WE BOUGHT A WRECKED 2018 VW VAN BUT DID WE GET TUCKED UP?
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- 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
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
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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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 👍
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 👍🏻
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 !
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...
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!
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👍
I guess to give the benefit of doubt, being from a chemical company, it could have had labelling that was removed from the doors. Similarly the interior might have required waterproof/chemical resistant lining that needed to be removed.
I have neither
Yet again good to see them supportive of each other.
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.
The damage on the sill is from it being loaded through the side door with a forklift, that be why door not damaged, 👍
Should be good money in the van. Fitted an ODM driveshaft to my sons C1 no issues 1 year on.
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.
Get it moving and use it as storage while you find the bits. Be a nice summer job that.
Just get it rolling and punt through copart. Not worth the amount of bodywork n paint. This was a sting.
I am sure Chris will work his magic again on this one
Great video guys I'm sure your work your magic on it. bit naughty changing the doors over 🙊
Lovely, and yet again I love your optimism. Can't wait to see how you assess the damage to the body.
That's got camper conversion written all over it. It won't matter that the boarding out has been removed, they'll want to remove it anyway to insulate the walls and then they'll want their own finish boarding when they fit it out.
agree mate
Good point 👍
As an old mechanic mate of mine who's sadly not around would say ................It's had more hits than the Beatles
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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. 👍👍👍
Any vehicle in a fleet that is non-operable for an extended period quickly becomes a parts source. It is possible that the damaged components such as the doors may have swapped for undamaged original parts from the van.
Being from a chemical company the plywood panels could of been removed because of contaminated material.
Keep the noise down son
Get a life.
Who's coat is that jacket 😂
@@Cat-D-Leewho's shoes are those trainers ?
@@ianhadfield65 where was you going last night when I seen you going home 😁
Why don’t you do a camper van build video series? This van looks perfect. Think of the money lads!!
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!
Time for Rob to get polishing!
Love it when Chris looks for money 🤣🤣
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.
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.
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 ?
Hi lads . Great video and I think it's about time amazon snapped you guys up to do a TV show ...
Unusual for a large company to swipe bits off for another… wonder if the drivers did it unknown to company to improve / cover up damage they’ve done to other vans…
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.
if the other doors have key holes check if your key works in the locks. But they could switch locks also. I don't think it's crooked of them the probably have a in house bloke who has to keep the fleet on the road and the stuff gets switched without management knowing , wouldn't matter if it was taken by insurance . I do think you to have the rite to be p***** off and grumpy.Jim in N Z
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?
I wouldn't go full camper but prep it for someone that will, set of wheels, body colour all the body moldings, privacy glass etc then clean the inside up, you'll get top money for the van without getting involved in the time consuming camper bit, let someone else do that over winter 👍🏼
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 👍🏻
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 😊
The left side sill damage is from forklift loading stuff in and out and bumping into sill. It is quite common on those cars seems like people just dont care.
Really enjoying the videos guys keep them coming
I would so love to have a van like that. I could put my mobility scooter in it, go fishing and even camping. It would open a new world like I used to have. Sorry to go on
Don't apologise - I hope you find something that will let you return to doing the things you love.
Chris popping the old shaft out 😂
About to say the same 😅
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
Most people would look at that and think "no way"
Chris And Rob say "let's get parts ordered"😂
Super long wheelbase, someone would love this for a camper conversation.
That's a camper conversation project 100% of the time
Try merc sprinter parts, after all they’re the same main body panels
Completely different
@@sruk oooh yes, they changed the swage line on the later model
thankyou gentlemen this is going to be a smashing project.
have yourselves a great weekend,👍👍
Oh!, come on guy's, this is your moment!, quick body repair, reline the interior, cut the side out, a couple of deep fat fryers, LED signage, viola, the ultimate Fish & Chip van to go with the boat, quids in!! 👌😏😏
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
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
The VW is going to turn out cracking when you pair have worked your magic. The foundation is there to make a few Bob.
That'll look alright when it's straight. The sill that's been beat in under the sliding door is forklift damage from side loading. Our works Crafter looks like that.
I look out for some better fork lift drivers 😂😂😂
at one time you would buy the van with the tax in the window job done then the seller tried to take the disc out,thankfully you now know what your buying and bid accordingly,i took a car in yesterday no radio no spare wheel and no jack,it was a 56 plate meriva i think,what do people think they are going to do with this stuff because it wont sell😅
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
A nice buy lads a few quid to be had with this gaint van
That'll make good money, as a working van or a camper. Wouldn't be too concerned about the internal panels.
would have been hilarious if Chris came back from the test drive and said, " got a delivery for ya " and threw a box out the window 🤣🤣🤣
Nice van guys well done 😊
Defo a good candidate for a camper conversation rob
Thanks once again Rob, Chris and CARVERTICAL for saving me £1000's. The car I was going to buy a car (from a garage), that had outstanding finance against it. The garage said it was a stocking loan but as Rob has pointed out, the debt stays with the car and not the garage. As Rob has perfectly pointed out, you have no guarantee the finance will ever be cleared by the seller (in my case the garage). The first you will know is when a transporter comes and collects the car and your left high, dry and empty pockets. Thumbs up 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
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💪💪
Looks like a nice blank canvas for someone to turn into a motorhome. Great videos as always😊😊
Great video love a van rebuild and another midweek surprise thanks fir the entertainment guys
Wonder how far you're going to take this before you reckon that it's a cheap, slightly tatty but solid (newish) van for one of your subscribers. Loads of life left in that!
I had no idea VW made such a large van. We didn't get them in the US, which is a real shame. I could easily see an electrician, plumber or other tradesman filling that cavernous space (I think it's bigger than my first apartment) with tools, inventory and workbenches all secured and protected from the weather. The FWD diesel-power configuration would mean (s)he wouldn't be leaving half his profit at the petrol station too. I'm sure it's not very fast, but neither was the old Citroen H van, and look how many decades they were in service.
Chicken tax. They used to be on the sprinter platform which you do have.
That explains it! The sprinter was badged as a Freightliner and a Dodge when they first arrived (both "American" companies), but they've always been a Mercedes-Benz product. @@Cous1nJack
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
good work mate, you rob and Chris buy this VW van after repair this van get the m.o.t. and sold it for the profit
Damage on that cill is from a forklift when they load it up
Nice one guys!! you'll do it. Look forward to the follow up videos. "Thanks" 👍
Great looking van, I think a lot of the panels are the same as a Mercedes sprinter / MAN which might be a option if VW ones are more expensive.
This generation of Crafter is no longer related to the Sprinter, but someone said in another comment that MAN TGE parts are cheaper.
A Nice and tidy little number there guys, soon be back on the road the way you 2 work.
Camper conversion project 💯 plus will make strong money
l worked in a body shop in the 80s when I left school they used to get door skins are they still available?
Chris is right, that's a lot of graft, that said the margin is very healthy!
Great video guys waiting for the next video on this VW van.😊
Did anyone else notice a screw in the tyre?
Hopefully there will be a nice earner in this one. Can wait to see you chaps work your magic again. 😁
Yes I noticed that as well 12 minutes in, looking forward to seeing this one, it would make a superb camper conversion 👍 cheers Paul
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.
i think you will find the m.a.n has identical doors, might get them cheaper
Great work guy's
Shame some bits where swapped but still a good one there looking forward for the next one on the van
Boring one for you Rob, no dash and airbags for you to do.
Engine sounds spot on
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 😎👍
"It's got a lot of lights on"
Well, it is near Christmas...
Why the worry about it sticking out in that huge yard with bugger all in it ?
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 👍🏻
Hi Guys
Where did you get the drive shaft from as every where I try don’t have stock
That's not a van, it's a road going barge! 😂 I'm pleased it runs and drives.
Great video again you and Chris will get that van like new again
Sill is forklift lift damage from loading pallets in van