stuey
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Aug 28, 2009 22:57:48 GMT
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I little advice needed- I am in the throws of purchasing a 1983 Chevy g20 camper van (I blame utterpiffle and aux wholeheartedly for this) and need some " what to look for" when I am viewing one on monday.. Its a 6.2 diesel (b*ll*cks to the credit crunch) any advice is appreciated and a slammy panel is given in thanks....  |
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Last Edit: Aug 28, 2009 22:59:49 GMT by stuey
1987 fiat 126-nearly actually done!
1972 beetle - lawn art
2003 z4 daily-new wheels a comin!
2008 R56 Mini cooper "mental Mickey"
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I have no idea, but I'm liking the van slammage a lot!
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Rust will be the biggest issue on one that age.
Mechanically make sure it starts from cold ok, and doesnt over heat.
The good news is the early 6.2 V8 diesels are simple enough to run on veg oil!
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Fake patina sucks!
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stuey
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Aug 29, 2009 14:24:02 GMT
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thanks for the advice the one I am after looks like this-  still pretty cool I feel and more comfortable than my pop up tent! |
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1987 fiat 126-nearly actually done!
1972 beetle - lawn art
2003 z4 daily-new wheels a comin!
2008 R56 Mini cooper "mental Mickey"
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Aug 29, 2009 14:43:32 GMT
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There's one of those around the way from me for $350. Terrible body condition though, was thinking about slamming it and doing one of these sorts of things  |
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stuey
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1987 fiat 126-nearly actually done!
1972 beetle - lawn art
2003 z4 daily-new wheels a comin!
2008 R56 Mini cooper "mental Mickey"
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Looks pretty tidy for the year
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Fake patina sucks!
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stuey
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Sept 1, 2009 10:19:32 GMT
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Looks pretty tidy for the year I was repainted about 3 years ago but a reasonble job was made of it as far as i can see, it just completed a 600 trip to devon without missing a beat so I am guessing its as good as it looks..  |
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1987 fiat 126-nearly actually done!
1972 beetle - lawn art
2003 z4 daily-new wheels a comin!
2008 R56 Mini cooper "mental Mickey"
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Sept 1, 2009 10:29:17 GMT
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slam, bags and enormous billet rims are in your future IMO.
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1937 Austin Street Rod - 1941 Wolseley Not Rod - 1956 Humber Hawk - 1957 Daimler Conquest - 1966 Buick LeSabre - 1968 Plymouth Sport Fury - 1968 Ford Galaxie - 1969 Ford Country Squire - 1969 Mercury Marquis - 1970 Morris Minor - 1970 Buick Skylark - 1970 Ford Galaxie - 1971 Ford Galaxie - 1976 Continental Mark IV - 1976 Ford Capri - 1976 Rover V8 - 1994 Ford Fiesta
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stuey
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Sept 1, 2009 14:16:12 GMT
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slam, bags and enormous billet rims are in your future IMO. why are you hiding inside my brain? |
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1987 fiat 126-nearly actually done!
1972 beetle - lawn art
2003 z4 daily-new wheels a comin!
2008 R56 Mini cooper "mental Mickey"
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stueyt
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Sept 1, 2009 14:26:14 GMT
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I had a quote from Rayvern Hydraulics to slam and bag my Astro, they said I would have to lower it first then they would be happy to fit the airbags, £1750, no wonder they were happy to fit them. Start getting quotes if that's the way you want to go.
Cheers,
Stu.
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Always looking for the next project!
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stuey
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Sept 1, 2009 14:28:19 GMT
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tbh there is alot to do first before "modding" would even be considered (like getting it home and finding somewhere to park it!)
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1987 fiat 126-nearly actually done!
1972 beetle - lawn art
2003 z4 daily-new wheels a comin!
2008 R56 Mini cooper "mental Mickey"
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Sept 1, 2009 14:46:07 GMT
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Very nice, always been tempted by one of these.
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J1MMY
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Sept 1, 2009 15:09:21 GMT
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If you wind up 'bagging it then get some quotes - there IS quality work using quality parts at better pricing than certain places. I'm trying to think of the dudes out Bath way but the name escapes me. Mighty fine purchase anyways, there is something simply magical about yank ownership...I feel like a big kid every time I get near one.  |
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Your opinion is invalid, I've seen your wife.
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Carter
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Sept 1, 2009 15:52:59 GMT
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Hahah good work Stuey. We need to organise a camping trip before it gets too cold... and line dancing lessons.
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'77 Chevy G20
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stuey
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Sept 1, 2009 18:07:26 GMT
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Hahah good work Stuey. We need to organise a camping trip before it gets too cold... and line dancing lessons. your mirror'ed ray bans and cowboy hat are in the post  |
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1987 fiat 126-nearly actually done!
1972 beetle - lawn art
2003 z4 daily-new wheels a comin!
2008 R56 Mini cooper "mental Mickey"
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Sept 1, 2009 18:36:39 GMT
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Looks like a good van, have fun and don't forget to take some matches to light the BBQ!
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