Nice Campervan, great order for it's age. My Talbot Express (93) is similar but different layout, I'm around 5 ft 10 and have to lye down from corner to corner (partially unto the front seat) to sleep with the bed set up like that. I've always wondered if my van was narrower. I'd have preferred a petrol engine tbh, I've a big bill coming, new head, glow plugs, water pump and Timing belt being fitted; the old head did the gasket in because it had a crack in it apparently. New sills and other work cost me a small fortune three years ago. I've had it almost six years and have so much invested in it that I will probably keep it until it craps out...at least it's still on the road I guess and still much cheaper than anything newer. Good to see you two uploading again :)
@@VanOnTour Yes, great vans indeed, I can't see many new vans today lasting so long. They have great layouts for such small vans, everything is there that's needed.
love the van, they were well made and thought out with a few modern mods should make a great van ,what should you look for in purchasing one and how many mpg ,is it swb mwb which makes parking ideal you got one thing id like power steering which aint a common thing on the petrol ones think all the diesel have power steering just subscribed be interesting to see what you do with the van upgrade wise not too much so not great expense you sure get your moneys worth with the talbots ,not stupid money like most and not built like that a tidy little van cheers sam
Thanks Sam. They are more like a medium wheelbase but they fit in normal car spaces just. Yes the power steering is a great difference compared to not having it in these vans. I've only got 2 more mods to do, diesel heater and a Lifepo4 battery going in this week. You need to look out for rust on these vans, normally the inner wings and the shuttle panel but these are available new. After some servicing and tweaking I can get 30mpg on a run on the petrol vans.
@@VanOnTour thanks for reply ,i aint having any luck with modern vans ,not reliable and expensive to mend as computer controlled ,the older vehicle easier to work on so cheaper and your mpg is impressive ,the modern van wont live as long as your talbot that i can guarantee so thats why im looking for a older van and they are well thought out got everything you need a wise choice and i see you've owned one before so they cant be that bad 😁
@samfletcher222 I've owned 3 now. Every breakdown I've had I've been able to repair at the side of the road with a few basic tools except for one time when my gear linkage snapped. They are so easy to get up and running again.
@@VanOnTour that’s brill you’ve no idea with modern one all electronics a right pain the hard bit is finding a good un but I’m not in a rush one will turn up
That's a lovely old girl you've got their dug😏And the van is pretty good too🤣😛
Hi Guys, love the new van, a good size and loads of potential. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Thanks Dave. It's a work in progress!
hi just watched your video from 7 years ago talbot 1989 virtualy same spot great i have just bought a 1993 symphony petrol 1.9
Its been a journey! They are great vans. I hope you enjoy yours.
Good to see you back glad your well
Thank you.
It's good to be back.
Nice Campervan, great order for it's age. My Talbot Express (93) is similar but different layout, I'm around 5 ft 10 and have to lye down from corner to corner (partially unto the front seat) to sleep with the bed set up like that.
I've always wondered if my van was narrower.
I'd have preferred a petrol engine tbh, I've a big bill coming, new head, glow plugs, water pump and Timing belt being fitted; the old head did the gasket in because it had a crack in it apparently.
New sills and other work cost me a small fortune three years ago.
I've had it almost six years and have so much invested in it that I will probably keep it until it craps out...at least it's still on the road I guess and still much cheaper than anything newer.
Good to see you two uploading again :)
They are great vans aren't they.
I do prefer the petrol engines though.
Ours is tax and MOT exempt in 8 years so I intend to keep her going.
@@VanOnTour Yes, great vans indeed, I can't see many new vans today lasting so long.
They have great layouts for such small vans, everything is there that's needed.
I had one of these and did a tour of Europe. Just a word of caution: the air intake on the side needs a shroud as the wind can blow out the flame.
It has a shroud. They're great vans!
@@VanOnTour Yeah that isn't enough.
Great to see you back, i only thaught last week its been sooo long scince i saw any vids of you! Hopefully more to come 👍
More to come! Thank you.
love the van, they were well made and thought out with a few modern mods should make a great van ,what should you look for in purchasing one and how many mpg ,is it swb mwb which makes parking ideal you got one thing id like power steering which aint a common thing on the petrol ones think all the diesel have power steering just subscribed be interesting to see what you do with the van upgrade wise not too much so not great expense you sure get your moneys worth with the talbots ,not stupid money like most and not built like that a tidy little van cheers sam
Thanks Sam. They are more like a medium wheelbase but they fit in normal car spaces just.
Yes the power steering is a great difference compared to not having it in these vans.
I've only got 2 more mods to do, diesel heater and a Lifepo4 battery going in this week.
You need to look out for rust on these vans, normally the inner wings and the shuttle panel but these are available new.
After some servicing and tweaking I can get 30mpg on a run on the petrol vans.
@@VanOnTour thanks for reply ,i aint having any luck with modern vans ,not reliable and expensive to mend as computer controlled ,the older vehicle easier to work on so cheaper and your mpg is impressive ,the modern van wont live as long as your talbot that i can guarantee so thats why im looking for a older van and they are well thought out got everything you need a wise choice and i see you've owned one before so they cant be that bad 😁
@samfletcher222 I've owned 3 now.
Every breakdown I've had I've been able to repair at the side of the road with a few basic tools except for one time when my gear linkage snapped.
They are so easy to get up and running again.
@@VanOnTour that’s brill you’ve no idea with modern one all electronics a right pain the hard bit is finding a good un but I’m not in a rush one will turn up
Nice to have you back mate 👍
Thanks 👍