HytestA
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Sept 27, 2006 15:15:09 GMT
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UPDATE Well its been ages so a small update. as some know I managed to kill the engine en route to CaRS ![](http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a261/HytestA/Picture10.jpg) well after a few months of the van looking rather sad on my driveway with its heart ripped out ![](http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a261/HytestA/My%20Van/P9220003.jpg) the van has now had a nice dose of life thrown back into it ![](http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a261/HytestA/My%20Van/P9240007.jpg) shame its just in time for the end of the show season, well theres always next year and it gives me plenty of time to run it in the beetle has been put on the back burner for now due mainly to getting the van back on the road and a severe lack of cash but just for those that might be interested heres a few 'arty' close up snaps I took a couple of months ago ![](http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a261/HytestA/P7170016.jpg) ![](http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a261/HytestA/P7170014.jpg) ![](http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a261/HytestA/P7170015.jpg)
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Last Edit: Sept 27, 2006 15:23:17 GMT by HytestA
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HytestA
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Sept 27, 2006 15:16:42 GMT
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I saw this bus at Bus types show in wales last March. You taking it there this year? Very cool by the way i really liked it sorry about the amazingly delayed reply but that wasnt me. Ive never taken the bus to Wales... yet
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Sept 30, 2006 13:32:07 GMT
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that is one cool bus mate,the new engine is looking superb as well ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png) Keep us updated on the bug,I started removing the heater channels on mine today.
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You've been telling me you were a genius since you were seventeen ... in all the time I've known you I still don't know what you mean !
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HytestA
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that is one cool bus mate,the new engine is looking superb as well ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png) Keep us updated on the bug,I started removing the heater channels on mine today. I will keep updating this when appropriate, the bugs on the back burner for a while though as I need to put money towards removing the vans reduction boxes and uprating the brakes, I had my brakes fail on my previous van... not an experience I wish to repeat so dual circuit braking is next on the list
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qwerty
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Looks sweet! Looking forward to when the bug is on the front burner lol
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HytestA
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Feb 19, 2009 15:53:16 GMT
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****LONG LONG LONG TIME COMING UPDATE**** Well I have not been on here for absolutely donkey, thought I should give an update on the old rattlewagon, I cant let you all forget me totally ![;)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/wink.png) I treated it to a bit of modernisation and tlc end of last year for its 49-50th year. mods included Safari windows straight axle conversion (finally get more out of the engine) adjustable spring plates dropped spindles narrowed beam CE steering rack conversion ![](http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a261/HytestA/My%20Van/DSC01568.jpg) ![](http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a261/HytestA/My%20Van/DSC01570.jpg) I'm pretty happy with its stance and the way it rides although I do need to stiffen the front up a bit so i can carry passengers, but that will come ![:D](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/grin.png) bit different to that fateful day on the M25 on the way to the pod eh Simon lol
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Mike D
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Feb 19, 2009 20:41:43 GMT
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Blast from the past! Splitty is looking good, nice list from the freshen up too ![8-)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/cool.png)
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That is dead set bloody gorgeous! Just looks so down and dirty and FAT! Congratulations!
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herrod
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Feb 20, 2009 11:45:10 GMT
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where did you get the adjuster kit from mate? ive got a 56 splitty pickup that needs the same treatment
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Feb 20, 2009 17:40:07 GMT
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![](http://static.rateyourmusic.com/album_images/69267.jpg) serious blast from the past, glad to see the old girls still with you hytesta
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"quote hairnet"
I'm not paying nine pound for a pi$$!
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HytestA
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Feb 20, 2009 19:45:29 GMT
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where did you get the adjuster kit from mate? ive got a 56 splitty pickup that needs the same treatment Most of the items needed were sourced from Creative Engineering (steering rack, adjustable spring plates, safaris and beam), the straight axle kit was scratch built as were the dropped spindles. All the work was carried out by Paul Wisk who I would thoroughly recommend especially for early VW's. If you don't know of him he is the guy who dragged a 54 samba out of some woods in Sweden and totally rebuilt it, and also known for his Schwimmenwagen. Check his website for info, and pics of his work Paul Wisk Restos
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Super low!
Perhaps we'll see it at the Retro Rides show this year?
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HytestA
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Super low! Perhaps we'll see it at the Retro Rides show this year? down and dirty, just as you like ![;)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/wink.png) lower profile tyres and stiffer shocks coming to try to stop the tyres rubbing under the arches, I cant really take passengers at the moment, some might say thats a good thing lol ![:D](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/grin.png)
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Yay for the bus!! Maybe we'll see you out and about this year?? ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png)
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Very cool bus you have there, the army background makes it moody and mysterious in some way.
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Current: 1983 Volkswagen 1200 Mexico 2021 Kia Niro Hybrid ----- Former: 1989 Volkswagen Jetta 1990 Volkswagen Golf Madison 1996 Volkswagen Golf Wagon Happy Hour 2006 Fiat Panda 100HP 2006 Toyota Avensis Wagon
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HytestA
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Yay for the bus!! Maybe we'll see you out and about this year?? ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png) I will be trying to get out to some shows this year, Simon has already mentioned the RR show, but I have to be honest and say I got to be tight with money this year as I am getting wedded in July, looking to move etc. I will try my utmost to get to RR show though as it will be great to catch up with you again... its been a long time ! catch you soon i hope ![;)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/wink.png)
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Mar 11, 2009 13:47:48 GMT
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dannyb
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Mar 11, 2009 22:25:34 GMT
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Hi Lee, see you scraping through welling on saturday. i would have jump out in front of you to say high but i had the children pulling me in all directions.
just incase you are wondering i am the slimer/ginger one of the 2 dans from the pantiles.
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just incase you are wondering I am the slimer/ginger one of the 2 dans from the pantiles. I didn't realise you were 'ex-Pantiles'! ;D
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dannyb
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Mar 12, 2009 10:30:21 GMT
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just incase you are wondering I am the slimer/ginger one of the 2 dans from the pantiles. I didn't realise you were 'ex-Pantiles'! ;D yeah, i used to live not far from there. Lee was one of the bigger boy's.
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