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Jan 27, 2014 12:43:13 GMT
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So, I've bought a 1962 Citroen HY horsebox to become the 'works van' / racecar transporter, progress is slow due to paying work but I'll update as and when I can. It is very original, handbooks, tools etc, and has never seen a welder or a repair in its life, but my god does it need to! "bonnet":  Suntan:  This:  Plus this:  Equalled this:  This side, however:  required a full repair panel:  unfortunately only the later type of panel is available, and it needs the large indicator recess welding up. also, being super anal, one of the ribs needed extending. these are shorter here, i believe to allow fitment to suicide / non-suicide doors, as per french / dutch built vans.  other work so far has seen both large outrigger sections behind the front wheels cutout and refab'd, only a 'during' pic available I'm afraid!:  and the rear chassis and wheel tubs repaired, more pictures to follow when the manflu subsides! Next couple of weeks should see the arrival of a donor screen surround to help repair the very rotten screen aperture. some progress may also appear on my facebook page - www.facebook.com/olliminium |
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Last Edit: Jun 23, 2014 12:10:26 GMT by Olliminium
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Jan 27, 2014 13:17:26 GMT
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Ok. I'm in.
Ove the look. And love these.
Can you spell Patina??
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jpsmit
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Jan 27, 2014 13:35:33 GMT
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Oh my, that is stunning - and please Lord, let the building in the background be the workshop - then I can be jealous about everything!
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Jan 27, 2014 13:35:47 GMT
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Ok. I'm in. Ove the look. And love these. Can you spell Patina?? thanks. hoping to "hide"the repair panels, and not repaint the van as i love that roofcap too much to lose it |
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Jan 27, 2014 13:42:23 GMT
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Oh my, that is stunning - and please Lord, let the building in the background be the workshop - then I can be jealous about everything! it is 'a' workshop, but not mine, mine is behind the cameraman, a 110yr old boiler house for the site   and this is the site, well some of it!:  |
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jpsmit
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Jan 27, 2014 13:51:00 GMT
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whimper..... (fabulous - truck and environment)
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Jan 27, 2014 16:04:48 GMT
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Jan 27, 2014 18:07:30 GMT
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Following and looking forward to this one..  |
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Jan 27, 2014 19:00:16 GMT
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Just love all that French style, jealous !!
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1994 Mercedes e220 petrol estate, daily driver.
1998 Peugeot 406 Coupe 3.0 v6, shopping car.
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Jan 27, 2014 19:51:25 GMT
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I recognise that place isnt that Royal Ordnance Depot at Weedon? I am up the road in Daventry.
I seem to remember some guy having a collection of fire engines in there.
I also seem to remember talking to an old boy who used to work there he reckoned the canal arm was full of unexploded ordnance from stuff dropping off boats don't know how true that is.
I might pop in i need an ali airbox building if you are up for it?
Steve
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Jan 27, 2014 20:08:25 GMT
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I recognise that place isnt that Royal Ordnance Depot at Weedon? I am up the road in Daventry. I seem to remember some guy having a collection of fire engines in there. I also seem to remember talking to an old boy who used to work there he reckoned the canal arm was full of unexploded ordnance from stuff dropping off boats don't know how true that is. I might pop in i need an ali airbox building if you are up for it? Steve hi steve, yes thats the place :  my contacts details are on my facebook page, best to ring email me in the first instance, as i am often offsite on a contract, but i am certainly up for making you an airbox |
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Last Edit: Jan 27, 2014 20:31:15 GMT by Olliminium
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you going to build a fire engine race transporter too?  |
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Last Edit: Jan 28, 2014 7:11:11 GMT by mercmad
Many years ago I changed my driving style to cope with rising fuel prices; I have now reached the stage where I am contemplating keeping my eyes shut in order to lower wind resistance.
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Ha, this has the exact amount of misunderstood charm that piques my interest! Are you keeping the patina all around?
What's the timber rear like? Looks like you could just coach screw those barn doors on to the side as replacements and they'd fit right in!
Well jealous of that location!
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Ha, this has the exact amount of misunderstood charm that piques my interest! Are you keeping the patina all around? What's the timber rear like? Looks like you could just coach screw those barn doors on to the side as replacements and they'd fit right in! Well jealous of that location! Keeping all the patina I can, but the rear timber is completely shot, and long gone! |
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Jan 28, 2014 10:13:42 GMT
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you going to build a fire engine race transporter too? Sorry that idea's been copyrighted and my lawyers are looking closely at the situation  Seriously, it's another HY thread bookmarked and loving the patina! |
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Just been chatting to m=the man in deepest kent, Nick Arlett said thanks for the money and let him know if you need owt else, and thinks you are doing a good job. |
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Last Edit: Feb 6, 2014 22:20:39 GMT by v8ian
Atmo V8 Power . No slicks , No gas + No bits missing . Doing it in style.
Austin A35van, very different------- but still doing it in style, going to be a funmoble
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Just been chatting to m=the man in deepest kent, Nick said thanks for the money and let him know if you need owt else, and thinks you are doing a good job. small world! thanks. was great to meet nick and larry! |
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Looks like some good work there. If you don't mind me asking where did you get the replacement panels from? I'm guessing either franzose/cipere or hyspares? What's the quality like? Apologies for the questions, it's just I need to order some up in the near future. Keep up the good work |
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Looks like some good work there. If you don't mind me asking where did you get the replacement panels from? I'm guessing either franzose/cipere or hyspares? What's the quality like? Apologies for the questions, it's just I need to order some up in the near future. Keep up the good work hi there, i got them from franzose, excellent service and good quality panels |
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