aij29
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May 26, 2011 22:04:34 GMT
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Hi Guys I`ve been searching for a Hijet for a while (after seeing Bruce`s Rascal thread) I`ve known about this one for a while and i`ve finally got the owner to part with it, I`m picking it up on monday  I hate the wheels so will be changing those soon,(I`m unsure of what wheels would suit it but i`m thinking 14" and cheap,If anyone has any thoughts on what wheels to get please let me know) Cheers Adrian   |
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Last Edit: Jan 30, 2012 17:45:43 GMT by aij29
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May 26, 2011 22:08:32 GMT
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That isn't next to the viaduct opposite the decorators centre in Truro is it?
Sweet van FYI, stick some little disshy rims on it and slam it!
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May 26, 2011 22:11:05 GMT
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Don't show this to Butterz! That's like a complete house camper for him  Nice bud, I'd agree with some dish on the wheels too. some slightly smaller rims and larger profile would suit |
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aij29
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May 26, 2011 22:13:42 GMT
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That isn't next to the viaduct opposite the decorators centre in Truro is it? Sweet van FYI, stick some little disshy rims on it and slam it! Blimey you got it in one ;D It`s parked on the road between the park and skate plaza, It`s spring over axle so an axle flip may be on the cards,(and remove 1/2 tonne of Mdf out of the back,Diy camper conversion) Cheers Adrian |
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aij29
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May 26, 2011 22:15:01 GMT
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I do have some 13x6 minilites here that would need some Pcd adaptors what do you guys think??
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May 26, 2011 22:25:48 GMT
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Ha! No way - I haven't been there is about 5 years when I was working as a painter up on the new estate up by the station. I recognise the thick salty Cornish air......
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conrad
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May 26, 2011 22:51:22 GMT
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I've always been drawn to those, as a sort of non wibblepoo version of a rascal... which is odd as i'm quite large and they're very small. It needs smaller wheels definitley, should greatly improve its ability to not fall over.
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aij29
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I've always been drawn to those, as a sort of non wibblepoo version of a rascal... which is odd as i'm quite large and they're very small. It needs smaller wheels definitley, should greatly improve its ability to not fall over. Strangely i`m quite large as well (18 stone  ) I wanted one of these instead of a rascal because the Mpg is so much better also because its hi-top i can fit scooters/mtb`s in it or 6 people Cheers Adrian |
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Looking forward to seeing this progress... I have a soft spot for daft little vans.
What size wheels did these things have originally? 10" or 12"? Either way, there's bound to be wheels from some classic that fit with or without an adapter. Either that, or find someone to band some steels that came on it originally.
Wonder if it would suit those plastic arches you often see fitted to MX5s and the like? It'd have to be cut in sections at the front though so you could actually open the doors...
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aij29
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Hi
They have 12" wheels as standard (afaik)
The Pcd is 110 so very rare but Ford/Peugeot 108 Pcd fit with wobble bolts,
I`ve seen them with Mini arch spats fitted but i`m not sure i like them with arches?
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Adrian
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qwerty
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May 27, 2011 10:06:03 GMT
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14" minilight style Ford alloys off a Ford Ka?
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aij29
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May 27, 2011 11:57:58 GMT
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Yeah they would fit but seriously lack dish lol
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May 27, 2011 14:45:22 GMT
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 lots of potential... |
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Citroen HY 1962
Toyota CROWN MS75 1972
Toyoya CROWN MS75 1973
Toyota CROWN MS67 1972
Toyota CROWN RS56 1968
Toyota CROWN MS57 1969
Datsun 120a coupe 1975
VW LT31 1995
Volvo XC70 cross country 2007
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aij29
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May 27, 2011 15:03:03 GMT
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Yeah thats my inspiration!!!!
Cheers
Adrian
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aij29
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May 27, 2011 20:11:00 GMT
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Hi Guys
Could someone do me a photoshop please?
Lowered and fitted with Classic Cosmic alloys
Thanks
Adrian
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May 27, 2011 20:25:29 GMT
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lots of potential... Thats just awesome! |
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aij29
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Hi Guys Started getting the Hijet ready for Mot and sorting things out (cracked rear light,missing window winders etc..) I could`nt resist trial fitting a Capri 4 spoke 13x6 Alloy (just to check the size before i bought my revvies) And god do they look awful  They`ve got 185/60/13 tyres and they still look to small in the arches, I would have to drop the van in excess of 5" which isnt possible or practical, So i`m thinking either 14" or a better looking set of 15" Cheers Adrian   |
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Lex
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Yeah 14s + drop would be better. Still looks good though!
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They don't look too small in the arches, it's just that it's not low enough!  |
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aij29
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Trouble is you can`t lower the width of the arch  Also to get it that low would require notching the rear chassis and removing the front struts altogether Lol |
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