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Mar 11, 2013 17:09:57 GMT
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Okay so ideas have arisen... some daft... but hey... Make the back into a miniature section of a stately home... wooden floor/Armchairs. Get an old Victorian Radiator in the back piped up to the engine to heat the 'Stately home'. Sticker bomb the windows. Band the Steels [Rear] Yellow French Headlights for that 'Authentic' feel. What does everyone think? Personally? It sounds like your just planning mods for the van that don't work with each other in the slightest. I love steak and I also love ice cream, but I sure as hell wouldn't consider putting them on a plate together let alone dare serve them to my GF for dinner. Think of a style or a look that you like and work to that....keep to that theme. Every little detail you apply, no matter how insignificant can have a bearing on the overall look and feel.
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LambDrover
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Mar 11, 2013 17:39:58 GMT
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I'd like something that is a little bit different... I could do with as much of the interior space being removable so I can use it as a Van when needed, Though I would like some comfort to try and use it as a Dayvan/Camper. Whatever I do end up doing I'll like it... and it will get used. It's not going to get destroyed by making it look daft I Promise! ;D
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PHUQ
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Mar 11, 2013 18:56:01 GMT
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Third post in the thread is the correct thing to do thinks I. It's incredibly cool for just being what it is, turning it into a stereotype forced rat or just something silly would ruin it.
That said, my temptation would be to do the interior and make it a properly nice place to be, making sure the rest of it is solid and up to scratch (and well rustproofed) but keep the slightly dog eared look it has preserved.
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Mar 11, 2013 19:23:24 GMT
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best colour for a mk2, but wouldnt go to mental on the mods, not to sound fuddy but the van is retro and will get smiles from everybody cos everyone has a transit story, have a look on the transit forum or even the mk1 and mk2 transit forum , some of the vans are rattish but not all out, banded steels wee tap with a lowering stick decent engine and fix it up but keep some of the dents its charecter, just my opinion buddy but would a van like that.
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grumpy
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Mar 11, 2013 19:57:10 GMT
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I would just keep in stock on the outside , wheels and all its cool enough . As for sign writing i would get vinyl writing made up rather than actually paint the thing up , it would seem a shame to spoil it and you might aslo be able to get a few quid fot tv work with it !! Also be prepared to have john thaw chase you in a granada , chase you on foot , then corner you in a alley and batter the curse word out of you , chucking you into a pile of boxes and pallets .
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Rich
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Mar 11, 2013 21:45:48 GMT
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Okay so ideas have arisen... some daft... but hey... Make the back into a miniature section of a stately home... wooden floor/Armchairs. Get an old Victorian Radiator in the back piped up to the engine to heat the 'Stately home'. Sticker bomb the windows. Band the Steels [Rear] Yellow French Headlights for that 'Authentic' feel. What does everyone think? As Bruce said, why? What's authentic about French headlamps on a UK/German van? If it was a Citroen H-type, then yes. But Not this. Banded steels sounds good. Maybe build a subtle camper. something you can use. But don't go mad just because you can because you will quickly spoil something that is very cool..
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LambDrover
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Mar 11, 2013 22:45:29 GMT
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I'm leaving the Van looking original. No Mods at all. Just cleaning up the interior and carpeting the back out. Using it.
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LambDrover
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Mar 13, 2013 22:14:11 GMT
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The Trans Rat. Now With Added Clutchiness... After 20 minutes of fumbling round in the dark... WORKING CLUTCH! Driving Van! Result! ;D
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Mar 13, 2013 22:22:27 GMT
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It would look awesome as a UK 'surprise' van.
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'95 Toyota MR2 Turbo '72 Toyota Celica TA22 '74 Mercedes 350 SL '68 Mercedes W108 280SE '03 Renault Clio 172
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The Trans Rat. Now With Added Clutchiness... After 20 minutes of fumbling round in the dark... WORKING CLUTCH! Driving Van! Result! ;D Nice work.You must be pleased. Does it drive ok?
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LambDrover
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Mar 14, 2013 19:46:23 GMT
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We have now Entered curse word Valley. Turns out that the "£700 Worth of Welding" wasn't really up to standard... I am not happy as I was sold the van in good faith...With "Only Minor Amounts of welding Needed" Buggerations!
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Mar 14, 2013 20:50:51 GMT
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get pics up asap mate, that really doesnt sound good its amazing what some people do for a "repair" my mk5 tina estate, the a panels had sheet sheet fibreglassed into it and alot of underseal applied when u get it repaired and back on the road, a drop with some banded steelies, clean the cabin area up and get a nice carpet set and a nice set of seats, look at re paint the dash or having it flocked so it looks nice, and re furb the clocks and facia and just tidy it up, give the thing a bloody good polish or even a rub down and re paint? either keep the 1600 or get a 2 litre with a 5 speed in it, twin choke weber for the back, how about some laminate floor or something similar? so u can still carry a load and it looks nice if u wanted a "camper" get a few units from a caravan (sink, mini cooker and a cupboard) and put them against the seats at the back of the van, then when u go away, just get a little sofa bed that folds out, sorted
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LambDrover
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Mar 14, 2013 22:15:15 GMT
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Excellent suggestion Nick! Only problem Is I am So Disheartened... I will get pictures up as soon as possible but you can imagine... -The outer side of the Box-section chassis [Spring hangar] is thin tin welded on which has folded due to weight. I was sold the van by a so-called friend... saying that all the welding had been done and £700 had been spent on it so I didn't even think to check... I was going to take it for an MoT tomorrow if It hadn't collapsed on one side. I am most angry about the fact that it could have caused a serious accident. I feel like a tool
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Mar 14, 2013 22:44:47 GMT
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its only metal mate, more can be put in and fixed proerly don't let it dishearten you too much and keep on it have u got somewhere u can dry store it and work on it? it will be mint when your done, just take your time and make it special I'm sure u can get chassis legs from panel suppliers? if not just knock one up keep ya head up tho mate
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Mar 16, 2013 14:43:44 GMT
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Okay so ideas have arisen... some daft... but hey... Make the back into a miniature section of a stately home... wooden floor/Armchairs. Get an old Victorian Radiator in the back piped up to the engine to heat the 'Stately home'. What does everyone think? Realize that you are now assessing viability - sorry to here, but your description reminded me of this. I can't even find a real pic on the interwebnet but, thought I would just leave this here. Cheers!
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LambDrover
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Does anyone want to buy the Van? £800 is what it owes me. Will take offers need it gone. Will update to a Sales Advert soon. I just need it gone Very Angry at the Previous Owner for not telling me. There could have been an accident.
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contact fred transit she'll be interested.
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theres more to life than mpg & to much power is just enough.
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LambDrover
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