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Oct 17, 2016 17:30:49 GMT
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Hello, well here it is something I've been after for a long time a mk4 escort van! I've always known of this van but was aware that the guy had no intention of selling having spoke to quite a few people about it. I was told that it would be his nephew's when he was done with it. However!! A few weeks ago I noticed it was parked on a driveway looking a little sorry for itself so I thought what the hell I'll stick a note on it and see what happens....... he text me that night asking what my offer would be!! Hmm now there's a question what do you offer without insulting someone? I chucked the question back at him and four really really long days later he replied £300. Something to work with I thought but I needed to have a proper look. As you have probably guessed I bought it, I had to its white for a start and I wanted a white one, it's island reg the DL prefix was unique to the isle of wight and I've always wanted one so that's good enough!! Needs a bit of love but hey that's why we do this isn't it?! Enough of my waffle here's a couple more pics, any comments always welcome! Cheers Rob.
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1990 Escort 35 vanMercdan68
@forddan68
Club Retro Rides Member 68
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Oct 17, 2016 18:43:56 GMT
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Had a couple of these,getting hard to find now,and they look so good low on polished alloys,more pics as you progress with it please!
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Fraud owners club member 2003 W211 Mercedes E class 1989 Sierra sapphire 1998 ex bt fiesta van
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Oct 17, 2016 20:06:51 GMT
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Will definitely get some more pics up asap, it's parked at my mum's at the mo and I'm itching to play with it!! I'll be ditching the bonnet and front bumper for standard items and those rear lights have got to go! Needs a damn good clean inside more than out but can't wait to get stuck in!
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Cool project! You can't beat a Escort van slammed on its ass!!
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Oct 18, 2016 18:16:00 GMT
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Cheers mate! Yeah I agree they do look good low, this will definitely be going lower. I swapped out the 3I wheels for some steels today which look loads better. Will get some more pics tomorrow as me phone died 😠
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Oct 18, 2016 19:06:05 GMT
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I love these vans. Look great modified. Interesting that you're going back to a standard front end first thing most people do is xr3i bumper and rs turbo bonnet vents. Look forward to more updates. Anything happening in the engine room?
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Oct 18, 2016 20:26:45 GMT
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To be honest I'm not a fan of rs/xr bits externally on non rs/xr models. A lot of people are surprised I'm taking them off too! All the white bits- door handles, lock surrounds and mirrors will be going! I have got a pair of 88 spec recaros and matching door cards to go in it. I'm aiming for nice and clean looking, little bit lower and some 15 inch steels in sliver with new bolts and the original black centre caps. Nothing happening engine wise at the mo I'm afraid got to finish the engine build for my estate first.
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düdo
Part of things
wide as house
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Oct 18, 2016 20:40:14 GMT
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Like your Escort van. I was a courier in London in '87/'88 after I'd just got my licence and had a blue Mk3 from the firm and they let me take it home at weekends so great for those early courting moments!
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Oct 18, 2016 21:15:44 GMT
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Thanks mate lol at the courting moments, I bet a few vans could tell some stories!!
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Oct 19, 2016 19:29:58 GMT
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Dug some bits out for the van tonight, Orange side repeaters and another heater control panel as the one in there has white dials which have gone yellowish Also picked up my recaros from work. Got them off a guy in the unit opposite me, he offered them to me a couple of weeks ago for £100 but I wasn't keen for that price. Anyway by the end of the week he was desperate for some cash to put fuel in his wife's car and his van so I gave him £50. There not bad to be honest and still have the original bases so that's got to be a bonus! Will hopefully get time this weekend to have a play with it and more importantly clean it!!
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philsford
Part of things
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Club RR Member Number: 100
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1990 Escort 35 vanphilsford
@philsford
Club Retro Rides Member 100
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Oct 19, 2016 19:38:59 GMT
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Cheap pair of seats you got yourself there. I have had one of these and I could never get on with the fact the recaros will not go back as far as they do in a car due to load area being in the way. These are a rare sight now.
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Oct 19, 2016 20:45:11 GMT
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Yeah they were a bit of bargain to be honest. I'll see how I get on with them in the van hopefully they'll be ok I don't sit to far back from the wheel anyway. Fiesta is awesome by the way.
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Feb 10, 2017 14:49:47 GMT
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Feb 10, 2017 14:59:12 GMT
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There is something very likeable about that! Keep at it mate.
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eternaloptimist
Posted a lot
Too many projects, not enough time or space...
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Feb 10, 2017 16:34:11 GMT
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Love that. So much potential.
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XC70, VW split screen crew cab, Standard Ten
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Feb 10, 2017 17:44:57 GMT
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Standard look all the way, with the Orion colour coding strip on the top bar of the bumper. Assuming you are going post 88 spec for front bumper (Hated the pre 88spec bumper)
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MK4 Ford Escort XR3i - Standard MK6 Ford Escort GTi - Track Car
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sridgett
Part of things
the only way is Dagenham
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Feb 10, 2017 18:05:11 GMT
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Very cool motor
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Mk3 capri, escort xr3i, mk2 fiesta,mk5 escort rs2000
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Feb 10, 2017 20:49:01 GMT
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Thanks for the comments guys, yes Matt that is the bumper I'm going for. Currently have one on my estate as the correct bumper for that (pre 88) is damaged at the bottom so just trying to repair it. Cheers Rob.
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voodoo57
Club Retro Rides Member
That's not 2 metres! come a little...Closer!
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Club RR Member Number: 137
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1990 Escort 35 vanvoodoo57
@voodoo57
Club Retro Rides Member 137
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Waxoly Waxoyl WAXOYL!!!!! Great van! Good luck with this!
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Cheers mate! Yes it will get the treatment as soon as I can get it back to my place. Best get digging that driveway out lol
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