Project: It'll be fine...

Discussion in 'Introduce Yourselves' started by MarkUKbay, Nov 29, 2021.

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  1. MarkUKbay

    MarkUKbay

    After years of wanting a VW camper finally found the ideal one which hardly needs any work!

    Comes with no interior but actually has some metal in it.

    On it's way home photos.
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    This looks to be the worst of the rot on the body and the bottom looks remarkably solid.
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    Think it's been made lighter for racing?
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    This feels like it may be a long journey. Get ready for hundreds of stupid questions as I prepare to restore this by myself with the help of two disinterested children and a very mocking wife!

    Cheers.
     
    MarkUKbay, Nov 29, 2021
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  2. Razzyh

    Razzyh Supporter

    All I can say is good luck with that.

    It does look like scrap but I guess anything is achievable.

    What’s your location?
     
    Razzyh, Nov 29, 2021
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  3. MorkC68

    MorkC68 Administrator

    Welcome to the forum fella, thats one project you have taken on.

    We have a restoration section where there is a wealth of threads documenting some great builds, lots of useful information.

    Mech Tech for any mechanical issues.

    We also have Techenders twice a year, look out for that event where lots of us gather and either tinker with our buses, do very little other than have a laugh over a beer with no pressure other than an enjoyable weekend!
     
    MorkC68, Nov 29, 2021
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  4. hailfrank

    hailfrank Admin esq.

    Welcome to the site.
     
    hailfrank, Nov 29, 2021
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  5. Zed

    Zed Gradually getting grumpier

    Well... you have some of it anyway.
    Where's the rest of it?
     
    Zed, Nov 29, 2021
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  6. MarkUKbay

    MarkUKbay

    Cheers all, based near Leicester. I think it's all complete apart from an interior. 1600 engine, 2 gearboxes, one from a later 2l for better gear ratios? All doors are there, even came with two sliding doors! All glass, dash, etc. Just need to work out a plan, and a re-mortgage to fund it all :)
     
    MarkUKbay, Nov 29, 2021
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  7. Dubs

    Dubs Sponsor supporter extraordinaire

    Brave man :)

    Hope you have no immediate neighbors!
     
    Dubs, Nov 29, 2021
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  8. F_Pantos

    F_Pantos

    +1, good luck.
     
    F_Pantos, Nov 29, 2021
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  9. SundialCamperSpecialists

    SundialCamperSpecialists

    We’ll at least you can see what you’re getting.
    Best way to start I’d say
     
    SundialCamperSpecialists, Nov 29, 2021
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  10. JamesLey

    JamesLey Sponsor

    Welcome along. That'll keep you busy for a while I reckon!
     
    JamesLey, Nov 29, 2021
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  11. Coda

    Coda

    Bit of duct tape'll sort that out.
     
    Coda, Nov 29, 2021
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  12. campervanster

    campervanster

    Quite a project, look forward to seeing progress! Enjoy
     
    campervanster, Nov 30, 2021
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  13. philntfc

    philntfc

    Welcome aboard from sunny Northants:thumbsup:

    It's MOT exempt now so chuck the doors back on and get camping!:D
     
    philntfc, Nov 30, 2021
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  14. MarkUKbay

    MarkUKbay

    Thanks all. Plan is to start with the doors/openers as they are not so daunting (hopefully) and will at least give me some complete bits. Then I'm not sure. Probably the roof and work down.
     
    MarkUKbay, Nov 30, 2021
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  15. lhu1281

    lhu1281

    Fair play .. that’s going to cost more to restore than it’s worth and 5+years if you don’t get divorced.. fair play
     
    lhu1281, Nov 30, 2021
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  16. docjohn

    docjohn Supporter

    Very exciting, have fun :thumbsup:
     
    docjohn, Nov 30, 2021
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  17. Terrordales

    Terrordales Nightshift

    Hello and Welcome from The Colonial Contingent :hattip:
     
    Terrordales, Dec 1, 2021
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  18. arryhancock

    arryhancock Supporter

    Welcome from the east side of Leicestershire, thats a project
     
    arryhancock, Dec 2, 2021
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  19. rob.e

    rob.e

    on a positive note, you have great access to the engine with those cut outs.

    .. not that you appear to have an engine but you know what i mean.
     
    rob.e, Dec 2, 2021
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  20. ianleb

    ianleb

    Welcome from sunny Devon.

    Best of British with your bus my respects for taking it on.
     
    ianleb, Dec 4, 2021
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