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Old Jan 10, 2014 | 05:39 PM
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Hi, I am new to the site. I have been reading a lot of the project threads & there is a lot of very talented people out there & some of the cars are fantastic, so thought I would post some pics of my latest project. It started life as a Mk6 van, it has an RS2000 engine, suspension, front brakes and rear discs, stainless exhaust; escort cosworth body kit; front end converted to Mk5; Genuine Escort Cosworth bonnet, headlights and fogs; Cosworth style front and rear bumpers; leather Recaro seats.

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Old Jan 10, 2014 | 06:04 PM
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Lots of potential there bud, looks good already!

What colour you going?
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Old Jan 10, 2014 | 07:32 PM
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Got any work in progress pics?? Looks good. Any further plans other than the respray?
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Old Jan 10, 2014 | 07:40 PM
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Looks good mate
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Old Jan 10, 2014 | 08:15 PM
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Its got a nice look about it
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Old Jan 10, 2014 | 09:12 PM
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Thanks for the kind comments. Hopefully going imperial blue (same colour as the bonnet) and a few more things to do in the pipeline. I don't think I took any build photos, unfortunately. Got it MOT'd just before Xmas, just sorting insurance now (not as bad as I thought it was going to be!) so hopefully be having fun soon!!
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Old Jan 10, 2014 | 09:23 PM
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Old Jan 11, 2014 | 03:53 PM
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That will look well once done.
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Old Jan 11, 2014 | 08:55 PM
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Looking good mate, the only way those talented people become talented is by perseverance/ trial and error. Keep going and it will look very nice. Good work so far!

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Old Jan 11, 2014 | 09:59 PM
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I think with a different set of rims something that fills the arches it would look spot on.
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Old Jan 11, 2014 | 11:02 PM
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I think it would look awesome on Escos rims to complement the arches and front end
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Old Jan 12, 2014 | 06:17 PM
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Forgot to mention that I've flipped the rear axle and put an extra leaf spring in to raise it slightly.
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Old Jan 12, 2014 | 06:24 PM
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Rain stopped play so went in the garage to fibreglass the front bumper where I caught it on the drive (prior to flipping the axle!).
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Old Jan 12, 2014 | 06:26 PM
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Cool project, what are plans for interior rear of van? What will you be using it for?
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Old Jan 12, 2014 | 06:36 PM
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Originally Posted by st220kyle
Cool project, what are plans for interior rear of van? What will you be using it for?
The rear is ply lined & painted matt black for now as we are building a extension at home but after that will have to see.
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Old Jan 26, 2014 | 08:15 PM
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Nice van, blue or red are my opinions. Keep it up
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Old Jan 29, 2014 | 05:30 PM
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Nice van mate. Bet it's fast.
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Old Jan 29, 2014 | 07:52 PM
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Originally Posted by sridgett
Nice van mate. Bet it's fast.
Hoping to find out soon when dvla got their act together and sort the log book out
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Old Jan 29, 2014 | 08:55 PM
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Looking good.
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Old Jan 31, 2014 | 04:09 PM
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Insured & taxed today, just got to put front bumper back on & then road test it
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Old Feb 3, 2014 | 11:11 AM
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Had great fun in the Rs on sunday just needs to be set up properly & then loads of fun
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Old Feb 3, 2014 | 12:01 PM
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looks mean that does
im looking forward to reading the updates
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