WE BOUGHT A WRECKED 2018 VW VAN BUT DID WE GET TUCKED UP?
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- Опубликовано: 28 ноя 2023
- We bought a wrecked crash damaged 2018 VW Crafter but is it what we thought when we were offered it? will it run?
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Bits are alot more affordable if you get them for the MAN version. They have all VW parts. Had an issue getting a door loom for one but got an MAN one for half price and was stamped VW
Lovely, and yet again I love your optimism. Can't wait to see how you assess the damage to the body.
Hello Rob and Chris,great work done already getting the van back on its wheels and driving,a few things need sorting but it will make a brilliant van.
Love how they get straight on into fixing it up, Like mentioned will make an ideal camper conversion project for someone without a doubt, its the long version so ideal. would give the van a total new look if they could shove some cheap aftermarket VW alloys on or something but i guess depends on how much they want to spend.
Brilliant video lads - good that you were able to re-negotiate the price Rob! Unbelievable when it fired straight up!! As loads of others have said “will make an ideal stealth camper conversion.” It’s going to make a lovely van! 😊 looking forward to the future videos.
That low, low transport trailer the van was delivered on looks interesting.
PS - since you bought the van off a chemical company, perhaps it’s better that the interior back floor and panels had been removed.
Evening guys 👍🏻 Chris and his opening line was hilarious 🤣 It’ll be a great fix for the channel but the profit margin will probably be a bit lower but we’ll worth the fix 👍🏻
Good news on that front wheel assembly Rob, as soon as you can find a drivers door I’m sure Chris will perform his magic on that front corner damage and you’re starting to look at a big jump in value! 🙏👍
That will make a great camper, don’t worry about the panels inside as they would be removed for fit out. Great content as always ❤
Good afternoon Rob and Chris, that will be a good van for someone when it’s finished. Thank you for taking the time to upload another video. Ged.
Fair play that you were able to renegotiate the purchase price Rob , deffo a pain to have to find the extra bits tho , looking forward to Chris working his magic...see you soon 😊
Chris straight in and looking for money 😂 keep up the good work fellas
Love it, that cracked me right up. Its always rewarding to find some pounds jammed away somewhere.
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If it brought for a camper conversation I don't think anyone will worry it's not boarded out inside.
I was just going to say make a camper out if it
My thoughts exaxtly
Perfect van for camper conversion , once fixed that'll sell all day long
totally agree perfect camper and no need for the interior parts.
I had exactly the same thought would be ideal as a camper and bang on trend for someone looking to live off grid 👍
Not such a bad van, only door it REALLY needs is the drivers door, sell it to a builder or a courier and he’s not gonna be bothered about a few little dinks in the other doors.
Knowing you guys, this will be back on the road andf looking great soon. Sounds good and you're right it's so long, wouldn't want the job of parking that in a city street! As you say parts expensive but hopefully a reasonable return. 👍👍👍
‘It’s not dogged to death at all, is it?’. 😂 Great stuff as always from Chris & Rob.
I remember you got a van from a firm that was damaged and they 'pinched' parts from it but at least you knew in that case they had taken the parts. This was a bit naughty I think. The bonus is it runs and drives fine so all is good there. I think the doors will be the most expensive bit of this project so lets hope you get lucky. I liked the intro, I thought Chris was giving the guy that sold it a talking to so a good edit there Rob. Thanks again Rob and Chris for another great video, stay warm Gents. 👍👍
Yet again good to see them supportive of each other.
Looks like it will clean up well enough for work. Could be Chris’s stealth conversion lots of room inside. Thanks for sharing Gentlemen
Common problems I’ve found with these crafter is…..rear barn door are known for the door itself where the hinge is mounted to crack and bottom sliding door roller are common to go plus EGR cooler as well but good luck Rob and Chris 👍
Looking forward seeing this one how this one turns out with you and Chris doing your Magic Rob I’m looking for a great van like this one🤞🏻love to have this van on my drive when it’s all done it’s going to look great 👍🏻
Great video, midway through watching it, but that cill damage is a forklift truck loading through the side door. A lot of the vans at work have the same. It’s where the forklift driver hits the van, pushing a pallet in as far to the o/s that they can. Right I will continue watching👍
Nice one boys you will make that panel van shine and turn a tidy sum leaving a bit on the bone. With chris on the tools and rob on the polish crack on
Rob a nice big project something a Bit more interesting than normal stuff I look forward to seeing how you and Chris get on with this. Can't wait to see Chris attack the body work💪💪
Bonnets been swapped too, proper dodgy.
Hi guy it was like the earlier days in the cab and out collecting a vehicle, so vw a popular vehicle and efficiently brought back to life, at least where you obtained the parts was a one stop shop well done fantastic video
Hi Rob and Chris, this will be an interesting one, I do like these vans. Sounds like it was a bargain buy, shame a few bits were robbed or swapped on it, but you guy's will sort. Alex.
Brill video 📹 as usual fellas a bit of work and parts needed for this one no doubt Chris will work all of his body work 👍 magic as normal 😀 😊 stay lucky and healthy looking forward to Sundays video 📹 already 😊.
Get it moving and use it as storage while you find the bits. Be a nice summer job that.
Another great video guys .., the sill is probably damage from loading with forklifts … seen it before …. They may have removed the lining in the back because of the chemicals they carried in it ?
Nice one guys!! you'll do it. Look forward to the follow up videos. "Thanks" 👍
Reason that side door is good , and sill isn't because door is open and loaded with a forklift the truck mast hits the sill on the van leaving 2 dents happens all the time
Bit sneaky to swap the good bits for bad, certainly o.k. if was disclosed to you, if it wasn't then a bit of a shame - could see how in a business it could have been done then forgotten about but still, bit naughty if not disclosed. Edit to say that if it's bare inside then might make a good base for a camper conversion for somebody!
Fantastic work as always gentlemen, thank you and well done.
Great video love a van rebuild and another midweek surprise thanks fir the entertainment guys
Hi rob and Chris, great video what a great van, it won't take you and Chris long to fix it, from marty in Belfast northern Ireland God bless
Great video guys I'm sure your work your magic on it. bit naughty changing the doors over 🙊
A nice van , straight forward repair , and I guess it was nice and cheap , good luck guys 👍👍
It is a bit rougher than you thought it would be. Of course fix the drivers corner, put on the missing parts, fix the sills under the side and back doors, do some pull and fill on the doors, put some panels on the inside of the doors, clean up the interior and sell it on. Apparently it runs good so maybe some service (oil change, etc). Some potential buyer may want to fit it in their own way inside.
If you were able to knock the price down then fair play to you guys. Looking forward to Chris working his magic on this one
That is proper scummy of them to do that with the van! What a bunch of crooks... as disappointing as it is I'm sure u guys will get the van looking good as new again! It'll be a great van for a camper. Especially with all the panels already removed out the back.
Why is it, they've used it as a donor van, then sold what's left and they didn't want..... No one forced rob to buy it he knew the score before he handed brass over
@@MarcBirksit's definitely going to need some dealers mist when he sells it 😂
That's why it was cheap! 🤷🏻♂️
If u watch the video again, Rob says he had to renegotiate the price cause he didn't know about all the bits missing 😂
@@chrismcconnell5680 I know that but my point is, he still chose to buy it than walk away...
Always something different - always interesting -- thanks Rob/Chris
Hey lads it needs a new front tyre you never noticed the nail on the inside tread ......can't plug it 😅😅😅😅😅
Hello Chris and Rob, it looked a bit rough, then after the front drive shaft and suspension has been replaced, and it rolls on it's own wheels - job is a good one!! Now the doors and some panel beating - Chris to the rescue!! Best wishes from Lincolnshire.
And ROB, John. They don't resuce themselves, and they might get you a wig.
Will be a spectacular van once Rob and Chris have sorted it out and a great campervan conversion ♥️
Chris . The "Straight liner " will pull that sliding door out and if it doesn't , get a nice piece of right angle, tack weld the straght edge to the swage line and use the pull dozer . ( No doubt you've already thought of that ) And l must say the seller was definitely out of order to try and tuck you up .......NAUGHTY ! You may find a buyer with the van as it is who'd convert it . Cheers !
thankyou gentlemen this is going to be a smashing project.
have yourselves a great weekend,👍👍
Rob, I noticed that there isn't a marker light on the corresponding position to the sliding door on the offside so I'll say that they're not fitted to the door.
A Nice and tidy little number there guys, soon be back on the road the way you 2 work.
Ouch. Think Chris was not happy with you in the intro video. What a shame that the company did what it did to the van. Hopefully you guys will have it back up and running soon.
HSE would have a field day if they happen to see that guy at the beginning riding on the forks of that FLT .
You've never worked in a warehouse have you office boy.
With Chris's bodywork skills I'm sure he could repair the side/back/passenger doors instead of buying new/old even taking into account the time factor against cost of replacements go on chris you know you want to
Good buy guys, vw crafter & merc sprinter& M A N VEHICLES ALL THE SAME VAN .
Good video as always love to see this one in perfect condition again.
Your talking my language rob. “Chord a door off it”. 😂😂😂😂. As a van man I’m really looking forward to this chaps.
Nice van this would be great to keep yourselfs especially going to and fro to pick up supplies etc rob and Chris definitely one you should keep 😎👍
lads you amaze me, my first car was a ford angler brought from freinds moving to Australia. How ever if failed the MOT due to rust. But from then onwards I learned how to repair my cars. Modern cars the man in the street can't touch.
Great video again you and Chris will get that van like new again
Shame some bits where swapped but still a good one there looking forward for the next one on the van
It's he "old story" - any vehicle in a fleet that is stopped in the depot for any length time and is unusable becomes a "Christmas tree" and is robbed of parts to get damaged vehicles back into service with minimal cost to the owners.
Great video guys waiting for the next video on this VW van.😊
Hi great video thanks ther is company down you way that have new doors they take off to make the vans to fridge van worth looking
Hi lads . Great video and I think it's about time amazon snapped you guys up to do a TV show ...
We are back in the Van I love you saying that and not in the truck of to get a VW crafter that has been a smash keep up the good work 👍👍👍 I don't like the truck I love you using the van that's why I skip when you are in the truck you need a bigger truck for those big projects
I am sure Chris will work his magic again on this one
would love to see a camper build from this especially as the little renault van was denied . would make a handsome proffit ........................keep up your good work love this channel
Look good shame transport manager used it as a part’s van for his other vans .👍👍👍
Great video lads, I keep saying it over again, Copart is a complete waste of time, they are far too expensive with fees
Agreed, surprised people buy vehicles of their prices, clearly they do!
@@STANLIZ4 Someone suggested I buy a Cat N from Copart to tide me over until such time as I know what's going to happen to my 'proper' car in order to save me renting cars to get to work. I found something and ran it past their cost calculator... and it doubled the cost! Once upon a time you could go to a scrapyard and buy 'damaged repairables' direct from them - I wonder if that's still the case?
@@HowardLeVert you’re right, friend used to buy them from copart - said, “too many at it, not worth risk” so insurance/private repairs only now
You not seen the citan video they posted lately? Copart can be worth it to salvagers who know what they are doing. Not yuppies like you that want a cheap drivable used car.
Cheeky buggers taking the good bits off that one and fitting damaged ones.
Good too see it running and driving.
The damage on the sill is from it being loaded through the side door with a forklift, that be why door not damaged, 👍
I bought a Sprinter once on Ebay and when I picked it up they'd gone and changed all the tyres over for old ones. I was not impressed. But you'll turn this around pretty quick and it'll be out the door. Looks like a nice van but shame about the boarding.
Great video and great buy. Look forward to the work. 👍👍👍👍
Should be good money in the van. Fitted an ODM driveshaft to my sons C1 no issues 1 year on.
Ha, that intro made me chuckle straight away
No context needed lol
Five doors, it beggars belief the lengths the previous owners stoop to prior to the sale . Your sense of humour and sheer professionalism will put it right.
I think you've been done over with that van . You both do a great job with your vehicles
Really enjoying the videos guys keep them coming
After Chris said about popping the old shaft out and sliding the new one in, my Mrs has told me she wants another baby. Cheers guys lol!
A good shout on this one guys, result on the engine and gearbox.
I think its going to be one of those vans where you will have to do just enough to get it functional and roadworthy. It's a white van and many owners don't care about looks, as long as it works it is good enough.
Let Chris work his magic on the side door and sill, a lot of time but he’ll get it spot on 👍 front door is fooked.
It will as good as new when finish great work as always guys😊
Just get it rolling and punt through copart. Not worth the amount of bodywork n paint. This was a sting.
Thanks to Chris and magic now up running and thanks to Rob for doing all his running about well done guy's 👏looking forward to seeing the next one 👍
As always a great vid, you make hard difficult jobs look easy 👍👍
Keeping busy lads. Loving the videos 📹.
Why don’t you do a camper van build video series? This van looks perfect. Think of the money lads!!
Looks like a nice blank canvas for someone to turn into a motorhome. Great videos as always😊😊
Lots of work in this one for the dream team.👍👍👍
When you look closely at this van, it actually isn't that bad. If it was a chemical carrier it probably wasn't boarded in the first place as it is easier to clean spills off the metal, and also more anchor points for barrels. OK, so they swapped a few doors, but this was an insurance claim so why not. If they got a payout on it then the van was scrap to them.
I think you've got another good 'un here guys. Looking forward to seeing Chris doing his magic. Cheers, Bob
The way that driveshaft was pulled out, I was surprised that there wasn't any damage to the gearbox but at least she's rolling again
Time for Rob to get polishing!
But cheeky of the company to remove passenger and side loading door and the boarding from the rear of the van a bit naughty.you and Chris will still do a fantastic job on the van 👍🏻
Love it when Chris looks for money 🤣🤣
As an old mechanic mate of mine who's sadly not around would say ................It's had more hits than the Beatles
That'll make good money, as a working van or a camper. Wouldn't be too concerned about the internal panels.
Nice job lads love ya channel keep it up but never seen ya do a L200 ???
Good buy,that will soon square up,I,m sure Chris will do the business on it"
You guys know best I know, but I think I’d consider repairing the impact damage and minor other bits like door latch. 12 months mot and leave the near side and rear doors as they are.
Would still be a working van for someone and you’d make money?
Rob, love the way you call them seals! Keep up thre good work bud. By the way they call em rockers here ;-)
You guys will have this van looking mint