fordvanman Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 Hello guys and girls,I'm new to this forum and to the ford scene, I got given this escort van so thought id have a good go at her and make it into something cool.At the moment its just a 1.8 diesel with 110,000 miles on her. Runs fine but is starting to grind around the corners, think the bearings are on the way out I want to make it into a pick up truck and slam it to the ground on some nice wide wheels Probs either 13x8, 14x8 or 15x8 Depends on which look the bestI dont like the leaf springs so i think i will be changing the rear axle for an escort saloon version and re build the suspension turrets. Then i can have coilovers all around. Sounds like a lot of work but i'm not to bad at the old grinder and welder so have no problems in giving it a go. Anyway this is it. not the best looking thing yet but once i have done a few sketches of how i want it to look ill upload them http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs807.snc4/68720_1485892346103_1197747140_31136843_6772509_n.jpg http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs388.ash2/66685_1485894186149_1197747140_31136845_720122_n.jpg Also If anyone knows whether the axle mounting points are the same please do tell or if there are any differences as i'm not familiar with these cars at all. Will keep you posted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danj8608 Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 The rear axle is completely different from the saloon or hatch back, the leaf springs locate the axle to the van and the dampers are sat in the middle the whole thing is kind of like a H pattern when you look down on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordvanman Posted October 11, 2010 Author Share Posted October 11, 2010 So i would have to make new mounting points on the underside of the car, or cut the mounting points of the saloon and fabricate them to fit.Sounds like it will be a fun challenge, thanks. Do you get many people offering scrap escorts on here as it would be a shame to hack up a good one or one with potential. One more thing, is my van a Mk5 or Mk6 Thanks John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McRic Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 mk6 and check out heavyrightfoot for escorts breaking. Welcome to the site Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heavyrightfoot Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 Welcome to the club Your plans sound very interesting Your welcome to have a ride up here and hack away the bits you need Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordvanman Posted October 11, 2010 Author Share Posted October 11, 2010 So here is a quick sketch i have done of the plan so far. The diameter of the tyre is the same as the standard, however the wheels have been made bigger, id say around 15" i think, to be honest not sure though.Bodywork is standard at the minute all bar the roof which has been replaced by a flat saloon version and of course its now a pick up http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs096.snc4/36152_1486021589334_1197747140_31137097_185535_n.jpg Its most certainly going to be different and not to everyones taste, but thats good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon69 Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 If this works this is going to look wicked cant wait to see the progress reports on this oh and this may give you some inspiration http://img830.imageshack.us/img830/2628/bviwplqbgkkgrhqqokkyevo.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoo2000 Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 That's vile! Just had a look for some pics of one I've seen in the past, can't find any photos though. It was Imperial Blue with cosworth arches, it looked really nice, Used to see it at FordFair/FITP a couple years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbie Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 That's vile! u aint seen the back of that blue one yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
escortjas Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 I really like the sound of this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trig Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 Sounds linke an awesome project. Welcome to the club Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordvanman Posted October 12, 2010 Author Share Posted October 12, 2010 Thanks for the welcome and replies guys, im glad you like the idea. Here is another quick render for you to get the idea of my plan,Hope you like http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs779.snc4/65930_1487091976093_1197747140_31139265_2351691_n.jpg Thanks,John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TC-DNB Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 Thanks for the welcome and replies guys, im glad you like the idea. Here is another quick render for you to get the idea of my plan,Hope you like http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs779.snc4/65930_1487091976093_1197747140_31139265_2351691_n.jpg Thanks,John Really? Nice sketch, wish i was more artistic! Cant draw for fcuk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordvanman Posted October 12, 2010 Author Share Posted October 12, 2010 ha took around 20 minutes, so is quite quick for how long i can usually spend on them Thanks though, much appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TC-DNB Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 ha took around 20 minutes, so is quite quick for how long i can usually spend on them Thanks though, much appreciated 20minutes thats well good. Wouldn't mind seeing something you've spent some real time on! You can draw my cabby for me if you got 20mins free haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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