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Oct 28, 2005 11:24:11 GMT
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I sold the Integra a couple of weeks back and brought myself one of these.... A 1990 Whitestar multivan I'm as pleased as punch! - I'll take some pics over the weekend of my actual van.
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Oct 28, 2005 11:35:48 GMT
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Whoah! Cool! Those whitestar ones are ACE!
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Oct 28, 2005 11:45:40 GMT
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nice one, wedges rock the fat one!!
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Oct 28, 2005 13:06:13 GMT
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nice one, wedges rock the fat one!! Ha Ha - theres something about it that makes me want to wear a bandana grow a moustache & play 'Euro rock' at extreme volumes every time I drive it! ;D
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SteB
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Oct 28, 2005 13:22:02 GMT
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Well, thats a lifestyle choice Dan.... Thats a cool van, looking forward to seeing yours
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Kris
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Oct 28, 2005 14:19:59 GMT
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Very cool, I really like T25s ATM.
What's different about the Whitestar edition?
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Oct 28, 2005 14:38:41 GMT
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Very cool, I really like T25s ATM. What's different about the Whitestar edition? Lifted from the brick-yard.co.uk....... Blue Star, White Star (1990) Base model - Multivan (Kombi) Chassis range - 25K090001 onwards - mid Feb'89 Option number S735. Lower suspension (30mm) Sliding centre windows with black frames. Power steering. Tachometer. GRP skirts and bumpers. Single seats in front. Seats behind driver and passenger seat. Twin rectangular headlamps. Folding seat bank with stowage box. (Rock and roll bed) Engine compartment cushion. (To form bed) Folding table and fluro light. Blackout curtains. Cup holders and ashtrays. Velour carpet. Central locking. Cassette radio. Electrically heated and adjustable outside mirrors in car colour. Platinum interior trim Lacquer finish, Metallic blue for Bluestar, White for Whitestar. Mines also got a Projektzwo roof spoiler (might take this off) Projectzwo 16" Merc Penta style alloys, tinted back windows, full width lower grille, headlight brow thing and opening quarter lights
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Oct 28, 2005 14:51:27 GMT
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Wow that sounds/looks well nice. no more need for hotel rooms or tents. from the title though i was expecting an Austin Princess.
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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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mrj
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Oct 28, 2005 19:01:22 GMT
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Congratulations.... a T25, everyone should have one...errr... i have two ;D ;D ;D my daily driver.... and for the summer , the aircooled panel van....
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- 1971 VW 1600 TL Fastback - 1978 Passat GLS Variant - 1980 Audi 100 5E - 1981 VW aircooled panel van (sold) - 1983 VW Jetta Mk.I - 1984 VW Polo Coupé - 1984 VW Passat hatchback - 1987 VW Passat Variant - 1987 VW Passat hatchback - 1988 VW T25
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Mr K
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Oct 28, 2005 20:36:37 GMT
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i realy want a aircooled panel van.... so cool. how much are the going for? for a solid one? that orange one is so cool.
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mrj
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The aircooled panel vans are pretty rare in Germany at the moment.... the orange one is even rarer, as it has two sliding doors; i have picked it up for 300 Euros, but a lot of things had to be replaced (whole brake system,suspension etc.) but it's fun though it's slow (50BHP)... i use it only in summer... meanwhile i can't sell it anymore as my girlfriend claims that the bus is "hers".... ;D
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- 1971 VW 1600 TL Fastback - 1978 Passat GLS Variant - 1980 Audi 100 5E - 1981 VW aircooled panel van (sold) - 1983 VW Jetta Mk.I - 1984 VW Polo Coupé - 1984 VW Passat hatchback - 1987 VW Passat Variant - 1987 VW Passat hatchback - 1988 VW T25
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Loving your two T3s MrJ - especially the panel van Well here's some pictures of my beastie... The helm.. And some OZ Super Ts I picked up for it yesterday - though I must admit i'm becoming rather fond of the Ronals currently fitted - perhaps i'll become a wheel whore & swap between sets, as and when I fancy a change ;D Not sure if I like the roof mounted spoiler - what do you guys reckon? Also the chrome number plate surrounds have got to go
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What's the score with these Whitestars, factory or aftermarket? Very thorough looking job whatever.
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looks superb mate! If it was me i think i would lose that spoiler. But it doesnt take that much away from the car, still looks cool as!! both of those sets of wheels like great too (those OZ's look enornous!) - i think i prefer the ronals tho ....
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Oct 31, 2005 10:16:31 GMT
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i prefer the ronals but the oh-zees look different enough to make it cool. i'd keep both sets and a wrench handy for the daily "what wheels shall i wear" decision lose the spoiler imo, it's too much. the rest of it is bloody marvellous though and i am uber-jealous! very nice and tidy too.
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Never trust a man Who names himself Trevor. Or one day you might find He's not a real drug dealer.
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Oct 31, 2005 10:20:01 GMT
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lush!
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racer86
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Oct 31, 2005 10:25:41 GMT
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that looks sweet, and now we have somewhere warm to sit next time we're at the pod!, any big plans other than the wheels?
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Oct 31, 2005 10:55:00 GMT
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Cheers for the comments guys Spottedlaurel - The Whitestar is a factory edition and comes with the bigger plastic bumpers, sideskirts, square headlamps and tinted light lenses - I think the full width lower grill is an aftermarket add-on though, as is the lightbrow spoiler. The OZ wheels are 18" but probably look bigger in the picture as that wheel had been just offered in front to see what they would look like. The 'Super T' is one of my favourite modern wheel designs - and I reckon they'll give the van a more up-to-date appearance Plan for the future include updating the stereo, building a cabinet with a stove on top, to go in the place of one of the buddy seats & generaly keeping it in the good condition it is in now.... and to enjoy going away in it ;D
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Oct 31, 2005 11:09:53 GMT
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Nice work Dan!
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Stu
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Oct 31, 2005 12:18:46 GMT
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The bus looks excellent Dan, really smart. I would lose the roof spoiler and replace number plate surrounds with some German style ones - Autostadt ones like mine if you can get them... ;D What engine is it? 2.1L? Have I missed that in the post somewhere? My Dad used to have a Wedge that was a blue minibus, 3rd gear was ace - it'd pull from about 2mph to 70mph! That was a 2L watercooled one.
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