Saloon and Van

[Nick J]

Good to see it coming together Rich. :)

Nick.

[blue_peg_16v]

Cheers nick won't be a patch on yours but it's being built on a very tight budget and I'm sure with daves help it will be reasonable don't want to spend loads on it as plans for the loon are forming and it wont be cheap but will be a little different

[blue_peg_16v]

Not much to update tbf think Ive gone into Stupot mode and am doing feck all collected a few more parts so just need under dash shelves and supports now.

Just waiting for Dave to get the pikey truck of dreams and the dagenham dustbin finished then it's time to crack on with the van again lol

[davidfox280585]

Not much to update tbf think Ive gone into Stupot mode and am doing feck all collected a few more parts so just need under dash shelves and supports now.

Just waiting for Dave to get the pikey truck of dreams and the dagenham dustbin finished then it's time to crack on with the van again lol

backdown! the pikey truck will no longer be a pikey mobile and be a dream machine and the s1 can be done whenever so it really a case of when the truck is done to be fair rich

[blue_peg_16v]

Well not much of an update still bought heather a new car to replace the vectra so the plan is now to break the Gsi and keep the engine and LPG kit for when I rebuild the loon

[The Simps]

You need some mistrals for that loon....

[blue_peg_16v]

I'd love them mate but can't afford them at mo

[The Simps]

:(

[stupot89]

humm minstrals for my loon

[blue_peg_16v]

Feck off there mine lol and you still felling that box?

[TeddyThom]

Not much to update tbf think Ive gone into Stupot mode and am doing feck all collected a few more parts so just need under dash shelves and supports now.
EDIT: Just read the first couple of pages lol

[blue_peg_16v]

Well still just collecting bits at the minute Dave picked this up for me yesterday
New f18 box anyone know how to tell ratios on f18 is it on the serial tag?
http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm71/richardmee/2f380602.jpg
http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm71/richardmee/bc4af5b0.jpg

[stupot89]

hummm i regonise this from somewhere lol

[blue_peg_16v]

Wonder why lol cheers stu pot will bolt nicely onto the v6 for the loon

[stupot89]

no probs mate glad your happy with it

[Mieran]

Are you going to convert that box to cable?

And not sure on ratios but final drive is stamped on the lug at the bottom.

[blue_peg_16v]

Yeh will be converted to cable will have a look at the final drive then anyone know the diesel final drive off the top of there head?

[Damo]

nice shiney new box jammy git lol get some pics up pf the car lol.

[davidfox280585]

get some pics up pf the car lol.
lol i will gladly!!!! they both look very very sorry, infact the saloon is a workbench and the van has no suspension sat on the back of my tranny

[Damo]

lol i will gladly!!!! They both look very very sorry, infact the saloon is a workbench and the van has no suspension sat on the back of my tranny

fpmsl.

[blue_peg_16v]

lol i will gladly!!!! they both look very very sorry, infact the saloon is a workbench and the van has no suspension sat on the back of my tranny

Van has front suspension and there is only the front bumper on top of it at the minute

And yes they look sorry for them selves but they will both live again

[stupot89]

lol i will gladly!!!! they both look very very sorry, infact the saloon is a workbench and the van has no suspension and im a tranny

edited for truth Flol

[blue_peg_16v]

Well decided to scrap the vectra nothing much wrong with it, but it needed a tidy up and a few bits for mot and I got offered a zafira diesel for the right price, also I need an engine for the loon so made sence to break it rather than spending money on it then taking months to sell no one wants a v6 anymore due to fuel costs front seats have gone to there new home with Joff engine front brakes and LPG I'll be keeping bumper spoiler and steering wheel will get bayed the rest will get weighed in unless anyone wants anything as I have no room to store bits off it and no one seams to want them anyway

Anyway pic after bumper and lights were removed engine is now about ready to come out but I didn't take any more pics I was covered in oil so wasn't picking the phone up shafts out tomorrow and she is ready
http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm71/richardmee/785d2bee.jpg

Starting to regret it a little will miss the old bus but Heather hardly used due to fuel cost so needs must wonder if there will be more v6s than xe's at shows in the near future lol

[Spudly]

Hope you remembered to start doing your cherished transfer before the MOT ran out on the poor old vec lol

[blue_peg_16v]

Nope did it a month after as long as car is not going to be mot'd again you can still take it off got the new log book on it's new reg today, you know better than anyone how hard v6 vectors are to shift and if I break even and have the zafira on the road I'll be happy free motoring for a year ftw

By the way spud my new bus beats you on milage lol but at £200 made sence, will be putting the Gsi alloys on it and that's it staying standard by the wheels

[Spudly]

Why whats the mileage on the zaf then lol

[blue_peg_16v]

It starts wi a 2 lol

[Spudly]

So does the mileage on my xe lol

[blue_peg_16v]

Just run in then lol

[Spudly]

Mine was on 225,000 when it came out of the cav, whats your zaf on then bitch?




Edit, see :p





http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a36/spudly01/Cav%20SRi/06112010331.jpg

[blue_peg_16v]

215 I think around there anyway Heather isn't impressed that I've bought her a green people carrier lol

[Spudly]

Ahhh you must try harder then, my xe beats you by at least ten thousand miles lol



:p



And properly rofl, did you not tell her before you brought it home hahahaha!

[blue_peg_16v]

Haven't brought it home yet no were to put it lol it's on daves neighbours drive and no she ain't paying so gets what she is given and find me another w plate zafira diesel for £200 she says she's only keeping it 12 months tho lol

[Spudly]

Lmfao, get some nova springs on it for a giggle, there is one round here with some horrid splitter that looks like its come straight off Clelands old cav SRi btcc car, and its absolutely sat on its ass aswell:eek:

[blue_peg_16v]

It's a family bus only reason alloys are going on is there are no wheel trims on it lol

[Spudly]

I assume youve double checked it is five stud havent you, as a lot of the earlier ones were four!

[blue_peg_16v]

It's defiantly 5 stud lol if it ain't it will get some wheel trims and I'll sell the Gsi wheels lol but sure it's 5 stud need a bonnet if you see one at you pull it any time

[Spudly]

Aye i might go for a squirt out there on sunday thinking about it, text me the colour code and ill have a spy, or will any piss green be alright lol

[Hobbit]

wonder if there will be more v6s than xe's at shows in the near future lol

lol. I was starting to think the same.

[stupot89]

my astra was on 194 when i got it i recon now its pushing 210 now as i changed the clocks on it

[blue_peg_16v]

Well engine came out tonight, and only puffs use a hoist lol

http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm71/richardmee/1472290c.jpg

Empty bay
http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm71/richardmee/dada6ea9.jpg

Engine on floor is now in garage were it will probably sit for a couple of years till I get round to the loon
http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm71/richardmee/9e163ca4.jpg

[Spudly]

Engine on floor is now in garage were it will sit for a couple of years till I get round to the loon






Edited for accuracy lol

[blue_peg_16v]

Well took me 5 years to fit a rear beam

[blue_peg_16v]

Well vectra made it's final journey to scrapers byebye
http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm71/richardmee/6240366f.jpg

[blue_peg_16v]

Well a small update Dave came around last night and welded the seat back mounts into the van for me, cheers again Dave
http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm71/richardmee/11307a8f.jpg
http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm71/richardmee/f1d175ca.jpg

[stupot89]

finaly progress lol

[Graeme]

Finally something nova related, I'm sure I recognise those seat brackets

[blue_peg_16v]

Lol will start moving again and stu I've only had it 8 months you had it a year and did feck all lol

Thought you might Graham they were a bit bent thanks to phils removal techniques lol

[davidfox280585]

crap!!! anyway ive ben fitting skirting boards at home!
did you get paint mixed in the can?

[blue_peg_16v]

Nope had a full day today will do tomorrow finish at 3 plus have no kids tonight so had to stay in lol

[blue_peg_16v]

Well painted the wheel arches and boot shut last night so I can now crack on and build the interior up, off to phils tonight tho so will try and remember to get some pics of his projects but I usually get talking and forget lol

Crap iPhone pics but ya get the idea
http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm71/richardmee/50f708d9.jpg
http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm71/richardmee/8a23996e.jpg

[blue_peg_16v]

Well forgot the phone so no photos from phils but the sport is looking well and coming along the red Gsi is a proper resto project not for the faint hearted the sr is a shell and the yellow sr is as mint as ever.

Well today I started to build up the interior
http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm71/richardmee/72d4a22a.jpg
http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm71/richardmee/59d7289c.jpg

[stupot89]

looking good mr peg

[davidfox280585]

it is coming on well stu to be honest a good fortnight should see it if we pulled our finger out but its too cold on night now to be working

[blue_peg_16v]

It's getting there as Dave says won't take much once weather pics up it will be ready for nats next year

[blue_peg_16v]

Well board this morning 3 days off is too much for me so having decided to put speakers back in the dash I needed to relocate the boost gauge, decided to modify the clock, so about 5 mins with a Stanley knife and I had this
http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm71/richardmee/5a143197.jpg
And back in the dash
http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm71/richardmee/c5df1054.jpg
I am now board again lol

[stupot89]

looking good rich

[Graeme]

Poor two door

[blue_peg_16v]

Still in garage tho van on the drive lol 2dr will get started as soon as this is done

[davidfox280585]

crap stalks pretty sure i gave you some corsa ones

[Graeme]

Could money buy a less factory looking boost gauge, it sticks out like a sore thumb

Adree with Dave also get them stalks changed Nova ones are sh1te

[blue_peg_16v]

I haven't got any corsa ones but off to the scrap yard Thursday so will see what's going for free, the boost gauge came with the engine and was in the loon, wasn't put in the clock to look factory was only put there so I could fit speakers in the dash and for a 5 min job I'm happy lol

[davidfox280585]

I haven't got any corsa ones but off to the scrap yard Thursday so will see what's going for free, the boost gauge came with the engine and was in the loon, wasn't put in the clock to look factory was only put there so I could fit speakers in the dash and for a 5 min job I'm happy lol

another pikey bodge from mr mees driving school extravaganza!!! £19 per lesson unless your useless like stupot and crash every week

[blue_peg_16v]

£19.50 and when I go on my own £22/ hour get it right, if I taught Stupot I'd be looking for a new carear that driving instructor must be crap oh and did he not tell you his examiner retired due to cataracts lol

[blue_peg_16v]

Well due to having an enforced day off and the weather being ok thought I'd crack on with the van so have touched up the underseal were it's been jacked up in the past was gonna do the lot but when I got under there it looks to have been recently done so not much point, also fitted the tank and robbed the Bosch 044 pump off the saloon and fitted that while I was under the saloon I also borrowed it's rear springs to stick in the van and make sure arch clearance is ok before it gets painted also had a good look at the floor while under the saloon and it's still very good despite all the abuse it had being used as a daily for about 6 years so that cheered me up a little, still would love to know who set the firework off on the windscreen of the corsa tho, any way this afternoon I intend to get the springs on the van check the clearances and clean up the vectra battery tray and paint it ready for fitting in the boot of the van and a few other little jobs, also need to get the rear beam off for a clean and paint but that will wait for another day, and I may finish the engine wiring only 2 wires to sort I'm just being lazy with that as I know if it runs I'll want to take it out and it's not worth my licence lol

[blue_peg_16v]

Well a few pics from today didn't take many wa too busy

Springs in to check clearance and there's loads so no worries there
http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm71/richardmee/0b00efba.jpg

Towbar cleaned up and hamerited
http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm71/richardmee/7171dd8f.jpg

Battery tray for boot also cleaned up and hamerited
http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm71/richardmee/9ffc511d.jpg

And tank bolted up just needs the rubber filler neck joiner
http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm71/richardmee/ae834639.jpg

Done a few other little jobs but it's getting to the point were it just needs paint now

[davidfox280585]

the real progress has been happening at my house homo,

nice ramps by the way

[Royston]

I see it's all coming together....eventually:d

[blue_peg_16v]

the real progress has been happening at my house homo,

nice ramps by the way

How is the pikey van of dreams and cheers the ramps have proved most useful

Cheers Royston it's getting there no real rush tbf as long as it's ready for may and national weekend I'm happy just need some decent rear dampers all the ones I bid on on
eBay seem to end early but sure something will turn up

[blue_peg_16v]

well ordered some rear dampers today so the list of bits i need is getting shorter

[John]

Good progress Rich! :)

[davidfox280585]

progress slacker?

[blue_peg_16v]

Didn't take any pics and you already know what I've been upto lol

But for everyone else today I removed the rear beam striped the hubs cleaned it up and painted it, also fitted the rear shocks and rear strut brace and the rear flexis, then had a look at the softstars and thought they would clear the willwoods on the loon and they did without spaces so I removed them from the loon and got the drivers bolted up on the van. So just need to get some rear bearings brake shoes and brake cylinders and it can go back on

[davidfox280585]

this surely needs a bump slacker!!!!!!!!
though you have been a help with me doing other stuff like the tranny and the s1 so hopefully next month we shall have some paint on

[davidfox280585]

yawnnnnnnnnn!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[blue_peg_16v]

You know whats been going on gimp!!

[davidfox280585]

You know whats been going on gimp!!
thats not very nice richard

[MattBrown]

So, what has been going on? :)

[davidfox280585]

So, what has been going on? :)
lots

[davidfox280585]

ill put some pics on then ghey!!
a little poorly,its had half a sill and arch repair section then i painted it for rich so from this
http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/davidfox280585/nova/21022012096.jpg
to this
http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/davidfox280585/nova/WP_000085.jpg
and as we dont have a garage we paint outdoor like pikeys lol
http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/davidfox280585/nova/WP_000090.jpg
no dirt though all staright out the gun finish
http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/davidfox280585/nova/WP_000089.jpg
http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/davidfox280585/nova/WP_000088.jpg
http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/davidfox280585/nova/WP_000087.jpg

[blue_peg_16v]

i wa keeping it a secret lol

what happened to turning up to billing with it done lol

on another note do you want 206 preping?

[davidfox280585]

yes im off work tomorrow 320 panels scotch the underside of bonnet

[blue_peg_16v]

i aint starting till 12 so will get on wi it in the morning

[blue_peg_16v]

Anyone know were there is a nova mk2 in a scrapers need a couple of bits for the van

[Andy]

There was one in u pullit a 5 door.That was around 5weeks ago,whether its still there or not i dont know.

[7ova]

what parts are you looking for?

[blue_peg_16v]

Well not much progress have some parts on there way but am still after a gsi rear bumper, mk2 clocks plug and an exhaust (may just get one made) have changed the wheels though now sits on 17in senikas but the tires catch so going for 185 35 17 tyres will take some pics tomorrow

[blue_peg_16v]

New wheels
http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm71/richardmee/3EB71365-E7A6-467F-AE9E-94A2DF3BBBB8-374-00000082094174AE.jpg
http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm71/richardmee/56EABD3A-E585-472D-9B88-B75C4D2EEF20-374-000000820F78910B.jpg

[pie]

very nice :)

what are they dude? oz??

[NOV4_SPORT]

Good choice of wheels mate they really suit the nova I remember a yellow nova a few years ago with them fitted to it the bonnet had two big pods fitted to it as well I can't remember the guys name thou lol

Edit its owned by Phil Lofthouse

Iain

[blue_peg_16v]

There kossie senikas's I also own phils old set the on my saloon, his yellow hatch should be at mats next year also

[davidfox280585]

when can i collect the c20let as i could do with a new starter motor for the zetec?

[Graeme]

Cheap as chips

http://www.camskill.co.uk/m54b0s3544p0/Car_Tyres_-_MPV_Tyres_-_People_Carrier_Tyres_-_17_inch_R17_inch_-_185_35_17_185_35R17

[blue_peg_16v]

That's £20 cheaper than my tyres cheers greame

[blue_peg_16v]

when can i collect the c20let as i could do with a new starter motor for the zetec?

When you find me a zlet lol

[blue_peg_16v]

Looks like I may off gone and bought a t3 turbo and tubular fanimold for the van ohi

[Graeme]

What's the general consensus with a t3 and phase chips? Would be interesting to what a decent wide band would be saying as I thought a t3 would be at full chat a lot later than a kkk

[blue_peg_16v]

No idea mate I'm gonna run it on the phase 3 to start having the boost etc set up by the bloke Dave used for the rs and the see were we go from there can't afford to chuck the kitchen sink at it so will just get gradually upgraded my Kkk was starting to smoke at idel so makes scence really will probably mean I need to cut the slam panel and run pins but will look good

[Graeme]

Sounds good aero catches ftw

[davidfox280585]

Looks like I may off gone and bought a t3 turbo and tubular fanimold for the van ohi

tbo384 4x4 cosworth turbo it is not the smaller t3's 60 trim compressor wheel!

[blue_peg_16v]

I will believe you Dave I have no idea turbos are a dark art but its better than the Kkk that's all that matters and fanimold leaves room for further improvement in the future

[blue_peg_16v]

Some more bits have arrived
http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm71/richardmee/A368CF17-AEA4-404E-8C63-99E2ABCA04DB-164-0000000ABE983E84.jpg
http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm71/richardmee/934ADE10-70E8-4A5B-8893-F6769AA792F2-164-0000000AC5BB1DBC.jpg

[blue_peg_16v]

Well heather has been moaning at me about the van for months, wanting my spray booth (back garden) back so alex can play outside ( was only supposed to be the for a week that was 8 month since lol) so had a couple of hours off this afternoon so rather than do Christmas shopping I decided to get the nova back on the drive and gave it a was doesn't look to bad when its clean to say it was painted by Dave in my back yard (don't tell him or he will get really big headed but he's done a cracking job) so now it's on solid ground again I can crack on and get it ready for nats.

http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm71/richardmee/885BEB7D-94AE-477F-9D1E-044EE4CCB864-472-0000005C5B0B728B.jpg
http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm71/richardmee/545E76CE-062A-4D98-9638-DC385681E07F-472-0000005C567F8EEF.jpg
Oh and last pic of engine bay before slam panel gets chopped up to make way for my new turbo and tubular fanimold, will be running aero catches its the only option as I can't see there being much slam panel left Ohi lol
http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm71/richardmee/20F32AD9-03F7-4CEC-864A-D95C40C52A6F-472-0000005C4F7B5491.jpg

[Hobbit]

Looking good, do love a van. :)

[pie]

i want them wheels !!!! lol lol

[blue_peg_16v]

Cheers hobbit and pie you will have to get in the que Greame has first refusal if I sell a set

Having washed it today can't wait to get it on the road and kick its head in

[Nick J]

Does look cool on the sr5's Rich, Dont butcher it up too much fitting new fanimold/turbo setup as theirs always a way to keep it nice and tidy.

Nick.

[blue_peg_16v]

Yeah I'll be looking to do something similar to ricks old red one think heds has it now try to retain as much as possible don't like the chopped out and barred look

[Nick J]

Yeah I'll be looking to do something similar to ricks old red one think heds has it now try to retain as much as possible don't like the chopped out and barred look

Yeah that sounds cool.... think matthew has done similar with his as did Rich with the A plate turbo a few years back and they all look/looked sound.

Nick.

[blue_peg_16v]

That's what I'll be aiming for always liked the a plate and think from talking to Dave ill end up with my air filter over the box so should save cutting near the offside head light glad I didn't do it now

[davidfox280585]

so its moved,
s soon as the paint booth warms up we shall get it finished

[blue_peg_16v]

Bonus bring on the sun lol

Or rain as is usually the case as soon as the gun comes out lol

[Graeme]

Looks ace Rich

[blue_peg_16v]

Cheers greame

[stupot89]

so dave hasnt weighed it in yet then lol

[blue_peg_16v]

Dave likes it he just doesn't like people to know lol

[davidfox280585]

Dave likes it he just doesn't like people to know lol

reality check time, all I see is £130 on weighbridge

[blue_peg_16v]

That much must be full of filler lol

[blue_peg_16v]

Well picked some of daves cast off parts up yesterday, tubular manifold external wastegate and cossie 4x4 turbo so just need to get flange changed and a flange made to fit the turbo so I can have an exhaust made should be a good improvement over the Kkk

http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm71/richardmee/BF632A83-31D6-4807-9054-751C1447F169-1443-000001DC11C5748C.jpg

Also with the manifold having a t3 flange it leaves more options available for future upgrades

[blue_peg_16v]

http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm71/richardmee/92FFF4CB-513A-4033-BB61-7A397C9B769D-1607-00000111038A2798_zpsd0b518dd.jpg

[blue_peg_16v]

Had the manifold reflagged so time for trial fit will be coming off for slam pannel to be re painted

And will be running a screamer

http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm71/richardmee/null_zpse24cc37b.jpg

[blue_peg_16v]

Well not many pics as mainly bee little jobs that need doing, like door switches fixing central locking fitting rear wipe drilling boot floor and putting pump wiring in general stuff that's not worth taking pictures of.

Did get my bumpers wings mirror caps and grill into primer last night though so hopefully will be in paint soon
http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm71/richardmee/null_zps639bb091.jpg

http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm71/richardmee/null_zpsf753010b.jpg

Cheers again to mr fox

[davidfox280585]

is that a mk1 astra?

[blue_peg_16v]

According to rick it is lol

[Southie]

Looking good, what colour are you having it?

[blue_peg_16v]

White mate was blue just the front panels and rear bumper to paint now

[blue_peg_16v]

Almost everything is in paint now just bonnet towing eye cover and rear bumper to go!!
http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm71/richardmee/null_zps50701e1a.jpg
Painting in the dark on an industrial estate is how Dave roles lol
http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm71/richardmee/null_zps9d43977c.jpg

[pie]

^^^ lol lol lol

[Balley]

^^^Like^^^ it is the kind of thing I would do!

[Andy]

get tidied up you scruffy pair of hobos lol
looking good rich:thumb:

[davidfox280585]

meh who needs a booth when youcan ahve a dusty industrial estate, tell me about it andy its all the other lads ****

[blue_peg_16v]

It's all trevs golf bora and aload of wheels of his

And cheers Andy its all down to Dave tbf though

[davidfox280585]

no new pics gaylord

[blue_peg_16v]

Just for you cock smoker, and I've ordered my aerocatches
http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm71/richardmee/null_zps33af4c9b.jpg

[davidfox280585]

if you did more work than taking gay pics of the ****ter it be done now ps why the **** does your wipers turn on when you go to dial 3 on heater blower???????????????????????????????????????????? ?????????????????????

ps your a tard

[Spudly]

if you did more work than taking gay pics of the ****ter it be done now ps why the **** does your wipers turn on when you go to dial 3 on heater blower???????????????????????????????????????????? ?????????????????????

ps your a tard



Battery will be low on charge, when i first built mine, everytime i fired it up the wipers would flick, once its been running for a while and got a decent bit of charge in the battery it will stop!

Its a nova thing, the wipers always get excited when the battery is low or the earths are playing up lol

[blue_peg_16v]

Will blow up before I use the heaters anyway lol

Loom also isn't earthed right just loosely till I earth engine

[Spudly]

Fcuking will the way you drive hahaha, but i was right about the earths then lol

[blue_peg_16v]

Don't know but wipers and heater on one switch saves wire and effort lol

[Spudly]

Lazy ass pikey cnut lol

[Andy]

the lights earth that grounds at the chassis leg causes that kind of fukkery to happen lol

[blue_peg_16v]

the lights earth that grounds at the chassis leg causes that kind of fukkery to happen lol

Well that bolt is on about 2 threads as didn't bother to tighten as need to get a new earth cable for the box I've had the new one a while now but it's still not fitted lol

[davidfox280585]

Well that bolt is on about 2 threads as didn't bother to tighten as need to get a new earth cable for the box I've had the new one a while now but it's still not fitted lol
any progress homo,oh yes thats cos youve been caravanning you old fart

[blue_peg_16v]

Tbf mate to see alex enjoying his self tonight was worth every penny. I may be an old man but you ain't that far behind

[blue_peg_16v]

Some new bits for the van
http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm71/richardmee/null_zps0f43ced8.jpg
http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm71/richardmee/null_zps9203c49f.jpg

[Nick J]

I'm with Dave.... Show us some progress you caravaning homo! Lol

Nick.

[blue_peg_16v]

Cheers nick now get a surf board lol

Will be done for next year no rush now all the shows have gone this year and I know have a few things to sort at home which means van has to wait tbf

Progress next week hopefully!!!

[Spudly]

Cheers nick now get a surf board lol

Will be done for next year no rush now all the shows have gone this year and I know have a few things to sort at home which means van has to wait tbf

Progress next week hopefully!!!



What about retrorides you utter gay?

[davidfox280585]

uuuhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh i dont really have any comments for this heap so i will just call you ghey!!!

[blue_peg_16v]

Said at billing it won't be there can't afford tyres and exhaust at min

[davidfox280585]

chococatches look well

[blue_peg_16v]

Well after having problems with my tyres catching I decided to get some 185 35 17 had them fitter today and have loads of clearance stretch ftmfw lol
http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm71/richardmee/null_zps5fec5d7a.jpg
http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm71/richardmee/null_zps946aa929.jpg
http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm71/richardmee/null_zps7939054b.jpg

[pie]

I need them wheels !!!! lol lol

is the lip of the alloy still close?

[Southie]

What wheels are they, I'm not keen on them lol

[blue_peg_16v]

No there's loads of room it was just the tyre wall that was the problem

[blue_peg_16v]

What wheels are they, I'm not keen on them lol

You know lol

Kossie senikas

I have 2 sets lol

[pie]

that's just greedy :( lol

[Southie]

You know lol

Kossie senikas

I have 2 sets lol
Horder, sell a set to pie lol

[pie]

:)

[blue_peg_16v]

1 set for van and 1 for loon and if I sell a set Graeme has already claimed first refusal lol

[pie]

ffs lol

[blue_peg_16v]

Tbf the second set were a bargin off eBay the ones on the loon cost me a fearless cage though

[Southie]

I would of kept the cage lol

[blue_peg_16v]

I only gave £50 for the cage again badly listed on the bay don't tell lofty though lol

[blue_peg_16v]

Well finally got round to having an oil feed made for the t3 turbo and made a return up on Saturday night and after 3 years started it up and bar an fuel leak all is fine, just need to get a down pipe made now and a couple of little bits.

so yesterday I went and picked up the saloons new engine from Hendrix its going back xe on carbs have got a dizzy set up and inlet so just need some 48s cams and an exhaust fanimd will be loosing its interior and rear bulk head to

[blue_peg_16v]

Well not much to report engine is piped up bar catch tank, and has been run to temp just need exhaust sorting, also started fitting the skirts but think I preferred it without

http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm71/richardmee/DC5930C3-114A-4DAA-B9BF-6F8D0B9F661C_zpsguctobip.jpg

engine as it stands
http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm71/richardmee/BC59D522-1688-40F7-8FB3-12B4FC3A7CE6_zpsm0zer8uf.jpg

[Southie]

Love it, a van with attitude lol

[Graeme]

Did you chop that slam panel out with a bread knife?

[Johnny A]

Did you paint the tyres on?

[nova_stee]

Did you chop that slam panel out with a bread knife?
I thought a axe

[blue_peg_16v]

Did you chop that slam panel out with a bread knife?

Lol needs tidying but does the job and tyres are 185 35 17 loads of clearance

[Vlietje]

Tyres look cool! 185/40 17 wasn't available?

[blue_peg_16v]

Not that I could find 165 35 17s were but I didn't want total scene stretch these just have a mild stretch and give me the clearance I needed 205 40 17s were catching

[blue_peg_16v]

Ohi just driven van for the first time screamer and turbo chatter ftw

[blue_peg_16v]

Got the bonnet and bumper painted shame the paint was a shade too creamy so they needed a repaint Dave has done this now buy no pics since the repaint,

spoke to mr lofthouse last night and he's gonna come across and sort the exhaust for me, did rip it across the unit car park just straight out the turbo was fun, and made me want it finished now.

pic with creamy bonnet after was just needs a flat and polish now which Dave has started so a big thanks to him again.

http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm71/richardmee/cars/31E328E3-EDB6-4AD7-B423-DEF4B823D6D0_zpsieayfouf.jpg

http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm71/richardmee/cars/8DB3055B-3960-4072-B8E5-EAF9CAA0B2F9_zpsvleedaxh.jpg

[blue_peg_16v]

And daves addition for me
http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm71/richardmee/cars/18366D11-24C4-4B2E-B356-B5F72D2A3012_zps8by6dcv9.jpg

[Nick J]

Awesome rich!

Nick.

[blue_peg_16v]

Cheers nick compared to yours its a pile of scrap but for the budget it's been built on I'm pleased with it and just driving it across the car park reminded me why I like them carnt wait to get it out for a blast

[blue_peg_16v]

Well the van is now home just a few little jobs to sort for mot so that ment there was room for the saloon in the unit so the strip down begins, it's better than I thought tbf needs front and rear panel rear arches drivers front crap guard scuttle panel and a couple of small patches so far
http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm71/richardmee/2ED83673-70C9-4B2B-BE7D-138B3DAD6A7E_zps1w1fexcn.jpg
http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm71/richardmee/B1A0EB5A-F280-41AE-8637-4350B60AC7C7_zps6bmmhfal.jpg
http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm71/richardmee/972361B2-FE1E-4C51-9AC4-22A32453AE4E_zpsjz7a7e7o.jpg
http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm71/richardmee/A93AA91C-FA34-4C4C-A4D5-7EBEDEE17211_zps7pzlav8n.jpg
http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm71/richardmee/B36778C6-ACB7-481D-8ACA-749E437D8BBA_zps80ayemck.jpg
http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm71/richardmee/37CEEDB4-0029-4C9C-9809-0351F8FA5373_zps2iwo2w4v.jpg
And the van loaded up and in its new home
http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm71/richardmee/C14435E5-D7BE-4832-88F2-AF4561C20BC9_zpse5hdeh0c.jpg
http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm71/richardmee/8AA68CAE-381E-4BD4-8DC8-5BC6DC410B35_zpsg37brjhb.jpg
http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm71/richardmee/6A8A290F-0B46-46B6-B2BE-46004735E956_zpshcwdqein.jpg

[pie]

love the van mr peg :) :thumb:

[blue_peg_16v]

Yah van all mot'd yesterday have a couple of small issues to sort, but Jesus forgot how quick they are it bloody flies

Obligotary whore
http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm71/richardmee/A150C6C9-AA5C-4CCD-B5E2-3B7907A2FEED_zpsvci8ito4.jpg

[elgan]

Love the van, reminds me of my 1.7TD i had last year. Just noticed your running two wipers with no firewall. Can you inbox me detials of the set up youve got please?

[The Simps]

Still love those wheels

[Andy]

Very nice Rich.Well done mate.

[Balley]

Nice progress!

[blue_peg_16v]

Cheers all just waiting till end of month to tax busy at work at min so no point doing it before then elgan I'll find some pics it's all standard parts and was done before I got the van as a shell

[7ova]

I'll look out for it around Donny soon then!

[blue_peg_16v]

Taxed now wa bored lol have a breather problem keep popish the dipstick so need to look at that

[Spudly]

Have you done the breather mod, and check the oil feed pipes up to the rocker, and the big one on the front, i seem to recall when these are bunger up that causes the dipstick to pop out, although it could just be the seat on the stick isnt very good, Ste Porter had this issue on his blue cav, swapped the xe stick out of mine and mine didnt blow it out, and my old one sat better in his and didnt pop up!

[davidfox280585]

dicktech racing is it sorted yet?

[Nick J]

Time for a meet up Rich I think...

nick.