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Post by BuggyJim on Dec 7, 2005 16:23:00 GMT
Thought i'd better start a thread in here to chart the (slow) progress of the single cab. So far... Collected from seller in Kent and drove home only to find severe lack of gearbox oil caused the gearbox to be shagged. Spent next few weeks of evenings swapping gearbox over including changing axles and redux box's over as the replacement box came without. Fortunately the chap I got the truck off had a spare box. Also changed the shift bushes over at the same time. As the truck is from Cali and still on Cali plates I had to register it which was easy but I did have to arrange to have it inspected to verify the details. I did this in Exeter at the local DVLA office yesterday and they issued the new reg number there and then. The cool thing about the new reg number is that it is very close the the buggy number - they both have the following same letters AOD ***A so only the numbers differ  So far thats about it... I have driven it about a bit since changing the gearbox and all seems ok - have even been to Jewsons to pick up some wood in the back... he he he  |
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Post by BuggyJim on Dec 7, 2005 16:29:43 GMT
A couple of pics taken by the previous owner....   Looks a bit scruffy but is solid in all the right places with only a bit of minor welding required.  |
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Post by BuggyJim on Dec 7, 2005 16:37:49 GMT
Plans for the future - depending on DIY progres on the house and budget!!!.... Sort out the few rusty areas where it needs new bits welding in. Lower it (goes without saying!!) maybe narrow the front - not sure yet. Change the wheel 'n tyres for something cool. Put a cab height set of tilt and bows on the back. Not sure what to do with the overall paint 'n finish at the mo. Some say leave it, Louisa says two tone and shiney, or back to original white  Still thats a long way off yet - anyone want to lend me a few grand?  |
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Post by BuggyJim on Dec 7, 2005 17:04:31 GMT
Now... sort of!!  Original (colour)  or...  or even...  Isn't Bus selecta great!! |
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Post by hughdini66 on Dec 8, 2005 9:57:49 GMT
Keep it ratty but slam it!!!
With all the pennies that didn't go on paint, beef up the motor!!
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Post by naughty on Dec 8, 2005 21:04:29 GMT
I know a man who's got some of them there wheels, maybe louisa could treat you to a set for chrimbo |
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Post by Mike on Dec 8, 2005 23:08:25 GMT
go shiney and fast ratt has been done by now surely???
ps this is a dig at nic finish it!
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Post by Vince on Dec 9, 2005 8:19:38 GMT
Look sweet as Jim! i like the brown (>>>insert joke here!  ) Would look cool slammed/narrowed with some gas burners on it!!! oooooo yeah! |
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Post by BuggyJim on Dec 9, 2005 8:54:56 GMT
I know a man who's got some of them there wheels, maybe louisa could treat you to a set for chrimbo That would be nice but unfortunately I don't think she was planning on spending quite that much on me MAybe I could have them on a permanent loan...........no? Oh well worth a try |
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Post by BuggyJim on Dec 9, 2005 8:57:46 GMT
Look sweet as Jim! i like the brown (>>>insert joke here! ) He said brown!... huh..uh..uuhuuhhhuhhuuhuuh... (in a bevis and butthead style)  |
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Post by The_P on Dec 9, 2005 10:42:55 GMT
Brown with standard rims shortened front beam slammed and a big engine!
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Post by Mike on Dec 11, 2005 11:30:38 GMT
i would go for the red neck look ruff red on stock rims oopps dont have to do much there then !
lowered a touch and poss narrowed?
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Post by jaysvws on Dec 16, 2005 23:11:56 GMT
hi jim i saw you are looking for bumpers ,i have a couple for sale , and lots of other split stuff , call me on 01626 854240 jay (chudleigh)
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Post by BuggyJim on Dec 21, 2005 8:51:12 GMT
Hi Jay, Only just saw this... will give you a call.
Cheers, Jim.
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Post by BuggyJim on Mar 8, 2006 14:38:43 GMT
Another pic.... now with correct bumpers and rebuilt front brakes so it actually stops now Hopefully have found some hoops for the rear bed which I will collect at the Volksworld show.  |
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Post by Banana on Mar 8, 2006 16:27:43 GMT
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Post by Banana on Mar 8, 2006 16:30:46 GMT
p.s. looking ace!  |
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Post by BuggyJim on Mar 8, 2006 17:30:09 GMT
Yeah and watch out for flying debris that I forgot to remove before setting off ...... It doesn't go fast enough to brake |
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Post by Vince on May 29, 2006 18:50:48 GMT
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Post by BuggyJim on May 30, 2006 13:19:02 GMT
Thanks Vince  I think the front tyres may need changing for something a little thinner!! All in good time... |
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