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May 16, 2014 16:15:23 GMT
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I'll see if it sticks. Don't fancy telling ppl Norman takes me to work and back though. Sounds like a pervy uncle.
Although if I did have a pervy uncle he'd probably drive a Vectra.
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joe90
Yorkshire and The Humber
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May 16, 2014 22:19:06 GMT
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When the PT's came out there was a feature in custom car of a firm making body kits and fibreglass pods/van conversions which just dropped on, no need to weld the doors.
On another PT note, hove you seen the PT Bruiser.
Bryan
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delux
Part of things
There's treasure everywhere!
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Yes I saw the fiberglass kits that bond to the side of the PT but I didn't really like that approach - adding weight and hassle with the threat of fiberglass separating from the metal - I figured this approach would be "simpler" in the end. I just googled PT Bruiser - I've seen a pic of that before - but WOW what a monster. did you use something in the door gap or just bridge it with weld? It's a combination of both in certain places |
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MK2VR6
Posted a lot
Mk2 Golf GTi 90 Spec
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May 17, 2014 10:33:09 GMT
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Really like this and congrats on having the balls to do something which many discuss, but never actually do. Don't know if you saw the thread running on here about 12 months back about PT's - basically a discuss on whether they're 'cool or not'. Personally, I'll reserve judgement until you've finished yours, but I get the feeling I'm going to like it! Here's the old thread: link |
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thorne
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May 17, 2014 11:22:25 GMT
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I really hate these cars, but yours could end up looking pretty awesome indeed, keep at it
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May 17, 2014 13:19:15 GMT
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That pick up is cool. Fact that it's not really practical makes it more of a real project of "because I wanted to". The van version is a simple yet very good idea. Will read with interest. Off to eBay to check out prices. Lol.
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Toyota mk3 supra. retro goodness.
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May 18, 2014 10:03:05 GMT
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Eventually got round to scanning my photos of the chopped one. Taken about 9-10 years ago.   The jury's out on some of the details (scoop, wheelie bars) but the basic body styling is sound. |
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May 19, 2014 10:44:56 GMT
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One thing that intrigued me when i looked into a van conversion was how the land lies in terms of the MOT saying that rear doors need to have a handle to open (to stop people smoothing doors)
Is it okay to remove doors completely or does it have to be registered on the V5 as a van?
Or does the lack of door render the lack of opening method rule redundant?
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Porsche
West Midlands
Kev from B'ham.
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May 19, 2014 18:01:04 GMT
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One thing that intrigued me when i looked into a van conversion was how the land lies in terms of the MOT saying that rear doors need to have a handle to open (to stop people smoothing doors) Is it okay to remove doors completely or does it have to be registered on the V5 as a van? Or does the lack of door render the lack of opening method rule redundant? If you remove the rear seats, then there's no need for doors or handles for the m.o.t. |
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dubwarrior2
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"Open up, its the filth"
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May 19, 2014 20:22:30 GMT
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Ive always found them intriguing. Personally I like them and believe there is a lot of scope to modify them. I would love to build a convertible baja version.
Keep on going and, unless its going to be a demo vehicle for your new business, who gives a monkeys what others think. The only person it has to impress is you!!!!!...........and maybe the mrs depending on how understanding she is.
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May 19, 2014 20:54:15 GMT
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One thing that intrigued me when i looked into a van conversion was how the land lies in terms of the MOT saying that rear doors need to have a handle to open (to stop people smoothing doors) Is it okay to remove doors completely or does it have to be registered on the V5 as a van? Or does the lack of door render the lack of opening method rule redundant? My van was originally a 5 door car and I had to get it checked by VOSA so it is now officially a van, I also have smoothed the front door so O have no handles what so ever and it has just passed the MOT like that Liking this project |
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May 19, 2014 21:14:55 GMT
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I found out the utter hatred these get in the states. The yanks totally hate them, not quite sure why. Looks amazing. Are you chopping the roof?
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This is gonna be sweet  |
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May 21, 2014 20:43:43 GMT
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Didn't someone on here do a Passat panelvan conversion? Perhaps they could advise on the legal side of things?
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1953 Minor (Long term project)
PT Cruiser
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May 21, 2014 21:56:05 GMT
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Didn't someone on here do a Passat panelvan conversion? Perhaps they could advise on the legal side of things? yes, the owner/builder of it has posted up there ^ |
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delux
Part of things
There's treasure everywhere!
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May 30, 2014 12:47:12 GMT
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Thanks guys - been head down here but some progress has been made! Are you chopping the roof? No. That would be a mod too far this time! The doors are officially closed...tack welded in place. One door jam done:  Hopefully get a lot more done in the next couple of days! |
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Last Edit: Apr 29, 2017 12:38:28 GMT by delux
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Dan P
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May 30, 2014 12:56:49 GMT
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never really liked these as a car, although judging by the above pictures, this will look pretty awesome when its done!  |
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any more developments on this, should look really cool when finished
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delux
Part of things
There's treasure everywhere!
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Elwoody - it's copper zinc weld through primer
Yes, will have more pics up later
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delux
Part of things
There's treasure everywhere!
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Jun 13, 2014 14:21:28 GMT
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Last Edit: Apr 29, 2017 12:42:17 GMT by delux
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