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jaykay South East Posts: 857	um bongo!jaykay @jaykay
	Feb 17, 2013 18:45:45 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Has anyone got any information on mazda's little campervan? I have just bought a very rotten one, Ive got wheel arches / sills and tailgate to weld. I have the 2.5 diesel 4wd model, and I'm thinking of trying to lift it a bit and i have some 31/10.5/15 inch at tyres for it. Ive also thought about swinging other way with it, low on banded steels. unfortunetly although there are two forums dedicated to the bongo on t'internet, inspiration for anything different seems to be few and far between. I wondered if any followers of the jdm side of things have seen any nicely modified examples or if any rr'ers have had any? have a couple of pics of mine and rust for thanks.


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Rev. Dick Deluxe Part of things Back, with knobs on. Posts: 454	um bongo!Rev. Dick Deluxe @dickdeluxe
	Feb 17, 2013 21:29:46 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I've always liked these and thought about buying one before i got my Estima. They're a very similar shape to the chevy astro so anything that works on one of those should work on this too.
	R.S. Autotech. Servicing/Repairs/Diagnostics.

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stuartp Part of things Posts: 698	um bongo!stuartp @stuartp
	Feb 19, 2013 11:23:41 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	i really like these, only had a ride in one, never owned one though unimaginative answer i know but i'm not sure i have ever seen a car lowered that didn't improve it's looks


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EmDee Club Retro Rides Member Committer of Autrocities. Posts: 5,924 Club RR Member Number: 108	um bongo!EmDee @emdee Club Retro Rides Member 108
	Feb 19, 2013 13:13:35 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Feb 17, 2013 21:29:46 GMT Rev. Dick Deluxe said: They're a very similar shape to the chevy astro so anything that works on one of those should work on this too. +1 Body dropped on billet wheels please! Of course if you can't afford the time and cash for that (probably quite likely) then you could go for a "surprise van" theme?


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jaykay South East Posts: 857	um bongo!jaykay @jaykay
	Feb 19, 2013 20:59:43 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	i really like the whole 'suprise van' thing, kinda scared to search for more info though...


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Mystery Machine Club Retro Rides Member [][][*] Posts: 10,299	um bongo!Mystery Machine @mysterymachine
	Feb 19, 2013 21:11:54 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Feb 19, 2013 20:59:43 GMT jaykay said: I really like the whole 'suprise van' thing, kinda scared to search for more info though... One of my fave threads on Retro Rides: retrorides.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=general&action=display&thread=73224


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Tim Posted a lot Posts: 3,340	um bongo!Tim @tdc83
	Feb 20, 2013 18:29:10 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	We've got one. Great machine for trips away. That rust scares me though - the 4WD ones are supposed to suffer worse because of where they come from in Japan (allegedly) Ours is a 2WD 2.5 diesel Auto - and needs a bit of rust sorted - bit worried what i'm gonna find under the bumper after seeing that! They are quite slab sided so I don't think will take to mods like lowering too well - and as they are the epitome of practicality its not their forte. I'm concentrating on the inside - building a new floor at the moment (not a full camper conversion) Does your roof work ok? ---- After a bit more thought and looking at those pics again...i'm starting to think it would look pretty good with lows and nice wheels :-)
	Last Edit: Apr 28, 2013 20:33:00 GMT by Tim

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