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Jun 16, 2012 10:00:02 GMT
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My 2003 Peugeot Expert, I'm converting into a camper, is off the road as needs clutch repair. Nightmare to work on and horrendous parts prices so I've decided that it'll be sold idc and replaced with a proper retro van / camper  In the running at present of course is the VW bay window but they demand an inflated "scene tax" so probably not viable then there is Transit, Bedford CA & CF, Austin J4, and Commer PB. Standard Atlas is not included as too rare. I'm not interested in Citroen H van nor can I think of any other European vans that might appeal. The plan ( there is always a plan ;D ) therefore is to fit modern engine and camper interior into a classic camper. I don't mind adapting a minibus but aren't interested in butchering any van that has managed to survive this long so none of that category would be harmed  Two questions althought I've basically already got the answer to the second Can anyone think of a van etc suitable for a camper other than the Transit, CA, CF, J4 or PB. I'm not interested in CDV (car derived vans) such as Escort, HA, A60, Marina etc. Also other than the CA is there any van people can think of with a proper chassis (I know it's the only one from my list above with) ? Paul H |
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Jun 16, 2012 10:14:20 GMT
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In the running at present of course is the VW bay window but they demand an inflated "scene tax" so probably not viable Shrunken VW camper - Fiat amigo/pandora   |
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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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Jun 16, 2012 11:03:52 GMT
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Sherpa / LDV. Easily lowered if req'd, later ones have Ford diesels, loads of standard engine options but still loads of room for alternatives, rear wheel drive, range of body sizes ( 200 300 and 400 series), range of diff ratios, you would almost certainly be the only one there with one of them but most of all they're CHEAP.
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MrSpeedy
East Midlands
www.vintagediesels.co.uk
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Jun 16, 2012 15:39:43 GMT
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Ford 400e for Commer looks but with proper chassis. Check out Kevbarlas or my threads for more info. Got a rolling chassis for sale if you're interested |
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Jun 16, 2012 15:59:57 GMT
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The LDV Sherpa/200/Pilot was available with a proper separate chassis - IIRC either as a chassiscab for custom stuff or as a dropside pickup.
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chevazon
Posted a lot
1939 Chevrolet 2 door coupe, `67 `Zon estate, `87 Ragtop Cavalier, 4 x 800 Drifters,(!) 1500 Drifter
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Jun 19, 2012 21:41:30 GMT
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And V8 versions ?
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craig1010cc
Club Retro Rides Member
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Club RR Member Number: 35
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Jun 19, 2012 21:48:08 GMT
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or they came with Pug 1.9d's which could be TD'd easy enough and they are cheap as
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Jun 19, 2012 23:30:54 GMT
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& all come with rubbish brakes irrespective of eng type.
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theres more to life than mpg & to much power is just enough.
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Jun 19, 2012 23:43:46 GMT
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Just get a vw type 25 mate.
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The LDV Sherpa/200/Pilot was available with a proper separate chassis - IIRC either as a chassiscab for custom stuff or as a dropside pickup. Was it a full chassis or just half a one stuck on the back of the cab like most van based chassis cabs? |
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Volvo back as my main squeeze, more boost and some interior goodies on the way.
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Had a LDV 200. Never want one again I should have added it need to be big enough to carry my mobility buggy so that rules out Fiat 900. At the moment it's the Bedford CA Romany that is the only contender. Proper chassis, looks, column change, sliding doors, IFS, cheap all tick the boxes for me. ;D Paul H |
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CA romany- most have a crappy 3 speed box and are good for about 45mph though. Have seen one with a 2.0 pinto fitted though.
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Jun 20, 2012 10:04:26 GMT
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Was it a full chassis or just half a one stuck on the back of the cab like most van based chassis cabs? Proper full chassis with de-mountable cab (and a beam front end too...). ;D |
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Jun 20, 2012 11:25:17 GMT
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Was it a full chassis or just half a one stuck on the back of the cab like most van based chassis cabs? Proper full chassis with de-mountable cab (and a beam front end too...). ;D Hmmm, now that I find interesting, was looking at 4x4 chassis as being heavy duty but not quite big enough. |
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Volvo back as my main squeeze, more boost and some interior goodies on the way.
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Jun 20, 2012 11:32:14 GMT
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you need my fiat ducato lol |
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Jun 23, 2012 18:02:13 GMT
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Ford 400e for Commer looks but with proper chassis. Check out Kevbarlas or my threads for more info. Got a rolling chassis for sale if you're interested I agree mrspeedy . Thames are cool, just get a good one if you don't want to spend the next 5 years in the garage on the bodywork alone.  |
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Jun 23, 2012 21:14:58 GMT
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...can't beat something like this.....  ;D plenty of room for the kitchen sink ! |
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pasta
Part of things
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Jun 23, 2012 21:24:26 GMT
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Never new Ldv pick up cabs were separate thought they were welded on the front.
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Peace,Max signature height = 80px
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Ok I started this thread and am now thinking "sideways". What common US vans have a seperate chassis ? In fact what are the common vans over there anyway - the US equivalent to our Transits, LDV, Bedford CF, etc ? I don't mean the versions like this -  which are now rare and collectable but the "bread and butter" vans that were used by the military on bases, trademen, campers and such that are still reasonable to buy - say under £3000 but preferably cheaper. Paul H |
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