Sunnivagon

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Re: Sunnivagon

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metalmick8y wrote: worst is when you see the seams migged on the outside and then ground back :roll:
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I almost shed a tear for the poor van when I watched this...

http://youtu.be/U5FQXt5OGHg" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

but then again, at least his van is being used at the moment. Mine is still a work in progress after 3 years :rofl
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Thats shocking and terrible work ^^^
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I quote "Rustoleum... designed for putting on with a roller" It wasn't was it? I just thought it was paint that someone found could be applied with a roller.
Oh, and my welding, though not up to MM's standard, is far better than that! :shock:

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Re: Sunnivagon

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boatbuilder wrote:
metalmick8y wrote: worst is when you see the seams migged on the outside and then ground back :roll:
mm

I almost shed a tear for the poor van when I watched this...

http://youtu.be/U5FQXt5OGHg" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

but then again, at least his van is being used at the moment. Mine is still a work in progress after 3 years :rofl

I've left a comment, it's disgusting
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i had a quick peek but really havent the time nor ionclination to actually look further, it has to be one of the most criminal acts of bodging ive seen for a while,
i did note a new suspension moun t ? how did the chap allign that i wonder :rofl
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boatbuilder wrote:
metalmick8y wrote: worst is when you see the seams migged on the outside and then ground back :roll:
mm

I almost shed a tear for the poor van when I watched this...

http://youtu.be/U5FQXt5OGHg" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

but then again, at least his van is being used at the moment. Mine is still a work in progress after 3 years :rofl

ERM.............I dont know what to say to that!!!! I think I will go down the unsteadiness of the video - no point talking about the 'work' done to the poor van

What the blithering heck is his roll cab all about (whats the bit under the tool chest?!?).

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OMG. What has he done in that video.
Thats rediculous and I cant beleive what I was seeing. :evil: :evil:
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jim , send him a link to this thread, im sure he will be happy to contribute :rofl
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He's not coming near my van :rofl
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bu**er, was counting on a hand :rofl
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metalmick8y wrote:bu**er, was counting on a hand :rofl
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Gone a bit quiet on here just reread the thread cant wait for update :ok

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Well had a few issues like new roof in winter (and slipping through it a bit) amogst others but will thankfully get back to more enjoyable pursuits after the weekend :D
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metalmick8y wrote:Well had a few issues like new roof in winter (and slipping through it a bit) amogst others but will thankfully get back to more enjoyable pursuits after the weekend :D
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:ok

Hope you're all sorted with things.
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