Storm Trooper Transporter

VW T5 Transporter write-off rebuild

Duration: 2023 to 2024

Type: Vehicle Rebuild

Vehicle: 2012 Volkswagen Transporter T5 TDI

Description

I purchased this VW T5 Transporter at auction after it had been written off. The front end had taken a serious hit — smashed bumper, damaged radiators, damaged grille, bent panels, and broken headlights. The interior was tired and worn from years as a work van and the clutch was completely worn out. With the help of my dad, Jo and I rebuilt it from the ground up into the Storm Trooper — a clean, all-white T5 with a sportline front end, gloss black alloys, quilted leather VW-branded seats, and a fully refreshed interior. We did everything ourselves, from sourcing the parts to the mechanical work (including replacing the clutch) to the bodywork and paint - I learned bodywork and painting.

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