This may sound daft but ever since I saw pictures of the panda van they got in other parts of Europe I have always wanted to convert my panda. I know it is just a plastic shroud with a couple of doors and Windows blanks. Has any one ever seen one in the UK or know if the parts are available. Maybe I could dig out the welder and make something up but am reluctant to do this.
Styling Panda Van
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Havent seen one in the uk, but maybe try Italian or French ebay for one that is breaking and get the tailgate from it? Not sure how much postage would be but hopefully wouldn't be too bad?
This is the only one I know of. You can just see the van back in the photo - sorry can't find one of the back. 
Liquid Knight may be able to offer help and also pandamonius_maximus both have converted the rear window sections I believe
ive seen 2 in uk, i think that back bit is metal not plastic?
here is 1 on my drive
more pics https://www.fiatforum.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=93161
those window bits are actually doors too
here is 1 on my drive
more pics https://www.fiatforum.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=93161
those window bits are actually doors too
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ive seen 2 in uk, i think that back bit is metal not plastic?
here is 1 on my drive
more pics https://www.fiatforum.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=93161
Yes it's metal - Jeni's came off the car for rust repairs.
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ive never seen one before
are they not just harry moss plastic inserts ?
are they not just harry moss plastic inserts ?
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i know
im just shocked to think ive never seen a panda van ever
do lots of travelling in spain and italy too (or did) ,never seen one
Some European country used them as Postal Vans. There is a thread on them here somewhere
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I can't even find my terminal pliers. It's no good asking me
linky?
There's a search button at the top.
"Post van" brings up:
https://www.fiatforum.com/panda-classic/181655-new-serbian-quota.html
Which I think is the one you're thinking of?
Here's how you do it. Made of metal and the easiest thing in the world to do. All you need is Rele to help you source the parts if he still can, and an excellent bloke to he is. Kind of miss mine now.
http://www.maranellohouse.net/pandavan.html
http://www.maranellohouse.net/pandavan.html
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The rear panel will be tricky. Start looking at used part slingers across Europe.
The window panels I made were straight forward. I simply removed the window, drew round it onto a sheet of metal, cut it out, welded some support bars and painted them.
Not as good as the real deal but easy to revert back to standard if needs be.
I nearly kept the van section of my Fiorino before I scrapped it so I could make my spare Panda shell into a sectioned van.
The window panels I made were straight forward. I simply removed the window, drew round it onto a sheet of metal, cut it out, welded some support bars and painted them.
Not as good as the real deal but easy to revert back to standard if needs be.
I nearly kept the van section of my Fiorino before I scrapped it so I could make my spare Panda shell into a sectioned van.
photos or it didnt happen
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That's a very "Pistonheads" thing to say.
Peterborough Thread said:The car hasn't arrived yet so I'm having to use my other Pandas as a template...
...literally...
This...
...arrived today.
Just need to drill the holes, tack weld some brace bars, prep', prime, paint and fit (when the car turns up).
Rear panels, drilled...
...braced...
...painted...
...ready to fit.
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I can't even find my terminal pliers. It's no good asking me
If they're terminal you may as well get a new pair.
