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Fri Jan 04, 2013 3:09 pm

lor=darkblue]Hi everybody,

My name is Hugo and I’m from Portugal.

In a near future I will start a new project, 1953 Panel Van BD, and off course I will need a little help with some details.
For now my question is:
This model use interior mirror?

Thanks in advance.
Hugo Frazão [/color]

Fri Jan 04, 2013 3:32 pm

Didn't have them installed at the factory- only on Deluxe models. But it could be added later as extra.

Fri Jan 04, 2013 3:34 pm

OK,
Many thanks

Hugo

Sat Jan 05, 2013 9:42 am

hey Hugo,post up some pictures if you can,we would all love to see it :)

Sat Jan 05, 2013 4:40 pm

olor=darkblue]Hi everybody,
This van in the ‘80s took this stupid paint, but fortunately has never been remounted again. It was stored in a warehouse for the last 20 or 30 years, and for that reason I can buy it last year in this magnificent state.
Here it is!![/color]

Soon will start the complete restore in the best place to do it in Portugal, VINTAGEVANS.

Hugo Frazão

Sat Jan 05, 2013 5:08 pm

Well, it might look a bit weird, but I just LOVE the paint scheme. it looks like a big Tekno or Lego toy ! It is so freaky, let it alone and roll it like that for some time ( can repainbt it later anytimes)! and put a red lightning graffitti on the side panels ! :D just thinking...what a nice project

Sat Jan 05, 2013 6:57 pm

djfordmanjack wrote: Well, it might look a bit weird, but I just LOVE the paint scheme. it looks like a big Tekno or Lego toy ! It is so freaky, let it alone and roll it like that for some time ( can repainbt it later anytimes)! and put a red lightning graffitti on the side panels ! :D just thinking...what a nice project

how about some pinstriping?

Sat Jan 05, 2013 8:58 pm

Super solid, cool ride.

Sun Jan 06, 2013 1:43 am

I think It does look quite cool in that paint aswell :-)

Sun Jan 06, 2013 3:30 am

same here.. love the paint!

Sun Jan 06, 2013 4:03 am

Nice van, no words about the paint :wink:

Is it the one who was for sale on "custojusto" many weeks ago?

Sun Jan 06, 2013 4:24 am

I quite like the paint once its got all the lights and windows etc itl look fine,it just looks abit loud with no other colours,some sign writing on it would be cool!

Sun Jan 06, 2013 5:04 am

Love the pant ....what a nice find......

Sun Jan 06, 2013 5:47 am

Man that thing screams 80's Portugal! Leave it. Drive it. Enjoy it.

Sun Jan 06, 2013 3:33 pm

lor=darkblue]Hi everybody,
Thanks for all comments. :D
I’ll try to keep this baby as left the factory 60 years ago.
After the restore I will put same old sign in the side panels to advertise my spare parts shop.

@ Is it the one who was for sale on "custojusto" many weeks ago? – No, was a friend of mine that gave me the opportunity to buy it.

As soon I have news I will place some pictures.
Hugo Frazão[/color]

Sun Jan 06, 2013 3:36 pm

olor=darkblue]Another question,
This model use sun visor? If so can anyone put a photo?

Thanks for all
Hugo Frazão[/color]

Sun Jan 06, 2013 4:13 pm

The van looks very fresh Hugo, considering it has been stored for 20 years.
Re-commissioning should be straightforward as bodywork looks sorted.

What is the history on it? Do u have pics before it was repainted?

Also I don't think the 53 panelvan came with a visor from factory.

Sun Jan 13, 2013 12:11 pm

color=darkblue]Hi everybody,
@ vwsplitvan, I don’t have photos before the restoration, because I only bought this van last year.
Some photos from the chassis:[/color]

Hugo Frazão

Tue Jan 15, 2013 5:42 am

Very solid bus...Nice score!! 8)

Tue Jan 15, 2013 8:55 am

Wow that bus is solid! I say enjoy the paint the way it is too, at least for a while.

Kinda reminded me of this t-shirt.
http://www.surffanatics.com/catalog/product/Vans_Classic_T-Shirt_-_Turquoise_Red