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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. 8) :D
I better behave myself from now on, eh :o :wink:
:lol:

Posted: Tue Oct 14, 2008 12:20 pm
by wibble_puppy
alex_holden wrote::lol:
Yeah, I know - fat chance :roll: :wink:

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 :D 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 8)

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 :D It has a proper name: Emrys 8)

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! :D 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? :wink:

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 :wink: :D

You can say whatever you want to say 8) 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. :wink:

Thanks for posting, Roger *hugs you* 8)

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
8)

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 :D

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 :wink: 8)

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 :D

Posted: Tue Oct 14, 2008 7:55 pm
by wibble_puppy
thanks, mogwai, glad you like it :D

lovely wheels, psl184! 8)

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 :)<br>Image<br>


james :roll:

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. :lol: