Who owns a Ford Escort Van - Page 2

TrevCos · 18-12-2009, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Ed_van_dijk

My old one!

How cool is that!

Vans are the way forward!

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cossiejay · 18-12-2009, 10:59 AM

my brother has a very tidy one that i have put a mondeo td engine in it for him,also full electric pack windows,mirrors,central locking ,gti seats,carpet,door cards front ,bumper with fog lights,puma alloys very unusual colour like a bluey green,goes like hell for a van and holds the road pretty well

Ed_van_Dijk · 18-12-2009, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by TrevCos

How cool is that!

Vans are the way forward!

Thanks, i do still miss it somtimes!

Was by baby back in the day, would love to get another and make it look exactly the same

neil73 · 18-12-2009, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by mercury grey minter

I was looking for an escort for months.Finally got a 51 plate minter in white for £1000.
I fitted electric windows & mirrors for a bit of comfort.

tried to fit 17,s but i couldn,t get them on the back.Tried spacers,longer studs but still rubbed.

So as my brothers escort work van had died ,i sold it to him and got this.

how easy was it to fit the electric mirrors and windows mate? what parts would i need? cheers

neil73 · 18-12-2009, 11:33 AM

here's mine i use for work, 55 non turbo

on 17's with rs1800 front seats, ive got some gti rep side skirts and im looking for a fogged front bumper for it

DanW@FastFord · 18-12-2009, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by mercury grey minter

Jeez, have you raised that!

DALE 77 · 18-12-2009, 12:45 PM

My Ratter

jghs83 · 18-12-2009, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by DALE 77

My Ratter

love the rat look.

TrevCos · 18-12-2009, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by jghs83

love the rat look.

I actually quite like that. It looks hard in a Mad Max sort of way.

And there's not many of those Mk4s about now either.

DALE 77 · 18-12-2009, 04:34 PM

Cheers chaps its had a lot of work so far, all welding has been done
new arch,polly bushed, 5 tubes of seem sealer & 8 cans of black stone chip
inside & out. & you would'nt belive its had £1,135 spent on it so far.Still got the engine to build yet lol..

This is how it started.

M K · 18-12-2009, 05:25 PM

my sisters other half's escort van

phil69a · 18-12-2009, 06:06 PM

Here's my escort turbo van

TrevCos · 18-12-2009, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by phil69a

Here's my escort turbo van

I love this one, seen it for sale, what a cracker.

stuboy · 18-12-2009, 06:16 PM

i want a transit

Glenn. · 18-12-2009, 06:57 PM

Some nice pics of escort vans here.

rizla · 18-12-2009, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by TrevCos

How cool is that!

Vans are the way forward!

Well said i second that I cant wait till ours is done

phil69a · 18-12-2009, 07:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TrevCos

I love this one, seen it for sale, what a cracker.

Cheers ears! Yours' looks mega clean too bud!!

Thinking of taxing mine in the new year and using it as no one is coming up with a good offer, plus I'm renovating a house so will come in handy

RST · 18-12-2009, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by rizla

Well said i second that I cant wait till ours is done

Well you better get your finger out with me this weekend !

rizla · 18-12-2009, 08:27 PM

[quote=RST;4584218]Well you better get your finger out with me this weekend !

If you spent less time on here Facebook ect we might stand a chance Some times you do talk a good job

SWIFTY69 · 18-12-2009, 09:18 PM

Mine

combivan · 29-12-2009, 03:09 PM

hers mine sort of a van

Rich_bloor · 29-12-2009, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by RST

White wing mirrors on this, change the alloys and it would look identical to my old one

rsfido_1989 · 29-12-2009, 03:46 PM

got a turbo diesel in the garage with cossy kit and all sorta poo on it. its a mates but im tempted to get it loose the poo kit and keep it diesel with a rs2000 front end.its a j plater btw

marky_g · 29-12-2009, 03:54 PM

i was lookin at one of these before i got the focus

EscoVan · 27-02-2010, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by n13los

sold mine week before last

on the look out for a combi or mk5 fiesta van now.

Very nice

how did you lower it and whats the exhaust? cheers

cossytonyt · 07-03-2010, 08:15 PM

just bought an 02 plate for a run a round fancied yb rwd escy van for a while once the mk1,s finished going to start on the van

alexno1dj · 07-03-2010, 08:24 PM

Ive had 3 escort 55s and have to say have never had a single issue with any of them, and i must say, the escort van looks far far nicer than the connect. all it needs is a Zetec in it as th 1.8 d is so slow (yet ultra reliable)

RST · 07-03-2010, 08:47 PM

sikora · 07-03-2010, 09:00 PM

Heres my Van, although its been far from a "trusty" warhorse. Snapped the crankshaft so needed a new engine. Had alternator and battery problems as well as a long running fuelling problem i cant seem to fix

lfbullitt · 09-03-2010, 08:19 PM

Hi all, an Escort van Newbie here!! I have recently bought a 51 plate 55 TD, excellent condition inside and out. However, it still has the Escort 13in steel wheels on it with 165x80x13 tyres and I would very much like to change them but am not sure what is involved!!

If I was to fit some 5 spoke ford 16in wheels, would they bolt on ok without the need for stud extensions,what size tyre would I need to fit without the tyres rubbing on the inside of the arches and how much difference would it make to the speedo reading??

Any advice would be greatly appreciated, its a lovely motor and I want it to look just right!!

Many thanks

roscopeco · 10-03-2010, 07:50 PM

Well mate ive got the 16 mondeo five spokes on mine with 205 50 16's which to be fair look fine ! The fronts fit perfect but the backs may rub a little on the inner arch ! I didnt bother with spacers just beat the arch back a bit until the rubbing stopped ! lol Or to do it properly you could get some spacers !

lfbullitt · 11-03-2010, 04:17 PM

Hello mate, thanks for that. Not sure I fancy getting busy with a lump hammer so will look into the spacers!! Is this because of the width of the tyre??

Many thanks once again for replying.

roscopeco · 11-03-2010, 08:16 PM

Yeah mate the tyres catch , not much but enough to be pain ! You could go narrower but the 205's look right on a van ! If you get 195's they look tooo small ! Lol ! Space it and you shouldnt have any bother !

morcheen · 11-03-2010, 10:36 PM

my w plate has done over 250k and still going strong, if slow as shit

matt dixon · 02-05-2010, 04:40 PM

nice vans, i have a mk4 project for sale, tax and mot, rs turb seats, series 1 kid, mondeo alloys, 90 spec bumper, cossy rear, lowerd all round, strut brace, xr3 engine, running with twin webbers, 421 manifold, straight through exhaust. morrette lights, orion mk1 ghia doors, single peice back door (not fitted) loads of spares, loads of turbo spares, ie.. turbo, manifold, loom... spoiler, taken off, in primer white. cambourd front wheels

if anyone wants this, as i want a mk3 estate, or a mk5 cortina estate, or maybe anything else old, let me know for swaps, if not going kinda cheap.. 07762762489
or email - matt_dixon39@hotmail.co.uk
if you have got either a mk4/mk3 van or combi van, mk5 cortina estate, let me know, as i'll be instrested

thanks

smart valeting uk · 27-06-2010, 06:12 PM

Heres a few of my 2 vans would love a mk4

Im after some sideskirt for the van?

P_is_for_Paul · 27-06-2010, 06:53 PM

The only pic i have of my wee bro's van:

Definitive van · 24-07-2010, 11:40 PM

My project im on with at min

eddiexr3i · 21-08-2010, 06:13 PM

hey guys how did you all lower the back ends of your escort vans?

Ben26 · 21-08-2010, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by eddiexr3i

hey guys how did you all lower the back ends of your escort vans?

I second this

18-12-2009, 11:33 AM	#45
neil73 Too many posts.. I need a life!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 636 Rep Power: 4	here's mine i use for work, 55 non turbo on 17's with rs1800 front seats, ive got some gti rep side skirts and im looking for a fogged front bumper for it Last edited by neil73; 18-12-2009 at 11:34 AM.

18-12-2009, 12:45 PM	#47
DALE 77 Regular Contributor Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2007 Location: STAFFORDSHIRE Posts: 250 Rep Power: 5	My Ratter __________________ TRYING IS THE FIRST STEP TOWARDS F a I l U r E..

18-12-2009, 04:34 PM	#50
DALE 77 Regular Contributor Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2007 Location: STAFFORDSHIRE Posts: 250 Rep Power: 5	Cheers chaps its had a lot of work so far, all welding has been done new arch,polly bushed, 5 tubes of seem sealer & 8 cans of black stone chip inside & out. & you would'nt belive its had £1,135 spent on it so far.Still got the engine to build yet lol.. This is how it started. __________________ TRYING IS THE FIRST STEP TOWARDS F a I l U r E..

18-12-2009, 05:25 PM	#51
M K PassionFord Post Whore!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (8) Join Date: May 2004 Location: Essex Posts: 8,758 Rep Power: 16	my sisters other half's escort van __________________

18-12-2009, 06:06 PM	#52
phil69a yam yammer Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (3) Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Stourbridge, West Mids Posts: 2,094 Rep Power: 9	Here's my escort turbo van __________________ Escort RS Turbo S2 Escort Bonus 1.9 turbo track car (Project "Grand Theft Auto")

18-12-2009, 10:59 AM	#42
cossiejay I've found that life I needed.. It's HERE!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: burnley Posts: 1,169 Rep Power: 5	my brother has a very tidy one that i have put a mondeo td engine in it for him,also full electric pack windows,mirrors,central locking ,gti seats,carpet,door cards front ,bumper with fog lights,puma alloys very unusual colour like a bluey green,goes like hell for a van and holds the road pretty well

18-12-2009, 06:16 PM	#54
stuboy Advanced PassionFord User 1999 Ford mondeo Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: ashford kent Posts: 1,718 Rep Power: 7	i want a transit __________________

18-12-2009, 06:57 PM	#55
Glenn. Professional Waffler Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Darlington county durham Posts: 27,973 Rep Power: 33	Some nice pics of escort vans here. __________________ NORTHEAST/NORTH YORKSHIRE ALL FORD MEET ORGANISER pm for details.

18-12-2009, 08:27 PM	#59
rizla Advanced PassionFord User Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: London Posts: 1,752 Rep Power: 10	[quote=RST;4584218]Well you better get your finger out with me this weekend ! If you spent less time on here Facebook ect we might stand a chance Some times you do talk a good job __________________ EAST LONDON RS 2K VAN 160bhpFOR SALE

18-12-2009, 09:18 PM	#60
SWIFTY69 Virgin Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: staffs Posts: 2 Rep Power: 0	Mine

29-12-2009, 03:09 PM	#61
combivan Wahay!! I've lost my Virginity!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: herts Posts: 84 Rep Power: 3	hers mine sort of a van

29-12-2009, 03:46 PM	#63
rsfido_1989 Too many posts.. I need a life!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2004 Location: baldock Posts: 929 Rep Power: 8	got a turbo diesel in the garage with cossy kit and all sorta poo on it. its a mates but im tempted to get it loose the poo kit and keep it diesel with a rs2000 front end.its a j plater btw

29-12-2009, 03:54 PM	#64
marky_g Fleet Manager Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Thurrock Essex Posts: 5,351 Rep Power: 13	i was lookin at one of these before i got the focus __________________ Click to see my RS Turbo project http://passionford.com/forum/showthr..._g#post3406438

07-03-2010, 08:15 PM	#66
cossytonyt Too many posts.. I need a life!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (4) Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: sunderland Posts: 514 Rep Power: 7	just bought an 02 plate for a run a round fancied yb rwd escy van for a while once the mk1,s finished going to start on the van

07-03-2010, 08:24 PM	#67
alexno1dj PassionFord Regular Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Derby Posts: 414 Rep Power: 4	Ive had 3 escort 55s and have to say have never had a single issue with any of them, and i must say, the escort van looks far far nicer than the connect. all it needs is a Zetec in it as th 1.8 d is so slow (yet ultra reliable)

07-03-2010, 08:47 PM	#68
RST PassionFord Post Whore!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (2) Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Chingford Posts: 4,344 Rep Power: 12	__________________ Last edited by RST; 07-03-2010 at 08:49 PM.

07-03-2010, 09:00 PM	#69
sikora I'm Finding My Feet Here Now Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Flint, North Wales Posts: 136 Rep Power: 7	Heres my Van, although its been far from a "trusty" warhorse. Snapped the crankshaft so needed a new engine. Had alternator and battery problems as well as a long running fuelling problem i cant seem to fix __________________

09-03-2010, 08:19 PM	#70
lfbullitt Virgin Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Cambridge Posts: 9 Rep Power: 0	Hi all, an Escort van Newbie here!! I have recently bought a 51 plate 55 TD, excellent condition inside and out. However, it still has the Escort 13in steel wheels on it with 165x80x13 tyres and I would very much like to change them but am not sure what is involved!! If I was to fit some 5 spoke ford 16in wheels, would they bolt on ok without the need for stud extensions,what size tyre would I need to fit without the tyres rubbing on the inside of the arches and how much difference would it make to the speedo reading?? Any advice would be greatly appreciated, its a lovely motor and I want it to look just right!! Many thanks Last edited by lfbullitt; 09-03-2010 at 08:52 PM.

10-03-2010, 07:50 PM	#71
roscopeco Regular Contributor 1985 Ford Escort Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: in the garage scratching my head ! Posts: 317 Rep Power: 3	Well mate ive got the 16 mondeo five spokes on mine with 205 50 16's which to be fair look fine ! The fronts fit perfect but the backs may rub a little on the inner arch ! I didnt bother with spacers just beat the arch back a bit until the rubbing stopped ! lol Or to do it properly you could get some spacers ! __________________

11-03-2010, 04:17 PM	#72
lfbullitt Virgin Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Cambridge Posts: 9 Rep Power: 0	Hello mate, thanks for that. Not sure I fancy getting busy with a lump hammer so will look into the spacers!! Is this because of the width of the tyre?? Many thanks once again for replying.

11-03-2010, 08:16 PM	#73
roscopeco Regular Contributor 1985 Ford Escort Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: in the garage scratching my head ! Posts: 317 Rep Power: 3	Yeah mate the tyres catch , not much but enough to be pain ! You could go narrower but the 205's look right on a van ! If you get 195's they look tooo small ! Lol ! Space it and you shouldnt have any bother ! __________________

11-03-2010, 10:36 PM	#74
morcheen Advanced PassionFord User Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: london Posts: 2,095 Rep Power: 11	my w plate has done over 250k and still going strong, if slow as shit

02-05-2010, 04:40 PM	#75
matt dixon Virgin Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: bristol Posts: 3 Rep Power: 0	nice vans, i have a mk4 project for sale, tax and mot, rs turb seats, series 1 kid, mondeo alloys, 90 spec bumper, cossy rear, lowerd all round, strut brace, xr3 engine, running with twin webbers, 421 manifold, straight through exhaust. morrette lights, orion mk1 ghia doors, single peice back door (not fitted) loads of spares, loads of turbo spares, ie.. turbo, manifold, loom... spoiler, taken off, in primer white. cambourd front wheels if anyone wants this, as i want a mk3 estate, or a mk5 cortina estate, or maybe anything else old, let me know for swaps, if not going kinda cheap.. 07762762489 or email - matt_dixon39@hotmail.co.uk if you have got either a mk4/mk3 van or combi van, mk5 cortina estate, let me know, as i'll be instrested thanks

27-06-2010, 06:12 PM	#76
smart valeting uk Virgin Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: loughborough Posts: 1 Rep Power: 0	My Vans Heres a few of my 2 vans would love a mk4 Im after some sideskirt for the van?

27-06-2010, 06:53 PM	#77
P_is_for_Paul Coldo loves seamen Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2004 Location: Ayrshire Posts: 2,517 Rep Power: 10	The only pic i have of my wee bro's van: __________________ THE DREAM TEAM. One down, four to go! PS3 Gamertag: P33ULC

24-07-2010, 11:40 PM	#78
Definitive van 15000 Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Wigan Posts: 19 Rep Power: 0	My project im on with at min

21-08-2010, 06:13 PM	#79
eddiexr3i Virgin Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: bolton Posts: 12 Rep Power: 0	escort van lowering hey guys how did you all lower the back ends of your escort vans?

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