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syncropaddy wrote:Its so nice to see a 'van' for a change ..... getting rare these days

Lucky that this one is. The chap I bought it from gave me a couple of windows he was going to cut into it. They have now gone into the pile of things to sell when I get round to it.

At long last here is an update on this project. The rear bumper and tow hitch has been fitted. This took longer than anticipated as a slot had to be cut for the tow hitch and being left handed and a bit dumb I cut it on the wrong side . As a result I had to weld up the hole, strip it back and repain...

..lee.. wrote:nice find, flat out for Vanfest then.....

Sadly have other stuff booked for that weekend Bummed to be missing it but have the long (er) term aim of getting it done for the final fling in North Devon. Slow and steady wins the race and all that

Welcome aboard. Liking those tyres. That was some paint rub-down, what was the story behind it. Lose of heart in project? Someone I know started the project some time ago and for a number of reasons (personal and financial) didn't finish it. It was sitting around and I was fortunate enough to be at...

SyncroSwede wrote:Good colour… jury's out on the wheels! What's going inside?

Picked myself up a full width rock-n-roll bed and some ply-lining. Will use it as a camper but want to keep it minimal inside as I want to use it 'properly' eventually

Greetings all, New to all this. Have owned a couple of bugs and a T4 and recently lucked myself into a syncro panel van for a bargin. It came to me with most of the body work done and only needed some paint and putting back together. Easier said than done I'm sure there will be a few hurdles before ...