VW T4 Trooper respray

all. After having my Trooper for some time now and it has been fantastically reliable. Its in excellent condition, with no rust for a 1993 model however, I managed to run it into a gate post and damage the side. I decided to have the van repaired at my local body shop who quoted my £800 to do a complete side. My thoughts, what would be the price for it all? £3000 plus the £800 from the insurance. Heck take the plunge and lets do it.

I have posted some pictures below, I also replaced the wheels, bumpers and other trim, the fridge vents and electric plug. I have replaced the AS symbol on the bonnet and the 'Trooper' logo on the sides but not the original stripes. I may do that later but think the solid white looks a little more modern.


Feels like I have a new van 

Interior next, my sister is in the interior recovering trade but the fabric is no longer available. Thinking of leather in a brown to match the carpet and roof lining

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All the work is first class and completed on time.

Daveys in Norwich
01603486018
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Very nice looking van.

Looks fabulous. I'd leave it like that if it were mine. A lot of people on here prize originality, but these older VWs respond really well to some gentle reworking.

Since you didn't ask, here's my Trident:

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Hi there, looking good, nice to see a respray done properly ie removing all removable panels.
Bet you wont be parking in a supermarket car park any more.

Dave

On my earlier post I had the windscreen leak sorted but having the roof and A pillars replaced and sprayed (1500) 

so now my van should be a good one externally

Looks amazing given it a new lease of life

Wow! that looks amazing well worth having it done.

Great. Thinking about this at some point in the future. Who did you use?

Its in the first post, Daveys in Norwich, address and Email supplied. I would highly recommend them.