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Jun 28, 2007 11:22:05 GMT
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The point RMAD made is exactly what its all about. To me, the best cars are about taking great ideas and using them cleverly and unexpectedly, ideally whilst still appealing the those that influenced you. The added bonus being that often you stand out more and spend less in the process. Your FK is a fantastic example of doing just that. |
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Jun 28, 2007 11:23:34 GMT
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Better than any vw camper i've ever seen. Matt But only if everybody was doing VWs - if everyone had Taunus Transits we'd be doing VWs! |
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Jun 28, 2007 13:25:29 GMT
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This is what these things normally look like if you do see one.  The few that are still going survived due to being used by the local firebrigades. They were not used very often, well looked after and normally stored inside.   ....the usual bits and bobs that need sorting out, bit of welding and off it went for paint. Alex " she´s the good looking one next to my son) did a really good job of painting the van!   |
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sav
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Jun 28, 2007 15:10:49 GMT
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Fantastic looking van, totally superb, the Gulf scheme suits it so well, very nice indeed. ;D
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Jun 28, 2007 17:11:48 GMT
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love it, love it and thrice love it . shame it had to be used for a side swipe at vws just cos there popular at the moment doesnt mean you cant appreciate em
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Hi tharg242,
it wasn´t so much a side swipe at the VW (had one myself and spent nearly five years restoring it!!)
It was more a dig at the market with overblown prices that are not only unrealistic but have taken most VW buses financially out of the reach of us normal bods!! (...only speaking for myself as a father of two teenage lads with a morgage etc!
Thanks for your comments anyway,
Dave
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Thanks for posting the rest of the pics Dave, As all the comments have said, inspired choice and tell the Lady, she can just keep on laying the paint as she is clearly a Pro.
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Jun 29, 2007 13:50:19 GMT
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awesome van ! Never even knew they existed which makes it all the more cool and the first example I've seen has been this one ! with a scorpio motor in it it will fly ! keep us updated !!
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My cars always write cheques that my wallet can't cash...
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tharg
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Jun 29, 2007 15:23:52 GMT
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Hi tharg242, it wasn´t so much a side swipe at the VW (had one myself and spent nearly five years restoring it!!) It was more a dig at the market with overblown prices that are not only unrealistic but have taken most VW buses financially out of the reach of us normal bods!! (...only speaking for myself as a father of two teenage lads with a morgage etc! Thanks for your comments anyway, Dave point totally taken dave the prices of aircooled dubs is utterly stupid and as a dad of two teenagers and a 4 month old baby there way outta my reach as well the only thing about the current trend for vws as fashion statement is that a lot of motors that really outta gone to the scrapyard are being saved n restored which can only be good for the future that said i think your van is ace and enjoyed the road trip thread look forward to more  |
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Jun 29, 2007 22:29:53 GMT
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Hi tharg242, it wasn´t so much a side swipe at the VW (had one myself and spent nearly five years restoring it!!) It was more a dig at the market with overblown prices that are not only unrealistic but have taken most VW buses financially out of the reach of us normal bods!! (...only speaking for myself as a father of two teenage lads with a morgage etc! Thanks for your comments anyway, Dave point totally taken dave the prices of aircooled dubs is utterly stupid and as a dad of two teenagers and a 4 month old baby there way outta my reach as well the only thing about the current trend for vws as fashion statement is that a lot of motors that really outta gone to the scrapyard are being saved n restored which can only be good for the future that said I think your van is ace and enjoyed the road trip thread look forward to more 2 very very good posts there chaps! Personally the only cars I own are air cooled vdubs atm. Both are beetles though, one which I need to sell, and while the bay and splitty market is going up, the beetle one has dropped  For me it was originally mini's or beetles, went for beetles in the end, cheaper insurance too. Now I'm being introduced to LOADS of other classics! But yes, its good so many are getting saved! Well done mate, this van does indeed look spectacular, I'm very very jealous and willing to admit it! |
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The journey of 1000 miles starts with a single coffee.
I don't like coffee!
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Jul 21, 2007 19:57:27 GMT
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Looking again.....
These are just soooo nice.
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Jul 21, 2007 20:59:37 GMT
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reminds me of that barkas in the ebay thread
like the coxy audi - oooooooooooofage!! ;D
more pics?
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2001 HONDA CT110 (NOT RCV)
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Jul 21, 2007 21:47:54 GMT
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Never ever seen one of those before and didn't even know that they existed and such a stunning example too. That's what's so great about this site is being introduced to cars and styles I've never seen before and enjoying every minute. ;D |
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Last Edit: Jul 22, 2007 7:00:14 GMT by Oldbus
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For me it was originally mini's or beetles, went for beetles in the end, cheaper insurance too. Now I'm being introduced to LOADS of other classics!
