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Oskar the 55 Oval......NEWS FLASH - project canned

boristherat - June 7th, 2007 at 05:18 PM

Hey there.
Guess who's a little excited by a pending arrival.
Will be arriving in about a week and a half....details to follow.

Already named...Oskar!

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Turbo54 - June 7th, 2007 at 06:03 PM

Is this the one I was telling you about or is that still a secret?
T54

DubbinDan - June 7th, 2007 at 08:05 PM

sweeeeet. looking forward to seeing more.

boristherat - June 23rd, 2007 at 01:08 AM

The Oval....Oskar arrved this morning.
History goes something like: Last rego'd in 1983, driven into paddock for 15 years, garaged for 7 yrs or so and then found it's way to me.
Pan and channels are quite rusty so will be a long term project, but it runs and drives, however with no brakes. Interior has held up pretty well considering too.
Plans are to have on the road in 1-2 yrs with a very different theme to Boris.
Here's some pics.

phatratpat - June 23rd, 2007 at 11:05 AM

LOVE IT !dump it, lets roll ! :yes:

VWFREAK - June 23rd, 2007 at 02:50 PM

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Originally posted by phatratpat
LOVE IT !dump it, lets roll ! :yes:

You said it!

Would make a sweet rat.

boristherat - June 23rd, 2007 at 06:52 PM

Yeah, she's got some safety issues and I do have plans to get her on the road ASAP, but probably for summer '08

h - June 23rd, 2007 at 11:35 PM

so another rat huh.. l
ookin sweet as it is just needs some glad wrap on the windows n ur away..
noice..

Resto64 - August 5th, 2007 at 10:08 PM

awesome darren

cant wait to see it going

Paul

kroozzn63 - August 5th, 2007 at 10:46 PM

sweet man

boristherat - August 16th, 2007 at 10:01 PM

Started gathering some bits with the old tax return.
Thanks Daimo for your help with the shifter.
Here's some of my stuff.....gotta get crackin now to get the show on the road!

bond - August 17th, 2007 at 07:04 AM

daaam man! you must have scored with your tax return! haha

real nice collection of goodies there!

nick

jonathanmayes - August 17th, 2007 at 07:22 AM

Excellent! Looking good - and nice gathering of parts...

I would love the steering wheel and shifter for my ol girl (ads to the shopping list)!

_me_ - August 17th, 2007 at 08:30 AM

can i ask where the light grilles were picked up from and how much they were?

dragbug - August 17th, 2007 at 03:23 PM

I'm clearing that space in the workshop for you now Darren.
You can park it between the other 3 ovals in there!

matttyler - August 17th, 2007 at 09:50 PM

Great score !!!

Love the wheel choice.

Matt

hellbugged - August 17th, 2007 at 10:10 PM

:thumb..........nice bit of kit there

boristherat - August 17th, 2007 at 10:15 PM

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Originally posted by _me_
can i ask where the light grilles were picked up from and how much they were?

Light grilles were off ebay from a guy in NZ, were about $120 all up.

lohoon - August 18th, 2007 at 10:21 AM

Hell Dude thats some towbar! Nice collection of pieces to put her straight!

boristherat - August 25th, 2007 at 10:51 AM

Ok.....backflip time!
The oval has found a new home, I have to admit to being a bit frightened as to potential cost blowouts to get her how I wanted it. :no:
Boris is to now receive the full treatment as it just makes sense. He is just ssssoooo solid and has so much sentimental value ( I even contemplated selling the Ratter ).
So watch this space over the next 12 months or so as the transformation takes place from Boris the Rat to Boris the Cal. :starhit:
I may be nuts but am happy with the decision.

bond - August 25th, 2007 at 05:23 PM

good call man! looking forward to watching the resto!

nick

Turbo54 - August 26th, 2007 at 07:12 PM

There's still the one I was talking about Darren when the time is right.. Shhhh, dont tell anyone.
T54