dtvracing
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Jul 17, 2011 16:19:37 GMT
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hey everyone, have decided i want a camper van. my girlfriend and i go surfing regularly and the whole changing in the car capper is just not on. From a quick look on the web vw campers are just not in my price range so trying to fin something a bit different (the more different the better ) ;D Has anyone any ideas on what is available on the retro scene. I'm not really caring on condition as there is a welder here and I'm not afraid to use it  Thanks for looking |
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I love these, they have the "hooligan" look about them straight from the factory!
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Gray
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Jul 17, 2011 16:24:25 GMT
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Bedford CF, cheap, plentiful, characterful and fun to drive! Plus gorgeous to look at!  |
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Jul 17, 2011 16:28:21 GMT
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1993 Fiat Panda Selecta
2003 Vauxhall Combo 1.7DI van
2006 Mercedes Kompressor Evolution-S AMG SportCoupé
"You think you hate it now, wait til you drive it"
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Gray
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Silence isnt golden!!!
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Jul 17, 2011 16:29:48 GMT
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Graham
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Jul 17, 2011 16:52:38 GMT
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dtvracing
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Jul 17, 2011 16:57:34 GMT
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The blue cf would suit me perfect, building a nova rally car at the moment and it could be used to toe it to the rallys  something along those lines would suit |
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I love these, they have the "hooligan" look about them straight from the factory!
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Jul 17, 2011 17:52:02 GMT
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If not a CF, a CA is even cooler, theres one i walk past every day on the way to college and i think they're cooler than vw campervans, definately want one, one day.
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10mpg
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Retro camper vans help ...10mpg
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Jul 17, 2011 18:08:10 GMT
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I have daftest named camper van in the world for sale, the legendary Mazda Bongo Friendee Auto Freetop.... yes really full camper elevating roof sleeps 4 if needed or a comfy 2 fridge cooker sofas cuboards split charge system 240v inverter very well made everything you could ever need really TDi engine good on fuel leccy hookup ect good nick £2750 with new MOT and a bit of tax... Surprisingly good to drive quite perky and really practical looks just like this All roof windows and blinds are remote electric powered  |
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Last Edit: Jul 17, 2011 18:09:05 GMT by 10mpg
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Jul 17, 2011 19:58:10 GMT
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2014 - Audi A6 Avant 3.0Tdi Quattro
1958 - Chevrolet Apache Panel Truck
1959 - Plymouth Custom Suburban
1952 - Chevrolet 2dr Hardtop
1985 - Ford Econoline E350 Quadravan
2009 - Ovlov V70 2.5T
1970 - Cortina Mk2 Estate
2007 - Fiat Ducato LWB 120Multijet
2014 - Honda Civic 2.2 CTDi ES
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uncle silvia
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Jul 17, 2011 23:16:20 GMT
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This is my alternative to a VW camper......... 1988 Toyota hiace! U can buy this off me for £1000........... but u will have to get it from New Zealand lol  Unfortunately not that many about in the UK |
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1981 KE70 Corolla - 1978 B310 Sunny Coupe - 1977 Pink Clubman Mini Shorty |
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Jul 17, 2011 23:50:14 GMT
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matto
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How campery (hmm, not a real word, but asking "how camp" seemed to be asking a different question) do you want your camper to be? If you just want something cheap (got mine for about £1k) that drives decently, is reliable and you can sleep in, then a mitsubishi delica is good call. Also it won't get stuck on the beach  That's an L400 similar to mine, but there are some pretty awesome L300 examples floating around on this site |
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how sensible does it have to be? I have a friend who would part with this for about 1500 quid, it needs work but it does drive, loads of room in it, full size fridge, bathroom with shower and sit up bath in it, its a petrol V8 though so 20mpg on a run is about all it will do, he bought it to tow his race car to meetings but has not had the time to get it up and running.  |
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Volvo back as my main squeeze, more boost and some interior goodies on the way.
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If you get a bedford I'd aim for the CF2, they have front disc brakes and bigger more powerful, up to date engines than the CF (still old fashioned though).
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joe90
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Jul 18, 2011 13:17:40 GMT
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Jul 18, 2011 13:21:36 GMT
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If you can weld and do your own mechanics then get a VWBay otherwise stay well clear of them. People will try to rip you off soon as they see the VW logo!
I think the Bedfords or Mazda Bongos are a good alternative just depends what you want - trendy above practical or practical! The Vw T4 is the best van they ever built (had one of those too) they are still cheap to buy and easy to work on. Ensure you buy the later TDI engines though otherwise you will be sat there for weeks on the inside lane being overtaken by Allegros!
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Jul 18, 2011 13:24:56 GMT
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not sure if its retro, or just ugly, but ive got a mk1 renault master (self built) camper which is pretty cool (imho)  ^hopefully thats worked! other options would be a early transit coachbuilt, nearly as cool as a vw, and a fraction of the price.... although sadly, they do rust nearly as badly!! |
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Last Edit: Jul 18, 2011 13:28:51 GMT by sasquar
Current fleet:
'58 A35 (half mine)
'67 11 window splitscreen vw (half mine)
'77 mini 1000 (not quite 1000 any more!!)
'86 Armstrong MT500
'89 XR4X4
'94 Corrado VR6
Some sort of sevenesque kit car (no age yet!!)
'01 Mondeo estate 2.0 (engine eventually destined for kit car!) - scrapped, engine only left!
'98 E300 estate, rusty but seemingly reliable, fast-ish tat hauler. eventual engine donor
A35 van, or whats left of it after it lived in a field for many years
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sinjon
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Jul 18, 2011 15:34:54 GMT
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mk1 or 2 transit camper van, retro cool easy to fix when it goes wrong and loads of spairs, i want 1 but wife says no.
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2.9 sierra xr4x4
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mates got a P reg LDV walkthrough, twin wheeler,60 odd K, 2 owners from new, pug 2.5 TD will have full test next week failed on 2 brake pipes ,sidelights & screen washer pump. £800 make an ideal camper.
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theres more to life than mpg & to much power is just enough.
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80mojo
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I'm weighing up selling on the Suntor. Haven't got a pic at the mo, but if you don't mind a bit of welding then this is possibly right up your street... Not the biggest, but easy parts, simple mechanicals and... well... very VERY different! *edit* Here it is before being investigated for tinworm...  |
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Last Edit: Jul 19, 2011 10:03:46 GMT by 80mojo
'71 Opel GT
'72 Manta A
'79 Dodge Autosleeper
'83 Monza & a half
'86 Manta GT/E V6
'91 Astra SXi
'94 Carlton Diamond Estate 24v
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