Hi All,

 

Im back into an escort but this time in the form of a Van. its currently a 1.8 D 55 just turned 85K with a good lot of history. Ive got a lot of plans for this inc a big boot build in the back but first on the agenda is the exterior.

This is how I got it -

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i218/demondriver12345/20140706_193132.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i218/demondriver12345/20140706_193120.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i218/demondriver12345/20140706_193140.jpg

 

I then fitted full leather seats

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i218/demondriver12345/20140725_164558.jpg

 

Then came the Evotech front bumper -

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i218/demondriver12345/20140725_164606.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i218/demondriver12345/20140726_152754.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i218/demondriver12345/20140726_154000.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i218/demondriver12345/20140726_164408.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i218/demondriver12345/20140726_164402.jpg

And Fitted

Then I bought a set of BK Racing alloys to refurb and paint then fit. (not all the pics but don't want to put too many up of the process)

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i218/demondriver12345/20140731_202637.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i218/demondriver12345/20140801_095535.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i218/demondriver12345/20140801_142411.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i218/demondriver12345/20140801_150323.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i218/demondriver12345/20140801_173158.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i218/demondriver12345/20140804_170402.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i218/demondriver12345/20140804_171120.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i218/demondriver12345/20140805_140001.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i218/demondriver12345/20140805_140222.jpg

 

 

I have a lot more planned for it I am currently half way thru extending the side skirts for it then im going to get an aftermarket rear bumper, cut it up and mould it to fit the van. Then its engine out full respray and then either a turbo diesel engine going in or a zetec I cant decide at the moment as I do between 800 and 1000 miles a week.

In the respray the van is going audi/pearl white and the plastics inc handles etc are going panther black to match the wheels. Someone said to me to do the roof black too but cant decide... heres a few different photoshops of different ideas

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i218/demondriver12345/van-white-roof.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i218/demondriver12345/Van-Black-Roof.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i218/demondriver12345/van-with-flags.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i218/demondriver12345/van-with-flags-and-black-ro.jpg

 

Any opinions or ideas up to now welcome

Edited August 21, 201410 yr by demondriver

looks good. Nice to see lots of pics. Think I seen this on Facebook. Don't do roof black, I like the chequered bonnet

And welcome to Evo.

Edited August 21, 201410 yr by lee grout

Hi Lee, yeh its a possibility im on a few different facebook escort groups.

I don't think will be doing the roof black I do like the bonnet someone has said to me maybe start them big at the front of the bonnet (not excessive) and the fade them out into the roof getting smaller and smaller so will have another play on photoshop at some point and see

Love seeing these vans on here because of the transformation they go through, from being someone's work horse to someone's pride and joy,stick with the chequered bonnet and I'm looking forward to seeing this thread progress.

What other plans you have?

Thanks Tomsy.

Plans up to now-

finish side skirts, custom rear bumper, custom lights, possibly a spoiler,full respray,

Rear disk conversion

Big front brakes

Different engine can't decide on a TD or a zetec

In the rear going to finish all the panelling and cover in black carpet. Then having a curved build just behind the seats with 4 matching 12 Inch subs. 8 6x9s(4 at the top going down each side) either 6 or 8 matching amps, one or two aux batteries.

 

Black angel eye headlights

Black angel eye fogs

 

Prob Missed a few bits too

depending on what your using, you could get away with 4 amps rather than 8. 2 single channels to run each pair of subs and 2 4 channels to run the 8 6x9's.

Would also recommend at least a single pair of mid's with tweeters.....depending on the choons your banging out of course.

Looking good so far mate 

Can't have enough vans on here.

Gonna be another thread to keep an eye on.

Welcome and regards Andy

Either that bumper. Or the bonnet. Doesnt fit

Thanks for all the comments so far.

 

Scottybo it's the bonnet that's kinked on both sides I do have a replacement but not had chance to fit it yet possibly a job for this weekend when my mate comes round.

 

Not touched the van for a week because I've been working away. Just got home tonight so tomorrow I will hopefully finish the 1st side skirts off and make a start on the 2nd before I leave again on Sunday

depending on what your using, you could get away with 4 amps rather than 8. 2 single channels to run each pair of subs and 2 4 channels to run the 8 6x9's.

Would also recommend at least a single pair of mid's with tweeters.....depending on the choons your banging out of course.

 

I have been looking at various options and door speakers too may have mids and tweeters in the doors 3 speakers are going in each front door in fibreglass builds may go with the mids and tweeters

Nicke Bumper !

 

Still searching One

 

Cheers Micha

Cheers Micha, Yeh i mentioned on facebook they are getting very rare now ive not seen any advertised at all but if i do will let you know