At last the van is finished ... (1 Viewer)

[Kev Dub]

At least to the point I'm happy with it and I won't be changing anything..honest

 

[pondfairy]

At least to the point I'm happy with it and I won't be changing anything..honest View attachment 157894

bit bigger than my weeny t4 bit upmarket having your own number plate . pip

 

[Figaro]

DUB-tastic !



Fingers crossed for the oil consumption

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[Kev Dub]

bit bigger than my weeny t4 bit upmarket having your own number plate . pip

Thanks Pip. Yes it's larger than a stock T4 as it's coachbuilt and as for the number plate I used to buy and sell them so I have a few.

 

[Kev Dub]

DUB-tastic !



Fingers crossed for the oil consumption

Thanks Figaro.

 

[Just smiffy]

Not my colour but looks fantastic....

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[Kev Dub]

Not my colour but looks fantastic....

Thanks

 

[Robert Clark]

Not sure the metal bumper is child friendly - hope you don't hit one

 

[DBK]

It does look great but what are you going to say to the first child who knocks on the window and asks "can I have a 99 please".

Only joking, modern kids will want a pistachio and mint.

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[Kev Dub]

Not sure the metal bumper is child friendly - hope you don't hit one

I'm not really sure that any bumper is child friendly is it.

 

[Robert Clark]

I'm not really sure that any bumper is child friendly is it.

Some are softer and rounded to minimalise damage to pedestrians.

 

[Kev Dub]

Some are softer and rounded to minimalise damage to pedestrians.

Some are. But not mine.

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[Robert Clark]

Some are. But not mine.

You may find this interesting

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pedestrian_safety_through_vehicle_design

 

[Kev Dub]

You may find this interesting

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pedestrian_safety_through_vehicle_design

There are literally thousands and thousands of vehicles on British roads with everything from A bars to full on Bull bars. If there was any more danger to pedestrians other than being hit by a vehicle and ran over from them, they would be banned or at least failed in an MOT. I've not read of any and I've never met anyone who has either and I know hundreds of T4 and T5 owners. No doubt you would have read about the threat to lives from Diesel emissions too. After all there's a scrappy get scheme to start within months.

 

[Robert Clark]

There are literally thousands and thousands of vehicles on British roads with everything from A bars to full on Bull bars. If there was any more danger to pedestrians other than being hit by a vehicle and ran over from them, they would be banned or at least failed in an MOT. I've not read of any and I've never met anyone who has either and I know hundreds of T4 and T5 owners. No doubt you would have read about the threat to lives from Diesel emissions too. After all there's a scrappy get scheme to start within months.

Not being illegal doesn't make them dangerous to pedestrians.

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[Kev Dub]

Not being illegal doesn't make them dangerous to pedestrians.

Where did I say that they were not dangerous ? And anyway, they are incredibly soft steel they are also hollow and very very light. I'm guessing to conform with EU standards.

 

[ambulancekidd]

Perhaps a copy of the regulations will restore harmony to our hallowed forum. Although they don't actually say very much.
From experience of adults & children being knocked down, modern bull bars are deformable whereas the older ones from the 80s or so were rock hard & caused far greater injuries. Me personally I'd rather not be knocked down at all.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/bull-bars

 

[GWAYGWAY]

Some are softer and rounded to minimalise damage to pedestrians.

Is that the Kid you refer to as most now seem to carry all the padding they need to survive a rhino charge.

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[Kev Dub]

Perhaps a copy of the regulations will restore harmony to our hallowed forum.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/bull-bars

Thanks that does indeed clear it up and yes they do indeed Comply, I just didn't think anyone was interested in that point anyway.

 

[Robert Clark]

Is that the Kid you refer to as most now seem to carry all the padding they need to survive a rhino charge.

Too many children are killed on our roads. It may be a joke to you, but others take it more seriously

 

[Drexxer]

Looks great mate , always have been a fan of the Karmann's

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[Daz n Tina]

Looks good, nice job.

 

[pappajohn]

Not sure the metal bumper is child friendly - hope you don't hit one

If it's a modern one it will chromed plastic for that very reason
Laws on nudge/bull bars changed a few years ago and must break off on impact.
Negates their original purpose but that's European directives for you.

 

[Robert Clark]

If it's a modern one it will chromed plastic for that very reason
Laws on nudge/bull bars changed a few years ago and must break off on impact.
Negates their original purpose but that's European directives for you.

Another Reason for Brexit then ?

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[pappajohn]

Perhaps a copy of the regulations will restore harmony to our hallowed forum. Although they don't actually say very much.
From experience of adults & children being knocked down, modern bull bars are deformable whereas the older ones from the 80s or so were rock hard & caused far greater injuries. Me personally I'd rather not be knocked down at all.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/bull-bars

Additionally, from the same source.

There are no plans for legislation to require bull bars that are already fitted to be removed.
However, since 25 May 2007, it has been an offence for bull bars that have not been approved as
compliant with those safety standards to be sold. Approved devices will carry an indelible ‘e’ mark

 

[ambulancekidd]

Thanks that does indeed clear it up and yes they do indeed Comply, I just didn't think anyone was interested in that point anyway.

My pleasure, your van looks beautiful & I can just imagine the amount of work that's gone into it, more pictures wouldn't go amiss & here's wishing you good health to enjoy the fruits of your labour.

 

[Kev Dub]

I am genuinely sorry for the negativity this has caused. If the moderators feel they want to lock, move or delete it's fine by me.

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[Kev Dub]

My pleasure, your van looks beautiful & I can just imagine the amount of work that's gone into it, more pictures wouldn't go amiss & here's wishing you good health to enjoy the fruits of your labour.

Thanks. Yes a lot of work and a lot of money. It's actually a completely different van from when we got it from Stutgaard two years ago.

 

[Louis]

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Not sure the metal bumper is child friendly - hope you don't hit one

akes no difference if the bar was there or not if it hit a child !

 

[gus-lopez]

Where did I say that they were not dangerous ? And anyway, they are incredibly soft steel they are also hollow and very very light. I'm guessing to conform with EU standards.

They have too. They all have an eu homologation sticker on them.

Too many children are killed on our roads. It may be a joke to you, but others take it more seriously

So should the parents. Too much blame is placed on motorists for pedestrians of any age jay walking.

If it's a modern one it will chromed plastic for that very reason
Laws on nudge/bull bars changed a few years ago and must break off on impact.
Negates their original purpose but that's European directives for you.

Not necessarily as stainless steel bull bars , side bars are all perfectly legal & carry EU homologation certificates & stickers. Removal of the sticker is the same as removing/having an illegible or no towbar certification plate in all EU states except the UK.

Additionally, from the same source.

Yes & all Cobra stainless steel bars carry EU certification.

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