james08 Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 got a van to use for work to move car parts around as the focus isnt suitable for that and was getting wrecked http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj187/james080888/2001%20ford%20escort%20van/2012-09-11150845.jpg usual faded red http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj187/james080888/2001%20ford%20escort%20van/Untitled.jpg http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj187/james080888/2001%20ford%20escort%20van/2012-09-11150823.jpg before and after http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj187/james080888/2001%20ford%20escort%20van/2012-09-12141507.jpg cosworth alloys http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj187/james080888/2001%20ford%20escort%20van/2012-09-19%2018.00.52_zps8cab8154.jpg http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj187/james080888/2001%20ford%20escort%20van/2012-09-19%2018.01.08_zps10b68e21.jpg mk5 headlights ready to go on when i get an early bonnet http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj187/james080888/2001%20ford%20escort%20van/Untitled_zps193d09a1.jpg plans for the van are to fit a turbo, electric windows, central locking, better front seats and a cosworth kit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxwax27 Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 bloody that is faded lol lookin a good start on bonnet. ash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james08 Posted September 19, 2012 Author Share Posted September 19, 2012 the whole van now shines but still needs another going over with the machine then a hand polish, been meaning to take it out the workshop and give it a clean to get the g3 dust off it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee grout Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 Nice plans, especially the cosworth kit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james08 Posted September 19, 2012 Author Share Posted September 19, 2012 also got a set brembo calipers ill be fitting to my focus at some point so ill have a set of st170 calipers spare which i may fit to the van Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james08 Posted October 21, 2012 Author Share Posted October 21, 2012 been spending some pennies on this in the week gti seatshttp://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj187/james080888/2001%20ford%20escort%20van/2012-10-18165622.jpg drivers seat base needs another clean but its not bad for 105khttp://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj187/james080888/2001%20ford%20escort%20van/2012-10-18165555.jpg gti leather steering wheel to replace the horrible plastic one ford fittedhttp://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj187/james080888/2001%20ford%20escort%20van/2012-10-18165539.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danj8608 Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 (edited) Do love a van, just a pain having up upgrade everything because they are so basic just noticed your not far from me either... I have a Rs2000 bonnet and lights.. Edited October 22, 2012 by danj8608 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james08 Posted October 22, 2012 Author Share Posted October 22, 2012 ive got a deal waiting to go through on a mk5 rs2000 front end, im assuming its from your van you broke a few weeks ago? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danj8608 Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 From my other van I had I have the bonnet, cossie rep grill, rs headlights and side lights, bonnet catch and a Mk5 evotech bumper all sitting in the garden/shed I also have some adjustable gaz shocks for a van once its lowered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james08 Posted October 22, 2012 Author Share Posted October 22, 2012 how much for the bonnet and grill? what the difference between the rs headlights and normal ones? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottybo Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 leave the front as mk6! of all the escorts the mk5 is my least favorite lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james08 Posted October 22, 2012 Author Share Posted October 22, 2012 too late everythings bought just needs collecting and cash handing over its all in red to so i dont need to paint it my plan was to cosworth the front end but seeing as ive got a rs2000 front end i may leave it as a rs2000 now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danj8608 Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 The rs headlights have the side lights where the indicators are and the lights are longer Google some pics to see what I mean,, bonnet and grill £50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james08 Posted October 22, 2012 Author Share Posted October 22, 2012 ohh ok, ill have a think on them and see what it looks like with the standard bonnet when i pick it up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james08 Posted November 4, 2012 Author Share Posted November 4, 2012 was doing a bit of painting today on a customer car so thought id take the roof lining out and give it a coat of paint too http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj187/james080888/2001%20ford%20escort%20van/2012-11-04151445.jpg before it gets refitted its getting a bigger light fitted to the rear of the lining and a focus interior light fitted at the front by the sun visors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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