Deb
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« on: July 27, 2011, 05:21:42 PM » |
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Hi all i am east london essex area
owned rascals for about 10 years
My baby got stolen 8 days ago
need to find it or get a replacement
any help would be appreciated
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J J 007
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« Reply #1 on: July 27, 2011, 05:36:16 PM » |
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Sorry to here that deb from what i gather lt probably ended up in tilbury docks and shipped out,good luck on finding another one
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smookin those that care don,t matter those that matter don,t care
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« Reply #2 on: July 27, 2011, 05:48:17 PM » |
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HI deb.WELCOME....a description of it would be a start...reg number ..or picture..we can keep a look out...but as jj says ..its probebly on its way to nigeria..or egypt...
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Deb
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« Reply #3 on: July 27, 2011, 06:26:06 PM » |
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L369FNM orangey red with reflective yellow go faster stripe, Bull bars on the front Tow bar on back(the 1 with the electrical fitting), sticker with "short vehicle" on the back and ZA country sticker on it (and no i dont know its full history lol) typical rust etc has extra locks on it but as i never owned the keys for them it didnt have extra protection, when it was taken it had a flat tyre so the thief is on CCTV as he took it to the garage to pump the tyre up. Its a slow leak so would still be inflated for a couple of days. and i want my bowling ball back which was in it at the time  and thank you for the warm welcome |
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« Reply #4 on: July 27, 2011, 06:42:47 PM » |
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see thats where you went wrong...you took your eye of the ball..
i really hope you get it back..i would be devastated...
thieving swines...
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« Reply #5 on: July 27, 2011, 07:02:34 PM » |
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It look like a job for Ruth the sleuth HI AND WELCOME forgot that bit
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« Last Edit: July 27, 2011, 07:04:38 PM by old hippy »
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I OWN REAL RASCARRY NOT A CARRY NOR A RASCAL BUT A HYBRID
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« Reply #7 on: July 27, 2011, 09:10:18 PM » |
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Real bad luck, i'll keep em peeled  |
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« Reply #8 on: July 27, 2011, 09:53:55 PM » |
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Sorry to hear about your loss. This is the fifth or sixth from the East London area that i know off including one of my customers who had two stolen in 6 weeks.
Big chain round the steering wheel & down to the brake pedal plus hidden ignition cut off switch & roadwheel clamp is the answer.
I live on the East London, Essex border & have my yard/workshop in Dartford. I refurbish Rascarry`s for sale but dont have any at present & due to my current workload cannot see one getting done for a few months so cant help you with a van unless you fancy a Danbury camper.
All the best in your search.
Derek.
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Deb
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« Reply #9 on: July 28, 2011, 12:57:54 AM » |
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Thank you all for your encouragement, to be honest i dont expect to ever see it again but i will miss it.
There are a couple for sale on ebay and opinion would be appreciated
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« Reply #10 on: July 28, 2011, 07:16:15 AM » |
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The prices are sky high now ask loads of questions and photo,s of wheel arches,if you. can get the log book ref no you can check the last 5 years m.o.t history
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« Reply #11 on: July 28, 2011, 07:08:57 PM » |
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just be carefull with painted over bodged rust..its the rust that kills these little vans ..oh and smokey engines
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« Reply #12 on: July 28, 2011, 08:32:33 PM » |
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Rust & smokey engines are not a problem per se.
These vehicles are 25 years old after all.
All are fixable but at a cost.
So, if the vehicle has these issues you need to buy very,very cheap to budget for repairs & the time it takes.
This is where it gets tricky. The exporters buy almost anything & at high prices so patience is required to find a good one at a reasonable price.
Do not buy via the net without first seeing & giving the vehicle a long test drive & a very close inspection.
Do not buy on the description only. Sellers tend not to be 100% truthfull especially if the vehicle has historic faults that the seller has been unable to cure & has given up on & is passing them on to the new owner.
Derek.
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Deb
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« Reply #13 on: July 29, 2011, 02:35:58 AM » |
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yeah both of mine had over heating problems and the holes in the floor of the 1st 1 made for cold runs in winter
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« Reply #14 on: July 29, 2011, 02:37:04 AM » |
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the real problem is i have no transport so need a replacement and pretty fast
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