pics of the Beast on its first outing :D

[alex_holden]

Holden, who must be bonkers to drive six hours each way to work like a navvy for three days rather than taking some proper r&r in between two full working weeks.

That was R&R.

I better behave myself from now on, eh

[wibble_puppy]

Yeah, I know - fat chance

[moggiemadman]

What a van and what a video,Well done and congratulations

[wibble_puppy]

thank you, mmm, glad you like it The video is fab because it does show what the paint is like so much better than any number of still pics. When the van goes round a corner and the paint colours whip across it - it's like magic

[ASL642]

Surely you're not going to call it the Beast still, more like Beauty!

[wibble_puppy]

lol thanks, lou It has a proper name: Emrys

[superchargedfool]

I know its already been said (a few times) but WOW.

Well done, that looks the biz.

[wibble_puppy]

thanks, scf! I still can't quite decide if the choice of paint was inspired, or the worst decision i ever made lol

[RogerRust]

Dare I be the only detractor.? The white wheels look awful.

Runs away and hides

[ASL642]

What would you suggest - MG wire wheels?

[wibble_puppy]

Dare I be the only detractor.? The white wheels look awful.

Runs away and hides

You can run but you can't hide

You can say whatever you want to say There's going to be lots of people who really hate this van - it's no problem.

The wheels are still OEW at the moment, but when I am rich I will have them painted/powder coated to match the grille, ie the same colour as the interior of the cargo bay.

I'd love to have them chromed but I have a feeling that is going to be way out of my price league!

You aren't the only person who thinks I should change them - have alloys or wires or something.

Thanks for posting, Roger *hugs you*

[jock299]

The Ugly Duckling

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[MarkyB]

I tend to agree with RogerRust, love the paint job but it makes the rest look very dull.
Might I suggest moon discs like these:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Set-of-4-x-15-Moo ... 286.c0.m14

They aren't too dear and should brighten up the wheels.
Can you get iridium film for the windows? <web search> Nope, shame that would really be something

[d_harris]

now that my dear sir is a VERY good idea! not sure if they did 14" versions tho?

[wibble_puppy]

Thanks for the suggestions, markyb

Bear in mind though that the van ain't finished, by a long chalk - wheels always do look a bit naked without hubcaps, IMO, and my wheels need a clean.

It's going to be an ongoing project - and I imagine there will be as many opinions about the wheels as there are Minor owners

[PSL184]

yes, i'm sure these would look cool

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[Mogwai]

Fantastic paint job

[wibble_puppy]

thanks, mogwai, glad you like it

lovely wheels, psl184!

[motherofgod]

it's stunning, you've done a excellent job including all your helpers.

Top job <br><br>


james

[MoggyTech]

Love the flip paint job, looks stunning. You must fit alloys with a flip paint job, no more no less, else the Moggy Fairies will get upset.