kirky
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Spotted this a few weeks back in the classifieds, while I was on the hunt for a retro van to use for my courier business that I've just started, SK Couriers & Traders. Couldn't believe how good it was, extremely original, non welded, original paint, not a dent or scratch on it and only done a genuine 60k. I bought it their and then from the lady whose father had used it as a second van from new, he then passed it down to her and she dry stored it away back in 1995. Last year she decided to bring it out of storage and put it back on the road, but after it developed a bad misfire she decided to sell it on rather than repair it and re-mot it. Turns out, it was the timing that was out. After I got it lined up again and after a new glow plug was fitted it now runs like a dream. Starts first turn of the key. All It needed for its new mot was 2 new brake pipes, rear wheel bearings adjusted, new wiper blades and a rubber exhaust mount. Fantastic result considering its age, so since then I've gave it a good clean with G3 Pro shampoo and hoovered it out. Next step is getting my mate Kev to come around and machine polish it, then I'll start using it for picking up car parts for forums and car clubs. 
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Last Edit: Jan 13, 2014 19:11:18 GMT by kirky
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Olie32
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Pic ain't working for me bud? Sounds promising though! Plans?
Olie
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Looks nice that, not seen one for ages!
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Last Edit: Nov 4, 2013 19:53:09 GMT by joem83: pics now working
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Olie32
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Can see them no mate, yeah looks lovely!
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I like that  Used to love my AstraMax diesel |
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kirky
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Thanks guys, plans are just to keep it original at the moment, get my company name sign written on it, attend shows and meets with it and use it for delivering and transporting forum members parts, ebay, gumtree purchases etc in Scotland. I'll be posting all around the forums soon once I get it insured.
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Lovely! Get the waxoil out though, for sure! I used to like my old mk2 Astra derv estate, that this van is based on. Great driving position iirc; typical of Vauxhall for sure  |
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kirky
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Already been waxoiled years ago before it was stowed away and isn't showing any sign of dry patches so should be ok for now. I've got a big tin in the garage ready incase though lol. Just had my Cavalier SRi waxoiled, so still have tonnes left over. Its a must have when you have old Vauxhalls in your life  |
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Last Edit: Nov 4, 2013 20:18:53 GMT by kirky
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Used to drive exact model It was on 90000 and used it until it was on 230k Great vans |
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not a fan of mk2 astras at all, but good luck with it |
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That is a real gem...!!!
Get a bit of peanut or linseed oil on those bumpers to bring them back to black and it'll look like it's just driven away from the showroom!
Perfect.
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***GARAGE CURRENTLY EMPTY***
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djefk
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Already been waxoiled years ago before it was stowed away and isn't showing any sign of dry patches so should be ok for now. Frankly I'm amazed there are no visible blisters on it already!! I would pump the rear arches and sills in particular full of the stuff, plus I'd probably paint both sides of the front valance with a coating so thick it can be gauged in feet. But your vee-hikkle, your call of course! Good to hear it will be used. |
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This is great, one of those vehicles which once seemed to be on every street yet now I can't remember the last time I saw one.
Should look ace with appropriate signwriting.
Rob
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'55 Austin A30
'71 MGB GT
'72 Datsun 240 shed
'72 Mercedes 240D
'79 Firebird
'86 Austin Maestro Van
'91 Mercedes 250D
'91 BMW e34 535i Sport
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kirky
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That is a real gem...!!! Get a bit of peanut or linseed oil on those bumpers to bring them back to black and it'll look like it's just driven away from the showroom! Perfect. You read my mind. Already made a start this morning |
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kirky
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Already been waxoiled years ago before it was stowed away and isn't showing any sign of dry patches so should be ok for now. Frankly I'm amazed there are no visible blisters on it already!! I would pump the rear arches and sills in particular full of the stuff, plus I'd probably paint both sides of the front valance with a coating so thick it can be gauged in feet. But your vee-hikkle, your call of course! Good to hear it will be used. It certainly wouldn't do it any harm, last thing I want is for it to start rusting underneath. Got a couple of days off, so that'll give me something to do I'll get some more detailed shots of it tomorrow aswell, the seats, engine bay and in the back too. |
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dave80
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this brings back memories!my dad had one as a company car when I was about ten (F330 KNE)I think the reg was.had the rear seat conversion and I thought it was great having seats in the back.
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sierra 1.6 ghia
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jb1977
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Nice to see one being saved, cant remember the last time I saw one on the road. (feeling old now!)  |
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kirky
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Last Edit: Nov 6, 2013 16:36:59 GMT by kirky
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Check with your insurance first before sign writing it as it will effect your premium, my brother had his van sign wrighted and it increased his premium a lot, in the end he had it resprayed and magnetc signs made, seams if they are removable then it's ok. Anyway thought all these had gone! good find and worth keeping original |
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Used to love my AstraMax diesel 
