Neil
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Mar 29, 2009 20:14:17 GMT
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nice work, real shame about those rims, they'd really suit it!
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Mar 29, 2009 20:28:57 GMT
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bumper looks about the same as mine!!!
does the roof on it got space to sleep?? if it does. could you take a photo off the space up there for me.. please...
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RetroMat
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Mar 29, 2009 20:37:19 GMT
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ash: yes tis a shame still i think slot mags would be a bit more period ;D
petetong: i will try and get pics during the week, there are 3 beds up there!
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RetroMat
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roof pics:  |
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darn- this so makes me want a retro camper.
Looking forward to seeing more progress on this - it's gonna be awesome when you've finished it.
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thanks for the photo.. and as you said there's loads off room up there!!!
reasion, i waited a photo, is cos there's a proper rotten one in the scrappys with the same sort off roof on it.. but theres no way i could get to it to open the roof on it.. but now i know what it should be like, might make the trip back there and see if it anygood.
thanks once again
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RetroMat
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Apr 13, 2009 19:15:00 GMT
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When on the first campering trip in the van this weekend. It performed excellently! - it was also pointed out to me my number plate 1o5t - lost! very apt  I've been doing a few photoshops to give me a direction starting with the simple:  slotmags, extra trim removed, vw bay chrome mirrors, chrome bumpers (already have although currently covered in white paint) and a bit lowered - although in reality I couldn't go this low as the sump would be sitting on the ground. More to follow, I'm trying to find a way of braking up the slab sidedness of the van. The passenger side is not so bad but the drivers side it big expanse of nothing. Anyway let me know what you think any ideas much apriciated. edit: cheesy graphics - to match the curtains ;D  |
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Last Edit: Apr 13, 2009 19:38:25 GMT by RetroMat
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Apr 13, 2009 20:49:59 GMT
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looking good.. i even like the cheesy grapichs....
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Yep, making me want one too.
Do like the mk2 hiace, best looking of the bunch by far.
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Apr 14, 2009 11:06:59 GMT
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Loving to cheesy graphics!  |
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Neil
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Apr 14, 2009 16:25:17 GMT
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Hey Mat, those graffs look saweeet! do it!
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RetroMat
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Apr 20, 2009 19:52:52 GMT
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attacked to paint on the bumper off the scrap van. Thinners didnt work so i watered down some paint striper which seemed to work. and  chrome! or rather stainless steel, still its seems in pretty good nick under the paint. also a box arrived:  timing chain kit! including tensioners etc. So this week will be getting acccess to the front of the engine ;D also aonther photoshop, single yellow stripe  |
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THe graphic'd photoshop version looks great.
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Speedle
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THe graphic'd photoshop version looks great. definatly like the match to the curtains dude! very cool! your making me want a j-van now looks like awesome fun! |
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70's style striping all the way, looks great and as you say breaks the side up nicely.
Some wood or lace paintwork would do the job too.
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Jun 14, 2009 19:43:55 GMT
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WICKED , i could cry , i bought nottingham admag yesterday morning on the way to work,didn't get to read it til dinner , an orange 'danbury ' one of these sold for £300 'straight away ' the chap said ,I'll bet it bleddy did!
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yes ,it started badly ,petered off in the middle and the least said about the end the better!!!
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Jun 25, 2009 20:34:19 GMT
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an update! how it currently looks  note stylish duck tape on the a pillar, this is covering a hole where the original aerial mounted which then rotted, so some kind person squiged a clod of filler in the hole  I Think the screen will have to come out for that repair. I've tackled the grot under the slidey door rail. I've lost the lead for my garage digicam so can only show you a before and almost finished stages: Mmmm tasty:  and now:  Basically the middle 30 cms was missing also holes at both ends of the rail. Once the grot was cut out, I had to make up 3 panels that followed all those contours. I also added extra strength but welding in some more supports on the inside.  thankfully Toyota provided access panels to get at the other side of the panel. I currently welding in a new rear door bottom - pic to follow An finally bored of welding and sanding filler I tarted up my beer fridge ;D  |
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Last Edit: Jun 25, 2009 20:35:41 GMT by RetroMat
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Jul 12, 2009 23:00:33 GMT
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rails back on!  now i just need to get some paint mixed up. |
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Jul 18, 2009 19:09:54 GMT
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finally have got around to doing my timing chains, which were getting quite rattly day 1! just getting to the chains is a pain in itsself:   stuff removed! - once the radiator is out there is so much room! really easy engine to work on. Head has to come off to remove the timing chain cover, the book also says you need to remove the sump, but i couldnt see the point, so left it on. I purchase the factory toyota 18r book for this job, off U.S. ebay just because both haynes i have with this engine in (hiace/lux and celica) are really vague    the view from under the van  painted the fan surround whilst resting from engine stuff  take away boxes make for excellent bolt storage!  tommorrow reassembly! new head gasket fresh oil and hopefull it all goes back together as easy as it came appart  |
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I Think the screen will have to come out for that repair.
