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Author:  Smiffy [ December 31st, 2011, 3:07 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 1976 AK250
Neil wrote:
Perhaps if you are worried about safety, fitting side, load bay windows for improved visibility, might be an idea?

Yes, this has crossed my mind. Turning out of a side road or onto a roundabout might be tricky. Only problem is, adding the window would mess with the original-ness of the van, and is playing havoc with my inability to make decisions!

samfieldhouse wrote:
If you can find an original van gearbox they are amazing. I swear Hetty would climb anything that wasn't actually vertical.

Got the original! Looking forward to trying it out!
Author:  Little Louis [ December 31st, 2011, 5:58 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 1976 AK250
If you did decide to paint it, You could do it black and see if you could get some thing like these (http://www.landrover-panoramic.com/photos) in the sides so they cant be seen too well.
Author:  Joolz [ January 1st, 2012, 1:39 am ]
Post subject:  Re: 1976 AK250
Not sure about those Louis. I'm sure it wouldn't be too difficult to find some original van windows, and maybe even some good rubbers too. Strictly speaking the van won't be as it left the factory, but they must have been an option so shouldn't bother the purists too much. http://www.samgloverlimited.com/pics/im ... ge-93.html

With regard to 'modifications', I'd say you're on the right track. Get it on the road using as many original parts as you've got, or can easily find, improvising with modern bits if it's easier. Then once you've driven it a bit, let it evolve, either by tracking down more original parts, or by 'improving' it with modern alternatives, whatever takes your fancy.
Author:  Smiffy [ January 1st, 2012, 1:31 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 1976 AK250
Happy New Year!
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I love the look of the windowless AK250. I'll get it on the road first, then think about the window mods, rocket-powered engine, machine guns in front wings, ejector seat, voice-controlled autopilot etc.
Author:  dave 411 [ January 1st, 2012, 2:44 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 1976 AK250
The pic by Sam Glover is just brilliant.Good times,Good times :lol:
Author:  Peterj [ January 1st, 2012, 3:05 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 1976 AK250
Hi Smiffy.
Great pictures topside of rear section looks as if it has been strafed by machine gunfire :o :o

Peter
Author:  Smiffy [ January 2nd, 2012, 9:50 am ]
Post subject:  Re: 1976 AK250
Peterj wrote:
topside of rear section looks as if it has been strafed by machine gunfire :o :o Peter

Yes, it does! :shock: Perhaps the van was involved in some low-speed car chase after a bank heist in Petit-Village en Pays at some point (and may explain why it's been stripped down!). Rest assured the bullets did not pierce the superthick sheet metal.
Author:  J-dub [ January 3rd, 2012, 9:22 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 1976 AK250
which lawn mower engine are you putting in?
Author:  Smiffy [ January 3rd, 2012, 11:15 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 1976 AK250
Jameswallace wrote:
which lawn mower engine are you putting in?

Perhaps I could use both... one to power each of the back wheels.
Author:  dave 411 [ January 4th, 2012, 12:29 am ]
Post subject:  Re: 1976 AK250
Jameswallace wrote:
which lawn mower engine are you putting in?



Lawn mower engine?
What are you implying JW ?
Are you saying 425/435s are slow? Surely not? :lol:
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