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Aug 11, 2023 10:11:56 GMT
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Two very different kinds of wheels seen on UK Astros on FB today. Based on ovimor and his new Getz wheels, thinking wild colours……. These steels have a weird draw and fascination.  Yupp.....  OVIMOR Nuuuup…… the insignia never used a 5” PCD.  And then the second van I saw a pic of, these wheels may not suit the blue van I got, but man……… I really do like them a lot. Think different colours Possibly.  This van is already getting a lot more attention than intended. But first all the clean ups and fixing 101 mini-Bodges. |
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Aug 11, 2023 10:35:33 GMT
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I’d roll that exactly as it stands*. I wouldn’t even wash it. *I’d probably fix the mirror. |
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My worst worry about dying is my wife selling my stuff for what I told her it cost...
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Aug 11, 2023 10:44:27 GMT
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I do not care for the hearts, but they have a wide variety of options. It was tounge in cheek suggestion, I was trying to find some hotrod type indicators that I have a mental picture of but thats all I could find. I had graphics like this in my head  But the van as a whole package just works as it is. |
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Aug 11, 2023 10:56:01 GMT
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I like the dish of the wheels but there is a lot of flat surfaces in the centre, You could try painting the spokes on the wheels for a different look (I'd buy some wrap film and have a play with that before committing to paint).
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Aug 11, 2023 13:13:06 GMT
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I do not care for the hearts, but they have a wide variety of options. It was tounge in cheek suggestion, I was trying to find some hotrod type indicators that I have a mental picture of but thats all I could find. I had graphics like this in my head But the van as a whole package just works as it is. Completely agree on this kind of stripes quoting the interior trim details. But already kind of disaproved by Rian. |
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Aug 11, 2023 13:23:55 GMT
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Will the canta fit inside??
Ttfn Glenn
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Aug 11, 2023 13:25:53 GMT
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Will the canta fit inside?? Ttfn Glenn Inside of what? A skip? Guess so. |
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Aug 11, 2023 13:32:53 GMT
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I do not care for the hearts, but they have a wide variety of options. It was tounge in cheek suggestion, I was trying to find some hotrod type indicators that I have a mental picture of but thats all I could find. I had graphics like this in my head But the van as a whole package just works as it is. I think the colours in there are concreted, and has welded chains around it, keeping it firmly in the 90’s So, though I would love to change the actual colours to something different and possibly subtle, I cannot. Once again, the stuff I can already see in the first 72 hours, that does not show on photos, precludes me from a lot of changes that would be good. Most importantly, a £10k cheap build would be best applied to an unmodified shorty van, should you even be able to find one to buy. HOWEVER…… I owned and drove my first car, a 1979 140Y SDX Datsun (SA Model) in 1981 so I am firmly in the vibe that Toyota is putting out. I think if I were headed down the Tribute/replica type route, I would work with that. In the mean time, a set of flush mount clear sidelights as per DVLA/MOT Expectation would be a vast improvement. |
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Aug 11, 2023 13:38:21 GMT
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It was tounge in cheek suggestion, I was trying to find some hotrod type indicators that I have a mental picture of but thats all I could find. I had graphics like this in my head But the van as a whole package just works as it is. Completely agree on this kind of stripes quoting the interior trim details. But already kind of disaproved by Rian. I just know that having seen and touched them, even just the soft, rounded ends of the coloured stripes are too subtle, they need to be a lot more “lightening” and pointy at the ends. This is a bit like a kid in pink trainers, wearing camouflage, just does not quite go together. And you will know that I have this habit of overspending on most, if not all the builds I do, even the Canta has had more invisible value added than it deserves, just look at @glenaderson ‘s comments where he states clearly he would roll it as it was. |
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Aug 11, 2023 13:49:16 GMT
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I like the dish of the wheels but there is a lot of flat surfaces in the centre, You could try painting the spokes on the wheels for a different look (I'd buy some wrap film and have a play with that before committing to paint). I will stick to the wheels, unless I find a really cheap set of something else that floats my canoe in 3 spoke etc. The S10 ZQ8 wheels and tyres cost me £900.00 on the truck. So these Center Line wheels will have to do for now. A day, taking them off one or two at a time and finger polishing them may put them back in the game. Even just blanking/filling the little strake/fin/grooves in a contrasting colour, or van blue will be a change.   So…………… Any cheap/free/swap 5x5 wheels out there? It also does not have a spare wheel or jack either, so eyes open. |
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Aug 11, 2023 13:50:51 GMT
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Two very different kinds of wheels seen on UK Astros on FB today. Based on ovimor and his new Getz wheels, thinking wild colours……. These steels have a weird draw and fascination. Nuuuup…… the insignia never used a 5” PCD. And then the second van I saw a pic of, these wheels may not suit the blue van I got, but man……… I really do like them a lot. Think different colours Possibly. I suppose GM used that rim style worldwide, 5 lugs maybe in the US of A? Maybe some 'murican member can shed some light?  |
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Aug 11, 2023 14:08:49 GMT
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Toyota Prius/priapism has some interesting-ish steels behind their plastic caps iirc.
Funny how these extremely curse word looking wheels can find an audience with us.
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Aug 11, 2023 14:57:03 GMT
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zeberdee, I referred to Richs statement, that Insignias never came with 5" pattern.
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Aug 11, 2023 15:13:55 GMT
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zeberdee, I referred to Richs statement, that Insignias never came with 5" pattern. 5x120 . So would that be close enough ? Maybe enlarge the hole slightly or use wobble bolts ? |
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Aug 11, 2023 15:15:23 GMT
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Sorry , seems I’ve missed a whole section of this thread .
Must try & keep up !!
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Aug 11, 2023 17:27:40 GMT
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zeberdee, I referred to Richs statement, that Insignias never came with 5" pattern. zeberdee, I referred to Richs statement, that Insignias never came with 5" pattern. 5x120 . So would that be close enough ? Maybe enlarge the hole slightly or use wobble bolts ? Sorry , seems I’ve missed a whole section of this thread . Must try & keep up !! 👍 Thanks guys. Rich knows his wheels and a few other things. Anyway, I am always looking, in case something good happens. Like cheap wheel(s) |
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Aug 11, 2023 18:08:35 GMT
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I'd be looking for a set of Corvette Sawblades. I think they look great on a Astro Van.  |
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Aug 11, 2023 18:27:49 GMT
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Right….. Back to our normal transmission. Time to clean out the inside, vacuum the interior, and wash the outside. So reversed down my reasonably narrow alleyway. Parked up and cleaned the interior, well, first phase.  Grubby as heck and after removing all the junk from inside, as per video, it was clear this is a mess.  At some point, the van, which started life as a white commercial vehicle, became yellow. Look at the old colour sticking out on the rear door. I need to make up a strip to cover and close that all. I do wonder if the yellow phase was associated with when it was lowered and the interior all done out, including the “pink and blue” graphics. Anyway….. another job to get to.  Little jobs. Like finding and replacing the fuel filler door release. Currently an old pair of pliers. Surely, some sort of improved version of the pliers cannot be that hard to make. Think hand grenade pin and slip over the nipple in some non return way type design. Not that hard to make and fit. Another job to get to.  After vacuuming the interior, I needed to,was the van, because I like them,clean, and had driven at least an hour on the motorway in the rain. This pic was taken, still dirty. Possibly one of my favourite photos so far.  Not sure if one can see the difference afterwards…… I had moved it back, down into the garden a bit. But it is cleaner.  Then I brought themS10 through and washed it as well. Mickey had told me off for parking it out front, FOR SALE but dirty, covered in spiders cobwebs. So it was cleaned as well.  Next job on the van will be to try get the rear loadbed floor carper a bit cleaner. Rust, grease, and whatever else after 30 years must be able to get changed. Wet vacuum job to get to next. Thanks for checking in and all those who take the time to post a reply or response. It is the weekend. Cheers.  .BONUS VIDEO. ENJOY. . |
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