Hello I'm a Newbie!

Discussion in 'Introduce Yourselves' started by Neptune, Mar 5, 2013.

  1. Hi, I just bought a 1979 late bay in Neptune Blue.
    Its awsome in the fact that it is completley original, no mods and pretty much as it left the factory in 1979. A real find I think :thumbsup: Cherished by its former owners and dry stored over the winter.
    I would like to get some advice from all you out there since this is all new to us, we need people in the Leics/Derbyshire area to help us. I understand Absolute VW in Castle Don are quite good for all that stuff. But any other recomendations are welcome, also if you are in the NW leics area and fancy meeting up???
    Any advice on Clubs to join and events to attend for Newbies would be appreciated.
    What problems are we likley to encounter with our Bus and what things should we look out for?
    Should we keep our van as orginal as it is and resist the temptation to Pimp it up a bit?
    Web sites for UK camping spots that are sympathetic to our busses
    Oh endless questions I know any information is good and thanks in advance.
     
  2. MorkC68

    MorkC68 Administrator

    Hi neptune,
    Welcome to the forum! I'm from Notts, just off J27 on the M1 so close to you!

    I would highly recommend Simon at Absolute (if you call him, mention Mark with the yellow '77 westy) as Ive dealt with them several times now & they do know there stuff!

    Post some pics up & ask any questions you like, you'll get an answer :)

    If you keep your eye open, the Notts/S Yorks crew meet at Clumber now and again for a picnic (in summer) or a chat etc..
     
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  3. Hello and welcome neptune
     
  4. Hello from the frozen north :)
     
  5. Welcome :thumbsup:
    Need pictures.
    What convesion if any is it?
    The temptation is to pimp and thats up to you entirely but I know plenty who have ripped out the original interiors and regret it unless its a 79 moonraker then rip it out ,I'll buy some bits off you :thumbsup:
     
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  6. Terrordales

    Terrordales Nightshift

    Hello & Welcome from The Colonial Contingent :)

    Better get some photos up, they're a right nosey lot here. :rolleyes:
     
  7. Welcome to the site - just what you need. Look out for the next Techenders meet which is held near Lutterworth if you want to learn about maintenance etc for free. I think it is going to be in April.
     
  8. welcome aboard ....
    your'e gonna have questions..:)
    have you owned similar vehicles before ..?
    the tekenders meet would be a good introduction for you to theses old gals..
     
  9. Heres a pic of my new van! Hope you like her.
     
  10. Very nice :thumbsup:
     
  11. Hello Neptune and welcome to the TLB. Sorry I cannot help you in regards to clubs or recommendations as I am darn Sarf.
    I can offer an opinion on stock or pimp (I prefer stock but can appreciate all types) but I would suggest you go with your own heart as it is your bus after all. Cheers.
     
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  12. lurverly :)
     
  13. Hello and welcome.
     
  14. Thanks everybody, will try and write some more later tonight when I'm not supposed to be working!
    Basicaly our beautiful van has been in the care of its one and only owner for the last 33 years. The reason they sold it to us was because insurance is expensive when you are 80 aparantly, and we are not dealers ie we intend to keep it, use it and cherish it.
    We are not experienced VW owners and have never had a camper before. Its funny because I see this more as an adoption rather than a sale - call me nuts if you like o_O
    We are not mechanics either but I'm sure we are now on a steep learning curve now.
    I've always wanted a Bus and luckily for once we were in the right place at the right time so took the plunge.
    Keep me posted on the Techenders meet, this sounds like just the kind of thing we need.
    We are really serious about keeping this Bus in its imaculate condition - restore and renovate sensitvley I thnk!
     
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  15. Great stuff, sounds like you were lucky. Will still cost you money though ;)
     
  16. Hi neptune and welcome. Great looking bus my freind.
     
  17. Hi and welcome.

    I'm sure lots of help will flood your way!

    Scotty.
     
  18. Really nice van. Pick up where they left off and cherish it. Keep it original. Probably see you around the Peak District....
     
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  19. Am in leicester my freind,we can meet sometime in the year. Am going to Tekenders - Lutterworth, Leics - 13-14 April 2013,its for people new to the world of campers looking for help and tips. Look it up and mybe if you want to go we can go in convoy. Am going on the friday 12th. PM me at daz1com@yahoo.com
     

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