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robinbowes 
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 Topic: ** SOLD ** T4 Syncro Caravelle for sale (MoT fail)
Posted: 17 Jun 15 at 00:46 |
Now sold.
Here's a chance to pick up a T4 Caravelle Syncro project.
I've had it for around 5 years and it's been a good servant, but sadly has failed its last MoT test due to the dreaded tin worm. As you will see from the pics, it's had a couple of incidents while I've had it - the missus scraped it down the corner of the house, and I managed to reverse into a bollard.
It's a Caravelle GL Syncro, 2.4l non-turbo diesel, 8 seats, sunroof, alloy wheels.
It would be easy enough to fix up to go through an MoT if you are able do the welding yourself but it's not cost-effective for me to pay someone to do it.
I'm based north of York.
Im not sure about price, so let's say £2000 for the rules, but I will accept offers.
R.
Edited by robinbowes - 18 Jul 15 at 13:02
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mrhutch
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the ginger princess
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Posted: 17 Jun 15 at 06:51 |
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PRICE NEEDED.. IT'S THE RULES!
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T3 1981 Westy Vanagon - thinks lubricant is a fuel
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robinbowes
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Posted: 17 Jun 15 at 08:13 |
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Price added.
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mrhutch
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the ginger princess
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Posted: 17 Jun 15 at 10:27 |
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cheers chap
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T3 1981 Westy Vanagon - thinks lubricant is a fuel
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fufflenarnia
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Posted: 17 Jun 15 at 19:01 |
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Blimey, that's rusty! Do you live by or in the sea?
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fatboy
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judge judy
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Posted: 17 Jun 15 at 22:42 |
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OMG ,,,,, Hutch was on here😄.
Glws chap
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'83 T3 westy - biguns got it
68 buggy again!- Roger the cat is going to finish it
Syncro, previously known as the scoobyvelle
Shit I need to sell some MORE cars!
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robinbowes
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Posted: 18 Jun 15 at 01:12 |
 fufflenarnia wrote:
Blimey, that's rusty! Do you live by or in the sea? |
I don't, no, but it came from Cumbria.
It actually looks worse than it is - the MoT tester has been poking around.
R.
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robinbowes
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Posted: 06 Jul 15 at 21:39 |
OK, so clearly my initial pricing was rather unrealistic. Is it worth £1000 to anyone?
Other than the rust, it is a great bus and has served me well. The quote from my local garage was £500-£600 to weld it up to get it through the MoT, but that is mostly labour so if you can do it yourself then it would be much cheaper.
Any offers?
R.
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robinbowes
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Posted: 09 Jul 15 at 20:33 |
EDIT: Photos should now be working.
I've had several enquiries by PM many asking for interior shots, so here we go. Bear in mind that it has not been put back together since the MoT, ie. all the interior panels, etc. are present but not fitted. Same for the dangling seatbelts, etc.
Also of interest, I fired the engine up for the first time in over 6 months and it started practically first turn as it always does.
I might even consider getting it fixed up and back on the ... NO, NO, NO - I must be strong, it has to go! As has my Golf GTI that's been sat in my Dad's shed for over 3 years... I'm an hopeless case!
R.
Edited by robinbowes - 09 Jul 15 at 21:51
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Bromy
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Posted: 10 Jul 15 at 13:35 |
Whats the golf? 
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"follow the masses, do the opposite"
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robinbowes
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Posted: 10 Jul 15 at 13:39 |
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Here's the spec:
1991 GTI 16v 5 door
Metallic midnight blue.
2 litre TSR short block
TSR gas flowed cylinder head (Pk A)
TSR stainless steel exhaust manifold
Kent GF1602 cams
Vernier
New set of cam followers
Vibratech front engine mount
Black Dimond power clutch
K Star + tuning (by Stealth Racing)
Mk 3 rear brake calipers
TSR big brake conversion to 285mm discs with Goodrich brake hoses
High capacity baffled sump
Windage tray
Think Automotive 10 row oil cooler
Lazerline Thatcham CAT 1 alarm linked to central locking
Lazerline window lifter kit
Bilstein PSS9 monotube coilover kit
Rear strut brace
Front strutt brace (Neuspeed)
Eibach roll bars front and rear with new links
Superpro rear beam bushes
Superpro front wishbone bushes
G60 top mounts
Vibratech G2 front wishbone rear units
Powerflex subframe bushes
Car set up on corner weights.
Varley Red Top 40 Racing battery mounted in boot
Milltek stainless steel exhaust fitted at the factory
OZ Racing Super Legera 15"
Corbeau GTS seats
Single headlamp front grille
Headlamp relay conversion
Rolling-roaded at 175 bhp on normal unleaded fuel.
Currently off the road, and covered in a layer of dust!
I aim to get it back on the road and take it to VW Fest at Harewood House.
R.
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traversd
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Posted: 10 Jul 15 at 13:57 |
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If you can be arsed you would probably get more than a grand for it in bits
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Vanfest 2011 - Skittles Vodka
Camperjam 2011 tug n chug team
Camperjam 2013 - Lost to the Bodybuilders, but delivered in a Syncro
Tough Mudder - Fried Piggy For - Charity
So, Rae is a girl then yeah.
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robinbowes
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Posted: 10 Jul 15 at 14:03 |
traversd wrote:
If you can be arsed you would probably get more than a grand for it in bits |
Yes, probably. Sadly, I don't have a lot of spare time so someone else needs to give me a grand and profit! :) R.
Edited by robinbowes - 10 Jul 15 at 14:05
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Bromy
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Posted: 11 Jul 15 at 17:34 |
Golf sounds lovely  
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"follow the masses, do the opposite"
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robinbowes
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Posted: 11 Jul 15 at 20:22 |
Bromy wrote:
Golf sounds lovely |
This Golf *is* lovely. I'm loath to sell it, but it's not a practical car for a) 6 kids, b) all my guitar gear.
I'll be buying another Bus as soon as I find one.
R.
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mrhutch
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the ginger princess
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Posted: 12 Jul 15 at 01:02 |
six kids? you've got two more children than I have dogs...
in real, six children??
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T3 1981 Westy Vanagon - thinks lubricant is a fuel
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robinbowes
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Posted: 12 Jul 15 at 09:24 |
mrhutch wrote:
six kids? you've got two more children than I have dogs...
in real, six children?? |
Yeah. We actually have 8 in total. I had 3, partner had 3, we got together and had twins = 8 in total. But two of hers are grown up and have flown the nest. so we only have 6 kicking around on a daily basis.
Maybe I should try for the sympathy vote to help sell my bus?? :)
R.
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robinbowes
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Posted: 18 Jul 15 at 13:02 |
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Now sold.
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** SOLD ** T4 Syncro Caravelle for sale (MoT fail)
