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Jan 27, 2007 16:09:08 GMT
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One year on from our wedding, we are planning a proper "road trip" honeymoon travelling across northern europe and taking in the 2CV World Meeting in Sweden at the end of July. We've got up to five weeks travelling time. We should take our 2CV but want something that we can kip in. So, we want one of these!  Note the 2CV headlamps and indicators - the H van is regarded as an honorary 2CV despite the fact that it shares more in common with the Traction Avant. 3 speed gearbox, plodding diesel engine and 50mph is about as fast as it'll want to go. But that isn't the point is it? Should we do it? Should we give it a crazy paint job? |
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Jan 27, 2007 16:15:02 GMT
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I think you know the answer to both those questions....mind you I wouldnt give it a crazy paint job I like them in gray.
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Should we buy it?arthurbrown
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Jan 27, 2007 16:19:21 GMT
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YES! and No. (In that order) Grey H-Van with some lovely 60's-esque signwriting (faux-patina'd, naturally), maybe bigging-up you business. Can't go wrong like that.   |
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Jan 27, 2007 16:20:37 GMT
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Ah, like your thinking Mr weasel!
Grey does kind of suit it.
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Jan 27, 2007 16:23:37 GMT
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bryn
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Jan 27, 2007 16:56:03 GMT
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Do it, the money you'll save on hotels will make up for the added expense of buying it*
(*A lie)
But no crazy paint job for me, as Pog says, some nice sign writing and 1400 grade wet and dry patination. My old auto Mk1 Transit only did 50mph, I never really noticed it and you get there just as quick*
(*A lie)
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Volvo, Buggy, Discovery and an old tractor.
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Nick
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Jan 27, 2007 17:00:39 GMT
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yes
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idea stolen from rattely eddie.
this weeks car count "5"
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Jan 27, 2007 17:21:21 GMT
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Thanks Bryn! |
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bstardchild
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Should we buy it?bstardchild
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Jan 27, 2007 17:43:49 GMT
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No
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Yes
LOL reverse the above ;D
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stinkwheel
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Jan 27, 2007 17:57:28 GMT
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yes buy it buy it buy it.
do NOT paint it gaudy, sign written with your transportation business is a good idea though.
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Jan 27, 2007 18:03:20 GMT
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Do it, and paint i tlike the one I spied in Ascot last year....   |
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Jan 27, 2007 18:07:04 GMT
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Hmm well you already drive 2cv so its already not scary or too slow for you so do it! you know what to look for i imagine, plus its bound to keep its worth. |
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 it doesn't matter if it's a Morris Marina or a Toyota Celica - it's what you do with it that counts |
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Jan 27, 2007 18:58:04 GMT
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i just want to write yes now, before i read your actual post!!!!!!!!! now to read and hopefully its something good  |
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Jan 27, 2007 19:02:49 GMT
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to recap then: EVEN BIGGER YES!!!!!!!!!! also, keep in grey, buuuuuuuuuuuuut: get it marked everywhere you go. either with stickers like a suitcase, or get it graffitti'd in each location with distinct territorial tags, or collect licence plates on the road from each area FTmakingeveryonejealousW |
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Jan 27, 2007 19:21:33 GMT
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H vans are cool and to travel through Europe in one would be so good...imagine how many toys you can bring back ! Do it and then tell the kids later on about the adventure !!!
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Just a modern....but surrounded every day by Porsche's !
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Whoa!! Kids?! Can't afford kids with my habits! |
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Buy buy buy! And paint it the same as your 2CV! That would look awesome when they're parked together |
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What a rediculous and crazy thing to do. Of course you must do it, but I would leave it grey FTW. 
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