Etans-images of them in Thailand

[Ron19]

I will never cease to be amazed by these amazing vehicles that epitomise transport especially in rural areas and I can't remember ever seeing two that look alike.

[Ron19]

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This one has a 4 cylinder motor.(petrol)

[sunshine51]

Ron...

have you ever wondered what these were...originally or do

you reckon, like me, they're junkyard resurrections?

[Ron19]

I don't know whether there is a patent on them but there are factories pouring them out by the hundreds but as you say,some are no doubt junkyard resurrections.

I have noticed in Uttaradit that they come new as engine and chasis and the bodies are added locally.There are a couple of businesses close by that make a living rebuilding so in that respect they are as you say.

Edited September 2, 2013 by Ron19

[sunshine51]

Way deep down inside...I've always wanted one.

Complete with carabao horns over the grille!

[Ron19]

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[astral]

Interesting to see they are properly registered

so I presume they meet basic standards for safety?

Then again maybe not.

[Ron19]

Interesting to see they are properly registered

so I presume they meet basic standards for safety?

Then again maybe not.

I read in another thread that they don't have to be registered but I can't see that being true as there are too many with license plates although there are many that have no plates.Thailand has many rules and regulations that differ from other countries but my wife tells me that when bought new they have to be registered for three years and then renewed accordingly.The question of licensing in the end probably boils down to policing as it does in other areas.

Edited September 3, 2013 by Ron19

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[Dancealot]

Interesting to see they are properly registered

so I presume they meet basic standards for safety?

Then again maybe not.

This is the only car which is still affordable to the average farmer, NEW. It's reliable like a volvo and more endurable then any pre-programmed car to shut down after 5 years.

I saw PDK on the side of your post, Ron. New fram car or new farm car...

Edited September 3, 2013 by Dancealot

[Dancealot]

Gasoline is close/oli filter/coolant; No gauges or measuring indicators.

Everything you need to run a combustion engine right next to the steering wheel. How comfortable is that.

Edited September 3, 2013 by Dancealot

[Thaddeus]

This chap...

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/user/74023-afarang/

Was quite well known and respected by most, he is no longer with us unfortunately, and you always knew when he was about to arrive.

[shaggy1969]

Sorry Ron,it's only half an Etan

[Ron19]

Sorry Ron,it's only half an Etan

Half an Etan could still get the job done.

Edited September 3, 2013 by Ron19

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[shaggy1969]

Boy oh boy....... you've got some crazy assed Etans driving around your Town Ron.

Keep them coming,they are great to look at

Here's another half Etan....

[Dancealot]

[Dancealot]

This chap...

Was quite well known and respected by most, he is no longer with us unfortunately, and you always knew when he was about to arrive.

Afarang will not be forgotten. JamesCollister was an ETAC enthusiast as well.

[Ron19]

Nice Etan with bonus porn in the bottom right hand corner.

[Ron19]

Seen better days.Didn't Bruce Springsteen sing a song about that ?

Glory days have long gone but it's good to see all the lights are working.

[Dancealot]

Nice Etan with bonus porn in the bottom right hand corner.

Bonus porn . . Bogus!

[Thaddeus]

Seen better days.Didn't Bruce Springsteen sing a song about that ?

I think you may be thinking about "Glory Days" Ron.

(and yes, with Bill, they were)

[Dancealot]

This year(2013) on my farm-run.

[Ron19]

Seen better days.Didn't Bruce Springsteen sing a song about that ?

I think you may be thinking about "Glory Days" Ron.

(and yes, with Bill, they were)

Have a look down to the caption on the bottom picture of the bracket which makes mention of the glory days.