Excited New members first van!

Post by **Treefiddy** » 04 Apr 2009, 18:34

Well after alot of mmmm'ing and arrr'ing I've finally taken the plunge and put a deposit down on my first van!! I hope to collect it on Monday or Tuesday and I can't wait. Its a 1980 devon 1.6a/c. Its had new pistons and barrels last year seemed to drive great on the test run. Can't wait to start fettling it. My plans are to slowly refurb and improve the van with a few modern goodies inside but whilst trying to keep those retro looks. My girlfriend and I just love this colour too.

Not sure if this is the correct forum to post this kind of thing (apologies if not).

Post by **Gunslinger** » 04 Apr 2009, 18:37

Thats a nice looking van you have there.
Welcome to the club

Post by **rainman** » 04 Apr 2009, 18:45

what's not to like? that's the colour of my van too, browny goodness mmm

Post by **irishkeet** » 04 Apr 2009, 19:15

MMM brown love
nice van m8

Post by **Vanagonman** » 04 Apr 2009, 20:09

A very smart purchase, in every meaning of the word. Welcome to the world of VW Camper ownership.

Post by **Therunner** » 04 Apr 2009, 20:43

can't believe you mmmmm'd & arrrr'd for so long, it looks very nice!!

are you going to call it mr hankey?

Post by **Treefiddy** » 04 Apr 2009, 21:32

Thanks guys.

Funny you should mention that

I've already suggested Hankey but the gf prefers Winnie!!

Post by **Pepperami** » 04 Apr 2009, 21:57

Welcome. but it's brown

Post by **Vanagonman** » 04 Apr 2009, 22:38

Why are people such ninnies that they name their vans? It's a very "american" trait.

I should know, being an American who refuses to name his vehicles.

Post by **Therunner** » 05 Apr 2009, 09:29

i was only joking, i don't really name my vehiceles

i don't get all that, people get name badges & stuff made up
for them

Post by **Treefiddy** » 05 Apr 2009, 10:07

Therunner wrote:i was only joking, i don't really name my vehiceles
i don't get all that, people get name badges & stuff made up
for them

Perhaps not all are familiar with the fantastic work of Mr Hankey and missed it... southpark jokes just between me and thee then

Winnie the Pooh's alot more famous though surely!
As the girlfriends paid for half the van I'm more than willing to let it have a name, I've heard its worth a couple of extra BHP too......

Post by **ginge** » 05 Apr 2009, 10:54

looks a good van hiya

Post by **Titus A Duxass** » 05 Apr 2009, 10:56

Welcome, brown's the new black.

Post by **Therunner** » 05 Apr 2009, 11:27

Perhaps not all are familiar with the fantastic work of Mr Hankey and missed it... southpark jokes just between me and thee then
Winnie the Pooh's alot more famous though surely!
As the girlfriends paid for half the van I'm more than willing to let it have a name, I've heard its worth a couple of extra BHP too......

i was going to say Chef but thought that might offend someone

i actualy really like that shade of brown

tis far better than white, or that horrid sicky beige colour, it looks lovely, congrautlations

Post by **samk** » 05 Apr 2009, 12:21

looks great!

I originally wanted an early Devon but they were all too expensive at the time. Embrace the Brown!

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