I got my first transit nearly three weeks ago now. It's a 1998 2.5 Di, 80 swb semi high top. It's white (aren't they all?!) and in need of a little paintwork in the usual places, but not all that bad.
So far I've been fixing the important things.
The stereo had been bodged in with a piece of alloy plate. Got a facia plate and fitted my Kenwood head unit.
The power tweeks have been done, and she's running better now.
The usual heater problem was there, so I've fitted a new resistor.
The rear door handle was broken off, so a new one has been fitted.
The exhaust was falling off, so I've had a complete system, and a new tire.
The towbar has been painted and fitted, just need wiring.
THE AIMS
To get the van looking a bit smarter on the outside, paintwork, a bit of signwritting and some wheels are high on the list. I also want to put some marker lights down the side, across the front and rear too.
Inside, I would like to improve the seats, the passenger seats aren't too bad, but the drivers seat feels a bit loose, and is missing an arm rest.
Thinking along the lines of carpeting the cab, and bulkhead, and replacing the headlining. In the rear I would like to line with chequer plate, after putting some anti vibration inbetween. Maybe a couple of shelves, but not too much. Lighting will need to be good in the load space, so that is something to think about.
When it's done, I hope it will look good on it's own, but even better when pulling my trailer, especially at night time
I will post some pictures up as soon as I get 5 minutes and hopefully as I get through the work. Mecanically it seems fine, and the body is pretty solid, just needs a little love.
and start on the headlining and boarding out in the back. The paint is going to have to wait for a few weeks till the weather is a bit more reliable, then I can get the signwritting done in time for the long haul up to Scotland in June.
