South African fuel tank
Printed From: The Brick-yard
Category: T3 Section
Forum Name: South African T3s
Forum Description: A forum dedicated to questions and chat about South African built VW T3 models.
URL: http://www.brick-yard.co.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=93023
Printed Date: 18 Apr 24 at 04:34
Software Version: Web Wiz Forums 12.06 - https://www.webwizforums.com
Topic: South African fuel tank
Posted By: Taylud
Subject: South African fuel tank
Date Posted: 21 Sep 17 at 14:39
|
Hi all, I have bought a new T3 painted shell that originated in South Africa. Im sure its been passed around a bit til I bought it. It doesn't even have a chassis number yet! Anyway, since starting to build it I have started to discover the differences and a list of things I will need to keep it pretty original to its type. Its going to get a Golf motor but I want to run the original 85L fuel tank. Does anyone have one or know where I might get one? There are other bits too. Cant wait til its done. A new T3. Regards, Oliver. ------------- Never happier than when getting away in my brick. |
Replies:
Posted By: Wychall
Date Posted: 21 Sep 17 at 15:35
|
That sounds like the shell I tried to buy a couple of years ago. The best that I can offer is that my 2.5i Microbus is up for sale with the 5 pot Audi engine and all the correct bits for your rebuild. Looking for £7.5k ish. ------------- South African 1991 2.5i 5cyl Microbus - virgin, not campered - piloted by Brian. |
Posted By: mrhutch
Date Posted: 22 Sep 17 at 14:19
|
if it's never been registered then aren't you going to have problems registering it ?? no way a T3 is going to pass SVA or whatever they use these days ------------- T3 1981 Westy Vanagon - thinks lubricant is a fuel |
Posted By: marlinowner
Date Posted: 22 Sep 17 at 14:57
|
I would have thought the only way (and to get parts like heater controls, windows etc) would be to rebody an existing van. Could be open to selling my 2.5i! |
Posted By: Taylud
Date Posted: 22 Sep 17 at 19:36
|
My research tells me that getting it passed won't be a problem but I have heard that before. I think it will be issued with a Q plate rather than a 2017/18 plate as if it were a new vehicle. However my current dealings with DVLA have been beyond barmy so I reserve judgement on that one. Im not short of many bits, we are having to make a few changes as quite a bit is different especially around the engine fitment but nothing to crazy. Id like to keep most of it original. Definitely not looking to buy another van to donor to it unless its very cheap.
------------- Never happier than when getting away in my brick. |
Posted By: GGHM
Date Posted: 19 Oct 17 at 10:28
|
Hi! I have a brand new VW SA 85L fuel tank but it is not cheap. 650 Euro + shipping from Germany. Picture-Link: https://picload.org/view/dgpoglli/satank.jpg.html" rel="nofollow - https://picload.org/view/dgpoglli/satank.jpg.html Best regards, Gunther ------------- 1983 Caravelle special edition - one of the first WBX 1993 Caravelle 2.5i from South Africa |
Posted By: Taylud
Date Posted: 01 Nov 17 at 07:49
|
You are right, that is not cheap. Thanks for the offer. ------------- Never happier than when getting away in my brick. |
Posted By: jason k
Date Posted: 21 Dec 17 at 13:49
|
Pm booted on here. He has one for sale Have you got the side glass? That's the nightmare ------------- Bcs shallowest surf award winner 2006 camperjam 2011 chug and tug team member aberdare. south wales newest member of karmann korner no longer the only moderator to manage to ban himself |
Posted By: booted
Date Posted: 21 Dec 17 at 16:00
|
Yes as Jason says I have one for sale. it does need to be repaired but its less than 650 |
Posted By: chris7ian
Date Posted: 07 Jul 18 at 00:43
I'm pretty sure if he buys a complete donor bus and re-shells it, the new body can legitimately assume the identity of the donor provinding that the original is stripped of that identity. It's just a replacement part! |
mrhutch wrote: