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Two weekends. Two crazy vans

Speedman Posted hell of a lot [][][*] The future is bright...the future is Space Panther Posts: 5,547	Two weekends. Two crazy vans Speedman @speedman
	Mar 29, 2013 17:53:35 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Last weekend we were at Volksworld, out the front with the SSVC was this crazy Auto Union DKW van, plenty of real patina, missing windows and limited interior and some cool wheels. Today at Wheels Day, this was the talk of the town among my Dub friends and a few RRers I bumped into. Insane body modifications on a Split, single seater with faked painted on patina. I'd like to think the owner is a single chap who wanted a camper but didn't see the need to waste space with seats he wasn't going to use! I loved both of them. The DKW for taking the typical ratty Split look and applying it to something you're unlikely to see on the road from the VAG stable. The single seater Split for daring to be different. ;D


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cairyhunt Posted a lot Posts: 3,404	Two weekends. Two crazy vans cairyhunt @cairyhunt
	Mar 29, 2013 18:21:17 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Love that auto union van, looks fantastic! But the scene tax will be immense! As for that split/bay thing, not sure if I love it or hate it, I think I should hate it, but I can't.. My head hurts and I'm confused?!?...
	Remember the days when sex was safe and motorsport was dangerous. Apr 29, 2010 7:38:56 GMT ToolsnTrack said: Vintage bling always attracts pussy.

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cairyhunt Posted a lot Posts: 3,404	Two weekends. Two crazy vans cairyhunt @cairyhunt
	Mar 29, 2013 18:26:29 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Nope, I love it ;D the quality of the body mods looks good, was it as good in the metal? Much filler? Like the hotrod interior too.
	Remember the days when sex was safe and motorsport was dangerous. Apr 29, 2010 7:38:56 GMT ToolsnTrack said: Vintage bling always attracts pussy.

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Baby Cheeses Part of things Posts: 757	Two weekends. Two crazy vans Baby Cheeses @elpassata
	Mar 29, 2013 22:45:18 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Liking the bay, always nice to see something different


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mdh Posted a lot Posts: 3,865	Two weekends. Two crazy vans mdh @mdh
	Mar 29, 2013 23:13:39 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Mar 29, 2013 18:21:17 GMT cairyhunt said: Love that auto union van, looks fantastic! But the scene tax will be immense! As for that split/bay thing, not sure if I love it or hate it, I think I should hate it, but I can't.. My head hurts and I'm confused?!?... No you can hate it...in fact I think you should! Different is only good if it improves something, not just for its own sake. The single seat is way cool though.
	Koos

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Mystery Machine Club Retro Rides Member [][][*] Posts: 10,299	Two weekends. Two crazy vans Mystery Machine @mysterymachine
	Mar 30, 2013 0:13:09 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Mar 29, 2013 23:13:39 GMT mdh said: Different is only good if it improves something, not just for its own sake. The single seat is way cool though. Isn't this a bit of a contradiction?


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EmDee Club Retro Rides Member Committer of Autrocities. Posts: 5,936 Club RR Member Number: 108	Two weekends. Two crazy vans EmDee @emdee Club Retro Rides Member 108
	Mar 30, 2013 0:33:11 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I saw the Splittie in the flesh today and - well let's just say I like the DKW.


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stealthstylz Club Retro Rides Member Posts: 14,962 Club RR Member Number: 174	Two weekends. Two crazy vans stealthstylz @stealthstylz Club Retro Rides Member 174
	Mar 30, 2013 1:27:46 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Maybe the newly aerodynamic body means it'll reach the heady heights of 70mph. DKW would be cool with some straightening and paint.


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cairyhunt Posted a lot Posts: 3,404	Two weekends. Two crazy vans cairyhunt @cairyhunt
	Mar 30, 2013 7:59:25 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Mar 29, 2013 23:13:39 GMT mdh said: Mar 29, 2013 18:21:17 GMT cairyhunt said: Love that auto union van, looks fantastic! But the scene tax will be immense! As for that split/bay thing, not sure if I love it or hate it, I think I should hate it, but I can't.. My head hurts and I'm confused?!?... No you can hate it...in fact I think you should! Different is only good if it improves something, not just for its own sake. The single seat is way cool though. Not true, not by a long way!! I could list a dozen things that don't improve anything but looks/style. Which is purely in the eye of the beholder. Hell! An overly lowered car ruins everything but the style, and only improves the style for those who like that look.
	Remember the days when sex was safe and motorsport was dangerous. Apr 29, 2010 7:38:56 GMT ToolsnTrack said: Vintage bling always attracts pussy.

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mdh Posted a lot Posts: 3,865	Two weekends. Two crazy vans mdh @mdh
	Mar 30, 2013 13:09:00 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Mar 30, 2013 0:13:09 GMT Mystery Machine said: Mar 29, 2013 23:13:39 GMT mdh said: Different is only good if it improves something, not just for its own sake. The single seat is way cool though. Isn't this a bit of a contradiction? Probably! Lovin the DKW though, the only thing I'd do would be to refit all the glass and give it a coat of clear. Oh and a Big turbo motor! ;D
	Koos

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mudpud Part of things Posts: 109	Two weekends. Two crazy vans mudpud @mudpud
	Mar 30, 2013 13:42:50 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I would like to know how they cambered the rear wheels? I am sure this thing has a solid beam axle


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mdh Posted a lot Posts: 3,865	Two weekends. Two crazy vans mdh @mdh
	Mar 30, 2013 22:17:57 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Trailing arm rear end according to Wiiki lies
	Koos

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paulcoltech Part of things Posts: 191	Two weekends. Two crazy vans paulcoltech @paulcoltech
	Apr 1, 2013 10:55:42 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	this dkw has beetle running gear.. still not sure about that bay !


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unitybonez Part of things Blowing Pintos Posts: 870	Two weekends. Two crazy vans unitybonez @unitybonez
	Apr 1, 2013 18:15:06 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	The DKW is awesome, and something tells me its not done. The splitty is awful on the outside and fantastic on the inside. To each their own, but cant help feelin sorry for it.
	Sent from my ouiji board.

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VIP South East Posts: 8,302	Two weekends. Two crazy vans VIP @vip
	Apr 1, 2013 18:26:35 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Apr 1, 2013 10:55:42 GMT paulcoltech said: this dkw has beetle running gear.. still not sure about that bay ! Still not sure about it? You built the bloody thing! Sent from my GT-I9000 using proboards


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paulcoltech Part of things Posts: 191	Two weekends. Two crazy vans paulcoltech @paulcoltech
	Apr 2, 2013 9:16:36 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I might have built it. But didn't design it. It looks a damn sight better like this . Than when it was first painted over a year ago.


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HoTWire Administrator Posts: 27,181	Two weekends. Two crazy vans HoTWire @admin
	Apr 2, 2013 9:22:22 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I thought the split was one of those weird airport vehicles... hmm
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Deleted Posts: 0	Two weekends. Two crazy vansDeleted @Deleted
	Apr 2, 2013 11:33:56 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	The DKW is easy to make my mind up about, because I like those anyway, so that's an easy win. But the Splitty is much more challenging, I love the paint on it for being so convincing, especially on the wheel arches where it looks like loads of people have sat over the years. I like the wheels, I like the tennis ball on the tow bar and the fact it even has a tow bar, I like the amber spotlights up front and I like the interior trim panels. However, I don't know if I like the whole thing, perhaps I find it just a bit too challenging and clumsy or perhaps it doesn't work.


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dbizzle Posted hell of a lot Posts: 9,334	Two weekends. Two crazy vans dbizzle @dbizzle
	Apr 2, 2013 11:42:26 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Some more pics. It really is very odd indeed. I love it! DSC_1547 by dbizzle_, on Flickr DSC_1549 by dbizzle_, on Flickr DSC_1546 by dbizzle_, on Flickr DSC_1550 by dbizzle_, on Flickr


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fannywhacker Part of things Posts: 616	Two weekends. Two crazy vans fannywhacker @bigbadad
	Apr 2, 2013 19:59:36 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I like the mirrors on the splitty. Where can I get some similar?


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