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tin top possible buy

Posted: 18 Nov 2008, 23:07
by chris.S
hi all in going to look at my first t25 candidate on sunday its a i.9 DF tin top semi converted camper its really cheep but has a blow engine, it looks tidy in the pics but will see.
was wondering as i have plans to do a full rebuild. one is there a rebuild guide avaliable and two where is the best place for the parts.
thanks

Posted: 19 Nov 2008, 15:39
by Ian Hulley
https://club8090.co.uk/wiki/Main_Page

Hiya, swap the busted DF for a reconditioned or good, known s/h 1.9DG or 2.1DJ and an lpg conversion ... cheap as chips motoring :wink:

Just remember BODYWORK is everything.

Good luck, Ian.

Posted: 21 Nov 2008, 22:53
by dugcati
I'll vouch for Ian - bodywork is EVERYTHING - I have spent months on my van with rot :wink:

Posted: 23 Nov 2008, 19:13
by chris.S
ok so i went to look at my first t25 was really tidy for a 84 model all
original except passenger door has had work. few little scabs here and there
the only bad bit is the front valance area near the bumper its corroded and there are small holes, can this panel be purchased and is it easy to replace.
it just needs an engine i dont know if i should repair the old one or replace with a doner unit.

Posted: 25 Nov 2008, 22:41
by Ian Hulley
Take a look in For Sale General ... many of the breakers sell known good engines for ~ £400. Owt lower or less known and you're taking a gamble that may end in tears.

Ian.