brachunky
Scotland
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Jun 26, 2018 18:54:37 GMT
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Since leaving SA 16 years ago, I have yearned for a bakkie after owning many over there and appreciating it's usefulness. The dream still is to own an American pickup but the budget will just not stretch to it's purchase and restoration costs at this point! Anyhoo, I started looking at whats available at the lower end of the spectrum and to be honest,you can't seem to find anything interesting let alone retro for fair money which has not been slaughtered or abused as a builders truck. But then... this little genuine Corsa pickup came along which I couldn't resist  Pretty different here in the UK although not so practical with that ram operated rear lid but I can live with that for now. So....it's a common old Corsa but a bit different and quite fun to drive.
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Last Edit: May 10, 2022 16:16:03 GMT by brachunky
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brachunky
Scotland
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Jun 26, 2018 18:55:10 GMT
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Last Edit: Jun 26, 2018 18:56:52 GMT by brachunky
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Jun 26, 2018 19:14:25 GMT
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Has someone made that, or is it a thing somewhere? It looks really well proportioned, interested in more details  |
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Jun 26, 2018 19:18:50 GMT
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From South Africa like the ford bantam?  Never been a fan of the Corsa bit really like it |
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Last Edit: Jun 26, 2018 19:19:22 GMT by Barrass
VW nut
1984 MK2 golf type 19e
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Jun 26, 2018 19:20:26 GMT
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They were available in SA with an Isuzu turbo diesel lump.
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brachunky
Scotland
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Jun 26, 2018 19:29:29 GMT
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From South Africa like the ford bantam? Never been a fan of the Corsa bit really like it Yup built in Port Elizabeth SA as an Opel but the p/o had it badged up as a Vauxhall which is sommat I would like to revert! |
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Rob M
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Jun 26, 2018 19:41:09 GMT
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I'm staggered that turning Corsas and Fiestas into pick ups has actually given me the 'orn.
That Fiesta looks rock!
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Jun 26, 2018 19:55:59 GMT
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Bit too chavvy in monochrome for me but with a bit of de-cluttering that could be a little belter. Should be in the "never seen before" thread too....a new one on me!!
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Last Edit: Jun 26, 2018 19:56:35 GMT by strikey
'80 s1 924 turbo..hibernating
'80 golf gli cabriolet...doing impression of a skip
'97 pug 106 commuter...continuing cheapness making me smile!
firm believer in the k.i.s.s and f.i.s.h principles.
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Jun 26, 2018 19:56:10 GMT
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I desperately want an escort bantam
They look so right
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Last Edit: Jun 26, 2018 19:56:26 GMT by Mercdan68
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2003 W211 Mercedes E class
1989 Sierra sapphire
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Jun 26, 2018 20:06:55 GMT
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All of these half ton pickup are driven only one way....... HARD.... and yet they survive.
Lekker Jaloers.
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Jun 26, 2018 20:11:58 GMT
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Bit too chavvy in monochrome for me but with a bit of de-cluttering that could be a little belter. Funny you say that because normally I would agree but in the case of this Corsa and Fiesta I love them just how they are. Adds to the otherness of them. |
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Jun 26, 2018 20:13:51 GMT
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The fester isnt too bad...the corsa is just too much to my eye.
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'80 s1 924 turbo..hibernating
'80 golf gli cabriolet...doing impression of a skip
'97 pug 106 commuter...continuing cheapness making me smile!
firm believer in the k.i.s.s and f.i.s.h principles.
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keyring
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Jun 26, 2018 20:26:51 GMT
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Love it! Love the fez too, it’s a shame these weren’t a thing in the UK, they just look so bloody cool!
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Jun 26, 2018 21:23:48 GMT
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More Pics please?
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brachunky
Scotland
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Jun 26, 2018 23:59:44 GMT
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Bit too chavvy in monochrome for me but with a bit of de-cluttering that could be a little belter. Should be in the "never seen before" thread too....a new one on me!! I have plans  All the handles need to go back to black and that orrible fuel filler cap needs sorting too but will give it some time before rushing into things. |
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Last Edit: Jun 27, 2018 0:02:40 GMT by brachunky
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Just bear in mind that Rustproofing will be minimal on a SA built vehicle It’s got loads of potential. Just needs to be unblinged as it looks like it’s been getuned in Randfontein. Wrong side of the Boerewors curtain/ railway track. Get rid of all the aftermarket tat and it will be cooler than a cool thing 😎
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Last Edit: Jun 27, 2018 6:19:54 GMT by Deleted
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brachunky
Scotland
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They were available in SA with an Isuzu turbo diesel lump. This one's fitted with a wee 1.4 petrol. They came out in a variety of engines. |
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logicaluk
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Jun 27, 2018 18:21:18 GMT
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Never seen one before, but i like it, lots.
I would have thort they would sell well here.
Dan
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am4nf
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Jun 27, 2018 18:56:42 GMT
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really jealous of south Africa and south America, they got the corsa b in a ute, saloon and an estate  |
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ive got an s70 the same colour but the one drifting isn't mine
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Jun 27, 2018 19:17:50 GMT
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 I'm not an Opel (Vauxhall) fan but I quite like that. Usefulness is always appealing to a packrat like me.
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Pretty different here in the UK although not so practical with that ram operated rear lid but I can live with that for now.
All the handles need to go back to black and that orrible fuel filler cap needs sorting too but will give it some time before rushing into things. 
I'm not an Opel (Vauxhall) fan but I quite like that.