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Re: pats new project watch this space

Postby Vandalism » Fri Sep 13, 2013 11:22 am

went on the website and quickly gatered it wasnt the same guy by the prices :lol:
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Re: pats new project watch this space

Postby pat stevens » Sun Sep 15, 2013 9:31 pm

Progress report ,well vans off the road ,bought another dog around motor
So i can get the jobs sorted i havnt done since billing
Got hold of a pair of rear springs so i can add extra leaves
Stop tyres catching arches occasionally
Got trackin sorted so new tyres to go on front
Painted the rear floor so now looks tidy and ready for boarding
And on way in week to pick up a roof bar with 4spots i bought off ebay
Only cost 43 quid but a trip to northyorkshire
if its got tits or wheels its always gonna end in trouble !!!
anyone can restore a van but it takes a real man to chop it up !!!
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Re: pats new project watch this space

Postby pat stevens » Fri Sep 27, 2013 6:28 pm

Got pretty well motivated this week,
Sorted the rear leaf springs out ,added a couple of leaves
So now it dosnt catch arches when i go over large bumps or speed ramps
Gonna try and get roof sorted (removing those dreadfull ribs in roof sides ) this week
Then smooth sides of roof
if its got tits or wheels its always gonna end in trouble !!!
anyone can restore a van but it takes a real man to chop it up !!!
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Re: pats new project watch this space

Postby bigtaloola » Sat Sep 28, 2013 12:05 am

Was you in Brownhills about 4-5 weeks ago ?
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Re: pats new project watch this space

Postby pat stevens » Sun Sep 29, 2013 12:01 pm

Yes m8 im that way quite often :D
if its got tits or wheels its always gonna end in trouble !!!
anyone can restore a van but it takes a real man to chop it up !!!
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Re: pats new project watch this space

Postby pat stevens » Mon Oct 28, 2013 6:44 pm

Vans comming off the road this week for a major rebuild
As im fed up with it looking a mess,
And got loads of jobs to do that ive been putting off for ages
Ive decided that the whole front end needs redoing as ive never liked it
So a retro look front is on the way lol
Unfortunatly cant use photoshop on my fone so will post pics on facebook
Then roofs gotta be sorted at same time.
if its got tits or wheels its always gonna end in trouble !!!
anyone can restore a van but it takes a real man to chop it up !!!
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Re: pats new project watch this space

Postby BigMonty » Mon Oct 28, 2013 6:48 pm

Still can't find you of Facebook pat. Have U a link ?
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Re: pats new project watch this space

Postby madbri » Mon Oct 28, 2013 6:55 pm

jesus monty :lol: look on nsva page then put in pat stevens :wink:
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Re: pats new project watch this space

Postby madbri » Mon Oct 28, 2013 6:56 pm

BigMonty wrote:Still can't find you of Facebook pat. Have U a link ?

u found him yet?
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Re: pats new project watch this space

Postby BigMonty » Mon Oct 28, 2013 7:01 pm

Navy SeeBee veterans of America ?
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Re: pats new project watch this space

Postby madbri » Mon Oct 28, 2013 7:04 pm

jesus nsva page then he,s just posted on there
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Re: pats new project watch this space

Postby madbri » Mon Oct 28, 2013 7:07 pm

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Re: pats new project watch this space

Postby BigMonty » Mon Oct 28, 2013 7:10 pm

madbri wrote:https://www.facebook.com/groups/17886138773/?hc_location=stream


Ta
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Re: pats new project watch this space

Postby madbri » Mon Oct 28, 2013 7:12 pm

u found him?
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Re: pats new project watch this space

Postby BigMonty » Mon Oct 28, 2013 7:13 pm

Certainly have. Cheers
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