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Oct 27, 2009 16:35:22 GMT
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ok.... so maybe there was a little excess and over enthusiasm in the custom builds of the 70's ....... but these were the times of individualism and self expression..... long before the manufacturers turned cars into unisex fashion items. Look what you got today.... kids putting devil horn spoilers and bad boy bonnets on in a desperate attempt to turn a car (or should I say a van with windows in it) into something a little more exciting than his mate's. When in the 70's he'd have got bad ass styling and a shark nose front as standard.
Ban euro-box styling on the grounds of it being terminally uninspiring and bring back 70's bad asss I say!!!
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craig
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Oct 27, 2009 18:15:11 GMT
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Crikey, you lot are making my ideas look tame! I was thinking a white flash up the side and a light over the axle. This is where i'm at now but I feel it's not enough although where do I stop before it all goes a bit OTT.  This one's for you Rich, guess who the bloke in the ladies clothes is....  |
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Oct 27, 2009 18:30:44 GMT
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Iffy 70's stylee "custom paint" FTW - the full-on door mural for the brave? All the special paint & kit you could ever dream of is available here: www.custompaintshop.co.ukIf you restrict it to one panel, it won't be too hard to sand it down and paint over it when everybody laughs at you either ;D |
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Rich G
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Oct 27, 2009 22:25:04 GMT
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This one's for you Rich, guess who the bloke in the ladies clothes is.... That Viva's a peach! Guess you've seen Lee's blown hemi powered one. Are you keeping it gold or changing the colour? You're spot-on with the "cruising light" but I reckon a pair of Thrush side-pipes are needed too. How about a Richard Grant louvered cover over the rear window (or is that 80s, the memory is starting to go!). As for the interior, a gold draylon retrim would be right on period along with a chain-llink Grant wheel. Always loved your Dad's Minor Pickup. I had one around the same time but nowhere near your Dad's building skills. Don't suppose you have any scanned pics of his Model-Y? |
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jayps
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Oct 27, 2009 23:30:18 GMT
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jayps
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Oct 27, 2009 23:36:39 GMT
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www.wokingbodyshop.co.ukFord Pop "Orange a peel " Desperado Model T Ford Cortina GT "Street Dream " Ford Granada 2.8i "press car" Ford Fiesta 1.4 Ghia 2008 Honda FRV Ford Focus Titanium 2.0tdci "EX FORD" Fiesta 1.3 Style Ford Mondeo 2.0 GLX 1998 "low mileage minter"
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jayps, there was a time when i'd cringe at cars like that but not any more. Great pics.
Rich, is that the yellow one? It's staying gold and i think it'll end up with sidepipes. I have no pics of the Y on the computer and dad only has a few at home. He's still in contact with the present owner so it may return one day. I'd like to see it come home.
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Yep... excellent stuff!! Was only the Capri with the Firenza droop snoot front that gave me the slightest cringe.... just doesn't work for me but....... all the trick paintwork stuff really looks good on the vans..... keep 'em comin'!!
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Oct 28, 2009 12:26:41 GMT
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 this came up on ebay last year seller wanted 6k or something silly  |
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Someone just shot the elephant in the room. |
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Oct 28, 2009 12:38:47 GMT
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i thought it was in the lakeland car museum?
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jayps
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Oct 28, 2009 14:00:39 GMT
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No its in private hands now ,it was on museums website for £4500 this time last year I believe
Ive heard the guys showing the car again after years of being laid up !
The new owner is a NSRA member and has appeared on Rods and sods website
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www.wokingbodyshop.co.ukFord Pop "Orange a peel " Desperado Model T Ford Cortina GT "Street Dream " Ford Granada 2.8i "press car" Ford Fiesta 1.4 Ghia 2008 Honda FRV Ford Focus Titanium 2.0tdci "EX FORD" Fiesta 1.3 Style Ford Mondeo 2.0 GLX 1998 "low mileage minter"
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Oct 28, 2009 14:10:02 GMT
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This  is awesome! Last taxed 1982, it's on the DVLA records but is it still about? |
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Oct 28, 2009 15:21:00 GMT
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This:  I still oned and driven to shows regularly and looks beautiful. Way cool. Took a picture at a show my dad said his name is sonething Bordichino or something but he struggled to try and remember. How cool is that to still own the car you built that long ago and not even change it. Way cool. And 10+ Retro Rides respectz  |
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Oct 28, 2009 16:39:38 GMT
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So far...... 70's naffness is turning out to be norties cool!! Mk1 Trannies and CF's have tons more potential for coolness than any modern van. Is too bad that they're like rockin' horse sh*t nowadays.
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Oct 28, 2009 16:43:14 GMT
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This: I still oned and driven to shows regularly and looks beautiful. Way cool. Took a picture at a show my dad said his name is sonething Bordichino or something but he struggled to try and remember. How cool is that to still own the car you built that long ago and not even change it. Way cool. And 10+ Retro Rides respectz I thought this had changed hand a few times? I think Nightmares had it once! |
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Your car is not 'epic', this thread is not 'epic'....the OCEAN is epic, the UNIVERSE is epic.... please stop misusing this word!! It would appear Hotrods are the new VWs - aint fashion funny! '69 BUICK LESABRE 350 |
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Oct 28, 2009 16:43:29 GMT
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I think you could do a modern van in 70's stylee ok, especially as there are a number of sport versions around these days so you could leave the engine alone, the less "bubbly" shaped ones like the transit and sprinter would work ok i think.
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Volvo back as my main squeeze, more boost and some interior goodies on the way.
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Oct 28, 2009 16:46:39 GMT
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This: I still oned and driven to shows regularly and looks beautiful. Way cool. Took a picture at a show my dad said his name is sonething Bordichino or something but he struggled to try and remember. How cool is that to still own the car you built that long ago and not even change it. Way cool. And 10+ Retro Rides respectz I thought this had changed hand a few times? I think Nightmares had it once! maybe it has i was only guessing as it looks the same? |
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Oct 28, 2009 20:51:14 GMT
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there IS only one baldy van, but it seems to have had quite a few owners
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Oct 28, 2009 22:04:28 GMT
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This: I still oned and driven to shows regularly and looks beautiful. Way cool. Took a picture at a show my dad said his name is sonething Bordichino or something but he struggled to try and remember. How cool is that to still own the car you built that long ago and not even change it. Way cool. And 10+ Retro Rides respectz Fungus the Baldy Van - built by John Baldacchino - has I believe been rebuilt. Always loved that van - perfect stance IMHO... |
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jayps
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Oct 28, 2009 23:57:50 GMT
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This is awesome! Last taxed 1982, it's on the DVLA records but is it still about? This ones a sad story built around 77 and was a stunner in its day ,it was last seen with rusty side pipes and rotten wheels in sw London ,it then appeared on a dodgy "arfur daley forecourt" in a dreadful state and disappeared ,soon to be seen on the back on scrap lorry on its way to meet its maker . Id say its deffo not around it was as rusty as they come ,sad and such a shame looking at the amount of work that had gone into it. The Baldy viva van has surely done the rounds ,and has been rebuilt more than once.Glad to see its still with us . |
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