Cr wn and Anchor Eau Brink

Long day getting the shed sorted and then the sliding door cam replacement and then wiring up the heat exchangers ready for winter followed be a beer or two 

This could be the one!!

That last syncro was a right lemon! OK it was a rare RHD limited late edition, but only worth about 5k max (with about 2.5k needed just to keep it roadworthy). And I really need a pickup as a daily driver, rather than another camper.

So this could be the one (click to view the ebay item):-

More photos of the underside here: http://s1259.photobucket.com/user/hammerhead42/library/?sort=3&page=1

Apparently the guys had it for a couple of years and bought it off a bloke on the Isle of White where it was used in a woodland carrying charcoal around. Found this blog post from campervan culture which backs up his story: http://campervanculture.com/2012/11/early-rhd-t25-syncro-single-cab-pick-up-for-sale-81988-f-reg/

So it's known in the community ;)

It's had a 1.9 AAZ engine fitted. F&R diff locks (Which are seized) Hand painted in "red arrows" red over the original blue. VC is fine, apparently.

6 months MOT and Tax.

I'm off to see it next Wednesday morning as soon as he gets back off holiday.

This could be our expedition support vehicle for our great northern road trip!!

Sunny Hunny Surf and Dub

Another year running to the coast for some free parking on the green and fish and chips and sweets with the kids

Lifestyles 2014

Had a quick cruise up the coast to Sunny Hunny for the kite and surf fest they hold annually.

 Me n Neil in force.

 Neil n I, but not entering the show and shine!!!

 Nice cross over bay panel. Tatty sign writing looks good.

 Nice Split panel.

 Stripped Beetle.

 Loads of T 4 & 5's. Ms Cooks van on the end.

 Scooters and BMX stuff.

Wheres Wally? A good show but more room/  exclusive room for the classics only (aircooled) next year maybe???

Kombi Ferrari 2

I could not resist the opportunity on the way to Lifestyles Festival at Old Hunstanton. Had a van full of kids so had to behave responsibly!!!!!

In response to Steve's post :)

TFF

 So this morning a JCB Teleporter towing a diesel bowser going at speed, leaves Eaubrink road (tire tracks visible going to the right)

 Still off the road.

 Just misses the hidden dyke.

 Continues skidding........

 Then careers to the left spilling diesel, destroys my front wall, completely, and ends up stranded in the mess of our front garden.

 The other section of wall to the right is split and fractured also.

This is where the front tyre of the tractor came to rest. This machine has a telescopic fork lift on the front, so it is amazing it did not hit the house. Even more amazing is the fact that my son Jacob was still asleep (he works late) and on being woken up stated "yeah, I thought I did hear a loud tractor and a brick fall" Jacob had a very near miss this morning and he is very lucky.

Darren's New Syncro??

I believe this is Darrens new camper. Neil will be very approving.

Split Screen Posts.

 First thing this morning.

 Brushed, jenolited and brushed again, spot welds to floor broken and drilled out, primed.

 A few more cuts and inner top hat offered up.

 B post upper detail..

 Welded in and primed.

Top hat tacked and seam welded.

 Outer skin repair scavenged primed inside.

 Outer b post repair built from the original vw cut offs.

 Welded in.

 Additional plate that folds to the inside as original.

 Seam and joggled plate spot welded on inside. 1 inner wheel arch plate as designed.

First offering of outer skin, a bit more trimming and cutting and were in business.

Beetle Floorpan

 Overall a clean pan, lots of thick original schults to scrap off but lots or original paint underside.

 The better rear corner, jacking point is shot but no intention of replacing it.

  A couple of pin holes.

Beam is strong.

Sand blasting required I thinks. £150 blasted £225 blasted and hot zinked underside?? comments please.

BUSFEST 14

 On the road again!!

 Some fire crew kids.

 A bit of the camp.

Fire Chief.

A couple of short cuts from patrols.

Firefest 2014

Another year of busfest and another great weekend keeping everyone safe from fire

Kombi Ferrari