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May 22, 2012 12:07:44 GMT
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Alright ladies and gents?  Welcome to my humble thread, I'm relatively new here,although I have previously posted a small thread on the general board, I am yet to "cut my teeth" in the retro rides community haha. Enough blabbering. As you may have guessed, I have a lovely little escort van and she goes by the name of Emma:D she's my pride and joy and i loooved owning her, here's a few pics to wet all your whistles...    Sorry to everyone for the frankly CACK quality of the pictures, i only had my iPod at my desposal and believe it or not, I had THE SUN in my face everywhere I stood, it just glared at me! Progress will be mega slow due to money being tighter than a ducks ar$e at the mo but, as soon as any progress is to be had, you guys will be posted ASAP  All comments welcomed. Cheers guys! |
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May 22, 2012 12:18:12 GMT
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Awesome. Just add wheels from a performance model, a fido dido sticker and lob a mattress in the back and party like it's 1996, Y0! Haha you might be on to somethin there mate! I like your style! |
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Kieren
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May 22, 2012 12:20:40 GMT
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Get a 1.6 cvh turbo lump in there, and just make the out side look completely stock but clean, then when some NOOB in a saxo ect come's up the side of you just blow him away !! :L SLEEPER
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May 22, 2012 12:26:38 GMT
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Get a 1.6 cvh turbo lump in there, and just make the out side look completely stock but clean, then when some NOOB in a saxo ect come's up the side of you just blow him away !! :L SLEEPER Cheers! You're on to a winner there my friend, once I get some serious driving skillz under the old belt that is deffo on the cards mate, sleepers are the future! Haha, as it stands, my plans are to try and go for the messed up work van come street sleeper look... Watch this space  |
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May 22, 2012 15:59:22 GMT
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kieren has a good point, however, maybe a 2.0 zetec out of a mondeo would be a cheaper option :-)
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hamps
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May 22, 2012 16:05:05 GMT
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Nice van mate a man after my own heart I will put a pic of mine up later I also own Medway Rs centre we specialise in restoration and body work engine conversions massive spares stock and everything inbetween when it comes to escorts fiestas etc So anything you need or want to know fire away |
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May 22, 2012 16:07:44 GMT
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kieren has a good point, however, maybe a 2.0 zetec out of a mondeo would be a cheaper option :-) Hmmm. That dose throw a spanner in to the works. I now have a few engine options thanks to you guys, I'm mainly thinking styling ideas, I'd love to lower the back but I know that lowering blocks are out of the question, I'm really stumped on how to do it, HELP? |
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May 22, 2012 16:17:11 GMT
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Nice van mate a man after my own heart I will put a pic of mine up later I also own Medway Rs centre we specialise in restoration and body work engine conversions massive spares stock and everything inbetween when it comes to escorts fiestas etc So anything you need or want to know fire away Thanks! I'm glad you like her! Haha Ahh brilliant, I don't suppose you'd be able to solve my above SOS could you? It would be very appreciated Below is the overall stance I'd like to achieve (not my picture)  |
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hamps
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May 22, 2012 16:23:12 GMT
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Get the leaf springs de-cambered to what height you want that's what I do
DO NOT flip the axle it's dangerous !
I know many people do this but I've seen em when they let go! Not ideal at all
I know a place where I use I will dig the no out for you bud
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May 22, 2012 17:15:14 GMT
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Get the leaf springs de-cambered to what height you want that's what I do DO NOT flip the axle it's dangerous ! I know many people do this but I've seen em when they let go! Not ideal at all I know a place where I use I will dig the no out for you bud Ahh youre a saviour mate! Haha, I never even thought about de-cambering! Haha Ahh cool man, I really appreciate it bud, I'd like to get that sorted as soon as funds allow |
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hamps
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May 22, 2012 17:34:17 GMT
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Think it works out about £130 including courier there and return courier
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May 22, 2012 17:44:11 GMT
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Think it works out about £130 including courier there and return courier That's a well good price! Once I'm earning regulare ££s I'll deffo invest in that, without a doubt cheers for the hook up mate, you're a good man! Have you got any pics of your mk4 bud? |
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qwerty
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May 22, 2012 17:44:27 GMT
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DO NOT flip the axle it's dangerous ! I know many people do this but I've seen em when they let go! Not ideal at all This isn't meant in an inflammatory manner, but can you explain to me what is dangerous? More for information purposes than aything else. Cheers |
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May 22, 2012 18:04:16 GMT
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excellent another mk4
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May 22, 2012 19:36:36 GMT
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Feel free to show a pic or two of yours mate |
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Kieren
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May 22, 2012 19:49:33 GMT
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All the CVH series engine would bolt straight in with the right mount's so id deffo go down that route eventually, Do these run Leaf springs on the rear springs/struts on the front then ? If so i know id be putting For escort/sierra back axle on that beast.
RWD ACTION BITCHES !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Will be good to watch progress on this project and see what come's of it GOOD LUCK.
kieren
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totti
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May 22, 2012 20:04:25 GMT
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Hi! Ah! A VAN-Man! ;D Very nice cars!!!! And,in my opinion,there must be not a big engine.....its all about the looks and the style of this kind of van.....in times of silly fuel prices i prefer the 1,8 diesel! And i flipped the rear axle......no problem     Cheers |
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May 22, 2012 20:17:47 GMT
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Handsome. I love mk4 escorts. I would leave the engine as it is if it's the diesel lump. I've owned rs turbo's and don't get me wrong rs turbo vans are great but the conversion is not worth the agg. The vans don't like being driven over a ton, the back end is way to light.
Keep it basic and simple. Don't let it burn a hole in your pocket. You could even do a few collections and deliveries in it for people. let it earn you a couple of quid.
Lower it and go for peugeot 205 gti 1.9 alloys in black or if your budget will stretch go for escort cosworth alloys the best alloy choice for the mk4 van. ( not the mondeo si version )
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May 22, 2012 21:24:31 GMT
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All the CVH series engine would bolt straight in with the right mount's so id deffo go down that route eventually, Do these run Leaf springs on the rear springs/struts on the front then ? If so I know id be putting For escort/sierra back axle on that beast. RWD ACTION BITCHES !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Will be good to watch progress on this project and see what come's of it GOOD LUCK. kieren Thanks kieren mate, I love your enthusiasm! Haha I think you're right about the suspension set up, I haven't had the van much more than a week so I'm not completely gend up on its spec yet haha. To be honest, a cvh or RS turbo conversion would be pretty good because, my dads an old skooool mechanic and he has built many an engine! Haha |
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May 22, 2012 21:33:32 GMT
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Hi! Ah! A VAN-Man! ;D Very nice cars!!!! And,in my opinion,there must be not a big engine.....its all about the looks and the style of this kind of van.....in times of silly fuel prices I prefer the 1,8 diesel! And I flipped the rear axle......no problem Haha yeah. They are actually beautiful to drive, mine is obviously the same as yours a 1.8 I am more than happy with how the engine is for now, I like you am also mainly concentrating on the visuals of the poor girl haha Cheers |
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