Recent content by Jamadant

Thanks guys, the petrol engine I have is fine, don't think I would convert to another petrol unless it's a V8 with lpg. Fuel consumption isn't an issue as it won't be a daily. Just swaying between the TDI for pulling power or a Turner Stage 2 to keep it relatively original

hi guys, posted a couple of pics of an 82 lwb series 3 I'm restoring, I'm not a purist and planning to paint in my own colour scheme. I am seriously considering a 300 tdi conversion (quoted £750 to supply & fit). However it will be quite a "bitsa" if I do and just looking for a bit of...

First footwell in and lined up ready for welding

All chassis front now welded up, good days work Start on the bulkhead tomorrow

Thanks Joe, as you can see from the first pics it was a mess. Not had tax/mot since 2000 so quite a bit of work to do

Welding ain't pretty but it hasn't moved after a good thrashing with the persuader

Front end off Mig welder arriving tomorrow

Started strip down tonight so I can see how much needs to be done.

Thanks Dave, looking to buy a mig welder this week cos I've found more rust round the bulkhead - steep learning curve ahead but will add pics

Cheers Guys

Car

Rear

Sorry guys, I added photo bucket pics last night to the original post, not sure where they have gone - front

Cheers Chris, got a quote for £450 to weld on-site, just waiting for a couple of others to look

My lad bought dear old dad a Series 3 for my birthday (cracking son), he imports restores an sells VW Campers, American Pick-ups etc for a living and wanted to get me going. So I'm now the proud owner of a 1982 Series 3 LWB - 109 i think. Not sure of its history, according to DVLA its not been...