by polosteve Thu Feb 06, 2014 11:14 pmThanks Jari that helps - I love the steels look
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dix
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Dead 318 :( :(
polosteve- Number of posts : 70
Location : Devon, England
Registration date : 2012-10-28
polosteve- Number of posts : 70
Location : Devon, England
Registration date : 2012-10-28
Update
- New rev counter
- Better pics of the panels with carpet, not strictly 'period' but look tidy.
- Fresh oil and filter.
- New curtain rail with a few 'groovy' curtains up thanks to the GF.
- New top hose fitted (exciting stuff...)
- New headlights - fortunately off the shelf at a local parts place.
- Set of flow masters sat in a box waiting to be fitted...
- A steel frame bed that changes from bed to seat - like in a VW bus.
The van did 20 odd miles over the weekend, between the beaches in North Devon - Happy Days.
MOT in a month... shit balls
To do:
- The exhaust (still...)
- Upholstery + Foam for bed
- Wheels (Cragars are knackered)
- A million niggles...
Peace
- New rev counter
- Better pics of the panels with carpet, not strictly 'period' but look tidy.
- Fresh oil and filter.
- New curtain rail with a few 'groovy' curtains up thanks to the GF.
- New top hose fitted (exciting stuff...)
- New headlights - fortunately off the shelf at a local parts place.
- Set of flow masters sat in a box waiting to be fitted...
- A steel frame bed that changes from bed to seat - like in a VW bus.
The van did 20 odd miles over the weekend, between the beaches in North Devon - Happy Days.
MOT in a month... shit balls
To do:
- The exhaust (still...)
- Upholstery + Foam for bed
- Wheels (Cragars are knackered)
- A million niggles...
Peace
dix- Moderator 1st Class
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Registration date : 2008-05-29
Your van is looking very sweet, where did you find it ???
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polosteve- Number of posts : 70
Location : Devon, England
Registration date : 2012-10-28
Hey Dix
It was imported by somebody a good 10 years ago, it has been in the UK a while. I have papers to suggest it was sold from a California dealership when new.
I got it from a guy just under a year ago from London with some niggles, slow work in progress but it was excellent to get out and about in her this weekend. The photo's do her a little too much justice! Some bodywork will be required in the not so distant future, I guess she is nearly 45, i'll let her off!
It was imported by somebody a good 10 years ago, it has been in the UK a while. I have papers to suggest it was sold from a California dealership when new.
I got it from a guy just under a year ago from London with some niggles, slow work in progress but it was excellent to get out and about in her this weekend. The photo's do her a little too much justice! Some bodywork will be required in the not so distant future, I guess she is nearly 45, i'll let her off!
BoneMan- Number of posts : 169
Location : NorCal - Age 55
Registration date : 2011-06-23
She is a beauty - Glad to hear you have the engine sorted well enough to drive. Keep up the great work. If you need any pieces/parts, give a shout.
polosteve- Number of posts : 70
Location : Devon, England
Registration date : 2012-10-28
Thanks Bone man! Will keep the offer in mind.
No mega updates, I am currently fitting the exhaust system myself from pre-bend 2" tubing, I have also got hold of a gas tank filler pipe thanks to Joe (A100 Wrench).
Everybody loves a picture:
No mega updates, I am currently fitting the exhaust system myself from pre-bend 2" tubing, I have also got hold of a gas tank filler pipe thanks to Joe (A100 Wrench).
Everybody loves a picture:
polosteve- Number of posts : 70
Location : Devon, England
Registration date : 2012-10-28
Sorry - left the filter on the mobile phone so not normal colours, you get the idea though.
Some progress -
New exhaust system fitted. Flowmasters attached to the headers on a mild steel system made from 2" pre bent pipes etc... Sounds much better! Jetex sell pre-bent pipes for over axels, with the ends flared and slotted it was an easy job, obviously not a stainless custom job but it cost 1/4 of the price.
New rims,
8x15 255/60/15 Cooper Cobras
6x15 195/65/15 Firestones
Wheel Vintiques 63 series - the dog dishes are poor quality, i'm pretty sure they will fall off first speed bump! Time will tell.
I got a new fuel tank filler pipe from the states and fitted it to the tank, a closer step to everything being as it should.
Peace
dodge man- Number of posts : 2036
Location : ohio
Registration date : 2012-08-08
LOOKS AWESOME LOVE THOSE WINDOW VANS !!!!
polosteve- Number of posts : 70
Location : Devon, England
Registration date : 2012-10-28
Thanks Mate!
vanny- Moderator
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Location : Ashburnham, MA
Age : 65
Registration date : 2012-09-22
That's one Fine looking Dodge you've got there! The DogDishes are a real nice touch...Let us know if they hang in there!
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polosteve- Number of posts : 70
Location : Devon, England
Registration date : 2012-10-28
Got the van an MOT and drove nearly 300 miles without fault - very happy
vanny- Moderator
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Location : Ashburnham, MA
Age : 65
Registration date : 2012-09-22
Congratulations Steve! Glad to hear that all went well!!!
Looks like Iron Man is giving your van a good Looking Over
Looks like Iron Man is giving your van a good Looking Over
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slowflapper- Number of posts : 956
Location : GA
Age : 54
Registration date : 2010-07-29
I like the stance on that van a lot, I'm planning on getting a pair of 15 deep slots for the back of mine eventually
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