate say 'JW Auto restoration specialists' on it. Well,they were good with the filler,just not removing what was underneath!  |
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Jan 12, 2009 15:26:58 GMT
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just out of interest how much head room is there once the top is up and whats teh bed like?
i really love the look of the van so could make it a project. are panels easy to get ot is it all fab work?
dan
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'92 Audi S4 Avant 2.2 AAN Turbo Auto [gone]
'93 Audi 80 Avant 1.9TDi [gone]
'96 Audi A4 Avant 2.6 Quattro [gone]
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'03 Skoda Octavia 1.9TDi [gone]
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Jan 12, 2009 15:36:54 GMT
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I'm afraid it'll be all fab work (educated guess as i've not actually looked into it).
I can stand up in the pop top bit with room to spare and i'm 6'. It really make a difference having the roof,even though they look a bit naff from the outside.
The bed is made up of those 8 red seat cushions and is reasonably comfortable.....much better than sleeping in a tent anyway!
One of the boxes that make up the seats i also turned into a cool box by lining it with polystyrene as it hasn't got a fridge,it works pretty well too! lol.
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Jan 12, 2009 16:41:24 GMT
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can you ping me over a load of detailed pics please, as its a bit far to come just to have a look. then i can show my local friendly welder and see what he says
dan mortcars @ gmail . com
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'90 Audi B3 Coupe 2.3 Auto [gone]
'92 Audi S4 Avant 2.2 AAN Turbo Auto [gone]
'93 Audi 80 Avant 1.9TDi [gone]
'96 Audi A4 Avant 2.6 Quattro [gone]
'97 VW T4 1.9td LWB [gone]
'03 Skoda Octavia 1.9TDi [gone]
'05 VW T5 Shuttle LWB 1.9TDi
'15 VW Caddy Maxi Kombi 1.6TDi
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Jan 12, 2009 17:19:17 GMT
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can you ping me over a load of detailed pics please, as its a bit far to come just to have a look. then I can show my local friendly welder and see what he says dan mortcars @ gmail . com Pics of just the bad bits i take it? It'll probably be the weekend now before i can take anymore as the light has all but gone by the time i get home from work and i don't think the flash will highlight it properly. |
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Jan 12, 2009 21:34:43 GMT
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if only it was just the engine I really like this hi would luv it if it did not have engine probs body not a problem Can't you guys get together....you'd make a great team! lol |
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Jan 12, 2009 21:36:49 GMT
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LOL very true
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'92 Audi S4 Avant 2.2 AAN Turbo Auto [gone]
'93 Audi 80 Avant 1.9TDi [gone]
'96 Audi A4 Avant 2.6 Quattro [gone]
'97 VW T4 1.9td LWB [gone]
'03 Skoda Octavia 1.9TDi [gone]
'05 VW T5 Shuttle LWB 1.9TDi
'15 VW Caddy Maxi Kombi 1.6TDi
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Jan 13, 2009 20:21:10 GMT
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^WHS  |
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gasserjay
Part of things
Too bad the people who know it all can't do it all
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Jan 13, 2009 22:33:17 GMT
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I cleared this from a barn a couple of years ago and gave it to a mate, kinda wish I hadn't now he hasn't contacted me since (one of those mate's). There can't be many left now.    |
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1970 LTD country squire
1978 VW Westfalia
1988 VW Westfalia
1973 E100 econoline
1973 E200 econoline
1967 VW Sparkafer
1973 VW GT bug
1965 21 window samba
1961 splitscreen double cab
1975 bay single cab
1956 oval baja
1975 Volvo 242
1993 Volvo 945 d24tic
1985 Transit tipper
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Jan 14, 2009 10:10:41 GMT
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do anyone know what engines will fit in one of these I'm guessing you cant get parts for it
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Jan 14, 2009 10:21:29 GMT
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Can you tell me how tall it is?
*looks at garage door*
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Jan 14, 2009 12:13:27 GMT
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do anyone know what engines will fit in one of these I'm guessing you cant get parts for it I found a rebuild kit here www.performanceparts.com.au/specials_engine.htm although the link doesn't seem to be working at the mo. Can you tell me how tall it is? *looks at garage door* It fits in my garage with a standard up and over if you let the tyres down a bit.....or maybe with a nice set of slots on with some low profiles. I'll measure it ;D (It has been lowered a good 2" too.) |
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Jan 14, 2009 13:09:18 GMT
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'Spose i should mention it's had new plugs,leads,dizzy cap,rotor arm,airfilter,oilfilter and rad hoses too.
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Jan 14, 2009 18:30:40 GMT
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Can you tell me how tall it is? *looks at garage door* From the floor to the front of the pop top it's 186cm,from the floor to the rear is 187cm. |
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