Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast
Results 1 to 10 of 18

Thread: mk4 escort combi van

  1. #1
    Moderator burgo's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2003
    Location
    kettering
    Posts
    22,773
    Post Thanks / Like
    Mentioned
    11 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)

    Default mk4 escort combi van

    this isnt my project as such but i am very much involved in it, as i am with all of my mates projects . the plans are for a ubber silly fast track/road car. hes already got the 350bhp zvh sitting in his shed so time to build the van ready for it

    it started out as a bog standard derv piece of crap



    engine out


    we lifted the van over the engine as it was lighter than lifting the engine


    then bolted the running gear back on and started stripping the engine bay


    we then turned our attentions to making it even lighter

    from this


    to this


    the rest of the floor will be coming out but its being used as a shed at the mo

    doors cut out and polycarbs made and fitted


    we have also done the rear window in polycarb but no pics of this

    now this mod took quite abit of convincing but he eventually came round and now says its hes favorite it . yes its the good old corsa pedal set up and being as its in the place of the original wiper motor mount its having a corsa wiper aswell.

    not completely finished but it got cold and dark


    we also got all the engine bay stitched up

    theres more pics of stuff that ill get up tomorrow hopefully.

    p.s. i know its not a nova but im sure there are other people on here who will find this interesting
    Last edited by burgo; 07-03-09 at 03:57 PM.

  2. #2
    Senior User
    Join Date
    Aug 2008
    Location
    bristol/bath
    Posts
    3,323
    Post Thanks / Like
    Mentioned
    0 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)

    Default

    looks good cant wait to see this taking shape
    i quite like these

  3. #3
    Banned
    Join Date
    Jan 2006
    Location
    Hull, drives: The Wife's Celica, Fixes: Mates cars, Saves: for A16VTB
    Posts
    11,720
    Post Thanks / Like
    Mentioned
    0 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)

    Default

    oooh you showed me this yesterday. i cant wait for this to take shape. well done matey. where did he find such a clean shell?

  4. #4
    Senior User matt_vaughan's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2007
    Location
    Bradford, UK
    Posts
    2,392
    Post Thanks / Like
    Mentioned
    0 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)

    Default

    Love quick vans.

    Once saw a red estate Mk4 at Croft, smoking everything in sight. Assuming a high end ZVH or Cosworth powerplant was under the bonnet. Looked a shed but went like nothing I've seen.

  5. #5
    Moderator burgo's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2003
    Location
    kettering
    Posts
    22,773
    Post Thanks / Like
    Mentioned
    11 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)

    Default

    just luck. it only really needs a pair of wings as they are a little scabby at the bottoms. not a spot on the rest of it tho.

    some of his other cars ive helped him with
    http://s12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/sclurgess/200sx/
    http://s12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/sclurgess/rs/
    http://s12.photobucket.com/albums/a2...gess/chapmans/
    Last edited by burgo; 08-03-09 at 01:14 AM.

  6. #6
    Senior User
    Join Date
    Jul 2008
    Location
    Unknown
    Posts
    9,635
    Post Thanks / Like
    Mentioned
    0 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)

    Default

    ive got some mk4 bits and bobs and a s2 turbo set of sills and arches.

  7. #7
    Moderator burgo's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2003
    Location
    kettering
    Posts
    22,773
    Post Thanks / Like
    Mentioned
    11 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by brainsnova
    ive got some mk4 bits and bobs and a s2 turbo set of sills and arches.
    you will have nothing he wants

  8. #8
    Senior User
    Join Date
    Jul 2008
    Location
    Unknown
    Posts
    9,635
    Post Thanks / Like
    Mentioned
    0 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by burgo
    you will have nothing he wants
    unless it adds bhp

  9. #9
    Moderator burgo's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2003
    Location
    kettering
    Posts
    22,773
    Post Thanks / Like
    Mentioned
    11 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by burgo
    this isnt my project as such but i am very much involved in it, as i am with all of my mates projects . the plans are for a ubber silly fast track/road car. hes already got the 350bhp zvh sitting in his shed so time to build the van ready for it

  10. #10
    Senior User ~~joycey~~'s Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2004
    Location
    South Central!!! Builds: ??????
    Posts
    2,709
    Post Thanks / Like
    Mentioned
    0 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)

    Default

    Cant be many of these knocking around now days?

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •