lyngbye
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Feb 21, 2007 20:27:55 GMT
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It's got coiled springs in the front, and I don't know what they're called in english. But in tranlated danish they're called "leaf-springs" in the rear. I'm not changing them, just adding some spacers between the axl and the spring. Leaf springs is correct...and we call the spacers lowering blocks. Thanks! Allways nice to learn something new!  |
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Lyngbye
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bryn
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Feb 21, 2007 22:52:55 GMT
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One day on my way to work, two young guys in a Vito, were laughing and pointing their fingers at me. That's when I decided that I was in serious need of a cooler car. KWOTE. ;D ;D ;D Love it, some form of 60s Opel or Audi is so on my list. Loving your style... Keep us posted. |
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Volvo, Buggy, Discovery and an old tractor.
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Feb 22, 2007 15:37:21 GMT
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Two blokes in a Vito were laughing at a Kangoo???!!!
Was it a van or a people carrier (V class)? because the V class is the more overpriced, crappiest Merc ever..
A kangoo owner by rights should laugh at them because at least the kangoo is a simple, fairly priced box
Your Rekord is far better than any of those MPV things, rest assured.
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Last Edit: Feb 22, 2007 15:39:35 GMT by anthonyg
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lyngbye
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Feb 24, 2007 14:09:50 GMT
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changing springs on a 40+ car is not the as easy as it might seem.  Bolts and nuts seems to grow pretty curse word stuck! It took us (2 guys) about 4 hours to do the job.  And then it turned out to be 2 different springs we had used. So the car was tilting when we were done. Well it took me 20 minuttes the following day to change the one spring that was wrong.  |
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Lyngbye
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Feb 24, 2007 14:30:39 GMT
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Never mind.... it is all part of the bonding process.
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Last Edit: Feb 24, 2007 14:31:11 GMT by grizz
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archieboy
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Feb 24, 2007 14:34:39 GMT
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Hey you have one awesome car that is ultra cool!!!  keep up the good work. |
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Last Edit: Feb 24, 2007 14:35:08 GMT by archieboy
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lyngbye
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Mar 21, 2007 19:45:44 GMT
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Well thanks so much ev'rybody, for the kind words. I'm loving the car myself too. The reason I bought, was because my wife and I were expecting a baby, and the old van, was swapped for a Renault Kangoo.  One day on my way to work, two young guys in a Vito, were laughing and pointing their fingers at me. That's when I decided that I was in serious need of a cooler car. Today three guys in a Nissan were twisting their necks off to look at my Rekord, and giving me thumps up!!! Now that'll make any guy pleased about his ride! |
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Lyngbye
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tigran
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In rust we trust. Amen.
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'65 Opel Rekord A ::SOLD::tigran
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May 14, 2007 11:47:31 GMT
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How did I miss this thread the first time round? Anyhoo I must say that is a great looking car. Don't mess with the paint - it looks awesome, and not fake!
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1964 Rover P5 i6
1987 BMW 525e - The Rusty Streak
1992 Micra K10
2001 BMW E46 316i
2002 BMW E46 330Ci
2013 BMW F31 320d
2018 BMW G31 530d
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spacekadett
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F*cking take that Hans Brrix!!
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May 18, 2007 20:15:39 GMT
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Awsome looking car, nice '60s yank'esque shape, as someone said a bit like an Impala.
An earlier Opel is on my 'to get' list. One day.....
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Mechanic's rule #1... If the car works, anything left on the floor after you finished wasn't needed in the first place  |
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May 18, 2007 20:25:16 GMT
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sweet ride, clean up the engine bay and get her tickign over nice and smooth and that'l be one awesoem cruiser
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Remade In Australia
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lyngbye
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I'll get som pix of my newly made trunk, and stereo arangement soon!
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Lyngbye
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Ether
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I love this thing. Great work |
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lyngbye
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Jul 31, 2007 13:04:40 GMT
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The car has now been lowered in the back too. Finally!    A bamboo roofrack has been fitted, for my boards.  Let me know what you think of it? |
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Last Edit: Jul 31, 2007 13:29:07 GMT by lyngbye
Lyngbye
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Jul 31, 2007 13:11:23 GMT
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Awesome... thats what I think of it ..
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Davenger
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It's only metal
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Jul 31, 2007 13:24:33 GMT
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Awesome... thats what I think of it .. Seconded. Can't think of anything to top what HoTWire said, words fail me. As does my self controll, Ooof! |
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Jul 31, 2007 14:34:18 GMT
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Nice! And those pics reminds me of what massive rake one must run to have pokey wheels on a Rekord A ;D  Useless fact: The car i posted was buildt by the same guy that buildt the Commodore on i400 wheels |
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Jul 31, 2007 14:36:04 GMT
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Useless fact: The car I posted was buildt by the same guy that buildt the Commodore on i400 wheels What will it take to get him to Retro Rides Show next year? |
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Jul 31, 2007 15:02:17 GMT
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...am liking this very much indeedy...cannot wait to see some more pictures of it...!!! Keep up the good work dude... 
