|
|
|
|
|
Now becoming a rarity, and even denied by Ford as even existing, the Transit County 4x4 is probably the most distinctive variation of the brand. Using a Dana 44F front axle, NP208 transfer case, and lots of beefed-up suspension, this is the van that can go where no other can! My van is a 1990 LWB 160, with 2.5Di engine, wide-ratio MT75 gearbox, and 5.89:1 diffs for greater off-road gearing. The 4WD is selectable in both high and low range, and free-wheeling hubs are fitted to the front axle. Inside, there is seating for six, and a racked-out loadspace in the rear. Other extras I have fitted are 7.50x16 Deestone tyres, CB/PMR radios, carputer with mobile broadband, reversing camera, nightvision camera system, GPS tracker, remote starting, remotely operated worklights, onboard air compressor and welding plant, water tank and also a Cobra Monaco bucket seat with 5 point harness for the driver!       |
| |
|
|
|
|
dazcapri
North East
Enter your message here...
Posts: 1,056
|
|
|
|
|
Love this I had the Mk2 version,part owned with a couple of other lads,great tool but jeez the steering was heavy without power steering. Yours looks great wish I'd kept mine now.
|
| |
Mk3 Capri LS
|
|
Lacy
Part of things
Posts: 247
|
|
|
|
|
curse word! That looks tough!
|
| |
2007 Porsche 987 Boxster S 'Percy'
1994 Landrover 300tdi 90 CSW 'Connie'
2001 Buell M2 'Bertie'
1976 Kawasaki Z1000 A1 'Nobby'
....and my wife has some nondescript modern box of some sort
|
|
rodney
Posted a lot
https://www.facebook.com/RD-vehicle-transport-and-recovery-services-525622614268010/
Posts: 1,677
|
|
|
|
|
love these , very rare bit of kit,.
|
| |
facebook: rodney dean / rd transport  |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
WOW great heavy ride.................love the TONKA plate ;-)
|
| |
|
|
sphinx
Part of things
Posts: 219
|
|
|
|
That maximum wade depth...are you saying it's fine to keep going if the ash tray is underwater? Looks brilliant fun  |
| |
|
|
Copey
Posted a lot
Posts: 2,845
|
|
|
|
|
hell yes!! bloody awesome!!!
|
| |
1990 Ford Sierra Sapphire GLSi with 2.0 Zetec
1985 Ford Capri 3.0 (was a 2.0 Laser originally)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
That maximum wade depth...are you saying it's fine to keep going if the ash tray is underwater? Looks brilliant fun You only stop when your knackers get wet... ;D |
| |
|
|
dungbug
Posted a lot
'Ooligan!
Posts: 2,852
|
|
|
|
|
Fantastic looking Transit, I didn't know they did a 4x4 version (always learning new stuff on here).
Just read your thread for the armoured one you've got......Just WOW! ;D
|
| |
Past: 13 VW Beetles from 1967 - 1974
Bay Window Campers (1973 & 1974)
Mini's (1992 Cooper lookalike & 1984 '25 Anniversary)
MK2 Polo Coupe S (1984 & 1986)
MK2 Polo Breadvan (1981 & 1984)
MK4 Escort (1989)
MK2 Granada Based Hearse (seriously)
Fiat Uno 60S (1986) Punto 60S (1998) Cinq (1997)
1998 Yamaha YZF600R Thundercat
2003 Ford KA
Current: 2004 Ford Focus (barely alive)
|
|
|
|
Dez
Club Retro Rides Member
And I won't sit down. And I won't shut up. And most of all I will not grow up.
Posts: 11,714
Club RR Member Number: 34
|
1990 Ford Transit County 4x4Dez
@dez
Club Retro Rides Member 34
|
|
|
i followed you into southend a month or two back, funnily no one was brave enough to attempt to cut you up at the stupid new progress road fade-in lane like they did to me at the time   you really have to see this thing driving in 'normal' traffic to appreciate how tough it looks! |
| |
|
|
luckygti
Posted a lot
I need to try harder!
Posts: 4,912
|
|
|
|
Loving that, looked at a couple recently as a bit of an overland wagon! SWMBO likes Land Rovers though |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
Apr 12, 2012 13:19:18 GMT
|
Some more pics of some of the mods I have made to the van. New forward worklights and side facing alley lights.  Switch panel and auxiliary battery monitor for worklights and loadspace lights.  Drop-down ladder for roofrack and walkboard.  Crewcab area with extra stowage beneath seats.  Chopped exhaust system, one silencer removed and a y-peice fitted, flowing to a pair of custom-made slash-cut tailpipes.  Custom-made tailpipes.  I have some more pics somewhere from when I swapped out the engine, I'll post them when I remember what PC they are on! |
| |
|
|
adi
Posted a lot
Posts: 1,426
|
|
Apr 12, 2012 18:26:17 GMT
|
|
These are awesome, when I was on the gas pipelines 4 years ago, they had one of these for the mobile mechanic, there wasn't a single bog or mudbath that thing couldn't get through, it was easily as capable as a discovery. They replaced it with an equally rare merc sprinter 4x4.
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
Apr 12, 2012 19:20:35 GMT
|
|
I want that exhaust on my Vito only the single side thou.
|
| |
Some days you just need to take a grinder to an inanimate object, just to make your day a tiny bit better!!
|
|
Copey
Posted a lot
Posts: 2,845
|
|
Apr 12, 2012 19:22:48 GMT
|
love the exhaust, looks crackin |
| |
1990 Ford Sierra Sapphire GLSi with 2.0 Zetec
1985 Ford Capri 3.0 (was a 2.0 Laser originally)
|
|
woodenspatulas
Part of things
Retro in ways you can't imagine
Posts: 448
|
|
Apr 20, 2012 14:15:38 GMT
|
Just found this after seeing your recent purchase. what a cracking collection of transits! I have always wanted one of these  |
| |
1999 Vectra Estate + 1995 Saab Engine = Good Times
|
|
skinnylew
Club Retro Rides Member
Posts: 5,546
Club RR Member Number: 11
|
1990 Ford Transit County 4x4skinnylew
@skinnylew
Club Retro Rides Member 11
|
Apr 20, 2012 14:30:32 GMT
|
|
awesome!! Got to love an unstoppable transit, and you have two!!
|
| |
|
|
PHUQ
Part of things
Posts: 859
|
|
Apr 20, 2012 14:51:03 GMT
|
|
I played with a V4 one a few years back, they are epic! Have seen one off roading too and they are damn capable, if a bit frightening to watch on side slopes.
Never seen one looking quite that menacing though...
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
Apr 23, 2012 11:47:36 GMT
|
|
Thats epic. I love it! Looks very mean.
Scottish Power use Sprinter 4x4s around here - they look brilliant too!
|
| |
|
|
|
|
Ax GTi Turbo
