davek
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Post by davek on Feb 27, 2011 19:03:33 GMT
Hi - I've finally decided that it's time to get myself a camper. A splitscreen is what I've set my heart on - have seen a few but, having very little knowledge of anything more complicated than adding liquid to various holes, I' understandably concerned I'm going to end up with a pup!
Has anyone any experience of buying an imported but unregistered vehicle? I've seen a couple that need a bit of work - usually on the interior and maybe the engine needs a good sorting.
I've a total budget of up to 12k. So that could be a project at £7k with £5k to spend getting it decent. I appreciate that amount isn't going to win me any concours trophies but that's it! Unless I sell a couple of things I don't really want to ;-) that might add another £2k but that really would have to be something special.
Would love to have a chat with someone. Couldn't make it to recent meets due to other commitments so missed out there.
Look forward to being inundated with offers of accompanying me on trips to Cornwall and Inverness to look at campers ;-)
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Post by runningmonkey on Feb 28, 2011 12:34:39 GMT
I bought a beetle from the states and imported in over here, your looking at around £1500 to do this. once it over its quite easy to register it with the DVLA you need a form of them + a birth cert from vw them selfs (about £30), the vehicle also need to be inspected by VOSA at one of there test centres (i took mine to chadderton) a good site to look for splits from US is www.thesamba.com As for what to look out for...well how longs a peace of string? Rot and rust is the main thing really you need to look out for find one that doent need any welding look in all the normal places for rust (under wheel archs, sils, bottom of doors, rear quarter, gutter etc) engine not really a problem there pretty strong and can be pick up of ebay or swap meets for £300 to £500, must vw parts are available all over the UK
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Post by bugnutz on Mar 9, 2011 17:31:38 GMT
Welcome to the Site ;D
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davek
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Post by davek on Jul 16, 2011 18:27:13 GMT
I've finally found one and it's only a few miles away. Can anyone give me some advice please. If you can help and would be prepared to have a quick chat email me on splitty@davidkenyon.co.uk and I'll give you a call. Thanks, David
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davek
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Post by davek on Aug 20, 2011 17:11:04 GMT
Well I've fianlly got one but there doesn't appear to be anyone to tell about it on the forums anymore
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Post by runningmonkey on Sept 21, 2011 15:54:59 GMT
Yes it some time slow oh here
But you can tell me, any picture of what you'v got?
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