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retromatt Posted a lot Posts: 1,604	matt's mk1 transit project retromatt @retromatt
	May 7, 2018 20:48:59 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	hi now I'm pretty much at the end of my latest project, i thought i would post some pics of the transit. this is how i brought it.... i was so surprised at how solid it was! never seen such a solid ford in my life! the paintwork realy let it down, someone had 'had a go' at spraying and had made a mess of it, runs everywhere! and they hadnt bothered to do anything with the inside. and why would someone spend hours painting a van, and carefully mask up the front screen, oblivious to the fact that the rubber was totally perished/ leaky/ disintegrating !


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retromatt Posted a lot Posts: 1,604	matt's mk1 transit project retromatt @retromatt
	May 7, 2018 20:49:32 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top



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retromatt Posted a lot Posts: 1,604	matt's mk1 transit project retromatt @retromatt
	May 7, 2018 20:55:08 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	anyway, i started by stripping the van down, then started laying the primer and paint down. i worked from the inside out, and made a choice to change the colour. don't get me wrong, i love Daytona yellow, but it can be a bit much on a large body. i have gone for ermine white on top, and Olympic blue down below. here's my progress;


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retromatt Posted a lot Posts: 1,604	matt's mk1 transit project retromatt @retromatt
	May 7, 2018 20:58:36 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	so i painted the blue, and then started on the top half. this was a little tricky due to my low roof. i ended up dropping the van to the deck, just so i had room to lean across with my gun;


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retromatt Posted a lot Posts: 1,604	matt's mk1 transit project retromatt @retromatt
	May 7, 2018 21:00:28 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	once i had started putting it back together i thought i would get it out into the light; ....yep, think i made the right choice on the colour change!


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retromatt Posted a lot Posts: 1,604	matt's mk1 transit project retromatt @retromatt
	May 7, 2018 21:09:10 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	so this week has been spent on bringing the van further along with the interior. i cut up some mdf and made a few units; sprayed them to match the top half of the van, ermine white, and fitted them up. i made up the door cards and rear side panels using a sofa fabric, it realy makes the camper look a little homely! i ordered plenty to cover the seat/ bed cushions, and potentially make up curtains too. the side panels have a thick foam behind- to help with insulation, sound deadening and comfort too. now the weekend has given me the chance to fit up most of the van, and get it looking like a proper camper! i took it for my first little drive round too!


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retromatt Posted a lot Posts: 1,604	matt's mk1 transit project retromatt @retromatt
	May 7, 2018 21:17:26 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	now i just have a few niggly bits left to finish. i have tracked down the remaining parts, so just have to fit new door rubbers, wipers, better front indicators, and that all important chrome petrol cap! i have the mechanic all booked in to check over electrics, service and mot it! the sad part is the fact that I'm now coming to terms with the fact that i have to sell it on. i honestly have to say that this camper has been such a enjoyable project, and I'm not just saying that because i didn't have to get the welder out!! and these things seem to be so rare nowadays, i just know i will be kicking myself when the day comes... I'm almost tempted to get it out and do a few shows in it before i let her go...


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rblote Posted a lot Posts: 2,072	matt's mk1 transit project rblote @rblote
	May 7, 2018 21:24:57 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	110% awesome. This is a great car mate. Looks great.


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retromatt Posted a lot Posts: 1,604	matt's mk1 transit project retromatt @retromatt
	May 7, 2018 21:40:39 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	thanks, i only brought it with the intentions of flipping it, but its charm and character seems to have captured me!


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	May 7, 2018 22:02:33 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Love it. Looks great. Well done.


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forkliftfred South East Posts: 1,234	matt's mk1 transit project forkliftfred @forkliftfred
	May 9, 2018 12:26:20 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Love a MK1 Tranny. Looks great.


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shielsy68 Posted a lot Posts: 3,348	matt's mk1 transit project shielsy68 @shielsy68
	May 9, 2018 17:08:55 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	love the colour combo nice one


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bobfg30 Part of things Posts: 323	matt's mk1 transit project bobfg30 @bobfg30
	May 9, 2018 18:59:28 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Great looking van don't think your going to have trouble getting customers that one


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retromatt Posted a lot Posts: 1,604	matt's mk1 transit project retromatt @retromatt
	May 9, 2018 19:04:45 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	thanks for the comments. its going for its final bits and mot test week. I'm hoping to try and sell it on quick because I'm about to start my new project, and need funds and space now! i will miss her though! i have had a lot of enjoyment with this project!!


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shielsy68 Posted a lot Posts: 3,348	matt's mk1 transit project shielsy68 @shielsy68
	May 9, 2018 19:40:50 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	much is on it


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