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Mike Noc 
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 Topic: The Specialist Vehicle Thread.Posted: 23 Aug 13 at 08:08 |
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I'll go first then.
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'The Big Slow' LT35 1989 normally aspirated Diesel Horsebox - Gone but not forgotten.
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Posted: 26 Aug 13 at 17:11 |
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edit.... due to post i responded to being deleted Edited by Piledriver - 27 Aug 13 at 11:56 |
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Posted: 26 Aug 13 at 19:27 |
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I spotted one of these today heading down the A37 Shepton mallet area south west UK.
Who was the builder?
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Tim Shettle www.ultimate-engineering.co.uk Bristol Tel/txt 07810 320 464 AFN TDI Panel Van |
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Mike Noc
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Posted: 26 Aug 13 at 19:43 |
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Well the body on ours was built by Ifor Williams, but the vehicle itself was originally a refrigerated van. I've seen a few proper coachbuilt horseboxes as well mind.
A few years ago there was a VW garage on the A3 just below Hindhead. It had all sorts there - as well as the usual campers there was a fire engine and a crane van which looked like it could have been used to install telegraph poles. Sadly all were in pretty poor condition which is probably why it closed.
There must be other VW's that were built for specialist roles though, or doesn't anyone here own one or is no-one interested in anything other than the standard buses? |
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'The Big Slow' LT35 1989 normally aspirated Diesel Horsebox - Gone but not forgotten.
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Posted: 26 Aug 13 at 19:54 |
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I thinks that there should be a place to host the unusual one off's and quirky coach built options. The only time you see this stuff is at van fest (bus fest now)
I even remember seeing some military assault vehicles based on the T2. Desert storm stuff.
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Developing parts for the VW T3 TDI market Inc flipped audi gearbox install parts.
Tim Shettle www.ultimate-engineering.co.uk Bristol Tel/txt 07810 320 464 AFN TDI Panel Van |
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Posted: 26 Aug 13 at 21:51 |
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There was some syncro based military thing as well...looked like summat of mad max to me...
I like this and want it real bad.. 
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Posted: 26 Aug 13 at 22:39 |
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I'm interested...dunno if this fits the thread but anyone know of any remaining LTs like this?
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Mid engined, 6 cylinder, turbocharged 2 seater - it can only be a VW LT!
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Posted: 26 Aug 13 at 22:44 |
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Wow...that's actually lush as well...bet it's a treat to drive !
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Mike Noc
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Posted: 26 Aug 13 at 23:12 |
Yep Mat that defo fits the thread, and so does the furniture wagon.
Edited by Mike Noc - 26 Aug 13 at 23:16 |
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Posted: 26 Aug 13 at 23:20 |
that sir, gets me officially chubby. I've a good mind to delete all other posts and just leave that picture.
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T3 1981 Westy Vanagon - thinks lubricant is a fuel
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mat_the_cat
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Posted: 27 Aug 13 at 00:19 |
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How about this?
http://www.forklifttradex.co.uk/vw-lt-35-hubsteiger-ruthmann-steiger-ks-80_157578.htm Another LT I'm afraid... |
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Mid engined, 6 cylinder, turbocharged 2 seater - it can only be a VW LT!
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Posted: 27 Aug 13 at 19:03 |
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I've got a T3 that was converted for use as a jet starter at Madeira airport. Converted by Garrett, it had a jet engine installed in the back to start the engines on jumbos using a big airhose coming through the front panel.
This is a later van in white, there are vents on the roof and the interior had a custom bulkhead and full insulation.  |
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Daily aircooled T3, knackered mk1 golf.
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Yradave
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Posted: 27 Aug 13 at 19:06 |
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And mine, now with the vent box put back on the roof.
And sadly minus the jet engine.   |
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Posted: 27 Aug 13 at 19:19 |
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Just found another one, this one okks like it's brand new. Extra brackets were welded on the bottom of the front chassis members to fit the front gear.
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Daily aircooled T3, knackered mk1 golf.
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Posted: 27 Aug 13 at 20:02 |
Steve i deleted the post, it was Tap Room fodder.. |
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Posted: 27 Aug 13 at 20:06 |
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no probs dunk, it just looked like i was laughing at original post
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Posted: 27 Aug 13 at 20:09 |
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Mike Noc
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Posted: 27 Aug 13 at 20:27 |
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Me too, but I can take it.
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Posted: 27 Aug 13 at 21:24 |
I actually bought a bag of chips from a trailer converted into a mobile chippy on the weekend in west wales that looked idetical to that one but sadly it was on the back of a LDV
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Posted: 27 Aug 13 at 21:44 |
That would be crying out for some poly bushes in a good wind I bet but it is very cool |
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