firebirdsam

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.

Minirotty

Lots of potential there bud, looks good already!

What colour you going?

Lee Grout

Got any work in progress pics?? Looks good. Any further plans other than the respray?

RST

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Looks good mate

Mk4 Rick

Its got a nice look about it

firebirdsam

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!!

Brian

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Brian

Glenn_

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That will look well once done.

Smudge374

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!

Smudge.

Mk4 Rick

I think with a different set of rims something that fills the arches it would look spot on.

Roscopeco

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I think it would look awesome on Escos rims to complement the arches and front end

firebirdsam

Forgot to mention that I've flipped the rear axle and put an extra leaf spring in to raise it slightly.

firebirdsam

Today I welded in a new cross member and new towing eye point.

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!).

st220kyle

Cool project, what are plans for interior rear of van? What will you be using it for?

firebirdsam

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.

s23rta

Nice van, blue or red are my opinions. Keep it up

sridgett

Nice van mate. Bet it's fast.

firebirdsam

Hoping to find out soon when dvla got their act together and sort the log book out

Glenn_

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Looking good.

firebirdsam

Insured & taxed today, just got to put front bumper back on & then road test it

firebirdsam

Had great fun in the Rs on sunday just needs to be set up properly & then loads of fun

0150carmac

looks mean that does
im looking forward to reading the updates