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Mk 5 van wanted with a decent chassis

PostPosted: Thu Jun 08, 2017 6:55 pm
by adamstickman
hi there

i am looking for a mk5 panel van that has not rusted too badly
any configuration is ok - lwb or swb - high or low roof i am not fussy

preferably a runner with an MOT
but i don't mind mechanical problems - engine/gearbox/diff/steering/brakes broken i don't mind
high mileage will not put me off

if it has got a sound chassis,not disastrous bodywork and within an hour of leicester i am interested

please message me through the forum thanks

Re: Mk 5 van wanted with a decent chassis

PostPosted: Thu Jun 15, 2017 11:50 pm
by mrepson
how deep are your pockets :lol: as got a mk5 LWB,hi top,which has never been welded,& does not need any welding,just has afew small dents,& light rust here & there,but is rock solid. :)

Re: Mk 5 van wanted with a decent chassis

PostPosted: Fri Jun 16, 2017 5:56 pm
by adamstickman
thanks mrepson

i am still looking and am interested in what you say

i will pm you and see if we can progress

I have found one

PostPosted: Thu Jun 29, 2017 5:03 pm
by adamstickman
thanks for your interest everyone

i have bought one today (29/6) from a commercial vehicle auction so am no longer looking

if you are interested in what i got......

a hammer price of £1500 secured a one owner (council) LWB 150 with a banana engine and a towbar
59k miles, undersealed so not rotten underneath
a few minor rust bubbles and a rust hole in one wing

i was hoping to get it a bit cheaper but there was quite a bit of interest and one other bidder hung on after £1400

hopefully it will prove a faithful friend....