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Post by 33grinder on May 28, 2010 12:02:00 GMT
What can I say John other than you have exceptionally good taste!! ;D ;D Not sure what name can be derived with a CWD, perhaps someone from the Welsh region may have more luck?!!! ;D
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Post by pauldaf44 on May 28, 2010 14:22:48 GMT
Not brilliant but I can think of Cienwyn. Pronounced kane win.
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Post by littlebelter on May 28, 2010 21:33:45 GMT
Well done John !
Those wheels look good. Were they standard over there or a retro-fit?
Bumper over-riders as well! Looks great.
Look forward to seeing more pics. . . . . . .
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Post by spunkymonkey on May 28, 2010 22:22:36 GMT
What can I say John other than you have exceptionally good taste!! ;D ;D Not sure what name can be derived with a CWD, perhaps someone from the Welsh region may have more luck?!!! ;D Terry
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Post by 33grinder on May 29, 2010 7:33:30 GMT
Well, that should keep Mr B happy Joe! ;D ;D
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Post by bettyskeeper on May 29, 2010 11:44:25 GMT
Cerys
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Post by spunkymonkey on May 29, 2010 12:00:58 GMT
But it's clearly not Welsh - the only Welsh quality it has is being shorter than average and that's not enough to name it by!!!
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Post by bettyskeeper on May 29, 2010 12:04:05 GMT
the only Welsh quality it has is being shorter than average and that's not enough to name it by!!! I|t also could fit 3 sheep in the back, a leisure centre round here ;D
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Post by spunkymonkey on May 29, 2010 12:04:50 GMT
;D
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Post by pauldaf44 on May 29, 2010 17:30:00 GMT
CYMRU AM BYTH!!! Diolch yn fawr i ti spunkymonkey. Ti'n cefnogaeth plaid cymru dw'in diball. ;D
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Post by spunkymonkey on May 29, 2010 17:46:47 GMT
You do realise that, seeing as Welsh isn't even a consistent laguage between North and South you've just told me that Bruce is a pile of rat droppings, not even fit to sniff Sheila's exhaust?
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Post by pauldaf44 on May 29, 2010 18:10:45 GMT
That was standard non dialected welsh as taught in schools and we all know its true really. Oh and thats what it actually said not the thing about bruce and sheila which has more manure in it than the local muck heap
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Post by bettyskeeper on May 29, 2010 19:29:47 GMT
Paul, here in the wilds non dialect Welsh doesn't really exist. The majority of children here speak welsh at home as so 'Northern Welsh' permeates schools and colleges, the teachers and tutors are often born and bred in the area also. When you speak or write non dialected welsh here it is not always understood, I have seen a 'conversation' between North and South in Welsh and they really could not understand what each other was saying. Back on track another name for John's van 'Carrie' as DAFs really do have a mind of their own
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Post by spunkymonkey on May 29, 2010 19:38:01 GMT
Back off track: given that you're about as Welsh as Tom Jone's tax bill it can say anything I want it too (and the real Welsh will probably agree cos they hate those damn southerners almost more than they hate the English ) Back on track: I still say Terry (or Terri if it's a she )
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Post by 33grinder on May 29, 2010 22:23:21 GMT
Sorry guys, I didn't mean to kick something off by suggesting a Welsh name! ;D ;D
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Post by spunkymonkey on May 29, 2010 23:05:27 GMT
;D
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Post by Richard DAF Webmeister on May 30, 2010 6:31:56 GMT
Goodness me, how cool (the van as opposed to the Welsh name suggestions - all due respect to the Principality as it is a lovely part of the world)
Now then, John, a little name suggestion from me... How about Dwight, as in "Dwight van man"?
The wheels - cool again. They look rather like Volvo 66 GLS wheels. Talking of which, chaps, as you know, the Blue Bullet is currently wearing a set of those. However (don't panic DD) I think the tyres are a tad too big - as has been mentioned elsewhere on here. And the speedo does read higher, or is it lower, than it should.
So, what I need to work out is if I can't find some bog standard 155x13 tyres, what is the correct size in the "new" language? I.e. the ones fitted to these wheels are 155/80x13. Should I go for something like 155/65/13, so that the overall diameter is as it should be, and they don't come perilously close to the wheel arches?
Oh, and John, re you being "lucky" to get the van, I saw your little report on Facethingy re your sad news, so perhaps think of this as a little "pick you up".
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Post by Bob Scrivens on May 30, 2010 22:05:00 GMT
How about "VanDAF" or "Albino" great looking motor John and looks in good condition.
Bob.
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Post by daf44 on May 31, 2010 19:15:15 GMT
hi.
vincent gets my vote as well.
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Post by spunkymonkey on Jun 2, 2010 23:06:35 GMT
"This world was never meant for one as beautiful as ..." A Daf 33 Van? I feel a meeting of Don Maclean and Monty Python coming on................ ;D
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Post by stefan on Jun 8, 2010 6:30:44 GMT
looks a nice one john, good catch
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Post by 33grinder on Jun 8, 2010 7:56:42 GMT
Well done John, she looks lovely! The black coatimg in the engine bay may have been an option at the time, Passionwagon has this too.
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Post by spunkymonkey on Jun 8, 2010 11:04:01 GMT
No, no, no, no, no!!! That is far too clean for a new addition to your flock, John. We all know that you go out of your way to aquire ones that can be brought home in a bucket then turn them back into cars with some sort of Voodoo magic! Looks like a right little cracker
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Post by 33grinder on Jun 10, 2010 12:14:52 GMT
Thanks John, now I know which parts I'm missing!!
I'll have to take a photo of my sun visors for you to see, something very odd there and aftermarket I suspect.
As for the seat, I'll pull back the carpet and see if I have anchor points for them, although I think I would have three hopes of getting one of them. ;D
With her current carb problems and only running when the fuel if poured direct into the carb I think 'Bi-polar Bear' may be a better name! ;D
I'm sure you'll have her up and running in no time John.
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Post by stefan on Jun 10, 2010 12:43:40 GMT
We i have no sun visors, no head liner and just ply board in the load bay. I think mine may have been poverty spec ;D
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Post by stefan on Jun 25, 2010 12:00:41 GMT
I will be intresting to see how they have done the vacum for the trans in this, I have considered doing it my self a few times.
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Post by Onne on Aug 24, 2010 11:33:39 GMT
You lucky gi... man!
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Post by stefan on Aug 24, 2010 11:35:53 GMT
Nice cars them John I am having to scale back a bit on Dafs due to young family and work taking of in a big way
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Post by 33grinder on Aug 24, 2010 12:20:27 GMT
Well done John! I don't know how you manage to find these rare Dafs but I'm glad that you do.
If I'm being a total anorac, I notice the 600 series one has indicators on the front wings. Is this a US thing, as I thought the series one only had the indicators on the B posts and rear lenses?
Nonetheless, a great find.
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Post by Bob Scrivens on Sept 16, 2010 22:19:01 GMT
Hi John Have these just turned up or have you known about them for a while? Its amasing how many Dafs made it to the USA and survide?
Bob
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