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Jan 28, 2010 13:22:36 GMT
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Thought this one might create a few laughs! We received the CF in an 'already customised' state. Sadly, as if often the case, the quality of the work left something to be desired! It had already been running a 3500 Rover V8, but this had already been removed when it came to us. This is the van as we got it.    The front end had been constructed in such a way that it was virtually impossible to get the engine in/out. A CF normally has a removable front panel, but the 'body mods' meant this was no longer possible... Nothing a 9" grinder couldn't sort though!! Front end suitable altered, it was time to offer up the new Range Rover 4.6 and check clearances etc.   No major problems, and cold feet certainly won't be an issue!! We'll be re-doing the tunnel/bulkhead area that has been butchered a bit as it stands and the mo. |
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Last Edit: Sept 3, 2010 15:37:39 GMT by retropower
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Drizz
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Jan 28, 2010 14:27:39 GMT
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A team ish lol
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MGF VVC 160
MG Midget
Metro Turbo
200 BRM
Range Rover Classic TD5
Discovery Premium 300TDi
Defender 90
Rover 420 GSi Sport Turbo
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Jan 28, 2010 15:11:48 GMT
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I love these vans - Hope it'll be getting a bit of rake and some more suitable wheels  Keep us updated! |
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Jan 28, 2010 15:54:37 GMT
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Yep, new wheels are on the extensive list of stuff for it.
Already well on the way through it, so you won't have long to wait to see progress (it was started a few months ago... Just only posted the first few pics so far.... Keep ya guessing!)
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Last Edit: Jan 28, 2010 15:55:24 GMT by retropower
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Jan 28, 2010 16:14:28 GMT
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Nice, you just don't see enough vans on here.
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There is no such thing as a curse word car just overstretched expectations................. Herald 10/10 Gasser 10/10 Total score 20/10 |
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Jan 28, 2010 16:17:31 GMT
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Hmmm. We own a CF and threads like this don't help! It needs a V8...
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1986 Citroen 2CV Dolly Other things. Check out my Blog for the latest! www.hubnut.org |
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Jan 28, 2010 17:23:07 GMT
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First job was to sort all the previous botched work out  The rear arch extensions had been very roughly formed freom segments of steel, welded straight over the original rusty arch lips, and then 'formed' with solid filler. The filler shaping on the van is actually ok, so we really wanted to leave this alone as much as we could. The only solution to access and rectify the rear arches was to completely cut out the inner arch boxes so we could work on them from the inside..... 1) remove arch boxes to reveal the curse word underneath:   2) cut away the original rusty arch lips so the 'extension' becomes the new outer arch.   3) cut back the rotten sill-ends and refabricate (no concours job this, just a solid job that will last).... Only got snaps of the old metal removed, forgot to take any of the new bits!   4) refabricate new arch boxes that extend all the way to the outside of the van, thus eliminating the 'rust trap' behind them!   5) Bond the new arch boxes to the outer skin of the van with P.U adhesive, and drown the lot in zinc primer and underseal!   Sorted! ;D |
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Jan 28, 2010 17:27:51 GMT
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Nice project, not keen on the rear lights but rest looks great :-)
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Jan 28, 2010 17:32:15 GMT
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Jan 28, 2010 17:34:56 GMT
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Nice project, not keen on the rear lights but rest looks great :-) Don't worry, they are going in the bin, they look total curse word! I should clarify those pics at the top are BEFORE pictures... It will look rather better than that when we've finished  |
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Jan 28, 2010 17:38:39 GMT
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Engine bay all silky-smooth, time to get it painted... And this is the point where I give away the colour. It's Jaguar Morrocco Red, a colour you see on a few old XJ40's... Very dark pearl metallic red. ALmost looks black in low light, but the sun picks out a gorgeous deep metallic purple/red tone.... Can't wait to get it all painted!    ;D ;D |
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Stiff
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Jan 28, 2010 17:40:54 GMT
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Excellent! I love these. I'll be keeping a keen eye on this one!
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Jan 28, 2010 23:42:10 GMT
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How badass does that look!
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69 Plymouth Fury Convertible
75 Range Rover 2 door
82 Range Rover 4 door
84 Range Rover 4 door
78 Datsun 120Y 2 door
78 Datsun 120Y Coupe
78 Datsun 620 Pickup
81 Datsun Urvan E23
86 Datsun Vanette van
98 Electric Citroen Berlingo
00 Electric Peugeot Partner
02 Electric Citroen Berlingo
76 Honda C50
04 Berlingo Multispace petrol
07 Land Rover 130
15 Nissan E-NV200
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Brigsy
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Jan 28, 2010 23:49:36 GMT
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Engine bay looks sweet  |
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Last Edit: Jan 28, 2010 23:50:22 GMT by Brigsy
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Lawsy
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looking good now
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`state
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Thats going to be one cracking van.Sort of van i always wanted as a kid.Some excellent workmanship too,do you do special rates for fellow RR`s?
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Look at all the plastic people who live without a care.Try to sit with me around my table,but never bring a chair.
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Jan 29, 2010 10:14:13 GMT
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Thats going to be one cracking van.Sort of van I always wanted as a kid.Some excellent workmanship too,do you do special rates for fellow RR`s? Cheers ;D Our rates are very reasonable anyway, so no discounts I'm afraid (  ) but on a big project it's basically £20 p/h and that applies to all work (which works out very well for customers as we are able to do virtually everything in house.... Blasting, painting, plating, fabrication, machining.... basically everything except retrimming work) I notice you username.... Are you a manta Owner? I've got one myself, a 1980 GT/J (getting rare now). Always loved mantas... We are building one at the moment for a customer, but it's a bit secret.... Look out for it at Billing this year. Suffice to say it's a 400 Rep and very powerful! |
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Jan 29, 2010 10:16:13 GMT
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Nice van, love that colour too, its on my list of "must have something that colour one day"
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Volvo back as my main squeeze, more boost and some interior goodies on the way.
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`state
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Jan 29, 2010 10:26:21 GMT
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I used to be,owned 5.Really need to change my username. Got a mk1 astra estate with xe on gsxr throttle bodies for this years shows once its out of the paintshop.
And next project is my chevette estate.Got the piazza axle for it so need to get hold of the saab 2.3 turbo engine for it and omega box.
If i don't see you at the shows i`ll be in touch abit later on in the year to have a chat about it.
Sorry for the thread hijack too!!
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Look at all the plastic people who live without a care.Try to sit with me around my table,but never bring a chair.
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Jan 29, 2010 10:35:03 GMT
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I used to be,owned 5.Really need to change my username. Got a mk1 astra estate with xe on gsxr throttle bodies for this years shows once its out of the paintshop. And next project is my chevette estate.Got the piazza axle for it so need to get hold of the saab 2.3 turbo engine for it and omega box. If I don't see you at the shows i`ll be in touch abit later on in the year to have a chat about it. Sorry for the thread hijack too!! OK, no worries. Assume you've seen the shuvvit we've done, and the kadett turbo? We have a Saab turbo engine knocking about as we were planning something similar, but to be honest there are a lot of difficulties in that conversion.... An LET would be a better route. Either way, feel free to pick our brains, as we know all the difficulties of both! |
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Keep us updated!
) but on a big project it's basically £20 p/h and that applies to all work (which works out very well for customers as we are able to do virtually everything in house.... Blasting, painting, plating, fabrication, machining.... basically everything except retrimming work)