Converting a mk6 van front end to a mk5
Feb 25, 2010 | 09:20 PM
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Converting a mk6 van front end to a mk5
Hi Guys
Im after converting the front end of my van to a mk5 shape has any one done this or know if its possible i want the cosworth look but with my van on a p reg i have the smilie grill and bonnet etc
anyhelp would be great
Mar 1, 2010 | 08:34 PM
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anyone
Mar 2, 2010 | 04:49 PM
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It has been done before over here in Holland/Belgium. Will have a look if i can find pics of the project
Mar 7, 2010 | 08:22 PM
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El Carburato
It has been done before over here in Holland/Belgium. Will have a look if i can find pics of the project
cheers m8 hope you find them
Mar 7, 2010 | 08:25 PM
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From: kent
wings, front panel, bonnet, bumper and lights mate
, you can mod the mk6 wings, but better to change em, then you get the proper square repeater holes
Mar 7, 2010 | 08:32 PM
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wings, front panel, bonnet, bumper and lights mate
, you can mod the mk6 wings, but better to change em, then you get the proper square repeater holes
Cheers
would that be the complete panel at the front mate ? and does all this line up ok against the rest etc ?
Mar 7, 2010 | 08:34 PM
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From: preston
ive done it before didnt change front panel just wings bonnet bumper and lights mate
Last edited by botters; Mar 7, 2010 at 08:35 PM .
Reason: forgot to include bumper!
Mar 7, 2010 | 08:40 PM
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botters
ive done it before didnt change front panel just wings bonnet bumper and lights mate
Cheers botters
Sounds even better i want the complete cosworth look, does it all line up ok ?
Mar 7, 2010 | 08:42 PM
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From: preston
yeah mate lines up perfect they are pretty much the same van under the skin!
Mar 7, 2010 | 08:47 PM
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yeah mate lines up perfect they are pretty much the same van under the skin!
great stuff cheers botters,
your quite local to me to in preston i could have got you round for a lift if i struggle
Mar 7, 2010 | 08:56 PM
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From: preston
give us a shout if ya struggling but if you have changed a wing before i cant see you having any major problems
Mar 7, 2010 | 08:58 PM
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yes im quite handy so all should be good just wanted to see if anyone had doen it before etc
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