Heeeeerrre's Boris! Wins Best Rat in new form...pics from show.

boristherat · 2006-03-16T10:53:35+00:00

Boris is on the road! Purchased in November for a song, my Rat ride is coming along quite well. What do you think? [ Edited on 7-4-2006 by boristherat ] [ Edited on 7-4-2006 by boristherat ] [ Edited on 9-4-2006 by boristherat ] [ Edited on 13-8-2006 by boristherat ] [ Edited on 24-9-2006 by boristherat ] [ Edited on 15-12-2006 by boristherat ] [ Edited on 8-4-2007 by boristherat ]

PHAT BUG Dave says Bini's a fool

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#583686

Good on you for trying something different, been thinking bout doing a similar thing.

vwtyp2 Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,504 posts · joined Sep 2003 · 9 Apr 2007, 9:46 am

#583687

home made flash trim looks cool.
good job.
next treat yourself to some pop outs.

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BenettonVW Administrator AVD Forum Founder

3,125 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 9 Apr 2007, 11:01 am

#583707

Nah mate, that looks alright.. good work. Nice collection of accessories too.

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Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

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#583725

Looks good - especially the bit going across onto the door. looks "proppa"

Yep - money saved goes to pop outs (or something else)

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kroozzn63 Bishop of Volkswagenism

3,005 posts · joined Jan 2004 · 9 Apr 2007, 2:56 pm

#583761

MATE THATS A GREAT JOB WHERE,D U GET THE TRIM TO DO THE FLASH? LOVE IT
LOOK NOS

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boristherat Wolfsburg Wizard

563 posts · joined Mar 2006 · 9 Apr 2007, 3:27 pm

#583771

I have to tell you that if you look real close, it's not absolutely brilliant, but from a few steps away it looks effective. I used a generic plastic self adhesive moulding from my local auto parts store. Looks to be nearly the same width as original trim.
Wanted to make it different to Flash trim that everyone has and if I tried to make it look the same would probably have come out crappy.
Thanks for the kind words guys.

[ Edited on 9-4-2007 by boristherat ]

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Turbo54 Veteran Volks Folk

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#584025

Good work mate, I like it.
T54

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It's moving straight, low to the ground,
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1,075 posts · joined Jan 2006 · 11 Apr 2007, 11:26 am

#584332

I have to tell you that if you look real close, it's not absolutely brilliant, but from a few steps away it looks effective. I used a generic plastic self adhesive moulding from my local auto parts store. Looks to be nearly the same width as original trim.
Wanted to make it different to Flash trim that everyone has and if I tried to make it look the same would probably have come out crappy.
Thanks for the kind words guys.

Mate good job! I did the smae by using the stick on chome from Rare Spares and it Looks very original even up close!
Heres a picture to show you how i did it. Have a go at doing the whole side by using og flash trim pictres then pencil it outand stick away!

[ Edited on 11-4-2007 by 1963 Empi Radar ]

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boristherat Wolfsburg Wizard

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#620203

Ok, the transformation begins.
This is just a hint of whats to come. Boris is gonna go through a transformation period before getting a good going over through '08.

1959 Mercedes Benz 190
1963 Chevrolet Corvair
1969 BMW 2002 Auto
1973 Mercedes Benz 230.6

boristherat Wolfsburg Wizard

563 posts · joined Mar 2006 · 19 Nov 2007, 5:07 pm

#621373

A quick update on Boris. I managed to pick up Best Rat at the weekends Volksfest. Thanks to everyone for their encouragement and to the organisers for a wonderful event.
Here he is... Boris the Rat/Cal/Racer. No rat prize next year though as paint will be going on in the winter.

1959 Mercedes Benz 190
1963 Chevrolet Corvair
1969 BMW 2002 Auto
1973 Mercedes Benz 230.6

Turbo54 Veteran Volks Folk

2,220 posts · joined Jul 2004 · 21 Nov 2007, 10:47 am

#621623

well done darren, much better look with the helmet on!
Come up soon.
T54

C'mon kids gather round,
there's a new sensation hitting town,
It's moving straight, low to the ground,
it'll pick you up when your feeling down.

65busser Moderator Custom Title Time!

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#621724

Boris is looking pretty tuff these days. Congrats. 'Tis a good look.

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VDUBXTC Tea Bag

3,587 posts · joined Feb 2003 · 22 Nov 2007, 7:11 am

#621744

Congrats mate.
Its good that you have taken a slightly different approach to most rats. more of an old racer look then the usual over accessorised look.
Top effort.👍

And good to see schnits the dog is still looking happy and healthy. 👍

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boristherat Wolfsburg Wizard

563 posts · joined Mar 2006 · 22 Nov 2007, 4:19 pm

#621789

Thanks guys, just wanted to give something else a go.

And yes, Schnitty is just fantastic! Very happy and very spoilt.......he is a brilliant little fella!

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1963 Chevrolet Corvair
1969 BMW 2002 Auto
1973 Mercedes Benz 230.6

boristherat Wolfsburg Wizard

563 posts · joined Mar 2006 · 24 Dec 2007, 10:56 am

#625694

Just thought I'd chuck up a couple of recent pics. Painted my decklid so it doesn't stand out like the proverbial.

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1963 Chevrolet Corvair
1969 BMW 2002 Auto
1973 Mercedes Benz 230.6

dvs_vw Wolfsburg Wizard

433 posts · joined Sep 2006 · 24 Dec 2007, 11:10 am

#625698

nice location for the new shots!

crsedge Wolfsburg Wizard

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#625846

What size rims do you have on the back? Did you fabricate yourself?

Great looking car, well done!

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boristherat Wolfsburg Wizard

563 posts · joined Mar 2006 · 26 Dec 2007, 3:39 pm

#625851

I think that the rims are 15 x 7 and I bought them as is from a mate, I just gave em a lick of colour. Rear tyres are 205/70/15 's which aree nice and chunky.
Thanks for the comments!

1959 Mercedes Benz 190
1963 Chevrolet Corvair
1969 BMW 2002 Auto
1973 Mercedes Benz 230.6