HmmMm I have an itch for a Day-van or Truck that needs scratching...

Cunning Plan · August 07, 2013, 05:52:54 AM

Interested in old day-vans, trucks, classics, rods etc, as the bus still has quite a bit left to do on it. Ideally something that needs very little, perhaps quite tatty, but I can have a little fun with it.

Any suggestions?

Not huge amounts of money (as that is reserved for the VW

)

What would around 2k buy me?

Andy · August 07, 2013, 07:34:18 AM

A V6 Astro that might need some work...

Andy · August 07, 2013, 07:34:58 AM

This up the road from me...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Dodge-Day-Van-/321176575640?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item4ac79d9e98\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Dodge-Day-Van-/321176575640?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item4ac79d9e98

Cunning Plan · August 07, 2013, 08:11:53 AM

Quoting: Andy

A V6 Astro that might need some work...

Not keen on the Astros, never have been. They look too ricer for me

Then I start thinking about:

Sorry to anyone that has one (although I don't think anyone does on here)...

Quoting: Andy

This up the road from me...

Hmmf, that would be good, but:

Quoting: eBay Seller

Has only done less than 9,000 miles since having a full gear box rebuild costing £1,391.10 .

Then:

Quoting: eBay Seller

but gear change not always how it should be

Why would you not take it back to be repaired? 9k miles is not a lot for the gearbox to be broken again!

I guess you shouldn't be too hard on him, at least he has been honest enough to point that out before you waste your time looking at it or even money buying it to then find out.

Andy · August 07, 2013, 09:24:32 AM

Wow! That's awesome! (Batman dayvan)

Yeah, I think you'll be looking at vans that need stuff doing. There was another V6 Dodge in Norwich but had dodgy paint.

Roadkill · August 07, 2013, 09:25:59 AM

Quoting: Cunning Plan

What would around 2k buy me?

Not a lot.

Maybe a Ford Aerostar.

Be cautious of that Dodge . . . Martyn had one just like it but it kept chewing belts for unknown reasons. I think he tried everything before selling it on.

Dayvans are massively over priced for what they are . . . hence why I ended up with the Pig.

For £2000 you'll get :

An old Ford Econline (sp), High miles and probably rust
An old G20 - lots of rust, probably high miles
A butchered and/or rusty Astro and high miles
Random Panel vans (not dayvans)
The odd dodge

£3000 you stand more of a chance . . £4000 you'll get a good'un . . .

I took a chance on a "random" and got fairly lucky with the Pig.

Cunning Plan · August 08, 2013, 04:54:55 AM

Quoting: Roadkill

I took a chance on a "random" and got fairly lucky with the Pig.

Quoting: Roadkill

Not a lot.

Quoting: Andy

Yeah, I think you'll be looking at vans that need stuff doing.

Hmm I thought so

I had a look around and you're totally right. There are '95 Rams up at 8k

Think I will keep hold of the cash for the bus or if anything interesting comes up locally.

art b · August 08, 2013, 05:09:26 AM

umbongo umbongo they drink it in the congo....

Roadkill · August 08, 2013, 08:47:22 AM

Quoting: art b

bongo

They're not cheap, either. kinda cool, though.

Fieldy · August 08, 2013, 06:03:13 PM

I've just bought a Grand Voyager

It's a Chrysler obviously, so I suppose it's American except for a few, minor details:-

+ Right Hand Drive
+ Diesel
+ Manual

However, as much as it isn't perfect, it's been brilliant so far, silver, 7 seats (4 captains chairs like the Astros), all removable, climate air con, elec windows, elec, heated front seats etc etc. 120k Miles. I'm the 3rd owner.

£1600

Just a thought.

On a side note, Astros have rocketed in price, the driving position is a little 'Off to one side', but I did like my one.

Cunning Plan · August 09, 2013, 07:48:53 AM

Quoting: art b

umbongo umbongo they drink it in the congo....

Quoting: Roadkill

They're not cheap, either. kinda cool, though.

Quoting: Fieldy

I've just bought a Grand Voyager

My Pop had one of these, great engine (V6 3.3 petrol), very reliable but terrible fuel economy (15-20mpg) as he was using it as a daily driver.

Fine as a second car / toy though.

His had some issues with the automatic gearbox around the 180k mark, but kept going up to 230k when he sold it. It is probably still chugging around somewhere.

Roadkill · August 09, 2013, 08:09:11 AM

Mazda Bongo :

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mazda-Bongo-Friendee-AERO-Camper-Top-2500cc-Turbo-Diesel-4WD-MPV-Automatic-/200908385982?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item2ec712aebe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mazda-Bongo-Friendee-AERO-Camper-Top-2500cc-Turbo-Diesel-4WD-MPV-Automatic-/200908385982?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item2ec712aebe

Cunning Plan · August 09, 2013, 10:56:32 AM

Motorama · August 09, 2013, 07:41:54 PM

http://www.rodsnsods.co.uk/forum/vehicles-sale/86-chevy-c10-silverado-305-700r4-97002\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://www.rodsnsods.co.uk/forum/vehicles-sale/86-chevy-c10-silverado-305-700r4-97002

Nothing to do with me but lots of potential at that price

Cunning Plan · August 10, 2013, 05:12:10 AM

Nice! A bit too far away though

Andy · August 10, 2013, 02:38:40 PM

Your own postcode area for just over £2k!

Cunning Plan · August 10, 2013, 04:28:32 PM

Quoting: Andy

Your own postcode area for just over £2k!

Don't be stupid, the end of my road, or I'm not interested

(That's a bit of an unfair comment, Cornwall is about as far as you can get, not only Cornwall, but Penzance!!!!!)

Andy · August 10, 2013, 04:53:06 PM

Quoting: Cunning Plan

Don't be stupid, the end of my road, or I'm not interested

I was more making a reference to the size of the thing and how much you get for your money.

Cunning Plan · August 10, 2013, 06:52:11 PM

Quoting: Andy

I was more making a reference to the size of the thing and how much you get for your money.

Ahh, my mistake. You can see how I misunderstood that though