Paras bus resto

Discussion in 'Restorations' started by paradox, Aug 10, 2011.


  1. Just so you can have the status of saying i dont rent?

    My mum remortgaged when my dad died and she wont pay it of untill shes 86

    WTF is all that about
     
  2. The village im in is 70% owned by the lord of the local estate and has been owned by the family for years on end
    Ive sat and drank with the fella a few times now and i know hes top notch
    He doesent come across as landed gentry at all
    He does remind me of zed when he talks about some stuff

    Living here is like downton abbey but we as a family love it


    Did i mention im happy here:lol:

    Lef wait till you see my garden pics in spring
    There as some very established traditional plants here
     
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  3. Oh and ive been of my medication for ages and im doing great
    I never realised how much prozac fluffs up your mind and im glad to be rid although i needed it i understand that
     
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  4. It seems you have your mind made up, and judging by your
    recent answers to previous questions I can honestly say that given your
    circumstances I can see your logic.
    As a family man myself, family always comes first.
    As you said previously you are now living in an area which you would probably have wanted to
    camp in (Positive).
    I am sure we will all agree the "Paravan" can be replaced at some time in the near future,
    however you cannot replaces those important days with your family living in a lovely home.
    Para, I don't know you from "Adam" but the best of luck in your new episode of life. :D
     
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  5. Thanks dude and big hugs
    Ive had it so long and so much has changed

    Dont get me wrong i would love to keep it and use it as a countryside workhorse
    But in all honesty there are more pressing needs
     
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  6. nine thousand english pounds
    I think there may be on or two photos in this thread but if you need anymore taking just ask
    Its located just outside my front door

    ;)
     
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  7. About a month ago
    I saw an american import that had had a mini resto costing £10k
    6K bus before import resto and paint

    The owners loved it and were so happy
    Im pretty sure they wont be so happy next summer

    I do know the colour of mine will put most people off but as its fresh paint and over solid steel
    Im sure a grand would pay for a decent blowover

    Pay 6 to 8 maybe 10 grand for a bus and it will need work the next year at the latest
    Ther paravan is so well documented on its build and the standard i work to
    Its cheaper than a rebuild on an american import by the time its finished
     
  8. Thanks paul its turning out ok:D
     
  9. I did that with the passat £130 per ton
     
  10. Have you been stalking me on google earth and street view?
    Its a nice place aint it:)
     
  11. Hugs barney
     
  12. I know the colour isn't everyone's choice but to be honest if you can finish it as much as poss and with some chrome dome wheel trims and headlight rings and a lows
    Ish stance I actually think it would look quite nice and not so military.
    A little bit of work to maximise the amount you can get and it will all pay off. I'm sure it will feel soooo good to get a bit of cash in and more importantly a big weight/worry off your mind.
    As for the house you're only on this planet a little while and if you get to live in a place like yours that most of us could never afford then that's great. Owning your own house is fine but overrated, it's more about how you live your life.
    Good luck boss :)
     
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  13. In the scheme of things that is what matters ,all the other stuff is just stuff...:thumbsup:
     
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  14. Razzyh

    Razzyh Supporter

    Why did you weigh it in?

    Didn't you just lower it with new shocks?
     
  15. It wasent worth selling and no one wants a petrol passat as they guzzle fuel
    On top of swapping the insurance to the micra and having no landline or internet
    It was easy just to scrap it

    @Paul Weeding

    Paul ive noticed the pics you posted of the work done whilst it was with you have gone from the thread
    I take it you still have them on your computer?
     
  16. Yeah... bloody facebook have changed the tags again :( I don't know why they do that from time to time...
     
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  17. As long as you have the originals then thats fine

    Im going to have to get the paravan an engine and an mot
    As i forgot it still needs to come back to you for the sliding door and the rear carriers and those little touch ups we talked about
    Ive all ready spent a fourtune getting the bus moved round the uk since ive had it
    So it makes all round sense to get it on the road
     
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  18. It'll not take you long to drive it up to the new place ;)
     
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  19. Surely Paul gets half the sale price as well ? :)
     
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  20. I remember you telling me you were considering a move
    Is it a go ahead then?
     

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