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Jun 19, 2016 16:39:36 GMT
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Just bought myself another Volkswagen T4 van. Had one years ago and it was just a really useful thing to have. I've also had lots of VW Bay window busses and T25's but from a practical point the T4 takes some beating. The last one I had was an absolute heap of an ex-AA van which looked like this when I bought it.....   After a bit of work it looked like this.....    The green bottom part left by the AA was painted over, a gentle whack with the lowering stick and a bargain set of alloys from the many which fit on a VAG vehicle! The inside got a makeover too. I've always regretted selling it a bit and so this week when I saw this for sale I grabbed it quick.  Totally stock at the moment and low mileage with just a couple of owners.  It's a pukka caravelle with all the refinements you'd expect. It was originally a VW demo vehicle so just about everything on the caravelle options list got ticked.   It's a great van but looks a bit boring at the moment. Now to decide how to make my mark on it  |
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Currently driving a '68 Karmann Ghia as my daily. Don't ask about previous cars - there have been way too many and I stopped counting at 160!
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recarouk
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Jun 19, 2016 18:09:03 GMT
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I'm really liking these to be honest. Interested to see the progress updates  |
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Last Edit: Jun 19, 2016 18:09:21 GMT by recarouk
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Jun 19, 2016 18:29:26 GMT
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I would say wheels, lowering, and something to break up the color a bit....nice find...very useful, I'm sure....
JP
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I know its spelled Norman Luxury Yacht, but its pronounced Throat Wobbler Mangrove!
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Good choice mate.
Look forward to your changes.
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Jul 25, 2016 13:15:59 GMT
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Very little progress to report unfortunately due to work and other stuff getting in the way. Swapped out the front indicator lenses for smoked ones and trial fitted one of the alloys I had tucked away in the garage. They are fairly rare AVALINI ones made in Italy but are a direct replacement for the original steel wheels and would take the same tyres (handy as the set on my steel wheels are almost new) but I've got a nagging doubt about fitting them.  They are certainly better looking than the original steels.....  but I've always loved a nicely (or even brightly) painted steel wheel. Something like this was what I had in mind.........  Only thing is, what colour to paint them. Don't want black or silver, thinking of something lairy! Any suggestions? |
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Currently driving a '68 Karmann Ghia as my daily. Don't ask about previous cars - there have been way too many and I stopped counting at 160!
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Jul 25, 2016 13:53:32 GMT
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^ yep,Kawasaki green !
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Jul 25, 2016 16:37:45 GMT
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The T4 is my favourite generation transporter. Looking forward to more!
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1988 Ford Fiesta Popular Plus Daily
1978 Triumph Spitfire Project
2002 Nissan Almera Tino Budget Build!
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Jul 25, 2016 19:25:28 GMT
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Yellow should go with the navy/blue you have there. a really eye melting yellow, not aa van yellow
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Stu
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Jul 25, 2016 20:03:45 GMT
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Looks great, I'm a bit biased towards blue Caravelles, though. This is mine Which engine do you have?  |
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Last Edit: Jul 25, 2016 20:04:11 GMT by Stu
'89 BMW E30 325i Sport, '04 MINI Cooper S, '09 Volvo V70 D5
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luckygti
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I need to try harder!
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Jul 26, 2016 21:36:42 GMT
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Cool bus, got to be orange wheels for me that would look great with the blue. |
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Jul 28, 2016 16:26:17 GMT
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These are great vans I've had mine for 4 years and done 40 thousand miles it's never let me down just evolved a little.
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Aug 17, 2016 17:02:45 GMT
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Cool bus, got to be orange wheels for me that would look great with the blue. good call, I thought orange too - just had this pic e-mailed over by the powder coaters, should get them back on Friday   |
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Currently driving a '68 Karmann Ghia as my daily. Don't ask about previous cars - there have been way too many and I stopped counting at 160!
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BT
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Aug 17, 2016 18:23:33 GMT
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Very nice van, always liked the T4. My uncle just bought a kitted out camper and he has got me itching now. Looking on a daily basis.
I look forward to your progression.
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Aug 19, 2016 14:10:27 GMT
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tyres swapped and new wheels on............  |
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Currently driving a '68 Karmann Ghia as my daily. Don't ask about previous cars - there have been way too many and I stopped counting at 160!
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