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Jan 25, 2010 16:59:50 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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pirate
Part of things
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Jan 25, 2010 17:01:09 GMT
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how bad is yours
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persistant retro offender. 04 laguna load lugger alfa 159 lusso beast 82 austin allegro 82 mg metro
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Jan 25, 2010 17:04:23 GMT
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Bad.....
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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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qwerty
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Jan 25, 2010 17:04:55 GMT
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Pandaselecta's camper:
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Jan 25, 2010 17:05:16 GMT
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What works on a VW Splitty will work on one of these. Similarly J-van inspired mods would work too. Being a 70's Fiat I'd expect it needs a metric sh*t-tonne of welding. First job would be to get the thing solid. If you can't weld, it's a good opportunity to learn on the job.
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Jan 25, 2010 17:09:58 GMT
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you could always buy a Rascal and transplant all the bits over if its to far gone, no point being sentimental about these things unless you have the time and money to waste on it.
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Volvo back as my main squeeze, more boost and some interior goodies on the way.
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Jan 25, 2010 17:10:21 GMT
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Well I have bought a few panels for it, but its mainly what to do with it once it solid. Oh and I would to either gas weld it, or get a generator (no electric in garage) Have another pic for full extent of the work needed.... ;D
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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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Jan 25, 2010 17:26:06 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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pirate
Part of things
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Jan 25, 2010 17:42:26 GMT
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tis purdy, ive always wanted one of these. only had one small van that was a honda acty, a early one with the boxy type back. it was great. and slow.
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persistant retro offender. 04 laguna load lugger alfa 159 lusso beast 82 austin allegro 82 mg metro
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Jan 25, 2010 17:47:40 GMT
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Well I have bought a few panels for it, but its mainly what to do with it once it solid. Oh and I would to either gas weld it, or get a generator (no electric in garage) Have another pic for full extent of the work needed.... ;D How thick is that filler When you see such it should make you query what other bodges previous owners have done. You need to properly assess any sound looking areas to help decide what action to take. Already from just the two picks I'd thinking "beyond economic repair". It wouldn't be as bad if plenty of repair panels avaliable but I suspect you will be on your own making them. Paul H
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mrj
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Jan 25, 2010 17:57:36 GMT
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no help for you, but this like a smaller brother of Grizzs Sinclair project
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- 1971 VW 1600 TL Fastback - 1978 Passat GLS Variant - 1980 Audi 100 5E - 1981 VW aircooled panel van (sold) - 1983 VW Jetta Mk.I - 1984 VW Polo Coupé - 1984 VW Passat hatchback - 1987 VW Passat Variant - 1987 VW Passat hatchback - 1988 VW T25
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Jan 25, 2010 18:00:53 GMT
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Good bits of the camper are the solid chassis and floor, all the interior is there, the engine runs, and the camper bits are all there and free of rips. I have already bought the sills, front arches, rear corner panel, and front sills. Its mainly the rear metal thats missing.
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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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Jan 25, 2010 18:03:19 GMT
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How thick is that filler When you see such it should make you query what other bodges previous owners have done. You need to properly assess any sound looking areas to help decide what action to take. Already from just the two picks I'd thinking "beyond economic repair". It wouldn't be as bad if plenty of repair panels avaliable but I suspect you will be on your own making them. Paul H i agree PS you need to properly assess how much work is involved. from your pics it doesnt look economically viable, but the choice is yours. it's best to have all the information and cost estimates before allowing heart to rule head though
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Someone just shot the elephant in the room.
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Jan 25, 2010 18:05:10 GMT
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Its much better looking now thats its had the rust/loose metal/filler off it, and i have been able to see the work needed. At least its not as bad as that Bugatti in the lake ;D
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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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Jan 25, 2010 18:12:59 GMT
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youve got to do it,if it makes you feel any better my black subaru had to have complete rear inner/outer wheelarches and sills and my vw camper looks about the same as your fiat..will take time but its worth it in the end ;D
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1984 Subaru GLF Hatch 1983 Skoda 120LE Super estelle 1977 Subaru DL Wagon 1978 Datsun 120Y Coupe 1995 Skoda favorit estate
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Jan 25, 2010 18:30:39 GMT
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youve got to do it,if it makes you feel any better my black subaru had to have complete rear inner/outer wheelarches and sills and my vw camper looks about the same as your fiat..will take time but its worth it in the end ;D thanks for that, it helps alot
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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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Jan 25, 2010 18:53:18 GMT
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I'm in the middle of buying a half dissasembled mk2 transit camper so i expect i'll be finding some bits to weld up when it arrives.
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Volvo back as my main squeeze, more boost and some interior goodies on the way.
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these where the top selling camper at one time but compare survival rates to other contemparys , you got bite the bullit & crack on.
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theres more to life than mpg & to much power is just enough.
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chevazon
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1939 Chevrolet 2 door coupe, `67 `Zon estate, `87 Ragtop Cavalier, 4 x 800 Drifters,(!) 1500 Drifter
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PS you should try and befriend a metal bending god such as Tonybmw who would wave his magic welder over your POS err classic camper. If you are so determined to get his roadworthy stop buying other things which take up your pennies ie. Toledo, Delicia, bikes etc. and put your money into the camper even though it`s gonna cost a lot. Have one goal and aim for it. Even if you need to pay for good work then get it done. Be realistic.
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