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Rattys T5.1 Chipsaway workhorse... it's a sad end..

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Post by nitin_s1 » Thu May 08, 2014 10:25 pm

Looks well cool. 8-) 8-)

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Post by wurlycorner » Thu May 08, 2014 10:27 pm

Much better with the rear tailgate dents gone.
:? not sure on the rear spoiler tbh and actually, definitely don't like the steelies - think alloy's look better. But I know steelies are where it seems to be at in the 'dub' scene, so doubtless your van is now uber cool in those circles...

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And I'm sure it's good for business, which is what matters most!
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Post by Rudelude » Thu May 08, 2014 10:50 pm

Looks very cool, great work... I like the steel wheels too.....
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Post by honda-hardy » Fri May 09, 2014 1:10 am

nice work. shame about the Peugeot decals. cant you get some made up with a prelude on, seeing as that is another passion.

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Re: Rattys T5.1 Chipsaway workhorse

Post by RattyMcClelland » Fri May 09, 2014 9:50 am

honda-hardy wrote:nice work. shame about the Peugeot decals. cant you get some made up with a prelude on, seeing as that is another passion.
Yer they are crap Arnt they. Not very High end. Pointless getting new ones though because I have the old van. New vans are silver with green arrows on them. Again I don't like those.
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Post by Merlin » Fri May 09, 2014 10:06 am

Very funky! A great looking van 8-)
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Post by bennyboy » Fri May 09, 2014 10:18 am

Nice job Ratty, looks 8-)

BTW, just reading back, @wurlycorner I hope you don't think my faceplam comment was at you! It was at the garage... :lol:
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Post by wurlycorner » Fri May 09, 2014 10:20 am

:lol:
I did actually, but no worries anyway - thanks for clearing it up though! :D

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Post by Ammo » Fri May 09, 2014 1:59 pm

I need a VW van in my life, sodding expensive though :cry:

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Re: Rattys T5.1 Chipsaway workhorse

Post by RattyMcClelland » Sat Mar 21, 2015 7:55 pm

Not updated this in ages but stuff has changed.


I now own the van. Its all mine.

I got some new OEM xenon style headlights which changes the look completely as well as adding the graphics to the van.

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Got a badgless grill and then i went into the back of someone.

Cracked lip, cracked bumper, split intercooler, split radiator, crushed impact bar.
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Thought this would be a good idea to remove the badge recess on the front bumper.
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Plastic welded up. Couldnt be arsed replacing the bumper so ill just tidy up and improve the front bumper as it is.
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Filled and primed.
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Painted and back together. One mean front end.
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Nice deep dish on the rear when the wheels were kerb free.
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Oww got a deep red leather interior too. And a black leather and red stiching wheel and gear gaitor. 8-)
Full on pimpidge.
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However im changing the wheels. I need new tyres all around and i have kerbed the absolute sheet out of the banded steels, also because they have been left, they have now got surface rust on them. They need blasting back and powdercoat primering again. I cant be arsed with rusty wheels. Spoils the van. Plus they weight 18kg per wheel without the tyre. :lol:

Just bought some new wheels. Alloy this time. Propper German wheels.

Take a guess people. I love them to bits.

Fronts are 17x8.5 and rears are 17x10.

They will be here and on the van in the next few weeks and ill get some propper pics up.
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