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Nov 26, 2008 21:59:56 GMT
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hi all, been viewing this forum for some time now. really pleased to see the old school thing is still going strong  after some time now doing the off road challenge thing in a well tricked up Suzuki SJ, think its time for a change.. and the plan has been for some time a day van to tow the SJ to events, but the likes off transits just didn't do it for me. so been looking for something different. then the hi ace came along.. the price was so cheap had to give my mate his arm back after ripping it off!!! well here it is, the plan is to fit some smaller rubber to the 16" rims and a bit off lowering!! rear is easy but what the front bars like to wind down?? do the little bits off welding it needs for a ticket then kit the rear out as a camper/day van. anyone got any good pics off custom J vans?? looking for the retro look. not the think thay seem to be doing at the mo with the chines and bums  ?    |
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Nov 26, 2008 22:08:10 GMT
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luckygti
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I see you got a LEG with it too  Not crazy about those rims but something more old skool might look cool. I've had one of those vans, and four Urvans. |
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75 Range Rover 2 door 82 Range Rover 4 door
84 Range Rover 4 door 78 Datsun 120Y 2 door
78 Datsun 620 Pickup 81 Datsun Urvan E23 86 Datsun Vanette van
98 Electric Citroen Berlingo 00 Electric Peugeot Partner 02 Electric Citroen Berlingo
04 Berlingo Multispace petrol 07 Land Rover 130 15 Nissan E-NV200 15 Fiat Ducato
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those rims are oldschool as! They look like genuine RS-Watanabe 3pc rims! They suit an 80s J car well
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woooo another hiace! welcome
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Last Edit: Nov 27, 2008 1:01:24 GMT by RetroMat
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Nov 29, 2008 20:31:02 GMT
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Nov 29, 2008 21:36:58 GMT
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Appliance Turbo Vecs, please attach my drool bib
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75 Range Rover 2 door 82 Range Rover 4 door
84 Range Rover 4 door 78 Datsun 120Y 2 door
78 Datsun 620 Pickup 81 Datsun Urvan E23 86 Datsun Vanette van
98 Electric Citroen Berlingo 00 Electric Peugeot Partner 02 Electric Citroen Berlingo
04 Berlingo Multispace petrol 07 Land Rover 130 15 Nissan E-NV200 15 Fiat Ducato
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Nov 29, 2008 22:50:42 GMT
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have you got a link to were you found this picture? that not only looking spot on, but is the same age/ shape as my one..first picture i've seen off one ;D |
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Nov 30, 2008 12:57:12 GMT
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Nov 30, 2008 15:17:20 GMT
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some cracking vans in them links mate,thanks  just a shame i can't read J!!be loged on all day reading it!! ;D pick mine up netx week, so should have some better photos off it |
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Last Edit: Dec 6, 2008 17:56:44 GMT by petetong
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Dec 20, 2008 21:51:58 GMT
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Dec 20, 2008 22:26:48 GMT
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looks a bit rusty!
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Dec 20, 2008 22:58:55 GMT
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there is a bit to do with the welder,yes. but trying to find a rot free one was never going to happen in these damp coastel air!!! and not only that but this one was free ;D( t&t on it to) its only really the lower sills and odd bits on the doors! nothing that can't be sorted |
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Dec 20, 2008 23:23:14 GMT
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Dec 21, 2008 12:24:49 GMT
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I had a quick go on the 'shop for you. I would keep the surface rust and used look and give it some mild stickage and some very subtle visual mods and a quick engine, bigger brakes and uprated suspension. The ultimate sleeper!  |
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Use the diesel for washing your kegs in. The diesel will lubricate the cotton fibres and make them last longer although your nads will honk of diesel. Also don't use red diesel for this for obvious reasons. |
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Dec 21, 2008 19:47:39 GMT
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that looks some thing more like it, had a good look round it today.
bits and bobs to do, good weekend with the welder should sort it.
do like the idea off keeping it as is and modding it for the sleeper look.
got to say was impressed how well the petrol lump went in standard form!!
so the qustion would then be what engine would fit to the standard 4 speed box??
the petrol lump is the 3Y lump.(still got points in the dizzy!!!proper retro!)
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those rims are oldschool as! They look like genuine RS-Watanabe 3pc rims! They suit an 80s J car well well look at these... are thay??  time to get some work done on this thing!! after getting it home over xmas.. the weather has been so**** and cold that not really been able to get out and do anything to it  did fit a better secound hand dizzy to it. and now it start and run alot better.. as soon as the evenings start pulling out. can start on the welding.!!and there is a bit off it to do :-/but when you spoend all day welding up old landrovers.. anything is possable!!! could do with a good secound hand rear door.. but might just put a new bottom in it??  the piller damage that was done when it was broken in to..  and then a new arch/sill to make up..  and the odd little bits here and there to do.. ;D but would really like to save this one,as after getting it and looking about.. you don't see many,if any on the road!!!!!!!!! |
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nice to see this receiving some attention. I really like it! |
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? 
Not crazy about those rims but something more old skool might look cool. I've had one of those vans, and four Urvans. 
did fit a better secound hand dizzy to it. and now it start and run alot better..