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Old 17-04-2008, 06:25 PM
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Default transit x-press work van new paint and vids

this is my new work van ive wanted to do 1 4 agesso now i have

Well ive been busy this last 2 wks inbetween doing customers cars and the odd late nite its all in just waiting 4 sum parts them shes on the road

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lets start the strip down

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standard rear suspension with focus rs front suspension

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now with relocated rear axle with new rear shackles which is height adjustable

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nearly there just a few bits and bats then big clean up then sticker up

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sparco interior from the rs

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more pics when finished
Old 17-04-2008, 06:28 PM
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Looks awesome!! When you taking me out for a spin?

Just the way ford should of done it!!
Old 17-04-2008, 06:28 PM
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VERY cool
Old 17-04-2008, 06:37 PM
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Top work fella i like that alot
Old 17-04-2008, 07:04 PM
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very nice do you have any pics of the blue transit from the first pic tho that looks awesome from wot i can see
Old 17-04-2008, 07:06 PM
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Originally Posted by rostill2007
very nice do you have any pics of the blue transit from the first pic tho that looks awesome from wot i can see


here you go pal


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Old 17-04-2008, 07:08 PM
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awesome
Old 17-04-2008, 07:10 PM
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Great stuff mate
Old 17-04-2008, 07:12 PM
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quality geoff as usual! you got it all running yet?
Old 17-04-2008, 07:12 PM
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now that is cool!! let me know if you sell it! haha
Old 17-04-2008, 07:21 PM
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Originally Posted by McGoo 69
now that is cool!! let me know if you sell it! haha
good aint it i love it and i aint drove it yet dam ford parts taking there time

its my new work van so it aint going till its rotten hehe

heres my old 1

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Old 17-04-2008, 07:23 PM
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Looks good, now get it painted in the Focus RS blue.
Old 17-04-2008, 07:59 PM
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Thats quality Geoff Should suprise a fair few people on the road with it too Love the blue transit as well

Out of interest do you know what the build number of the FRS was the FRS boys on the RSOC are trying to find out if it was an ex forum users car or not - CheeRS
Old 17-04-2008, 08:04 PM
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must say that looks cool as fook

was it much hassle fitting engine etc?
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Originally Posted by AlexRS2782
Thats quality Geoff Should suprise a fair few people on the road with it too Love the blue transit as well

Out of interest do you know what the build number of the FRS was the FRS boys on the RSOC are trying to find out if it was an ex forum users car or not - CheeRS
2474


im leaving it white(stands out better) thats my works colours even thow all my cars are blue
Old 17-04-2008, 08:24 PM
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Fuck - you have some proper toys.

Can always rely on CSG having something different!
Old 17-04-2008, 08:29 PM
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Haha Savage, No one would ever expect that in a million years. Top work
Old 17-04-2008, 08:33 PM
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Awesome!
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Thats quality
Old 17-04-2008, 08:49 PM
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you kept this one quiet geoff
Old 17-04-2008, 08:54 PM
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Looks great. keep the updates coming!
Old 17-04-2008, 09:06 PM
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Thats awesome ,love it
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Love it
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That is cool as fuck!
Old 17-04-2008, 10:00 PM
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top marks for this matey. top job!
Old 17-04-2008, 10:05 PM
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thats the greatest work van in the world!













can i have a drivin job pleassssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssse?
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hats off to you mate nice work
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could be crowds old frs? same alloys maby?

love the van will catch many people out.
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Thats fooking cool. Just need to flock the dash to match the ford demo version
Old 17-04-2008, 10:54 PM
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very nice mate
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When did you buy Lawnmowers van back mate????

Cool project
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Originally Posted by Dicko&Sarah
must say that looks cool as fook

was it much hassle fitting engine etc?

engine and all front suspension pedal box steering all fits straight on as the connect is focus based
swaped full loom inc abs etc so all traction control will work
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Originally Posted by rs nuts
you kept this one quiet geoff
well i was just gunna turn up in it ian as usual but i had to show every 1 i couldnt help my self

cant wait till its done 1 1/2 weeks from buying the transit finding and buying the frs to nearly done just waiting for parts now so job stopped for now
Old 18-04-2008, 09:21 AM
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Originally Posted by StickerPaul
When did you buy Lawnmowers van back mate????

Cool project
got it just before crimbo paul guna get robbo do paint work then its up 4sale again i think( ill have to realy think thow)
Old 18-04-2008, 09:27 AM
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gotta be the two best vans on the road
Old 18-04-2008, 09:30 AM
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Loving this top work.
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Originally Posted by rssteve
could be crowds old frs? same alloys maby?

love the van will catch many people out.
Not one of my old ones mate i sold the compos seperate and the second was near on standard. i cant for the life of me remember the build no's though! If it was my old it would have come from blackpool with r5 byc or ef52vlu on. with a few trick bits!!

Awesome project btw glad ur keeping it white, next car for me will be an frs rep in white with frs running gear


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Old 18-04-2008, 01:07 PM
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out of intrest mate what did the frs cost u in that state, if you dont mind me asking?

Cheers Crowds.
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Nice job, looks very good.
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faaaaaantastic. its a real sleeper


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