Combi-J

Hi all I'm new on here and have just started building my combi rst and thought it would be nice to share some photos of the progress.

visa_broke

keep the pictures coming

out of interest what sort of unit is that in? it looks like shipping containers joined together?

Combi-J

Yes it's a 40ft and a 20ft with the middle chopped out.

Combi-J

Just found this on my other phone. This is the van how i brought it earlier this year. The reg is E22 PBD anyone recognise it.





I found this on google images when i typed the reg in. Its actually an estate that someone has plated up the rear windows. They have done a good job of it aswell.

Combi-J

Got home from work this evening to find the man in big red suits been
Should have a few more pics of progress next week if I can sneak out the house.

bobsworth

great work mk4 combi very rare now..what engine you putting in

andy.v

love a good van rebuild, looking great, keep up the good work and as said, keep the pics coming.

Combi-J

Thanks. It's having a rebuilt mfi turbo which I think is from an s2 for now until I rwd it and BMW diesel power it

Combi-J

Thanks. I wasn't intending to go this far but you know what mk4's are like when you start poking lol.

Glenn_

iTrader: (1)

Its a bit worse for wear. At least its getting saved.

Combi-J

Slight change of plan for the running gear in the combi not had much luck with the turbo lump so it's going rear wheel drive 325 bmw powered. Donor turns up tomorrow then the real work begins :-D

xr2john

Will be keeping an eye on this. Sounds like an interesting build. Subscribed

Combi-J

The donor turned up today so Monday morning I can start the strip down. Exciting times and many hours of graft

xr2john

Any pics of the donor? We all love pics

mk3ste

Have you used the sand blaster? Would you recommend one as I'm thinking of buying one?

Looking forward to the build

Combi-J

I will get a couple this morning when Im down yard and post them

Combi-J

I have used it briefly but the grit I had was too Corse to fit out the nozzle so kept blocking. Did a good job with what came out though. I would recommend them with a superfine grit.
Can't go wrong for Ł50 on eBay.

Glenn_

iTrader: (1)

Rear wheel drive. Cool. What rear axle are you using? The bm one?

Combi-J

Hi Glenn, I am planning to cut most of the bm frame out where the sub frame etc are so I have the mounts to keep the running gear bm and then graft it into the escort. I will probably have to make up my own chassis rails so that it all glues together nicely and that it's roadworthy. Here is my donor car. I wouldn't of liked to be in it when it hit the post.

studabear

Interesting looking project, I will keep a look in on this one.

Combi-J

Most of the dash is out. Did start to unscrew stuff then got bored so ripped it out in then end. Much quicker

xr2john

Gonna be an interesting one to see how you make it all come together. Keep at it

Combi-J

Spent another couple of hours on the donor today managed to get the engine and box out, steering rack and both front hub & spring assembly.

If I get time tomorrow I may get the grinder out and start cutting

Glenn_

iTrader: (1)

Top work matey.

studabear

Is that a 4cyl or 6cyl diesel?

Combi-J

I went for 6cyl petrol in the end as they are naturally aspirated where the diesel being turbo it's just more to go wrong.

However I have been thinking supercharge the petrol

studabear

It had me wondering as I can't ever remember seeing a diesel compact. Makes sense now.

Combi-J

A few more pics of the action today. Combi's back on all fours again which is nice to see.



There must be at least 5 miles of wiring there lol




















Compact cabriolet for sale one very careful owner 😄

Glenn_

iTrader: (1)

Best thing to do to a bm, chop the fookers up lol.

andy.v

^^ here here^^

Combi-J

Snuck away from work early to do a bit more cutting everything I need is out now.
Laid the bits out roughly next to escort and it looks promising, should just have to get propshaft shortened by about 150mm or so😀😀

Combi-J

So I managed to squeeze another hour in this evening got a bit more cutting done.

It's all making sense now!

xr2john

Gonna be fun making all that work but I'm looking forward to seeing it all come together. Fair play to you

Combi-J

Ive got the bug big time again doing this project.
I used to chop cars about quite a bit when I was a kid. It's criminal really what I did to some of the now classic fords I had.
Hopefully will do a bit more Monday before work 😬

Combi-J

So I haven't done a lot on the build for a few days due to work getting in the way of play.

Anyone want any ally fabricated in the southeast give me a shout.

I have managed to do another hour this afternoon, got the bm front under the escort time to start trimming away the fat. Forgot to get a pic of that. Juts a couple of escort in the air for now

Combi-J

Few more pics from today's hour

Combi-J

Sorry I haven't posted any progress lately, I have been busy tho the build is coming along nicely.
Front end is all in the right place and tacked up need to fill in the gaps now

bobsworth

that wil be class..you must be a top mechanic to fit her in der.how did u work out engine mounts

Combi-J

I ended up cutting the front right off the escort and wheeled in the bm front end in. If I used the esc chassis rails the wheel lock would be next to nothing and wheels would scrub out

bobsworth

Be something else wen finished Wat sort bhp you looking at