Can I Restore The Forgotten Project Rascal Van 2 Years After I sold It?

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  • Опубліковано 25 лис 2024

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  • @tastyclassics
    @tastyclassics  10 днів тому +260

    Probably 150 ISH hours of work condensed into two and a half hours! I'm very glad to have this thing back home with me ❤ hoping to have it finished before Christmas 🎁

    • @cdg3818
      @cdg3818 10 днів тому +19

      Ben. Congrats on getting it back! You started this episode more seriously than usual. Shows how much it means to you and we’re all totally behind you mate. Top stuff

    • @ukmud6218
      @ukmud6218 10 днів тому +5

      Please call it captain 😂

    • @richbrockmeier3922
      @richbrockmeier3922 10 днів тому +4

      Quite the minivan! She could right well be beautiful again ❤

    • @andrewevans1234
      @andrewevans1234 10 днів тому +1

      were are the hoodies i carnt find in shop

    • @tastyclassics
      @tastyclassics  10 днів тому +5

      @andrewevans1234 well spotted! They're back up now

  • @MrManBuzz
    @MrManBuzz 10 днів тому +126

    This little van was the first video I watched from the channel. Been hooked ever since.

  • @Sulla1105
    @Sulla1105 10 днів тому +48

    This little van introduced me to Tasty Classics when the vid came out, loved it ever since.

    • @terminusaquo1980
      @terminusaquo1980 10 днів тому +4

      Same here, this little Rascal got me subscribed to tasty classics 😁

  • @ultraviolettp3446
    @ultraviolettp3446 10 днів тому +33

    Hello from Virginia in the USA. Love your channel and absolutely love those simple Japanese vans. Can't wait to see the finished product. You are a great personality on youtube. Some people are just born to tell the stories of their cars and you are spot on with your charisma and folksiness. Keep up the great work and save that van!

    • @martinda7446
      @martinda7446 10 днів тому +1

      He is amazing. I hope he knows it. A wonderful character. PS Hope the next 4 years go well for you! 😁 (And the rest of us).

    • @davidrix804
      @davidrix804 3 дні тому

      How about some tyres a bit wider?🤔🤔🇬🇧🇬🇧

  • @MichaelThomas-be7gq
    @MichaelThomas-be7gq 10 днів тому +31

    Keep up the great work - I loved this one, a very unloved van getting the TLC it deserves.

    • @tastyclassics
      @tastyclassics  9 днів тому +4

      Thank you mate that is too kind! I won't drink it up the wall I promise 😅🙏🏼

  • @waynelittle5583
    @waynelittle5583 10 днів тому +20

    My wife has called it dizzie after dizzie rascal 😂 but I honestly can't believe you got it back amazing

    • @martinda7446
      @martinda7446 10 днів тому +4

      Just gave me a weird memory flashback. I was driving in our firms Rascal with a young lad as passenger, who gleefully shouted ''that was Dizzie Rascal'' As he pointed out the window... We were in Chiswick in 2003? I'd never heard of Dizzie Rascal... But it obviously stuck in my mind... Your wife is obviously more up to date than me. (Is she an 80s girl like the lad?)

  • @heckmacbuff
    @heckmacbuff 10 днів тому +25

    I never want these videos to end. You have done a wonderful job getting this van back in shape. The HAS BOOK number plate might be worth something too!

  • @TheMerryDwarf
    @TheMerryDwarf 8 днів тому +7

    This is so damn cool, what an ace little van. Here's my contribution to the paint fund!

  • @Comet8489
    @Comet8489 День тому

    I'll be honest I couldn't tell you the difference between a good weld and a bad weld often. Lovely to see so much love going in to something that was a staple of my childhood.

  • @djm9937
    @djm9937 10 днів тому +17

    Nice ! How many of us regret getting rid of a vehicle and regretting it. Great that you were able to get it back :)

  • @Dan.Chaytor
    @Dan.Chaytor 10 днів тому +8

    Like a lot of other comments, this wee van was my first foray into the world of Tasty Classics. Great to see it back. Love it mate.

  • @otterhead44
    @otterhead44 10 днів тому +13

    Another great one. Really nice to see this Twinkie getting a needed redo. From earlier vids - I thought this van was done for. You have become my favorite car rescue channel. And I watch a few. Glad you tube is working out for you

  • @Rockythefishman
    @Rockythefishman 9 днів тому +2

    I dont know why but I love this little van. Really happy its getting a second life

  • @paulmoore6345
    @paulmoore6345 10 днів тому +6

    Makes me so happy to see this little van being given so much attention and love

  •  10 днів тому +9

    This van was the first video of yours I ever watched, I’m tearing up 😢

  • @leemcarthy4550
    @leemcarthy4550 10 днів тому +10

    Another faultless video Ben and if I’m honest it’s one of the best to date and I’ve literally sat glued, I haven’t left the seat till just now. Can’t wait to see what you have in store next.

  • @PaulsRoadshow
    @PaulsRoadshow 10 днів тому +8

    Ben what’s an amazing job you’ve done with restoring that little van I’m glad to see you put your safety squints to one side and now you’re using a proper safety visor to protect your eyes from the sparks!
    Great video can’t wait to see the finished product!

  • @Teribus13
    @Teribus13 4 дні тому

    Ben, I'm certain I was subscribed back when you launched the first Rascal video. I was always gutted you weren't able to resurrect this amazing little machine so it's great to see it back on the channel.
    Your channel has certainly grown a lot in that time. 75k subscribers is quite an achievement! I may be responsible for some of those as I've pointed quite a few people towards your channel now.

  • @Unhinged_Records
    @Unhinged_Records 9 днів тому +3

    Surely I can't be the ONLY person who has ALWAYS wanted one of these? My late Grandfather has one as a milkfloat for years, and these rascal vans will always have a place in my heart. I've got a photo of him stood proudly next to it on my desk. He kept it immaculate.

  • @andyh747
    @andyh747 10 днів тому +8

    Good to see the TastyRascal back, used to drive one for a wee builders I worked for in the early 90s Always thought it was going to fall over going round corners

    • @LordInter
      @LordInter 10 днів тому

      did anyone ever manage it? I managed to get them to stand on the nose but never roll 😘

    • @andyh747
      @andyh747 10 днів тому +1

      We old guy I worked with put it on its side joining the A82 at the Renton slip road😂 no one hurt only his pride

  • @graemecan
    @graemecan 14 годин тому

    Amazing work. Glad to see it having a second chance. My first van was a Bedford Rascal. We called it the sooty van.
    👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

  • @andyedwards8117
    @andyedwards8117 10 днів тому +4

    A great man once said just the other day, "perfection stands in the way of good enough". (Dalton, Pole Barn Garage)

  • @aliso8017
    @aliso8017 8 днів тому +1

    You've showed lots of great skills in this episode but above anything else, you showed that you are a loyal man. That's hard to come by nowadays!! Your enthusiam and gratitude on sticking to this old tired, small, seemingly unworthy van is the mark of a hero. And we all love heros, don't we? THAT is what got you the following, you impersonated the hero of the lost cause, and did it with faith and genuine trust. Looking forward to much more content from you mate, here's a toast to your further succes - on my new Tasty Classics mug 😀

  • @terryhere3889
    @terryhere3889 2 дні тому

    Love watching stuff like this giving something old and forgotten a new life!

  • @Martin-c2g
    @Martin-c2g 10 днів тому +3

    Ben the secret to your success is not the bedford or even the allagro its you. Your probably the funniest fella on telly. Keep it up m8. All the best. Martin

  • @peter81richardson
    @peter81richardson 10 днів тому +2

    Can't believe it's been 2 years since the rascal story started, but glad you have her back and the saga is continuing. Well done Ben

  • @mikes747
    @mikes747 10 днів тому +7

    Good to see the little Rascall is back! Hopefully it will do well for the channel again so you can buy a project that doesn't need to be swept into the workshop with a brush! I always talk to my cars, it feels like they respond to being treated nicely. They always end up with a name too. I think with it's reg the little van should be known as the captain!

  • @pauljackson5482
    @pauljackson5482 10 днів тому +5

    In the good old days I delivered yellow pages to houses around heckmondwike. And I used my rascal to carry them. All 846 of them. I also towed a 2 berth caravan with it! It looked a bit like le shuttle from the front!!

  • @Voxel-Ux
    @Voxel-Ux 10 днів тому +5

    Welcome home you little Rascal. Ben, looking forward to the next several videos because I fell for this van when the video originally came out. Was gutted to have seen it go. Now, over the moon at the return of The Little Rascal! Just brilliant! 👍😁

  • @unsocialhours
    @unsocialhours 10 днів тому +2

    Forget Capri, TT, etc., this is the real star of this channel. Thanks for the entertainment.

  • @RZ-1JZ
    @RZ-1JZ 10 днів тому +4

    What a lovely surprise! Currently on holiday in Marrakesh, ironically there is sooo many Bedford rascals here. You'd be amazed how much they can carry.

  • @jimcrossley8203
    @jimcrossley8203 7 днів тому

    When you see a Bedford Rascal, they just makes you smile.

  • @ShaunPerrett
    @ShaunPerrett 7 днів тому +1

    Only a very tiny donation I know, just wanted you to know I love the content. The effort you put into your videos and the way you come across. Top lad 🙌🏻 keep up the good work fella!

  • @GeorgeMurrayMuirhead
    @GeorgeMurrayMuirhead 10 днів тому +4

    Hi Ben , hope your and your mum is doing well , just a little tip for you , when you were welding next to the eye link - towing hook , that space you were trying to fill , if you used a metal coat hanger and weld it into the crack bit you want to weld , really dus make it easier to fill in bits like that , great video again , can’t wait to see you finish this , going to be a cool little van for you to run about in , love from Scotland ❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @RocketJonny69
    @RocketJonny69 10 днів тому +6

    In the 90s The Pizza shop in Merthyr Tydfil used one of these vans to deliver pizzas, it was really nippy,fast and you could hit the brakes hard and the rear wheels would lift off the ground.😀

  • @paulrhodes6076
    @paulrhodes6076 10 днів тому +3

    It appears I am one of many that joined the Tasty Classics with this van but don't forget it's not just the vehicles that people tune in for.

  • @sonofademon
    @sonofademon 10 днів тому +2

    So pleased to see it back! It will look amazing done up with tasty classic graphics.

  • @FINDITFIXITRESTOREITBUILDIT
    @FINDITFIXITRESTOREITBUILDIT 10 днів тому +2

    I found you because of this van and was one of those subscribers and watched every hour of video since.

  • @colsparky651
    @colsparky651 10 днів тому +2

    I had the Bedford Rascal myself a few years ago in a blue colour but unfortunately after the head gasket been blown , ino longer had the funds to sort it out. But seeing this one,its awesome. Love it . Thank you for buying it back and bringing it back to life!

  • @kevinclarkson5565
    @kevinclarkson5565 8 днів тому

    Two years already? Wow! I remember dozing off watching another channel and woke up with this one playing back in late 2022 and have been watching ever since! Probably the only time the UA-cam algorithm got it spot on! Now you're one of my favourite channels. Glad to see this OG Rascal back! :)

  • @bear1245
    @bear1245 10 днів тому

    Seems to be a lot of us found your channel through the video of this van. So I can say we’re all glad she’s back ❤

  • @halfmileduck1911
    @halfmileduck1911 8 днів тому

    2 hours 37 minutes of Happy. Thank you Future Ben for saving this wonderful van.

  • @Lefkara03
    @Lefkara03 7 днів тому

    A brilliant episode. I love the fact that you (Ben) have chosen the rascal to restore for emotional as well as practical reasons. And what a task. Superb!!!

  • @GeorgeMurrayMuirhead
    @GeorgeMurrayMuirhead 10 днів тому

    I really can’t believe the difference between the start of the video and the end , the van looks amazing already , just shows what a little hard work can do , well done Ben for saving this little gem of a van ❤️

  • @stephensmit6570
    @stephensmit6570 6 днів тому

    Little van, big charm! Can't wait for the next episode! It's been amazing the amount of work that's gone into it!

  • @briandarnell5966
    @briandarnell5966 10 днів тому +2

    Watched the first episode and thought then you should have kept it. I had pleasure of using one of these daily for deliveries of stationery. The two side doors made life easier for deliveries. Good luck with the restoration will be following the episode.

  • @melvynnixon2374
    @melvynnixon2374 9 днів тому

    What better way to spend a foggy Saturday morning than to watch Ben breathe new life into a treasured but sad van. Absolutely brilliant and such a joy to watch. Terrific progress and the omens are good for a quality transformation from bottom to top. Many thanks for these vids. Epic watching.

  • @leefearn8596
    @leefearn8596 8 днів тому

    I don't think I’ve ever seen anyone look so happy driving a loaf of bread around😁 “The Tasty Rascal” is looking the nuts, well done👏👏

  • @retirednavychief6983
    @retirednavychief6983 8 днів тому

    I'm glad you got your Rascal back. I truly hope it comes out good; I know you're going to haul merchandise, but consider keeping it open enough to be a 'display' for car shows and UA-cam get-togethers and such. With your channel's popularity, it would be a great draw for any event you choose to go to!

  • @BlueXonar
    @BlueXonar 10 днів тому +1

    Wonderful video Ben, this is honestly the last thing I expected the secret project to be, but I'm so glad its what it is!

  • @LightTheUnicorn
    @LightTheUnicorn 7 днів тому

    Genuinely good to see the van back! Absolutely a worthy vehicle to give a new life and look forward to it.

  • @stufyfe
    @stufyfe 10 днів тому +1

    Love seeing the Tasty Rascal back and getting the treatment you wanted to give her first time around. Looking amazing so far - it’s gunna look mint when you’ve sorted the rest of the bodywork and done the cargo area!

  • @HA05GER
    @HA05GER 10 днів тому +1

    I'm pretty sure this van will f you can call it that was what first popped up on my UA-cam and bought me to your channel. Thank god because I absolutely love the videos and the down to earth qualities you have make the videos very entertaining. I don't think any other channel can keep me in one video for over an hour. Keep it up Ben and thanks.

  • @deanlanglois8185
    @deanlanglois8185 7 днів тому

    So glad you got it back I really wanted to see that restored.
    I have loads of childhood memories from being in my dads friends rascal van and I love them so looking forward to seeing the progress and finished restoration 👍

  • @cdg3818
    @cdg3818 10 днів тому +3

    God I looked forward to this more than watching a Hollywood blockbuster!

  • @xxxb101
    @xxxb101 9 днів тому

    this is one of the best channels, i cannot believe your not at 500k.......it will come!

  • @Reece1992cov
    @Reece1992cov 8 днів тому

    I'm so ooooo happy to see this little beast back and being restored I've enjoyed every min watching this well done mate !! Love it buzzing to see this all done and being used fully deserves it 💪

  • @betterfitnessnutrition
    @betterfitnessnutrition 10 днів тому +2

    Yes - it was the rascal that brought me to your channel - loved the original video!!

  • @unclegargameldgargameld4888
    @unclegargameldgargameld4888 10 днів тому

    be a nice little van to take stuff to shows & such, can tell you have an affection for this cute little van, it will be the star of the show

  • @GARYTREADGOLD
    @GARYTREADGOLD 9 днів тому

    Ridiculously good work,love the improvisation, given the little rascal a second chance. Love it. Keep doing what you're doing.

  • @keithhawker8531
    @keithhawker8531 9 днів тому

    A lot of work but great to see it coming back .I was absolutely glued!!!

  • @RejectsGarage
    @RejectsGarage 10 днів тому

    You just got your van back, I just started working on one of my vans that I haven't touched in over a year, its like the van gods have shined down on us simultaneously.

  • @bimmernath
    @bimmernath 9 днів тому

    This video was more serious than any other video I’ve watched from you. Think I understand why though, it’s a special van for you and also it’s cost a fair amount to buy it back and you want to make a good job of it. That’s not criticism though, I enjoyed all 2.5 hours. Just wanted to say, I have a brand new welder that’s been sat in the box for a year, watching your videos and then your tip of welding a scrap panel until you’ve got the hang of it has motivated me to get it out and practice. So thanks for that Ben and for the effort you put into these videos for us. Your humility and authenticity make you a great guy to watch and support.

  • @Brickhazard
    @Brickhazard 9 днів тому

    This was the car that brought me to your channel. It also gave me the kick up the arse to do my own projects!!!

  • @tmg5700
    @tmg5700 День тому

    Excellent, I had 2 of these, Had great fun. I recommend electronic ignition get rid of the troublesome points.

  • @davidstanley4877
    @davidstanley4877 10 днів тому +2

    Fantastic idea, I watched the first episode of the Rascal last night so very happy to see it back so soon (for me) you just gained a subscriber and I am looking forward to seeing this little rust bucket restored.

  • @allanbale4133
    @allanbale4133 10 днів тому +2

    Don't forget Ben, there are many places that can 3D print plastic items that you find hard to find and they are not that expensive👍

  • @robk3596
    @robk3596 9 днів тому

    I was gutted when you sold her & am now absolutely delighted to see her back in the fleet! It could be the ultimate P & P vehicle, Promotional & Practical! Just think of all the spares she'll be able to carry & she'll look great doing it! Can't wait to see her come back to life! 👍😉

  • @And_Zo
    @And_Zo 8 днів тому

    I love this little van, I didn't appreciate them at the time but as I have become older I do, that van would look great with a nice set of alloys and spot lamps on the front. All the best mate, Keep up the amazing work!

  • @ChrispyP
    @ChrispyP 8 днів тому

    So good to see it back, and that's incredible progress so far! Can't wait to see it all liveried up!

  • @ana-fur
    @ana-fur 9 днів тому

    Cannot wait for next week’s episode. Is it sad that I’m so invested in the Rascal, it’s gonna be a count down to Friday’s video 😊😊

  • @Philljag
    @Philljag 19 годин тому

    My aunt had one of these for her newsagents when we was a kid we loved it 😂

  • @geoffersk
    @geoffersk 9 днів тому

    Brilliant result getting the van back Ben, and great choice on the paint products, looking so good already and like you said it will protect her for the long haul. Welcome welcome to the tasty fleet little Rascal! 😊👍

  • @markyoung4058
    @markyoung4058 10 днів тому +3

    as a lad i worked in the facory in luton where they made these, seem to remember they used to adjust the doors in the same way😬

  • @steveekins5141
    @steveekins5141 9 днів тому +2

    Why not lanoguard the underside and make it look saucy!!!
    Loving this return to episode, thanks Ben

  • @trevorp-j
    @trevorp-j 10 днів тому +1

    Mahoosive Congratulations on getting the merch-hauler back up and running.

  • @marklivemore
    @marklivemore 9 днів тому

    Can't believe that it was so long ago that I first watched you do the first phase of this little van - watched every video you've posted since. Fantastic work Ben - please keep up the great work and thanks for all the entertaining content.

  • @JamieIves
    @JamieIves 9 днів тому

    I am a very recent viewer of your channel, and I haven't actually seen the original video featuring the Rascal. I will do soon. I really do hope you bring this lovely little van back to life as, based purely on what you told us, she deserves this and a future of fun and love.

  • @k144kev
    @k144kev 10 днів тому

    Hi Ben I am so happy that you have a second chance. I have a Suzuki carry that I call Ernie from Benny Hill. It means the world to me it is my daily driver. I have done some welding repairs to mine and could never part wth it , my dear old mum used to love going in it with me take care we all need that second chance my friend Kev East Devon 👍👍

  • @mikeblake1000
    @mikeblake1000 9 днів тому

    I'm so glad you got this back, I'm looking forward to seeing the restoration, i drive past your place 4 or 5 days a week, so maybe one day I will see it going down the road.

  • @JR90.
    @JR90. 9 днів тому

    This takes me back! My neighbour used to have one of these parked up years ago. They used to be a common sight. Great work and loving the long videos.

  • @nealtyson3342
    @nealtyson3342 8 днів тому

    Love it Ben, so glad you got it back and it's got a new purpose. Looking forward to the next episode.

  • @Scotts23
    @Scotts23 9 днів тому

    I'm so pleased and excited about this little rascal I absolutely adore these vans they are just so very cool you're doing a brilliant job 👍

  • @battleshipoverland8677
    @battleshipoverland8677 10 днів тому

    Loving this project! So glad you are keeping it and doing a full restoration. She's looking fab so far.
    Looking forward to seeing much more of this

  • @marksutherland774
    @marksutherland774 5 днів тому

    I had one of these many moons ago. No bells and whistles but was a great little van. Back in those days side loaders were hard to find for a smaller van (escort, courier sized vans). Good luck with it and I'll be watching with envy. I doubt there are many going around, they were prone to rust.

  • @MrJonah30
    @MrJonah30 9 днів тому

    That's cool to bring it ,I remember watching the first episode back then

  • @nip3pin
    @nip3pin 4 дні тому +1

    Loving the channel, maybe the new decals could be Vauxhall Risk All due to the back story.
    😊

  • @ianrice1134
    @ianrice1134 9 днів тому

    What a good job you have done on the rascal Ben can’t wait to see more on the little van

  • @daleclarke977
    @daleclarke977 6 днів тому

    Awesome viewing Ben, really really enjoyed this on a cold day on the sofa. 👍👍

  • @johncallaghan4616
    @johncallaghan4616 9 днів тому

    My face is sore from smiling so much - really pleased you saved her (again) from the Suez, and she’s gonna look absolutely stunning when she’s done !
    Just done a quick ‘how many left’ check, and whilst there are just short of 400 SORN-ed, there are only 152 on the road
    I love her, I just love her !
    Keep ‘em comin’!
    JCHK

  • @Luminous_Beings_are_we
    @Luminous_Beings_are_we 9 днів тому

    Awesome transformation! Can’t wait to see this doing some laps of the Nurburgring . 😊 Love this channel so much . Thank you! 🙏

  • @thewaigster9215
    @thewaigster9215 10 днів тому +1

    You done a amazing job on this little van and it's going to look great then it's finished! I can see that you love this van and I hope you can have and use it for many years :)

  • @hectorpascal
    @hectorpascal 10 днів тому +2

    Nice bit of door refabrication! And VERY nice body job overall.

    • @steveosshenanigans
      @steveosshenanigans 10 днів тому +1

      I couldn’t agree more ….it was a stroke of luck finding a similar profile piece of metal

  • @duncanpatterson8730
    @duncanpatterson8730 10 днів тому +2

    Ah...The return of the wee rascal! Been looking forward to for this one.

  • @paultinker1963
    @paultinker1963 9 днів тому

    Thoroughly enjoyed this episode of the rascally rascal. Was well worth the wait. Can’t wait for the next one. P&J Light Haulage.

  • @richardserridge2767
    @richardserridge2767 8 днів тому

    Was so pleased to see the notification for this video! One of my favourite vehicles you have bought and it's getting saved!

  • @andrewmalyon5699
    @andrewmalyon5699 9 днів тому

    Brilliant, just Brilliant, another epic,enjoyable and full of humour video ,so glad the Rascal is back, I can understand why it means a lot to you.

  • @simonbarnwell7787
    @simonbarnwell7787 10 днів тому

    Great news , glad that person spotted it and you were in a position to buy it back , in spite of the inflated price , shame it's rougher than it ought to be by now but you're the man for the job , i'll be glued to this , the stuff of dreams .

  • @JohnWilliams-tr7nw
    @JohnWilliams-tr7nw 10 днів тому

    Happy to see the old girl back... i loved my Rascal back in the day.

  • @Jaxs2
    @Jaxs2 9 днів тому +1

    An absolute awesome video. Ben , I loved every minute of it ... I am looking forward to the next instalment , Brilliant 🤙🏼