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Hello everyone! Nice to see ya to see ya nice, hehehee.
Okies, I gone and got me another 'Velle- eek!
This is now my third T4 so I pretty much knew what I wanted and importantly, how I wanted it- or at least I thought I did I:
So this is gonna be my third build thread. Meet Brian! woohoo
Hoping to get some progress pictures as usual- and maybe the odd leg shot, I dunno :*
My first T4 is here: Leo van
My second T4 is here: Eva Bus
Currently I've got a new Beetle as my daily driver and Eva, my '92 'Velle for my windsurfing needs.
Now, I'm finding having two vehicles is becomming an ever increasing nightmare as the cost of motoring keeps going up in a stupid fashion.
So I've decided to sell the Bug and the Bus and have just one vehicle.
"But why don't I keep the existing bus?" you may be asking....... Well, the existing bus doesn't have Air-con, Abs, lekky windows and mirrors, and no more than two seats with belts.
....and to be honest, this girl likes her creature comforts
So, my third bus is Brian.
He's a classic 1995 Caravelle in a dark metallic blue- a few forum members might recognise the bus as I bought it from a trusted forum member.
It's a 2.5ltr petrol with an automatic gearbox. Yes, I'm aware it's gonna be a tad on the thirsty side, but my motoring miles per year are only about 7000. Also, I prefer petrol (being a bit of a petrol-head hehehee) for the quiteness and oomph etc.
So Brian is a Japanese imported vehicle (2006) and has pretty fabbo bodywork. Also has front and rear air-con, abs, electric winows and mirrors, swivelly captain seats. Most plush for me and is a happy compromise between van and car as a one-vehicle-does-all.
Plans are underway (in my head) as to how Brian is gonna be a unique 'Velle and customised to my needs.
Got a few bits bought already and will picture up as and when these get fitted. Am partially tempted to take out the 2 captain seats, both on swivels and bases and repleace with something heated- dunno yet.
I have already fitted some centre caps to the wheels as I wasn't taken on the standard Caravelle wheel trims. The wheels are fitted with proper winter tyres too which is comforting given the impending weather.
So, without further ado, ladies and gentlemen let me introduce Brian. x
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Okies, I gone and got me another 'Velle- eek!
This is now my third T4 so I pretty much knew what I wanted and importantly, how I wanted it- or at least I thought I did I:
So this is gonna be my third build thread. Meet Brian! woohoo
Hoping to get some progress pictures as usual- and maybe the odd leg shot, I dunno :*
My first T4 is here: Leo van
My second T4 is here: Eva Bus
Currently I've got a new Beetle as my daily driver and Eva, my '92 'Velle for my windsurfing needs.
Now, I'm finding having two vehicles is becomming an ever increasing nightmare as the cost of motoring keeps going up in a stupid fashion.
So I've decided to sell the Bug and the Bus and have just one vehicle.
"But why don't I keep the existing bus?" you may be asking....... Well, the existing bus doesn't have Air-con, Abs, lekky windows and mirrors, and no more than two seats with belts.
....and to be honest, this girl likes her creature comforts
So, my third bus is Brian.
He's a classic 1995 Caravelle in a dark metallic blue- a few forum members might recognise the bus as I bought it from a trusted forum member.
It's a 2.5ltr petrol with an automatic gearbox. Yes, I'm aware it's gonna be a tad on the thirsty side, but my motoring miles per year are only about 7000. Also, I prefer petrol (being a bit of a petrol-head hehehee) for the quiteness and oomph etc.
So Brian is a Japanese imported vehicle (2006) and has pretty fabbo bodywork. Also has front and rear air-con, abs, electric winows and mirrors, swivelly captain seats. Most plush for me and is a happy compromise between van and car as a one-vehicle-does-all.
Plans are underway (in my head) as to how Brian is gonna be a unique 'Velle and customised to my needs.
Got a few bits bought already and will picture up as and when these get fitted. Am partially tempted to take out the 2 captain seats, both on swivels and bases and repleace with something heated- dunno yet.
I have already fitted some centre caps to the wheels as I wasn't taken on the standard Caravelle wheel trims. The wheels are fitted with proper winter tyres too which is comforting given the impending weather.
So, without further ado, ladies and gentlemen let me introduce Brian. x
