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Sept 25, 2018 18:34:02 GMT
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Hello all  I´m not to sure if our new project is a bit too new for Retro rides. If it is i´m sure David or Simon will give us a shout. If it is ok here´s our new welding project, a 1998 T4 ex Ambulance that we´ll be restoring and converting into a camper....well that´s the plan anyway.
I popped up to Rostock on Saturday which was a 600 mile round trip and dragged it with my mates Vito back home....
it´s not in very good condition but it was cheap, i´ve always fancied one, they´re good to drive, did i mention it didn´t cost much? ....and i´m notoriously skint so let´s see how we get on.
Happy days, regards from sunny Germany, Dave
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Last Edit: Aug 4, 2021 15:14:42 GMT by Oldbus
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Sept 25, 2018 18:46:30 GMT
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This has so much potential! What are the plans exteriorwise? Leave it as it is with a decent drop and wheels?
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Sept 25, 2018 19:30:41 GMT
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Looks like a great base! Is it stripped inside or can you sleep on the stretcher?
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Sept 26, 2018 6:37:09 GMT
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This has so much potential! What are the plans exteriorwise? Leave it as it is with a decent drop and wheels? yes and no mate, i´ll be giving it a respray and i won´t get away with dropping it too much. I´ve been looking out for a decent set of wheels, i think 18´s should do quite nicely. Looks like a great base! Is it stripped inside or can you sleep on the stretcher? The stretcher is missing but that´s not a problem as i´ll be building a decent bed big enough for me and the misses. The rest of the interior is more or less intact which is good as i´m a lousy joiner and don´t want to be faffing around with wood to much.   ![]() I´ve got a few days off so i´m off out into the garage for a play |
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Last Edit: Dec 12, 2018 17:10:10 GMT by Oldbus
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Sept 26, 2018 9:02:48 GMT
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LOVE IT!!!
(I'm a huge deutschophile so may sway me slightly)
Great machine the T4, mate of mine ran one till nearly a million km
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Sept 26, 2018 9:03:59 GMT
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Oh and I was in Rostock in January. Interesting is what I'll call it...
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Sept 26, 2018 12:05:47 GMT
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Hey, Oldbus! how are ya? good to see you with another project.
I like the fact that the interior already has storage bins and cubbies ready for camping!
neat project.....I would think a set of 18" rims would look great.
JP
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I know its spelled Norman Luxury Yacht, but its pronounced Throat Wobbler Mangrove!
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Sept 26, 2018 17:08:40 GMT
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LOVE IT!!! (I'm a huge deutschophile so may sway me slightly) Great machine the T4, mate of mine ran one till nearly a million km mine´s not that far behind either, 880,000 on its first engine and box and still going strong! Oh and I was in Rostock in January. Interesting is what I'll call it... ...small world eh? Hey, Oldbus! how are ya? good to see you with another project. I like the fact that the interior already has storage bins and cubbies ready for camping! neat project.....I would think a set of 18" rims would look great. JP Hi JP, things are slowly getting back to normal over here at oldbus garages mate. I unfortunately had a stroke a year ago which has slowed me down a bit so i won´t be able to knock out the bus as quick as i used to but i´m happy ( and lucky) to be able to take the T4 and hopefully enjoy it once it´s finished. |
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Sept 26, 2018 17:25:05 GMT
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I managed to get the T4 in the garage, it was a bit of a tight queeze because of the high roof and had to diconnect the garage door to get it in, but got there in the end.  As with most of the old cars i´ve ever owned the T4 will be needing plenty of welding but as that´s the best part of the restoration i´m looking forward to that bit. It be needing all 4 corners sorting, both sills and probaly the front and back too  So without any further ado i jacked up the front end, took off the bumper and right hand front wing and had a mooch around. It´s hardy surpring that these things rust as bad as they do, all this grot was hidded between the inner and outer wing. It was still damp although the bus has been off the road for two years.  ...and the sill will be needing a bit of attention too...  Next i took off the passenger door and chopped out some of the the rot...   i managed to dig out a couple of handfulls of (damp) dirt out of the sill so it´s hardy surpring it´s a bad as it looks!!! Did i mention i got it cheap!!! Hope you like welding threads? Cheers, Dave |
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Last Edit: Dec 12, 2018 17:15:34 GMT by Oldbus
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Sept 26, 2018 17:27:23 GMT
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Always love a good welding thread......
Carry on sir 👍🏼
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14 Audi A3 Sportback - Easy driver
05 Audi TT MK1 3.2 DSG - Damn quick
73 Triumph 2000 - Needs work
03 Range Rover 4.4 V8 petrol. Had to get it out of my system.
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Sept 26, 2018 19:35:30 GMT
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bookmarked!
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Sept 26, 2018 21:58:33 GMT
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was it cheap?? :-)
i can see the potential here.... looking forward to the journey. colour?
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'80 s1 924 turbo..hibernating
'80 golf gli cabriolet...doing impression of a skip
'97 pug 106 commuter...continuing cheapness making me smile!
firm believer in the k.i.s.s and f.i.s.h principles.
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Sept 26, 2018 22:07:55 GMT
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Does it still have its super cool siren? Stayed in a place in Lutten Klein, and sirens passing constantly
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Sept 27, 2018 13:10:06 GMT
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how much insulation does it have?
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Sept 27, 2018 14:49:55 GMT
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I'm along for the ride
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Sept 27, 2018 16:42:36 GMT
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Is there anything you can do which will stop the rot coming back in later years e.g. change how VW made it to reduce mud/moisture traps?
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The Millenium Volcon"Get yourself a Volvo if that's what you really want, you might be dead next year. In the meantime, you could be going sideways in a gigantic land barge."
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Sept 27, 2018 18:50:24 GMT
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Always love a good welding thread...... Carry on sir 👍🏼 was it cheap?? :-) i can see the potential here.... looking forward to the journey. colour? ..at the moment my favourite is dark grey but the bloke i bought the bus off had another one in burgundy which looks rather tasty  Does it still have its super cool siren? Stayed in a place in Lutten Klein, and sirens passing constantly it certainly does sir....in fact it´s got two... shame i can´t use them though.
 how much insulation does it have? i´m not sure about the sides but the floor has a couple of inches so should be alright especially as it´s got a massive heater that runs independantly from the engine   Is there anything you can do which will stop the rot coming back in later years e.g. change how VW made it to reduce mud/moisture traps? Good question mate. All the plates that i´ll be welding in are butt welded so no overlapping joints which notoriously collect moisture. If i chop out all the rust and seal it all up properly i should be ok for a few years. It won´t be a daily driver and will be parked up in the carport which should help too. Cheers, Dave
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Last Edit: Dec 12, 2018 17:22:08 GMT by Oldbus
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Sept 27, 2018 23:25:38 GMT
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Would you sell said sirens...?  |
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Sept 28, 2018 1:41:49 GMT
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getting stuck right in, eh?
gotta start somewhere and also investigate your dilemma...errrr opportunity for more fun!
I do love a good welding story......looking good so far!
JP
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I know its spelled Norman Luxury Yacht, but its pronounced Throat Wobbler Mangrove!
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Sept 28, 2018 17:34:53 GMT
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Would you sell said sirens...? yes mate, no probs. When i get round to checking the electrics i´ll make sure they work ok and get back to you. getting stuck right in, eh? gotta start somewhere and also investigate your dilemma...errrr opportunity for more fun! I do love a good welding story......looking good so far! JP Cheers JP, it´s one of those 50/50 cars...when it drives past you at 50 MPH and you´ve had at least 50 beers it doesn´t look too bad With the front end jacked up i thought i´d start with inner sill/A Post bottom, it´s been welded through the TÜV a few times so there´s quite a bit to chop out  The inner arch didn´t look too bad until i got the angle grinder warmed up...  before i get the arch done i knocked up a couple of patches and butt welded thwem into the step, then i grinded back the welds and gave it a lick of epoxy primer... ....job done Next up is the arch and outer sill. Cheers, Dave
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Last Edit: Dec 12, 2018 17:30:57 GMT by Oldbus
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