VW T3/T25 Project

[leeds_182]

Did a bit of a deal with my brother for a scene safe VW van.

He gets;

And I get a Pile of rust and a large welding bill.

Plans are to get a mot on it, slam it and put some banded steels on.

 

[Starlet_gt]

I love them. I look forward to seeing some mods!

 

[Crayola]

I hope he shoved a large wedge your way if not then we really need to get you checked out 😂

 

[leeds_182]

I hope he shoved a large wedge your way if not then we really need to get you checked out 😂

There was a wedge but only moderately sized. Should be enough to get it on the road and.....

SLAMMED.

 

[cat171]

I hope he left the wedge on the kitchen table, that's how it works no ?

 

[Louis]

I presume you're going to wrap this like they did in wheeler dealers?

 

[bashracing]

Engine conversion likely ?

 

[Starlet_gt]

This look is nice...

 

[Jack!]

 

[leeds_182]

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You need to understand the dub scene to see the benefits of this deal. Its the only scene where you actually get out what you put in to a motor in my experience.

 

[leeds_182]

Engine conversion likely ?

Needs it. It maxes out at 55!

 

[leeds_182]

I presume you're going to wrap this like they did in wheeler dealers? View attachment 1444574

I died a little inside when Ed did that.

 

[Crybert]

I love them at shows and on instagram with a filter but seeing slammed cars driving about on the roads looks horrific, especially when you see the driver getting battered about inside 😂. They’re also never doing more than 8mph

 

[Donny_Dog]

How are you going to lower it? investing in bags or just the static method?
Get some engine bay shots & interior.
What engines do people put in them?

 

[bashracing]

Subaru EJ20
RoverV8
VAG 1.9 tdi
Pug XUD9

I put a XUD9 in a mates it was ok but was a little low geared at 20 mph/1000rpm in top
I think a petrol is better

 

[welshname]

They can look great. Friend had an air cooled one. Paint was hundreds of b*****d layers and shades so stencilled the logo on the side, sanded through sections and lacquered the whole car.

 

[leeds_182]

How are you going to lower it? investing in bags or just the static method?
Get some engine bay shots & interior.
What engines do people put in them?

I think hydros are the in thing.

50 -70mm springs will be what’s happening I think eventually.

 

[panderoo]

Speak to Will Smith at www.wheeliams.co.uk he will get you low properly and likely help with engine swap advice etc.

 

[Thrust-Rated]

Best purchase you've done so far. Will be watching this

 

[David Stuart]

Love it. Keeping it a panel van?

I’ve got a cheap t4 recently as my first VW and I can see why folk like them. And the scene has the most variety in my opinion.

On money invested / returned I think 60/70s British classics and VWs both get you your money back for what you put in. Just VWs prob give a bit more of a nod to modifications etc.


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[leeds_182]

Love it. Keeping it a panel van?

I’ve got a cheap t4 recently as my first VW and I can see why folk like them. And the scene has the most variety in my opinion.

On money invested / returned I think 60/70s British classics and VWs both get you your money back for what you put in. Just VWs prob give a bit more of a nod to modifications etc.


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Sticking with the panel van but hopefully putting a rear bench in so the kids can come out (in the dark).

 

[leeds_182]

Dropped it off at the welders this morning where it will stay for a month or so.

 

[Panda.]

Not tempted to follow the new crowd and swamper it?

 

[leeds_182]

Not tempted to follow the new crowd and swamper it?

Na, really my thing. I’m all about the lowz.

 

[Panda.]

I'm on a few Transporter FB groups and the amount of questions about which BF Goodridge/raising kits people use is crazy! Folks selling their bling alloys and hunting for Amorak steels!

 

[_Tom]

I'm on a few Transporter FB groups and the amount of questions about which BF Goodridge/raising kits people use is crazy! Folks selling their bling alloys and hunting for Amorak steels!

My mate built this for a client. Cool as if you ask me..

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Love a T25 though. My old man had them as work trucks when I was a young lad. I can still hear their distinct engine tone.

 

[Panda.]

My mate built this for a client. Cool as if you ask me..

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Love a T25 though. My old man had them as work trucks when I was a young lad. I can still hear their distinct engine tone.

I love 'em swampered! And it makes much more sense for a lot of folks (MTB'ers/builders etc!) Transporter HQ and Solow suspension have built a couple of nice ones using double cap/doka's although the rear deck on that one above is awesome!

 

[TeflonTim]

Nice choice. Love a panel van!
Had mine about 5 years. Just put a 2.0 Na Impreza engine in it and it’s transformed the driving experience. I almost can’t get used to it, it’s so different.
Best advice I can give if you’re having bodywork done is pay serious attention to the seams. It’s almost impossible to remove the rust unless you take the panels apart. It will almost always come back through you nice new paint in a few years. I used a 3 stage product called POR15 which worked very well but hasn’t kept it at bay everywhere.
you should check the 80-90club forum. Plenty of good info and advice in their wiki section.

Club 80-90 Forums - Index page

 

[leeds_182]

Some rimmage turned up today.

Well, 3 of the 4 did but hopefully paisley find the other one at the depot tomorrow.

 

[leeds_182]

My fourth wheel arrived.

Wait a minute....that’s an electric fire.

Good one paisley freight.

 

[Darren S]

I love them. I look forward to seeing some mods!

Me too - but the instant I see them, I just imagine one being driven by a sweaty East German called Klaus, making a rendezvous to escape to West Berlin.

 

[leeds_182]

My other wheel turned up!

Welding is nearly all done so should hopefully have an mot on it in the next few weeks.

 

[Donny_Dog]

Excited.
Race between us, who can get an MoT first.
OK, you win.

 

[leeds_182]

Back and now with 12 months mot.

 

[leeds_182]

Also picked up some more wheels.

 

[Louis]

Back and now with 12 months mot.

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Get it wrapped!

 

[Crayola]

Get it wrapped!

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f**king spat my drink out 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂

 

[leeds_182]

Ha ha, that’s class.

 

[cat171]

Are you keeping the Porsche twist wheels silver ? I like them done in dopey colours like baby blue or pink etc. 😁

 

[leeds_182]

Are you keeping the Porsche twist wheels silver ? I like them done in dopey colours like baby blue or pink etc. 😁

Yeah, I’ll bob them on and see how they look.

Ordered the shocks and springs today.

70mm AVO set up. Not made low but should make it look a little better.