Hi all, still new to this site but wanted to show you all my escort van.
Have had this van a few years now after wanting one from when i was a whipper snapper!!!! built it as you see it now with a stage 1 RST engine. AFter having it on the road for a year and to be honest not happy with the performance of it, decided to take it off the road with the intention of selling it.
But seeing as i have unfinished business with this van have now decided to develop it even more. Many ideas are popping into my head along with Zetec Turbo, ST170 and even the thought of a mondeo V6. Van will be going into my workshop in the very near future to begin the rebirth which path i will choose is unknown yet but any comments are welcome pics will follow as soon as i workout this photobucket lark

 

 

 

sorry but dont like the goldie orange colour and it wants a absolutly stupid engine strapping in for some fun dont forget brakes and handeling though duck

 

COlour is Orancio Boreal which is found on the Lambo Gallardo. Looks great when the sun is out but yes that is one thing that will change as am bored with the colour possilbly BMW Boston Green but paintjob last on my mind have been toying with 4WD idea as have been following Beefy's thread with alot of interest

 

very nice got a soft spot for mk4 vans

 

I think it looks trick pal!
needs turbo kit to finish the outside off!

 

Just noticed no door handles how do you get in the cunt??

 

door poppers probably unless he's a live in van kinda guy

 

good stuff pal,what are your plans

 

sometimes i think its on a fob , or something in the mirror. not sure. but van looks good , like it!

 

Dont worry sure he can handle that

 

Door acces is done thru both the Alarm fob and a button under the mirror. When the alarm is active the button under the mirror is disabled and when alarm is not active the button is active. Felt the need for both systems for MOT purposes.
One thing for sure is 4WD as even with S2 gearbox with LSD I was never happy with the traction. Never wanted RS Skirts as prefer the Flared arches which is more subtle and discreet while still able to make people look twice. Will be changing the interior with possibly a TT dashboard. Am inkling towards a V6 conversion for Torque rather than BHP. Exteriorly will do away with the rear corner bumpers and make a smoothed rear pan.

 

nice looking van

 

Looks smart


Brian

 

Please help the Respawning fund by someone please buying these off for a kick start!!! 4x100 stud pattrn 17"x7.5 35 offset antera alloys refurbed in green-gold chromaflair

 

After deciding on what drivetrain to go for. I am looking for a Sierra 4x4 floorpan and a cosworth 2.9 v6. If anyone knows of some laying around so to speak please PM me.
Van will be having a 4WD drivetrain and V6 and possibly go down Bi Turbo route if i can make it all fit.

Alot of things off the van will now be up for sale including the following

2.5" stainless steel bespoke exhaust
16" MOMO Arrow alloys
RST Bonnet
Dashboard
Fiesta RST Recaros
RST front shocks and brakes
Relocated rear axle
11"focal sub
Alpine v12 amp
S2 alloys "in need of refurbing"
Fiesta rst fuel tank with uprated in tank pump

 

hi all quick update, have secured a cosworth YB for this van and want to go RWD so am on the look out for bargain RWD drivetrain as on a serious budget. contact me thru here if anyone has any bits laying around they dont want

 

best picking up an old sierra saff, get the fllor pan, bulkhead and most of bits required

 

looks like i got the floorpan sorted just the actual drivetrain itself paul

 

cool, good luck with project.

 

poss best buying a cheap cossie, get engine the lot then as you want brakes etc and all adds up

 

is an idea but when ever does a cossie come up cheaply and dont know i could ever willingly pull one apart

 

Do you still have any parts? eg alloys or amplifier? Cheers