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Hi Folks,

I am writing this in the hope that someone may be able to help. I have a 1981 VW Hightop which I have spent £1000's restoring. Due to my personal circumstances the project stagnated in 2009 and the poor van was left outside the house to fester and seize while I sorted out the issues. My brother who reuns the large family business, namely a commercial garage and MoT center said he would help out as the van was immobilised due to the clutch seizing etc. 2 years later the van is rotting away outside the garage as he was toooo busy to put it on the ramp. 2 weeks ago he unceremoniously returned her to me and she is now lingering outside the house.

I would dearly love someone with the technical know how and time to finish her off for me... I have spent to much on her to sell to someone for a song (Kustom Campers interior, full panel refresh and respray etc. etc.). They person who mans up for the challenge can have full use of ourt garage and tools if needed, ramps etc. I believe she needs the clutch and brakes changed and whatever else but I am more than willing to supply all materials and cover all labour charges.

If this is of interest please feel free to respond to the advert or give me a bell on 07787374465. I am located in CF48 which is in Merthyr Tydfil, I did speak to Jason I belive from Aberdare many years ago about this when I first stated the project off.

I have photos which I have just taken after giving her a clean. I just cannot seem to add them to the post with the Img icon above.

Thanks all

Nick

nickmeaney wrote:but I am more than willing to supply all materials and cover all labour charges.

That's one heck of a blank cheque you're waving...

It'd be less risky and an easier sell to just put that money into it yourself and sell with full MOT. Or, depending on how bad, make the decision to break and get at least the value of the parts out of it.

I get the impression that he wants to use it rather than sell it.

Good luck, I hope someone can help.

So a handy mechanic with a T25 drives to Wales for a "Busman's Holiday". Fixes the van, gets paid and spends the remainder of the week touring the Brecon Beacons.

Oh how I wish I was a mechanic, I could do a tour of the UK fixing T25's as I go

Oldiebut goodie wrote:I get the impression that he wants to use it rather than sell it.

Ah, yes. Gotcha...

Makes more sense now.

have you tried Tudor Morgan ?

Thanks for the replies, I have a guy fixing her as we speak... after stripping her she wasnt that bad really as I spent a bloody fortune a few years ago.

I am looking for someone that does interior lining, any recommendations?

Thanks

Nick