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Mini Van In Trouble (Life or Death)
Posted: Mon Jul 31, 2006 11:54 pm
by DoyleL
Hello,
I have a 1981 mini van. Body in bad condition. Front end good condition. Needs new floor etc. Back rear quater panels had glass installed badly and rusted to bits. What can I do. I understand that rear quater panels are not available. Is it possible to cut the panels out and turn it into a pick up. Any one any good ideas.
regards
Liam
Posted: Tue Aug 01, 2006 7:11 am
by Billy
Liam,
There's a very rough van dumped near me. I'll check what the quarter panels are like. The van is basically scrap and is there for the taking. I've been offered it myself but it's too far gone.
Give me a day or two and I'll get back to you.
Also, if you look at the Gallery on this website's homepage, you will see a van rescued somewhere. I don't know who owns it but perhaps they might reply to your post.
Billy
IMOC - My Classic Mini's Choice
Posted: Tue Aug 01, 2006 11:14 am
by The Marcos Graveyard
From what I have heard that particular van disintegrated upon removal.
Posted: Tue Aug 01, 2006 10:44 pm
by woody
The Van very nearly did disintergrate save amazingly for the smooth roof and quater panels which are in excelent condition and available for sale from zakgt.
Posted: Thu Aug 03, 2006 4:57 pm
by Billy
Went to see that van near me this afternoon. The smooth roof with vent hole is ready to be lifted off but the quarter panels are quite good. The rear floor is in great shape. Don't know what year but it look like a '60s model.
Billy
Posted: Thu Aug 03, 2006 8:18 pm
by Billy
Scary thought: with Zak's smooth roof, this van near me could be a viable proposition. It's been lying in an open shed nearby for years. Sure it needs floors, sills, and wings but won't any old Mini.
Methinks it's time for further investigation.
Billy
Posted: Fri Aug 04, 2006 9:44 pm
by woody
I know where there is another vent top van lying in a field ,if your into jigsaws we may have something going here. On the otherhand I'm off to Birmingham in the morning and am meeting Big Ian who's van is currently for sale, will inspect.
Posted: Sat Aug 05, 2006 12:59 am
by DoyleL
very interested...contact me when you get back from abroad
Posted: Mon Aug 07, 2006 9:34 pm
by kerryminigringo
i pulled a smooth roof van out of a yard about a month ago.Same story,perfect roof and nothing else worth saving,its a 62 build 63 registered van complete with irish logbook.
Posted: Tue Aug 08, 2006 1:05 am
by DoyleL
[quote="kerryminigringo"]i pulled a smooth roof van out of a yard about a month ago.Same story,perfect roof and nothing else worth saving,its a 62 build 63 registered van complete with irish logbook.[/quote].
thanks, the roof i have is ok..what are the side panels like.
Liam
Posted: Tue Aug 08, 2006 6:31 pm
by kerryminigringo
worse than bad
Posted: Wed Aug 09, 2006 9:01 pm
by woody
Went to see van in Birmingham, couldn't belive the poor condition.This van had travelled around Sweden with us in '95 but has been left sitting in grass since. Roof was rusted and I was unable to see the bottem but suspect the worst. sorry
Posted: Thu Aug 10, 2006 10:22 am
by Billy
Liam,
I've been told who to talk to about the van near me. I hope to have an answer soon. I reckon it can be had for nothing and the sections where the windows have been cut out in yours on fine on this one.
Also the rear van floor is very good.
Call me at 087-4195640 if you want to talk more or if you want to come see this one.
Billy (near Fermoy, Co. Cork)