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Hi new to the forum this is my first post, so this is a bit about my van I own a mk1 astra van which i brought in 2004, two owners, 94,000 miles and completly standard 1600cc. And it's been two years in the making It's had various new panels wing, sills, arches, bonnet, repairs to the inner wings and inner rear arches, and painted in original polar white and fitted with 2.0 xe (red top). it's had lots of new parts too like headlight, indicators, grille, rear lights, badges etc I wanted it looking quite original but with a few mods, nova mirrors, colour coded bumbers and door handles, de-locked de-wipered, clear repeaters lowered with 17's inside it's got mint gte recaro's and fitted gte clocks thats about it. It's nearly finished and it passed it MOT on saturday     |
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Last Edit: Jun 13, 2006 1:02:15 GMT by 16vvan
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that looks really good - i like it ;D
you should be proud.
...but is that a pea shooter i spy?
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qwerty
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Bedford Astra van - 1984qwerty
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Looks really really cool obviously a lot of hard work has gone into it. Would look even cooler on porsche d90'S
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Lovely stuff .. welcome to the forum,..
Nice and clean with power to give it some go!
Agree with qwerty Porsche Design 90's would set it off lovely.
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Stu
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Jun 13, 2006 10:57:31 GMT
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Welcome aboard, not seen one of those vans in ages... and certainly not with that kind of power - excellent work! ;D
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'89 BMW E30 325i Sport, '04 MINI Cooper S, '09 Volvo V70 D5
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Jun 13, 2006 11:30:17 GMT
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Excellent!
I think those old Astra Vans & Wagons are 203% QUALITY.
And one that goes like stink is even better.
I'd bosh some stock black placca bumpers on and get some shonky signwriting on there pronto!
'Dodgy Bob's carpeting services - a quality lay while-u-wait'
(etc.)
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Jun 13, 2006 11:43:24 GMT
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Thanks guys glad you like it, i brought it because it was a bit different and there's not many about. I brought the wheels two years ago when i first started the project but now i don't really like them, so i've got hold of some porsche 7 slots of a 928, but not sure if to go original colour or get them polished Excellent! I'd bosh some stock black placca bumpers on and get some shonky signwriting on there pronto! 'Dodgy Bob's carpeting services - a quality lay while-u-wait' (etc.) The bumpers were in a real bad way with spot lamp holes and lots of scuffs so had them de-textured and painted, they look ok but i prefer the black ones. bumpers aint availiable new so i'm in the process of trying to get new ones from ebay etc. and love the signwriting idea  |
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Jun 13, 2006 11:55:41 GMT
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like it nice to still see some in good nick
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Jun 13, 2006 11:56:51 GMT
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Mate that is absolutely superb, just what a retro car is all about. Beautiful! I am in full agreement on the black bumper issue, don’t worry too much about the wheels, the ones you have on look champion to me. GREAT WORK!!
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1972 Fiat 130 1985 Talbot Alpine 1974 Lancia Beta Saloon 1975 + 1986 Mazda 929 Koop + Wagon 1982 Fiat Argenta 2.0 iniezione elettronica 1977 Toyota Carina TA14 BEST CAR EVER!!!!!!!! 1979 Datsun B310 Sunny 4-dr 1984 Audi 200 Quattro Turbo 1983 Honda Accord 1.6 DX GONE1989 Alfa 75 2.0 TS Mr T says: TREAT YO MOTHER RIGHT! |
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Jun 13, 2006 11:58:17 GMT
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I brought the wheels two years ago when i first started the project but now i don't really like them, so i've got hold of some porsche 7 slots of a 928, but not sure if to go original colour or get them polished Great choice to finish of that cleaned look,.. Mirror polished for the win. |
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VWDan
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VW Jetta MK1, VW Caravelle 1.9TD, Audi A6 Tdi Avant
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Jun 13, 2006 12:11:25 GMT
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Never thought i'd hear myself say this, but i like that  Will look even better with some different wheels on it. Cool car/van. Have you got a mattress in the back and velour lining...  Hellooo ladies, fancy a lift ;D |
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If only everything in life was as cool as a retro VW racer.
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Jun 13, 2006 17:31:24 GMT
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absolutly fap-tastic, this better be at CARS ;D
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"quote hairnet"
I'm not paying nine pound for a pi$$!
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street
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Jun 13, 2006 18:15:54 GMT
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What a stunning motor!!! Love the van even more than the hatchback, and yours is mint Welcome to RR |
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qwerty
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Jun 13, 2006 19:26:47 GMT
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Awesome idea with the new wheel choice. Definetly polished FTW. Will rule when it has the wheels and black bumpers. Well done mate you've built a blinder
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Jun 13, 2006 21:48:09 GMT
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Ace ride you have there..you've done a cracking job. You clearly have taste..so you'll love it on here..welcome!
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BenW
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Jun 13, 2006 21:48:18 GMT
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Love it ;D
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Mk1 Triumph 2000
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Tarka
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Nice one, can't remember the last time i saw one of these.
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Sharks in the garage.🐬🇩🇪
I'll finish my projects when you've finished your's!😎😜
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MrSpeedy
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www.vintagediesels.co.uk
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That is cooler than a penguins nadger.
Outstanding work my friend. I'd roll that in a heartbeat!
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stealthstylz
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Bedford Astra van - 1984stealthstylz
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Did you hit 88mph and go back to the future? I must say it is a worthy bump though as that is pretty awesome.
Matt
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Cool van, but how can you get bought and brought mixed up?
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Hellooo ladies, fancy a lift ;D
