DodgyBastard Posted November 6, 2017 Author Share Posted November 6, 2017 Probably about 40% of the welding completed Sent from my F5321 using Tapatalk oldcars, danthecapriman, DeeJay and 12 others 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyBastard Posted November 6, 2017 Author Share Posted November 6, 2017 Started the Proton up after weeks of sitting unused. DSC_0336 by srblythe, on Flickr DSC_0337 by srblythe, on Flickr Mot runs out at the end of the month so I'd be as well getting some use out of it, I don't think it will need much to get through its mot. Coprolalia, dollywobbler, oldcars and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyBastard Posted November 8, 2017 Author Share Posted November 8, 2017 Getting ready for round 2 of the van weldathon... Sent from my F5321 using Tapatalk alf892, BorniteIdentity, oldcars and 11 others 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacquer Peel Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 The tide is rising. Nice work FOAD. loserone and Junkman 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathan_dyane Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 Must be very satisfying cutting out all that rot. Top work. mk2_craig 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chodweaver Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 All those acquisitions and van work must make up for the lack of productivity that came before. Well done!Merc looking particularly nice. Sent from my BV6000 using Tapatalk twosmoke300 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyBastard Posted November 8, 2017 Author Share Posted November 8, 2017 DSC_0342 by srblythe, on Flickr DSC_0345 by srblythe, on Flickr DSC_0346 by srblythe, on Flickr I am actually planning on grinding the welds flush before anybody mentions the little squares of rust I've chopped out but I want to get the wheel arches finished and it into position where I can fill and paint everything in the one go.I've chucked on some red oxide primer for the moment because it will be spending some time outside before I get another chance to weld it.I really just have the arches left to do and a couple of inner arch bits to do, then I can change the tailgate, doors and all of the damaged lights. After that I think I'll swap the struts from the other 305 spares car.I'm undecided as to whether I should paint it a different colour or just leave it red, I want to get some period sign writing on the side of it. Honey Badger, The Moog, chodweaver and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathan_dyane Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 It would look good in that orange they (and 504 pickups) would sometimes come in. Have you decided what wheelarches you will adapt to fit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyBastard Posted November 8, 2017 Author Share Posted November 8, 2017 It would look good in that orange they (and 504 pickups) would sometimes come in. Have you decided what wheelarches you will adapt to fit? I have a pair of Volvo 340 wheel arches that look like a similar profile so I might try and cut them to shape. I'm thinking the van might look good in brown. The Moog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgeRover Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 Brown with cream lettering and a red shadow dropped behind it would work well in my mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyBastard Posted November 9, 2017 Author Share Posted November 9, 2017 I think I'm sticking with red. Sent from my F5321 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaseracer Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 With FOAD down each side? Kiltox 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pillock Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 FO on one side, and AD on the other. Junkman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyBastard Posted November 9, 2017 Author Share Posted November 9, 2017 I would like some kind of classic sign writing down the side but not sure what yet. Suggestions welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conrad D. Conelrad Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 The eggplant emoji? Lacquer Peel and Junkman 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cort16 Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 Any local defunct Peugeot dealers? A repro parts van could be quite cool. oldcars, dome and D Spares & Tyres 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zelandeth Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 Any local defunct Peugeot dealers? A repro parts van could be quite cool. That sounds like a good idea to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exiled_Tat_Gatherer Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 I think FOADWERX in a retro style would both set off the age relevant lettering - but also be a decent ad for the current business you have going...... I know when I see shonky lovely old workhorses earning their keep (or just tooling around) I always have it stuck in my mind - it tends to be garages or engineering firms mainly. Fantastic cracking on by the way........ I do love this van. chaseracer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyBastard Posted November 10, 2017 Author Share Posted November 10, 2017 I think FOADWERX in a retro style would both set off the age relevant lettering - but also be a decent ad for the current business you have going...... I know when I see shonky lovely old workhorses earning their keep (or just tooling around) I always have it stuck in my mind - it tends to be garages or engineering firms mainly. Fantastic cracking on by the way........ I do love this van. I could do but I don't actually have a business and only really fix and weld my own cars when I can be bothered, Foadwerx is just a bit of a pisstake really... 38282457162_00edbbaefc_o by srblythe, on Flickr chaseracer, worldofceri, Coprolalia and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyBastard Posted November 10, 2017 Author Share Posted November 10, 2017 Volvo 340 arches aren't a bad fit... Sent from my F5321 using Tapatalk Exiled_Tat_Gatherer, Sudsprint, Burnside and 11 others 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulgalour Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 Not as crumbly as expected on the van and it looks much tidier for losing the tidemark and vinyls. Top work. No need to be fancy on the signwriting... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyBastard Posted November 10, 2017 Author Share Posted November 10, 2017 Picked up some gti wheels for £40. I think they could work... Sent from my F5321 using Tapatalk Pillock and Burnside 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Bo11ox Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 Great work FOAD!!! I reckon you should have 'FOADWORX 2.0' on the sides in this font: Twiggy, mat_the_cat, BorniteIdentity and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 Great work FOAD!!! I reckon you should have 'FOADWORX 2.0' on the sides in this font: If you want to add it to your PC:https://www.ffonts.net/Twobit.font Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyBastard Posted November 11, 2017 Author Share Posted November 11, 2017 DSC_0184 by srblythe, on Flickr mat_the_cat, Alusilber, Junkman and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Bo11ox Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 YES! Tam 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Bo11ox Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 'werx' is better than 'worx' as well. Details! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMC Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 Spot on, especially with those gti wheels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyBastard Posted November 11, 2017 Author Share Posted November 11, 2017 Just got to finish sanding this side then do the same on the other side and hopefully welding will be done.Mot next week hopefully. Sent from my F5321 using Tapatalk Christine, The Moog, loserone and 9 others 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyBastard Posted November 11, 2017 Author Share Posted November 11, 2017 Mrs foad having a go at the other side. Sent from my F5321 using Tapatalk chaseracer, HarmonicCheeseburger, Lacquer Peel and 9 others 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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