VW T5 'Restoration' Ep.3 How To Replace Damaged Rear Doors Transporter

Episode 3 of transforming a tired looking ex builders T5 into something a little cooler.
In this episode I swap out the damaged rear doors for a pair of much better condition ones.
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[@brynnhowell9916]

As a mechanical dunce I just love your confidence in tackling these tasks - nothing fazes you. Good luck with the project.

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you for watching! I was a mechanic when i left school for a few years then went into joinery. I have always kept a hand in mechanical things, I enjoy it!

[@2Monkster]

Hey Dan, looks like you're having loads of fun with the T5. It makes me want to go and get an older van and do the same. Just loving the 18's after the drop. You can tell you have the experience already but you'll give lots of people the confidence to have a go. DIY is so rewarding. You've done more in 3 wks than I've done in 18 months 😆

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you for watching and for the nice comment! Do it! Go get yourself one and have a play! The 18's and suspension made such a difference. I wanted to try and show that most things can be done on a budget and not necessarily in 'correct environment' and get a good result. I am very impatient! It has taken much longer than i wanted though!

[@Panzehir1881]

Thank you mate, your video helped me to much,

[@projectzip]

Great videos. Respectfully I would suggest you look into a tie clip radio mic or similar. On some of the videos I have to keep turning up the volume to hear you. 👍🏻

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching! Yes this is on the list but the van is eating up all the money! I am trying to not look away and talk until I have a lav mic.

[@x21ekx91]

Keep it coming dan 👍🏼happy new doors mate

[@DanChambersDAC]

Cheers bud. Thank You for Watching ✌️

[@drewsteroriginals4564]

Great video, nice and clear and good to follow, great build :-)

[@shanco73]

Hey Dan, great content, loving your work. Making me want another van! never had a modern VW, had a few T3/T25's call em what you like... Might have to get a T5 for taking my bike to the track. Thinking about lowering, adding removable seats so i can take my family out it if needs be, also adding a couple of windows behind the front doors. Great work Dan!

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching and for commenting! I would love to build a T25, I have such a soft spot for them! Go for it, they are such good van's and the aftermarket parts side is massive! So much is available and usually bolt on for them.

[@simoping]

Looking good man... keep it coming

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank You for watching and for the comment!

[@nixety-]

Did the exact same thing with mine, took an age to line it all up to look and close correct. Dig the Amaroks! GG

[@DanChambersDAC]

What a pain 😂 smallest movement on the hinge throws the door miles! Love the Amaroks. So subtle. Thank You for Watching ✌️

[@bigmac5217]

Good afternoon Dan Can the rear quarter windows be removed and metal welded back in? So more like a combi van (6 seater) style rather than minibus style windows all the way round? This van looks mint love it

[@jimmacdonald9746]

Is that a County Tyrone reg. I see?...great vid 👍🇬🇧

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you for watching! Yes I think it is. I bought it from a guy that imports them to the UK! Had a couple of Irish van's now.

[@MrKelso85]

Great vids thanks ! After so 1 I was curious what problem with door not central locking was? As I have same issue with old T5 I’ve just bought

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you so much for watching! I unplugged the loom and plugged it back in and it worked 🤣

[@bowlandspoon]

Hi mate, Wondering if you could let me know what you did to adjust the doors to line up? The doors on my T5.1 are slightly miss-aligned and would love to have them lined up. Cheers. Really enjoying the videos!

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you for watching and for the comment! I adjusted the doors by loosening the hinge bolts on the van side and moved the door slightly until it was right. I also adjusted the locks and latches by undoing the bolts and adjusting until they worked.

[@bowlandspoon]

@@DanChambersDAC Thanks for the reply! I'll give it a go!