Want a type 4 but put off by experts?

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by Dicky, Oct 13, 2017.

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  1. Flakey

    Flakey Supporter

    How much more to finish it ? :p
     
    Flakey, Oct 13, 2017
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  2. Flakey

    Flakey Supporter

    You can get type4s for £1k and no big deal to swap, it's a better engine than a type1.
    Subarus are mostly half the age of bus engines, in another 20 years they will be breaking down in similar numbers with different problems but for now you will get better reliability and performance, if you can do it all yourself like Matt it can be done at similar cost.
    Some people want an iconic classic looking bus with modern performance, others like the full classic experience.
    You won't find many owners of other classic marques who buy them knowing so little about old cars or have no mechanical or restoration ability.
     
    Flakey, Oct 13, 2017
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  3. 3901mick

    3901mick

    If you believe the scare mongers you might also end up with a Q plate
     
    3901mick, Oct 13, 2017
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  4. Poptop2

    Poptop2 Administrator

    Each to their own I think. It's your van,it has to suit you.

    My first van back in the late 70s was an upright tp and I remember it knocked spots off the commers and bedfords other people had. I loved the tinny purr of that aircooled it signified reliability it in my mind. I guess they have been abused, had poor maintainers or just worn out now. It's a pity really that we bay owners have to source alternative engines to get the best out of our rides, but at least our buses are still on the road and, variety is the spice of life!
     
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    Poptop2, Oct 13, 2017
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  5. Poptop2

    Poptop2 Administrator

    Shut up Haynes!
     
    Poptop2, Oct 13, 2017
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  6. Pickles

    Pickles

    whats a q plate
     
    Pickles, Oct 13, 2017
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  7. Baysearcher

    Baysearcher [secret moderator]

    Not convinced by that to be honest.
    People buy old cars because they like old cars. I don't think they all know about them, and n'or should they have to!
     
    Baysearcher, Oct 13, 2017
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  8. Baysearcher

    Baysearcher [secret moderator]

    Registration.
    Theres a chance that old vehicles will lose their age related plates if they've been significantly modified.
     
    Baysearcher, Oct 13, 2017
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  9. Pickles

    Pickles

    yours must be closer to that than most?
     
    Pickles, Oct 13, 2017
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  10. Dicky

    Dicky

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    Dicky, Oct 13, 2017
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  11. 3901mick

    3901mick

    3901mick, Oct 13, 2017
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  12. Faust

    Faust Supporter

    Or just buy a subaru car ...then you won't have to worry about the rest .
     
    Faust, Oct 13, 2017
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  13. Faust

    Faust Supporter

    Does it dry as well
     
    Faust, Oct 13, 2017
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  14. Baysearcher

    Baysearcher [secret moderator]

    According to what's been said so far I'll retain my age related plate.
    I've got original chassis / body, axles and suspension. That gets me enough points.
    I'm still not convinced it'll happen.
     
    Baysearcher, Oct 13, 2017
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  15. Poptop2

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    Poptop2, Oct 13, 2017
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  16. crossy2112

    crossy2112 Supporter

    It makes good coffee :thumbsup:
     
    crossy2112, Oct 13, 2017
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  17. Faust

    Faust Supporter

    There 's time yet ....To be honest when these VW engines were first on the road they would be serviced a lot and would be trouble free , no less than any other vehicle on the road in the 70's .
    They require constant attention as did all of them of that time .
    Some guys have had some bad luck with some engine builders on here....which is bound to have an effect on what they think of the VW engine .
    If you can't do the regular work required on these old buses then it becomes an expensive joy ....if you have the time and knowledge to fix everything on them ...then you will probably be trouble free with them .

    I can fully understand why people want to put scooby's in there busses and i find them very impressive and at times quite envious ....but when (Push Comes To Shove ) ...no pun intended ....I like my bus to be a full Aryan breed because that is what i found attractive about them .
    I also have classic Foden truck ...Now if i told my mates i was thinking of putting a Japanese Hino truck engine in it ...Well They would tie my ankles to a tree and my hands to the back crossmember and drive of in low first gear :oops:
     
    Faust, Oct 13, 2017
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  18. MorkC68

    MorkC68 Administrator

    A bit like a Deltic ‘xcept they had two motors :D
     
    MorkC68, Oct 13, 2017
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  19. Faust

    Faust Supporter

    Two Stroke as well weren't they Mark ...plenty power.
     
    Faust, Oct 13, 2017
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  20. Geordie

    Geordie

    My type 1 never let me down. Ever :cool:
     
    Geordie, Oct 13, 2017
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