VW Camper
Well, where do you start when talking about restoring VW Campers...?
They are design icons, and are great vehicles to own. Unfortunately most of them seem to have been 'got at' before we get to see them. They are relatively simple to repair, as long as there is no previous skulduggery to contend with.
The following photos are a few samples of VW Campers/Vans that we have worked on over the years.
They are design icons, and are great vehicles to own. Unfortunately most of them seem to have been 'got at' before we get to see them. They are relatively simple to repair, as long as there is no previous skulduggery to contend with.
The following photos are a few samples of VW Campers/Vans that we have worked on over the years.
Fitting a replacement fuel tank cover, somebody had cut it out so they could fit a bed in the cargo area....
Sunroof fill in panel
Replacing inner and outer sills along with the sliding door channel.
22 layers of paint and filler!
Not quite sure what was hoping to be achieved with this repair.....
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Straightforward cab floor replacement
New floors, outriggers and B-post repair
Repairing the rain gutters and replacing the rotten roof skin
...Nice.....
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This Bay-window VW Camper came to us for an investigation into badly fitting panels and a few rust bubbles appearing through the paintwork.
We had a bit of a poke around and discovered some rather sub standard repairs which had manifested themselves into the problems the owner was worried about.
We had a bit of a poke around and discovered some rather sub standard repairs which had manifested themselves into the problems the owner was worried about.
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We managed to source an early type side loading door, which thankfully required minimal repairs. All problem areas were repaired, new door rubbers were fitted and the whole van was given a nice new coat of Orange paint
In the summer of 2015 this RHD 21 window Samba camper was rescued from a barn where it had been lying dormant for 7 years. As you can see it is in a bit of a sorry state. Nearly ever panel and chassis member will have to be replaced or repaired, quite a mammoth task! The first thing we did after getting it back to the workshop was construct a large measuring surface so we could check all the dimensions. After many hours armed with a tape measure and ruler it all now seems to be as VW intended it to be. Now comes the fun bit, cutting all the old panels off and replacing them with Autocraft Engineerings' finest offerings.......
Winter 2016, its finally beginning to look like a van! Still along way to go though.....
Spring 2017: due to the workshop move we have entrusted the completion of the restoration to Lyell's Custom and Resto in Kenilworth, Warwickshire.
Spring 2017: due to the workshop move we have entrusted the completion of the restoration to Lyell's Custom and Resto in Kenilworth, Warwickshire.