russbost
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| posted on 17/3/16 at 10:41 AM |
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Wanted transit van, pickup, dropside or similar
Thought it was worth asking on here as would rather buy from someone I can trust! 
A friend is looking for a 10 year old plus Transit (or similar) preferably with a pickup or dropside rear body, but would certainly consider a van
particularly if hightop or LWB.
Must be in 100% reliable & serviceable condition, he really can't afford a load of downtime or expensive repairs, it's only going to
do local mileage so not too worried about mileage (provided it hasn't been to Mars & back!) or if the body has a few biffs & bashes,
it's just the mechanical condition that's important.
Budget around £1500, but can probably go to a bit over £2k for a decent vehicle - I know it's a bit of a longshot, but if anyone has anything or
knows to anything then please let me know
Also any opinions feedback on just how the other vans fare, Fiat, Citroen, Peugeot, Vauxhall etc. I rather doubt he can afford a Merc!
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benchmark51
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| posted on 17/3/16 at 12:53 PM |
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I bought a transit a couple of years ago. It was a a ex nhs ambulance( minibus with wheelchair lift). It is dual fuel, not knocked about at all, high
roof too. 2.3 duratec petrol and lpg and had a shock when it was free roadtax. 240k and it starts and runs great. Been through 2 mot's now
without a hiccup. builders vans tend to be knocked about and delivery vans raced around. Mine was transporting patients to and fro and were always
well maintained. Recommend them.
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nick205
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| posted on 17/3/16 at 01:00 PM |
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Oddly enough the ambulances I've been in of recent times have been driven like they were stolen with the plod on their tails. I have no doubt
they're serviced well and not bashed about, but they do seem to get driven hard - could be a symptom of them not belonging to the driver.
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motorcycle_mayhem
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| posted on 17/3/16 at 08:57 PM |
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I am a Transhit devotee, but yes, I've had other vans too.
The MK5 ('smiley' will always be my favourite. I still have the last two, both serve as mobile sheds (an ex-Richfords Fire and Flood and
an ex-White Arrow). Excessive rot, not mechanicals, killed them for road use.
Current race tug is a 2002 LWB High Top, the last (perhaps the last ever built), which has the mechanical-injection 2.5 engine. It's a full
3.5T, produces a massive 75 BHP and has been responsible for many long queues up and down the country. It is, however, incredibly reliable. Rot is
starting to take a hold, already I've welded the rear bump stops, rear chassis crossmember and front chassis legs.
What I replace this with, eventually when it gets really bad, I know not. I'm not as wealthy as most.
So.................... get a Transhit!
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russbost
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| posted on 21/3/16 at 10:53 AM |
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Bump & update, decided it defo has to be a dropside or flatbed, let me know of anything you have worth the money!
I no longer run Furore Products or Furore Cars Ltd, but would still highly recommend them for Acewell dashes, projector headlights, dominator
headlights, indicators, mirrors etc, best prices in the UK! Take a look at http://www.furoreproducts.co.uk/ or find more parts on Ebay, user names
furoreltd & furoreproducts, discounts available for LCB users.
Don't forget Stainless Steel Braided brake hoses, made to your exact requirements in any of around 16 colours.
http://shop.ebay.co.uk/furoreproducts/m.html?_dmd=1&_ipg=50&_sop=12&_rdc=1
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