From
before I bought it:
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2.1 Genuine VW reconditioned engine low mileage, (01.09.09) Laurie
Pettitt (one of Britain's best engine builders – try Googling him
if his name's not familiar to you!) refinished with twin Dellorto
carburettors professionally fitted by T3 Centre Guilford AKA SJD
Motor Services (Ivan McCutchon, Editor of “Camper and Bus” has
his bus serviced by them). it pulls like a train!Serviced annually.
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Full width genuine VW Bluestar Rock and Roll bed (the only model RR
bed VW made with head restraints), installed using bluestar side
panels for a snug fit
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Genuine Audi 17” alloy wheels (A6 Quattro) in very good condition
(re-badged VW) stamped with Audi Logo – not weak copies. Includes a
matching 5th alloy spare wheel. Lazer set up (castor, camber,
tracking - Denmead Tyres) for even tyre wear, professionally fitted
using Brickwerks kit (29.05.07 Dave Lashly)
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Lowered a sensible 45mm, with new springs and shock absorbers all
round (JK) 20.06.07, PR Vehicle Repairs
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Tinted rear windows; professional film used
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Passenger Swivel Seat (Bluebird £160 version – specific to T3)
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Twin sliding doors
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Usual Caravelle refinements including Captain’s seats, additional
air vents in rear, insulated headlining.
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Genuine Westfalia Swan-Neck tow bar
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Reversing sensors
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Lights on alarm
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Professional fuel system overhaul - tank drain and de-sludge,
complete replacement of breather tubes, Waxoyle top of tank, new
petrol pump (VW City, Portsmouth, 26.01.08)
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Cooling system completely overhauled professionally by T3 Centre
Guilford (01.09.09)
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New, heavy duty, larger capacity radiator (from Brickwerks) fitted –
much more cooling than the standard one from eg JK
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Rear compartment professionally carpeted in black over underlay over
ply over thick Karrimat type insulation.
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Outside temp probe with dash mounted gauge
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new tailgate gas struts.
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New Starter Motor 2008
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New petrol pump 2008
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New anti-roll bar bushes 2008 (All VW City Portsmouth),
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Fake Smart Car alarm; a red LED mounted on the dashboard shroud
automatically flashes when the bus is left, it draws virtually no
current but gives the impression of an active car alarm
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Comprehensive receipt collection showing investment of £1000s
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The RR Bed has a small stitched repair and the Captain’s chair
armrests are worn so have small holes in the fabric.
I
believe the previous owner only had this for a short time, and he had
purchased it from the guy in Portsmouth.
What
I have had done since 2012:
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Have had engine rebuilt, sounds awesome with the Dells.
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Added under dash, down lighting.
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Has leisure battery and split charge relay with 12v socket, voltmeter
and usb charger point hooked up to it.
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Handmade memory foam mattress for rear.
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Handmade leather steering wheel cover.
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Replaced heater blower motor.
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Fitted new springs, still a 45 drop.
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waxoyl sprayed the underneath.
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Replaced Windows, they are now green tinted ones. except offside door
slider window and quarter glass. I have replacement quarter glass
that open but need restoring a tad before fitting.
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New steering rack bushes and ARB bushes fitted.
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Had all lower sill panels repaired or replaced and have replacement
panels left over, that weren't needed at the time 2017. Have pics of
restoration and respray.
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Resprayed 2017. Still in lovely condition but a little seem rash
starting to appear.
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New tyres all round.
Dry
stored in garage. MOT'd till end of December. looking for £5500 Welcome to sensible
offers.
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1986 2.1DJ Twinslider
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