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wedgeman Part of things Posts: 214	Marina Van wedgeman @wedgeman
	Nov 28, 2006 16:50:02 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	This is why the Gas van was sold! 42,000 miles from new. Bit of "rimmage" always works wonders!! apologies for crappy phone pics. Crying out for some hitting with "the stick" too ;D
	Last Edit: Dec 20, 2006 19:23:49 GMT by wedgeman

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Mr_Bo11ox Posted hell of a lot Posts: 7,388	Marina Van Mr_Bo11ox @e661301
	Nov 28, 2006 16:52:12 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Did the gas van get sold OK then? Who bought it? Are those GT6 wheels? They look good. Loks like a nice van apart from the wing? Good work anyway.
	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 GONE 1989 Alfa 75 2.0 TS Mr T says: TREAT YO MOTHER RIGHT!

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wedgeman Part of things Posts: 214	Marina Van wedgeman @wedgeman
	Nov 28, 2006 17:04:13 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Yeah Gas van is going to a Marina Club member so its future is safe. Just waiting for collection now. I'm lucky my sister don't mind having 3 Marina vans at her place although to get back to 2 will be better :-) The mk1 will need a couple of wings, i've got one in stock the other i'll have to look out for. Its finding a decent place locally to do the job thats the problem - anyone recommend anywhere in Dorset? Yes they're GT6 wheels with 185/60 tyres, i have some 195/55 's in "stock" so may get them on those wheels shortly for extra "bulge" ;D


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stinkwheel Posted a lot Doctor Of Gonzo Journalism - One of gods own proptypes, never even considered for mass production. Posts: 2,280	Marina Van stinkwheel @stinkwheel
	Nov 28, 2006 17:08:34 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Ahhh MArina Vans, My dad had one when i was a bit younger, i drove it once, loved it. Really would like another but they are getting rare and I'm skint :-) Good luck with yours, nice!!!
	1973 Citroen Dyane 6 1980 Citroen Acadiane 1992 Citroen AX 1990 Citroen BX 1997 Citroen XM 1993 Citroen BX 1997 Citroen Xantia 1977 Citroen Ami 8 1996 Ford Escort 1989 Citroen BX 1997 Suzuki RF900 1988 Yamaha TDR250 1979 Honda CB400. 'I need less vehicles'

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reanimation Probably posted too much Probably? Definately! Posts: 12,694	Marina Van reanimation @reanimation
	Nov 28, 2006 17:28:23 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I think i'll let you off selling the Gas van cos the van is great! I'd love one like that...one day! Rims look good too.
	Aug 11, 2009 22:14:38 GMT MK2VR6 said: it doesn't matter if it's a Morris Marina or a Toyota Celica - it's what you do with it that counts

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popuptoaster Probably posted too much Posts: 10,001	Marina Van popuptoaster @popuptoaster
	Nov 28, 2006 17:59:42 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	i had a marina pickup many years ago, undid the torsion bars and jumped up and down on the bumper to lower the front, and took most of the leaves out the back and fitted escort lowering blocks, looked cool on its black steelies, no pics unfortunatly.
	Volvo back as my main squeeze, more boost and some interior goodies on the way.

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trg1984 Posted hell of a lot pitying fools since 1984 Posts: 6,503	Marina Van trg1984 @trg1984
	Nov 28, 2006 18:10:22 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	at least u can play with the new one and not worry about spoiling a slice of gas history. what r ur plans then??


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Seth South East MorrisOxford TriumphMirald HillmanMinx BorgwardIsabellaCombi Posts: 15,543	Marina Van Seth @seth
	Nov 28, 2006 19:56:39 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	GT6 rims look nice but I though the commercials were on 4 1/2" PCD? Glad to hear the gas van is safe. Cosmics are still awaiting a little work before some tyres and fitting...
	Follow your dreams or you might as well be a vegetable.

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samyboy Posted a lot Posts: 2,822	Marina Van samyboy @samyboy
	Nov 28, 2006 20:52:34 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	shame the gas van gotta go, but thats bloody sweet
	once again rocking with 1117cc and 4 gears!

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jettadeluxe Guest	Marina Vanjettadeluxe @GUEST
	Nov 28, 2006 22:52:23 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	wedgeman said: The mk1 will need a couple of wings, i've got one in stock the other i'll have to look out for. Its finding a decent place locally to do the job thats the problem - anyone recommend anywhere in Dorset? www.kustomkolors.co.uk My mates place in Christchurch


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madmart Part of things love is: valvebounce in top gear Posts: 559	Marina Van madmart @madmart
	Nov 29, 2006 0:53:31 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	ooooh gt6 wheels and a tidy van, any plans?


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Lankytim Posted hell of a lot Mr Daily Mail. Posts: 5,112	Marina Van Lankytim @lankytim
	Dec 1, 2006 17:11:40 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	There was one very similar to that in "classic commerical" magazine few months back. What a shed! I would not have thought twice about crushing it but the guy got it back to better than new condition- Amazing.
	1987 Maestro 1.6 HL perkins diesel conversion 1986 Audi 100 Avant 1800cc on LPG 1979 Allegro Series 2 special 4 door 1500cc with vynil roof. IN BITS. HERITAGE ISSUES.

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briandamaged Guest	Marina Vanbriandamaged @GUEST
	Dec 1, 2006 18:35:52 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	seth said: GT6 rims look nice but I though the commercials were on 4 1/2" PCD? Glad to hear the gas van is safe. Cosmics are still awaiting a little work before some tyres and fitting... The Marina Van came in two different weight capacities, the heavier-duty one had the Triumph/MGB 4.5" PCD hubs...I had two Pickups with that setup on, both wore Stag alloys. The lighter duty model had standard Marina running gear so could run GT6 or Dolly Sprint rims. Brian


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Rob Posted a lot You know, for kids! Posts: 2,515	Marina Van Rob @robche
	Dec 2, 2006 16:23:27 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	hey cool !! i'm gettin gvery fond of commercials... gt6 wheels hey??
	Last Edit: Dec 2, 2006 16:25:57 GMT by Rob [] Destroy before Reading \| Alt music blogazine []

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trg1984 Posted hell of a lot pitying fools since 1984 Posts: 6,503	Marina Van trg1984 @trg1984
	Dec 2, 2006 17:59:58 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	^^yummy


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wedgeman Part of things Posts: 214	Marina Van wedgeman @wedgeman
	Dec 20, 2006 19:22:39 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Got some 215/50/13s fitted to the rear, tyre place had fun fitting them as quite wide for 5.5" wheels! Took 2 of them to fit each tyre as they were reluctant to squeeze down to the rims ;D The 2nd photo shows van with normal ride height, the 3rd photo is with the 1.5" lowering blocks fitted Methinks i',m gonna be changing the springs too to bring it dwon at the rear, i'll "unwind" the front torsion bars in due course!


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Mike East Midlands Posts: 3,387	Marina Van Mike @mike
	Dec 25, 2006 16:43:29 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Looks great with the 215's on those rims. Are the front wings on these bolt on jobbies?


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trg1984 Posted hell of a lot pitying fools since 1984 Posts: 6,503	Marina Van trg1984 @trg1984
	Dec 25, 2006 17:04:19 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	its starting to look sweet already, cant wait to see more progress


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maggot998turbo Posted a lot Posts: 1,112	Marina Van maggot998turbo @cbr400dave
	Dec 25, 2006 17:05:07 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	are these vans reliable? they are'nt a bad looking thing with spitfire rims, the tyres look superb! i like the colour too! lower it more & it'll be th nuts!how much do these vans go for??
	Mini 998cc grp bonnet & boot, lightend shell, 6-point cage, soon to have a turbo on the 998 engine (t2 frm a r5gt) rs turbo intercooler, hoping to get 120ish bhp? father is building a Mini Van 1330, 45 weber, 100bhp@wheels 'RIP' 1.8 Metro GTi, 15.23 1/4mile

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briandamaged Guest	Marina Vanbriandamaged @GUEST
	Dec 26, 2006 14:56:54 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Cheap as chips to run, either 1098 or 1275 A-series but being based on a Marina means that anything fitted to a saloon will fit a van, so you can choose between an 1800 B-series from a Marina or MGB (I had a pickup with an MGB lump in it, absolutely uncontrollable in the wet), 1700 O-series or even (if you can find one) a twin-carbed 2-litre O-series from an SD1 Rover 2000. I think the 820 twin cam lump was based on the O-series bottom end, so even that will fit with a bit of work....which means you could theoretically build a 200+ BHP turbo Marina Van...but that would take bo**ocks the size of footballs to hold on to :-)


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