So I bought myself this van...

Post by **mikey** » 29 Jun 2006, 11:38

...and so far am loving it. 1.9 petrol, 4 gear, 1986, 90k miles with excellent condition original beautiful brown interior apart from a couple of poppers missing on the curtains, and one cup missing from the crockery. No visible rust, although there are signs that some of the seams have been treated at some point.

First one I've had, so I found my way here and have got a few questions which you good folk might be able to help me with...

1) As you can see, the Autosleeper strip on the front is in a bit of a state although all others are fine. Can I get hold of a replacement anywhere? If not, what can I do to repair it?

2) I realise that looking after the van yourself is part of the fun, but I don't have the skills or time to do much more than basic maintenance. Can anyone recommend a good garage, reachable from east London, that can do all the hard work if necessary?

3) Got an agreed value insurance policy for the purchase price (£4.5k). Is it worth getting a proper valuation, or is that a fair price? Alternatively, did I get ripped off?

Thanks in advance - see you on the road.

Post by **ringo** » 29 Jun 2006, 12:21

4.5K ? Consider it the best money you have ever spent - because in a years time thats what you will be telling everyone!

Cant answer your other questions cause i don't know - but welcome!

Post by **lone gunman** » 29 Jun 2006, 13:57

Don't know if you can get a replacement but the decal should come off with some patience and a hair drier to soften the adhesive.

Post by **jed the spread** » 29 Jun 2006, 16:28

Can anyone recommend a good garage, reachable from east London

vw airfix
132a stanley park road
carshalton
surrey
sm5 3jg

tel 0208 647 3898

Welcome t'club

jed

Post by **kevtherev** » 29 Jun 2006, 17:26

As for the decal you can't repair it ...I have an Autosleeper and in my opinion they are the finest conversions that AS did.
I have had the Autosleeper decals removed and replaced them with my own. As I have the conversion authentic paper work, the livery dosn't matter.
I tried to obtain decals for the hightop but to no avail.
A local graphics shop could eventualy reproduce them but at a huge cost.
as it was a one off.
brickwerks has reproduced various decals for devon etc, but not sure if Autosleeper has been tackled yet.
Good luck!

I would try a local signwriter ask for advice.... or a local graphic sign producer

kev

Before

After

Post by **Flibbertigibbet** » 29 Jun 2006, 18:08

wow where is that water fall ?

Post by **Mocki** » 29 Jun 2006, 18:24

its a dam..........

Post by **kevtherev** » 29 Jun 2006, 18:24

Thats no waterfall flibs that a DAM that supplies Birmingham and the west midlands with it's water (overflowing as you can see in june)

It's part of the Elan valley complex of five enormous dams

Post by **Flibbertigibbet** » 29 Jun 2006, 18:32

well dam or not the water is still falling

Post by **T'Onion** » 29 Jun 2006, 18:57

hehehe WaTter julie WaTter

Post by **Flibbertigibbet** » 29 Jun 2006, 19:02

I said it like that

Practising my bucket and cup now

Post by **kevtherev** » 29 Jun 2006, 21:57

I think some of the syncronauts have been this way....nes pas?

If ever you want to visit them we're only to happy to put you up as we're halfway.

Post by **irishkeet** » 30 Jun 2006, 11:04

Hi
you can get a replacement decal made up!

try asking member slowandsteady for advice
cheers
irishkeet

Post by **kevtherev** » 30 Jun 2006, 13:58

yes I did say that you could make them up

Post by **sandringham** » 03 Jul 2006, 19:47

Hi new auto sleeper owner.

I got my first vw camper (autosleeper 89) last month and I love it! Mine has the same livery as yours and the same problem in that some of it is missing. With mine the Burgundy Stripe along the side is painted on. According to Autosleeper this was the case with the older vans but the thin Gold and White lines running through it are glued on. Auto sleeper can supply these. I have searched for a paint match and the closest I have found is a Rover colour Damask Red so it looks like I will be needing a steady hand and a calm day! to fix-up mine. Good luck with yours and if you find another way of doing it please let me know.

Great site btw.

Sandringham.