by "Jobjoris" (Jobjoris)
Published 05/21/2017 at 08:52
by "Jobjoris" (Jobjoris)
Published 05/21/2017 at 08:52
Tags: Land of the Rising Sun-Day
; Nissan Pao
; Pike Factory
; 1:1 scale
STARS: 25
Finally all customs work was finished so I could pick up the little Pao this week. The Japanese really ship ‘m without any fuel whatsoever so I had to winch it up on the truck.
!!! UNKNOWN CONTENT TYPE !!!
And with only 750kgs it wasn’t hard to push it near the truck anyway of course. Next time (there’s a Be-1 coming as well, more on that later) I’ll bring a jerrycan with fuel though.
Now let’s just see what’s all needed to have it registered. I’ll keep you all posted. One thing I’m lucky about is the fact that it’s an ‘89 as in ‘90 rear seat belts became mandatory over here. And yes: I don’t think I ever had a car drawing more attraction on the highway (even on a towtruck!) before!
"Flavien Vidal" (flyingfrenchy)
05/21/2017 at 09:04, STARS: 1
Awesome to see it arrived at destination man! Let us know how road trips in it go :)
And yeah, sometimes they get fully drained before boarding... Sometimes not. It still had a little bit of fuel when it left (it drove onto the truck here on its own), so I guess they drained it before boarding...
"BvdV - The Dutch Engineer" (dutchengineer)
05/21/2017 at 09:04, STARS: 1
Like I said before, awesome! Too bad I couldn’t join you.
I think it might only need a re-aim of the headlights and the addition of a rear fog light. From what I know the rest of Japanese standards seem quite close to our European ones.
Do you already know what kind of licence plates you are going to put onto it? I think small oldtimer plates might suit it quite well (apparently it’s illegal-ish, but lots of Figaros have them too).
"Jobjoris" (Jobjoris)
05/21/2017 at 09:13, STARS: 0
No worries, I drove it of the truck myself ;-)
The headlights are de-mounted already, taking them to a guy fixing the Left drivingness of ‘m next week. Shocks might be an issue for the roadtest prior to registering it. And I’m gonna replace some hosing under the hood but those will be no problem for registering. It’s awesome man!
"Flavien Vidal" (flyingfrenchy)
05/21/2017 at 09:16, STARS: 2
Awesome man! Post everything you’ll do on it here!
You could probably do a manual conversion with Micra parts some day too... Just saying ;)
"Jobjoris" (Jobjoris)
05/21/2017 at 09:17, STARS: 1
Yeah, too bad! The rear fog light is from ‘97, so no need for that.
Those are illegal but then again: the cops will not even doubt this one to be older than ‘89 so I’d fool ‘m easily. They do fit best, no doubt. I’ll have to get the yellow import plates anyway.
"duurtlang" (duurtlang)
05/21/2017 at 09:18, STARS: 0
Talking about roadtrips involving (among others) Joep: are you still contemplating the late June (23-25) Alps trip?
http://oppositelock.kinja.com/europpotrip-2017-the-sound-of-music-edition-1795306488
"Jobjoris" (Jobjoris)
05/21/2017 at 09:21, STARS: 1
No worries, I will. First I’ll make a list of parts I might want to get from you, if possible. The manuèl swap, if any, will be for the Be-1!
"Flavien Vidal" (flyingfrenchy)
05/21/2017 at 09:24, STARS: 0
Sadly, no plans on going back home around this time for now... I’m setting up a company here that will involve stuff I’ll talk about here, so it does take quite a bit of time. Whenever I’ll go back to France, I’ll drive to the Nürburgring to spend a couple days there with the Mini. Be certain I’ll let you know when I go :)
"Flavien Vidal" (flyingfrenchy)
05/21/2017 at 09:26, STARS: 1
Sure, just let me know and I’ll get them. Don’t forget that getting parts from a Micra in the UK might be cheaper though...
"Jobjoris" (Jobjoris)
05/21/2017 at 09:29, STARS: 0
No worries on the mechanicals: I can get those from the local dealer. I saw one side blinker having a bit of moist in it, body-stuff like that.
"Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell." (oppisitelock)
05/21/2017 at 09:30, STARS: 0
Can confirm, although delivery is probably an issue. My friend purchased a complete Micra with a good gearbox and all the other stuff needed for the swap for £80.
"BvdV - The Dutch Engineer" (dutchengineer)
05/21/2017 at 09:31, STARS: 1
Ah that saves the hassle of having to put extra wires in, nice!
Yeah, it looks old enough to get away with them, which is exactly the trick the Daytona uses, it used to have full sized yellow ones, but that just doesn’t look right on an older design. I’m thinking a ‘square’ one might look good on the rear of the Pao, not sure how the Dutch ‘square’ matches the Japanese plate recess though.
"Flavien Vidal" (flyingfrenchy)
05/21/2017 at 09:45, STARS: 1
Sure, I should be able to find this kind of stuff if you want
"Jobjoris" (Jobjoris)
05/21/2017 at 09:48, STARS: 1
I’ll need some wiring anyway, got me some yellow fogs for on the front bumper!
Ah, the square plate, didn’t think about those! How does the current “pattern” on those go?
0 - XX
X - 00
?
"Flavien Vidal" (flyingfrenchy)
05/21/2017 at 10:22, STARS: 0
That’s cheap indeed...
"BvdV - The Dutch Engineer" (dutchengineer)
05/21/2017 at 10:39, STARS: 1
But those wires are needed for the right reason! Awesome!
I know the past series was
0-X
XX-00
But seeing the one before that was
00
XXX-0
I’m guessing it is going to be (haven’t seen one of those yet)
XX
000-X
as I don’t think they want to do more than 2 letters/numbers on the top row to keep space for the NL box.
"Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell." (oppisitelock)
05/21/2017 at 11:11, STARS: 0
They rust so badly that mechanically sound but rotten ones go for scrap value. So gearboxes and engines are dirt cheap.
"Jonee" (Jonee)
05/22/2017 at 02:57, STARS: 1
YEAH!!! So exciting. It’s funny how small it looks. I guess it is small, though. My cars came with gas in them. I guess it depends on the boat. Did you get to take it for a drive, yet? It’s going to be the most distinguishable car in Breda. Everyone will always know where you are. That’s what I get with the Le Car. “Oh, I saw you were over at So-and-So’s.” You’re never incognito.
"Jobjoris" (Jobjoris)
05/22/2017 at 03:28, STARS: 2
Just a small drive from the truck (we filled her up while she was on the bed) to Gerard’s garage. It’s a total neck-turner. In my case it probably will be “Oh, I saw Krista was over at Wout’s.” She’ll never be incognito.
"philipilihp" (philiphilip)
05/22/2017 at 11:59, STARS: 1
Congrats man!!! I really like the square plate idea in the back, btw. Will look a lot like the old Fiat 500s.
Let me know how it drives!
"Jobjoris" (Jobjoris)
05/22/2017 at 12:40, STARS: 1
Yeah, I see that. It’s somewhat more British though, not just for the RHD. She drives amazing. Needs new shocks up front.
"Jonee" (Jonee)
05/24/2017 at 00:09, STARS: 1
I can’t wait until you have the Be-1 and you guys go out together each in your own little Nissan. That’s going to be adorable. You’ll be your own little parade spreading happiness and joy throughout the Netherlands like magic car pixies.
Who is this Wout character? Do I need to rough him up for you?
"Jobjoris" (Jobjoris)
05/24/2017 at 03:05, STARS: 1
Yeah, maybe I’ll just dump both of the Volvos for ‘m!
Wout is over 70, no competition from him in that field... He’s Josje’s 3rd grandpa, the greengrocer I used to live above. I’m sure I shared that before.
"Jonee" (Jonee)
05/25/2017 at 00:57, STARS: 1
Totally, you don’t need those Swedish boats any more. And then when Josje is old enough to drive, you can get her a Figaro.
I don’t think you ever mentioned living above a greengrocer. That must have been convenient. When was that? Still, never trust a greengrocer with your wife, I always say. First they’re slipping you free fruit and then who knows what happens.
"Jobjoris" (Jobjoris)
05/25/2017 at 03:49, STARS: 1
There’s a fourth option, depends on what she’ll grow up to be. If she’s selling her own pies and cakes I’d better get her an S-Cargo!
Yeah, that was only a year or so when I lived in the city center of Breda. Unhealthy period next to all those bars. Wout’s wife was still living back then, she was a friend of Corry Konings, that’s why I thought I’ve shared it before.
"Jonee" (Jonee)
05/30/2017 at 15:03, STARS: 1
Better get Flavian on the horn again. By the time she’s old enough, those S-Cargos are going to be expensive. Does she like making cakes and pies?
Oh, maybe you did mention her being Corry’s friend. I do remember that now. How did they become friends?
"Jobjoris" (Jobjoris)
05/30/2017 at 18:06, STARS: 1
Yep. Pretty active in the kitchen already. She doesn’t want to help me making a Croque Monsieur anymore though. “Saai!” (Boring)
They grew up in the same neighborhood IIRC. They were about the same age. When Wout’s wife was alive that is.
"Jonee" (Jonee)
06/04/2017 at 15:05, STARS: 1
Haha. That’s cool. Maybe she’ll be a master chef some day. What kind of stuff does she like to make now? Tell her it takes a really great cook to make something simple like a Croque special. I love a good Croque Monsieur, but my speciality is tuna salad. Michelin would give me a star if I could get them to taste my tuna sandwiches. Is Krista a good cook?
"Jobjoris" (Jobjoris)
06/04/2017 at 17:20, STARS: 1
Oh, it’s still the extremely simple stuff. Cupcakes. Appelflappen. With Krista next to her. Krista is a divine Goddess. In the Kitchen as well. I really don’t know anyone cooking better. I haven’t cooked for what: 6 or 7 years. And I actually liked cooking!
"Jonee" (Jonee)
06/05/2017 at 20:48, STARS: 1
That sounds like fun. I’ve never been that into cooking, but I enjoy it the times I do do it. Especially baking. I love appelflappen. We call them turnovers. That’s so traditional of you guys. Do you put on slippers and smoke a pipe after work, too?
"Jobjoris" (Jobjoris)
06/06/2017 at 03:36, STARS: 1
There you go. I’m curious what will be her next project.
"Jonee" (Jonee)
06/06/2017 at 22:15, STARS: 1
Ha. Nice job. Was it as delicious as it looks? Those pictures are awesome. They look like something out of a magazine. Krista really keeps that kitchen spotless it looks like. Even the cups are all lined up and perfect.
Have they done strudel, yet?
"Jobjoris" (Jobjoris)
06/07/2017 at 14:21, STARS: 1
Everything your daughter makes you is delicious! Those cups aren’t coffee or tea cups or something, those are storage cups for stuff.
As they are a tight fit they have to be line up perfectly ;-)
Strudel. With Vanilla sauce? Good call! I’ll order them for the weekend!
"Jonee" (Jonee)
06/07/2017 at 23:41, STARS: 1
Oh, I see. Those are nice. Was that part of the renovations? I guess so. That didn’t used to be a kitchen, right?
Definitely with vanilla sauce. Vanilla ice cream á la mode works, too. That’s maybe my favorite dessert. There’s a place on Aspen Mountain that makes incredible strudel. Let me know how it goes.
"Jobjoris" (Jobjoris)
06/08/2017 at 04:19, STARS: 1
Yes, it was some storage area/rear entrance to the actual kitchen where no daylight was. At all. Did you notice the old school toaster?
It really is a wintersports desert. Maybe I’d better hold on to it half a year?
"Jonee" (Jonee)
06/08/2017 at 22:05, STARS: 1
It’s nice and bright in there now. Oh, yeah. That’s a great toaster. Is it a new one in the old style, or a refurbished vintage one? I always thought those were neat.
Well, that’s why you add the ice cream for the summer.
"Jobjoris" (Jobjoris)
06/09/2017 at 03:15, STARS: 1
None of both. Just a non-refurnished vintage one!
Of course. And hot vanilla sauce in the winter. I get it.
"Jonee" (Jonee)
06/12/2017 at 14:12, STARS: 1
Oh, true vintage. How chic. I find those at flea markets a lot, but they’re always in non-working condition. I may have to find a good one now. I hate when you one-up me.
"Jobjoris" (Jobjoris)
06/12/2017 at 18:18, STARS: 1
I’m winning this! And it’s all from Krista’s old outfit. She’s a flea market Goddess.
"Jonee" (Jonee)
06/13/2017 at 13:19, STARS: 1
Impressive. I may have to challenge her to a flea market contest. I’ve got a good eye, too. Here’s something we all should go to. Might be able to find some cool vintage items.
http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-40250293
"Jobjoris" (Jobjoris)
06/13/2017 at 16:29, STARS: 1
I’m sure you’re good at this. I’m sure as well you won’t stand a chance dude...
Krista only wears dresses. She’d look divine in that cocktail dress!
"Jonee" (Jonee)
06/14/2017 at 00:53, STARS: 1
Haha. Depends on who’s turf we’re on.
It’s lovely that dress. It’d make a nice Christmas present. It’s a terrific color. Almost Alpine bleu . I was just watching Charade again, actually. What a great movie.
"Jobjoris" (Jobjoris)
06/14/2017 at 05:52, STARS: 1
Ah, another one I have to watch. Although with a Charade I usually think about...
The mighty GTti!
"Jonee" (Jonee)
06/14/2017 at 13:32, STARS: 1
You’ve never seen Charade? It’s so good. Kind of like a Hitchcock movie.
Sadly, we never got the GTti. The fastest 1.0 liter ever.
"Jobjoris" (Jobjoris)
06/15/2017 at 05:06, STARS: 1
Nope, just downloaded it. Maybe this weekend. The mrs. will love it too. If it’s in color.
Driven it when I barely had my driver’s license. What a blast.
"Jonee" (Jonee)
06/15/2017 at 23:03, STARS: 1
It is in color. I’m sure she’ll love it. It’s a really fun movie. And with a great cast besides Audrey. Cary Grant, Walter Matthau, James Coburn.
Oh, I bet. It’s a pocket rocket.
"Jobjoris" (Jobjoris)
06/16/2017 at 04:19, STARS: 1
Not sure if this weekend it will be watched thinking about it: LE MANS!!!
"Jonee" (Jonee)
06/16/2017 at 19:13, STARS: 1
Yeah, big weekend. You can’t have any distractions. I expect you to watch the whole thing so I can get a detailed report. I don’t know how much I’ll get to see, so I’m counting on you.
"Jobjoris" (Jobjoris)
06/17/2017 at 04:31, STARS: 1
And my mother-in-law has her birthday...
"Jonee" (Jonee)
06/19/2017 at 00:20, STARS: 1
Oh man. What a weekend. Her birthday present should be you staying home to watch the race.
"Jobjoris" (Jobjoris)
06/19/2017 at 07:33, STARS: 1
Haha, I actually got in a “wild discussion” with her!
"Jonee" (Jonee)
06/19/2017 at 23:48, STARS: 1
Oh boy. How wild?
"Jobjoris" (Jobjoris)
06/20/2017 at 06:19, STARS: 1
Me stating she can interrupt me what she wants but if she wouldn’t let me finish my sentences I’d walk out. She always starts those interruptions with “listen Joep” but I threw in a “NO YOU LISTEN AND LET ME FOR ONCE FINISH A SENTENCE”. Something like that. I’m glad Josje wasn’t in that room.
"Jonee" (Jonee)
06/20/2017 at 22:46, STARS: 1
Ha. I am glad I don’t have a mother-in-law. Good for you for standing your ground. My mother is a pain in the ass as a mother-in-law. She and my brother’s wife didn’t talk for a long time. It all started because my nephew was scared of her dogs.
"Jobjoris" (Jobjoris)
06/21/2017 at 05:35, STARS: 1
That’s an amazing reason to stop talking to each other. No worries here about non-talking: she likes “talking” way too much!