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Decided I want to be burried in my van
recently I've added a set of Merc W123 steels (5.5j x 14) with 195/70's and 175/70's to get that hard as low down front stance.
I've also added a cheapo tacho with white face and shift light, and a 2nd shift light on the door pillar, just for kicks.
Next on the list is fit the split charge so I can chill in the back with the sounds on and the engine off, without fear of a dead battery.
Just waiting for pics now, a mate did some last night for me, so I'll post em up once he emails me them.
But to give some idea, the front is lower than me laying on the floor (it's a wedge remember), but its now got no rubbing issues at all and drives like a car, (T3D shock kit)
It's like a rat rod bus, and I love it.
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The lurker formerly known as Cappuccinocruiser.. or wedgedout..
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cheeky before new wheels shot.  |
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The lurker formerly known as Cappuccinocruiser.. or wedgedout..
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Ed
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you ollie and hubbs should start 'caramac racing' ......beige/brown is taking over the world  |
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Superb!  |
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My van is the coolestBenzBoy
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That's a mental picture with the snow! Looks a bit trippy!! Like the stance mate! Top ride  |
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you ollie and hubbs should start 'caramac racing' ......beige/brown is taking over the world LOL I'll race em once the impreza/legacy engine if fitted up. A mate of mine recently had his impreza 2.0 n/a stolen, he's got it back, but its smashed up really bad, so I may have an engine donor now. As it is, the Don (Hubb's van) would tear mine and Ollies up, he's got the H/O 2.1 DJ, and it goes like stink ;D |
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That's a mental picture with the snow! Looks a bit trippy!! Like the stance mate! Top ride It's pretty cool ain't it  Looks loads better on the merc rims, the stance looks spot on, and cos of the offset, the fronts look proper "tucked" now. |
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Keep on vannin' mate ! Over the years I've built some radical vans--------- -Chopped roof ,lowered ,mk1 tranny .several escort vans ,camper vans ,and a 6 wheeled toyota van with midmounted rover . BUT I 've always fancied one of dem there vw's !
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racer2, they really are superb little things, drive so much better than the old T2's (sorry HTW), but my only gripe is the lack of power.
Saving is the hard part, but I'm hoping to go subaru this year.
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drive so much better than the old T2's (sorry HTW) hehe no worries,.. I've wanted one since the guy up the road from us outpaced Charlie's old Beetle in his T25. Found out later it was Porsche powered |
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Nice!
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Can't wait to see the 'with new wheels' picture/s
I've got my eye on a very nice but very expensive wedge camper thats for sale locally to me. It currently looks very 'OAP' so the T3D lowering kit sounds very interesting - was it reasonably priced? Also have you any idea where you can get hold of styling bits - I rather like the mean looking twin square headlamped grille?
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Can't wait to see the 'with new wheels' picture/s I've got my eye on a very nice but very expensive wedge camper thats for sale locally to me. It currently looks very 'OAP' so the T3D lowering kit sounds very interesting - was it reasonably priced? Also have you any idea where you can get hold of styling bits - I rather like the mean looking twin square headlamped grille? forum is the best place to ask about styling and the likes, be warned though, Square light setups are really pricey. The T3D kit isn't cheap, but it does the job really well, it was on the van when I got it, as it was the development van used for the kits (piece of history eh?), but honestly, well worth the cashola's, as when this low, they drive like a pig unless done properly. |
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check readers rides.  ;D Thats me titting about by the way. |
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check readers rides. ;D Thats me titting about by the way. you be careful, you'll make a name for yourself rolling around in front of your van mine deffo needs a massive hit with the lowering stick...  |
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wedgeddento is comin!
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yours is da coolest....mine is the fastest!!! ;D
you know who it is.
break updat blue thing, fix that bug thing flog that golf thing...and go ride!!!
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yours is da coolest....mine is the fastest!!! ;D you know who it is. break updat blue thing, fix that bug thing flog that golf thing...and go ride!!! Bout time you showed up Hubbs fella. You should stick around, it's a retro-tastic forum. |
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Panda Matt
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 (sigh) this was mine about a week before i swapped it for the current pooscort. It didn't handle like a pig, more like a bouncy castle. Fantastically slow thanks to 1.6d (non-turbo) 'power'plant. Failed the MOT heroically, but was definitely fixable- i just didnt have the time money or space at the time  now somewhere in south wales... |
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(sigh) this was mine about a week before i swapped it for the current pooscort. It didn't handle like a pig, more like a bouncy castle. Fantastically slow thanks to 1.6d (non-turbo) 'power'plant. i nearly bought that before you, ended up with a black 'un, 1.9petrol, sold that and bought my current one, 1.6n/a diesel  i'm after getting a 1.9TD in there though, i love the things ;D |
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yours is da coolest....mine is the fastest!!! ;D you know who it is. break updat blue thing, fix that bug thing flog that golf thing...and go ride!!! welcome caramac boy! wikkid respek to your bad self |
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i'm after getting a 1.9TD