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Old 29-12-2015, 12:35 AM
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Default mk5/6 escort van conversion

as per the title guys we need some ideas. we're doing a conversion/restoration on a ford escort van. we've got all bodywork nailed down as to what we want so here we go...


1. we converting the van to a pick up
2. what engine? Mondeo st? escort rs2000? jag 3.0 v6?
3. escort cosworth wings, skirts etc where do we get from?
4. interior we have sussed.


all and any help or advice would be very much appreciated
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Old 29-12-2015, 01:22 PM
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Loads of rs2000 conversions been done, be nice to see something different. Rwd? Rear engined?
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Old 29-12-2015, 04:50 PM
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Originally Posted by STU20004X4
Loads of rs2000 conversions been done, be nice to see something different. Rwd? Rear engined?


was actually thinking the jaguar 4x4 3.0
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Old 29-12-2015, 11:38 PM
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if anyone has ay other suggestions????
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Mondeo 4x4 gearbox with an solid rear axle and the st v6 lump
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Originally Posted by Swamp
Mondeo 4x4 gearbox with an solid rear axle and the st v6 lump


cheers fella I have actually been looking at the 3.0 v6 st running gear.


do you think there'd be much alterations to chassis?
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