Apnea Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 Well here we have it. My non turbo 1998 (S) Escort 55 diesel van. Ex-Royal Mail, in a bit of a state, most panels are damaged. Picked it up yesterday, I've never driven a escort diesel before, and for its age and miles, its really not that bad. Think it needs a new box as its a bit soup-bowly But when I decide and have enough money for the engine then that'll get sorted. http://i19.ebayimg.com/07/i/001/38/41/9d1f_1.JPG My plans for it are to sort all the panels out first, and fix anything not working using my donar car. But as for future plans. Seriously slam it. 60mm on 15's should do that nicely Getting some tyres stretched on my GTI 15'sGet it sprayed the whitest white you can get, with a gloss black bonnet and roofMorrettesInsulated, plyline, and carpet the back out for the time beingCant think of anything else at the moment because I had a fairly hefty night last night Anyway, ill post back in a few hours my progress on the stereo system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mykez69 Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 wahey euro vans look great bit scruffy at mo but will look great done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicane16v Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 Well... good luck to you mate.I'll take my hat off to you if you pull it off! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THOMMA55 Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 Looking forward to seeing this done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Circle8 Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 Well... good luck to you mate.I'll take my hat off to you if you pull it off!Well make your mind up! Are you going to take your hat off or do you want Escape to pull it off?! A tank of diesel last for ages. I miss those days....sort of. Has potential. Not sure of the paint job idea. Do a photoshop first to see how it looks. You might change your mind. Nice to see another modded Van in the making. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danposs86 Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 Should make a good read this thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hezz Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 why dont you go proper euro and go rat look you're more than 1/2 way there now!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apnea Posted March 19, 2009 Author Share Posted March 19, 2009 Little update, took me most of the day, including taking the bits off the other car but Ive moved forward ever so slightly. My smoothed dash fascia, with white instru. panel, white clock, and new steering wheel as the one in the van was rotten. http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x122/mcspringzy/SNC00291.jpgThis is a terrible picture I took on my phone, buts my sub strapped in, in the back. http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x122/mcspringzy/SNC00288.jpgJust after fitting my white clocks, and steering wheel. http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x122/mcspringzy/SNC00290.jpg Just finished and locked the van up. Keep watching for more this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosmicnutter_1993 Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 GTI steering wheel mate and why you smoothed the vents? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mykez69 Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 that dash fascia is different, did you make that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apnea Posted March 19, 2009 Author Share Posted March 19, 2009 GTI steering wheel mate and why you smoothed the vents? Not really into the GTi three spokes, I prefer these, however its only a short term thing. Because vents are for girls. that dash fascia is different, did you make that? Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StewLX Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 You going to do this in the back? http://fabiano-vgs.fotoflog.com.br/1188755755.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cossiecrew Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 should look good but to make it euro you need offset im running camille gotti wheels 15x7 et20 i think gti 15s are anything but euro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apnea Posted March 21, 2009 Author Share Posted March 21, 2009 Im stretching tyres on to them. I really like the cossie/gti style wheels. And I already own some. Another update, I've started insulating and plylining the back of the van, what a Shite job. I used 30mm xtrathem household insulation for soundproofing and insulating heat etc. 5mm ply on one side and part of the ceiling, 8mm MDF on the otherside and other part of the roof. Next ill get on to the rear doors (replace them) this week, bang new cab doors with central locking and electric windows bits already wired in. Super. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig855S Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 looking forward to this one.(not a big fan of ur fascia...it looks like something is missing..which there is) Why have u put thicker wood on one side of the car than the other..and im also intrested on hearing how ur insulation works out,i'd like to sound deaden my volvo but dont wanna pay a million quid for the car stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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