MK4_RS_VAN

next update should be on the weekend, so watch this space.

MK4_RS_VAN

Sorry for the delay, hopefully will have a small update tomorrow, I have however brought some goodies for the van which I shall upload pics of tomoz

super van

Hi nice to see someone else doing a van (good job). Im doing a mk4 myself will be posting some pic soon

kgrs666

That looks like a great project ,I would love a van

dave73dave

Nice project and progress there chap!! I have just got a MK4 diesel myself as a temp van whilst my Vivaro is having a bit of work done (snapped cambelt!!).

I was going to drive it for a few weeks and sell it on, but instantly fell in love with her!!!! The plan now is back to a bare shell and RS Turbo her as I have got a spare engine in my shed from a fez rst that I sold 3 years ago (knew it would come in handy). I plant to do mine over 12 months or so...

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Lee Grout

Updates???

retroadder

brilliant progress goin on their max and mervyn as said before nice to see another mk4 van getting saved a rare sight on uk roads brilliant thread loving it

0150carmac

bump updates ???

jonny s2

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some great work there...love seeing the older metal getting some love lol

Glenn_

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That looks cool. Has it got a different front bumper on it.

dave73dave

Thanks. It has a Ford Motorsport RS two piece front bumper on there. Rare as rocking horse poo these days!

The van is going up for sale as I am going to buy a MK1 Escort.

jassrnc

vans taking shape

MK4_RS_VAN

hi all, sorry for the maaaajor delay regarding updates.

we are still doing the van but we have been flat out with work,

ive got a couple of pics that i can update this evening so please watch this space,

ive also managed to get hold of some rear disc conversion brackets, a mk5 rs200 handbrake cable, koni adjustable's, rear shocks and some other goodies.

so please bare with us

thanks max and merv

MK4_RS_VAN

slam panel with a guide coat, (just some siler we had left over, after a alloy refurb)

looks good i think, however going to do a bit more work on it to make perfect

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photo merv had on his phone.

Glenn_

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The front panel looks nice and shiny.

MK4_RS_VAN

was going to pop down to the garage today but, felt abit rough so decided to go up to the loft and have a sort out of my van bits

got plenty of goodys up there,
brand new heater matrix



my favourite part for the van so far has got to be my koni adjustables



new genuine header tank



either new or mint brake reservoir for her



rs2000 handbrake cable



and soooooo much more stuff lol. far to much to list

as you can see lol







hopefully ill be uploading some pictures of work on the van soon

MK4_RS_VAN

got abit of work done on the van today finally,
and we will also be doing some more tomorrow so i will keep the updates coming for you

so here is the rear inner sill we had previously cut the rot out off,
and also where the leaf spring mounts to had rotted slightly so we also repaired this to.



here is the main piece welded up, at a later date welds will be grinded down, and it will all be tidied up so watch this space



and then the leaf spring mouting point



and here it is all welded up, and again it will eventually be grinded down and tidied up



and then i gave it all a quick spray in etch primer just to protect it from rust etc untill we do some more work on this area



and that was all today really, not to bad for a few hours of work.

hope you enjoy the update

PLEASE leave us some FEEDBACK good or bad aslong as its HONEST it will be much apprieciated

thanks max and merv

mannion

Those last welds look a bit tall as if the penetration is not very deep, may need some more heat in the welds.

Van looking great mate.

Lee Grout

Thank god we got an update! How's that for honest? look forward to tomorrows update. Good work as usual.

MK4_RS_VAN

hi there, thank you for the feedback, i will relay this back to merv who does the welding haha,

and again thank you

MK4_RS_VAN

haha i know mate, was abit overdue lol, just always busy with work etc, and thank you apprieciate that mate, hopefull will have an update for you tonight.

MK4_RS_VAN

as usual got snowed under with work, but we did manage to get a tiny bit done today.

had an impulse idea today, and acted on it straight away lol

firstly we needed to give the garage a good clear out and sweep through
and once that was done we took everything out of the van and off of the roof

and also got it of the axle stands

so here are some pics



looks so good back down to normal height lol

the back end







next up we moved the van over and had a sweep through



can anyone guess whats coming up next

well lets see


if you guessed we put a couple of mattresses down and put the van on its side you were right hahaha







and thats all so far folks
hope you enjoyed
thanks

Glenn_

iTrader: (1)

Did it take much pushing over matey.

MK4_RS_VAN

no mate went over really easy to be honest, easier than i thought,
saved me around Ł200 buyin a jig lol

and its a pain in the arse laying on a freezing floor under a van without much room trying to grind,weld,sand or clean etc

its sooooooo much easier now, wish i had done it a long time ago lol

MK4_RS_VAN

cheers bud, apprieciate it

Glenn_

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Just hope it wont get damaged been on its side.

MK4_RS_VAN

cheers mate appriciate the feedback, i know lol cant wait to get it on the road, will be soo good lol

MK4_RS_VAN

what have you got at the moment then bud, a hatch???

MK4_RS_VAN

i was abit worried about that,
but i know a few people have done it before without problems, so should be fine,
the matresses under it are also very thick and soft,
there like a foam.
also the side its on needs alot of panel work anyways so should be all fine

fingers crossed lol

MK4_RS_VAN

you should get a project thread up bud

MK4_RS_VAN

hi guys, i spent a few hours at the garage yesterday, mainly just removing more bloody underseal and cleaning up welds and doin abit of etching

here i am (max) working away getting rid of house paint and red oxide with the trusty old blow torch

MK4_RS_VAN

close up

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and after all that this is where ive got to so far

MK4_RS_VAN

and the first bit of grinding and etch underneath

MK4_RS_VAN

not the best update in the world lol, but its getting there, once all the underneath is cleaned up ground down and etched ill be fibreglassing the welds etc to smooth them in and make it as if there are invisible patches of weld etc

we could however butt welded instead of patch welding, but because of shapes and angles etc it would have been a nightmare and taken an extremly long time. plus with but welds we would be worried about burning through

and belive patch welds would be stronger.

MK4_RS_VAN

thank you once again and look forward to your feedback thanks

MK4_RS_VAN

next update will be next weekend, so hold tight

MK4_RS_VAN

been doing plenty of work on the van, starting to get somewhere, will update you sunday with pics etc

thanks

Glenn_

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Its getting there matey.