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Posted: Tue Oct 14, 2008 12:15 pm
by alex_holden
wibble_puppy wrote: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


Posted: Tue Oct 14, 2008 12:20 pm
by wibble_puppy
Posted: Tue Oct 14, 2008 12:23 pm
by moggiemadman
What a van and what a video,Well done and congratulations

Posted: Tue Oct 14, 2008 12:33 pm
by 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

Posted: Tue Oct 14, 2008 12:38 pm
by ASL642
Surely you're not going to call it the Beast still, more like Beauty!
Posted: Tue Oct 14, 2008 1:10 pm
by wibble_puppy
lol thanks, lou

It has a proper name: Emrys

Posted: Tue Oct 14, 2008 5:28 pm
by superchargedfool
I know its already been said (a few times) but WOW.
Well done, that looks the biz.
Posted: Tue Oct 14, 2008 5:38 pm
by 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
Posted: Tue Oct 14, 2008 5:45 pm
by RogerRust
Dare I be the only detractor.? The white wheels look awful.
Runs away and hides
Posted: Tue Oct 14, 2008 5:47 pm
by ASL642
What would you suggest - MG wire wheels?

Posted: Tue Oct 14, 2008 6:02 pm
by wibble_puppy
RogerRust wrote: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*

Posted: Tue Oct 14, 2008 6:17 pm
by jock299
The Ugly Duckling
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Posted: Tue Oct 14, 2008 6:41 pm
by 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

Posted: Tue Oct 14, 2008 6:46 pm
by d_harris
now that my dear sir is a VERY good idea! not sure if they did 14" versions tho?
Posted: Tue Oct 14, 2008 6:48 pm
by 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

Posted: Tue Oct 14, 2008 6:55 pm
by PSL184
yes, i'm sure these would look cool
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Posted: Tue Oct 14, 2008 7:10 pm
by Mogwai
Fantastic paint job

Posted: Tue Oct 14, 2008 7:55 pm
by wibble_puppy
thanks, mogwai, glad you like it
lovely wheels, psl184!

Posted: Tue Oct 14, 2008 10:30 pm
by motherofgod
it's stunning, you've done a excellent job including all your helpers.
Top job

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james

Posted: Wed Oct 15, 2008 12:38 am
by 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.
