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[DodgyBastard]

Probably about 40% of the welding completed

 

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[DodgyBastard]

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.

[DodgyBastard]

Getting ready for round 2 of the van weldathon...

 

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[Lacquer Peel]

The tide is rising. Nice work FOAD.

[jonathan_dyane]

Must be very satisfying cutting out all that rot. Top work.

[chodweaver]

All those acquisitions and van work must make up for the lack of productivity that came before. Well done!

Merc looking particularly nice.

 

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[DodgyBastard]

DSC_0342 by srblythe, on Flickr

 

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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.

[jonathan_dyane]

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?

[DodgyBastard]

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.

[DodgeRover]

Brown with cream lettering and a red shadow dropped behind it would work well in my mind.

[DodgyBastard]

I think I'm sticking with red.

 

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[chaseracer]

With FOAD down each side? 

[Pillock]

FO on one side, and AD on the other.

[DodgyBastard]

I would like some kind of classic sign writing down the side but not sure what yet. Suggestions welcome.

[Conrad D. Conelrad]

The eggplant emoji?

[cort16]

Any local defunct Peugeot dealers? A repro parts van could be quite cool.

[Zelandeth]

Any local defunct Peugeot dealers? A repro parts van could be quite cool.

 

That sounds like a good idea to me.

[Exiled_Tat_Gatherer]

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.

[DodgyBastard]

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...

 

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[DodgyBastard]

Volvo 340 arches aren't a bad fit...

 

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[vulgalour]

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...

 

[DodgyBastard]

Picked up some gti wheels for £40. I think they could work...

 

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[Mr_Bo11ox]

Great work FOAD!!!

 

I reckon you should have 'FOADWORX 2.0' on the sides in this font:

 

[Matt]

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

[DodgyBastard]

DSC_0184 by srblythe, on Flickr

[Mr_Bo11ox]

YES!

[Mr_Bo11ox]

'werx' is better than 'worx' as well. Details!

[HMC]

Spot on, especially with those gti wheels

[DodgyBastard]

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.

 

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[DodgyBastard]

Mrs foad having a go at the other side.

 

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