My 1 previous owner 51k lwb auto 150 in radiant red!

[Richieintransit]

load sensing valve ? or the spring and lever attached?

Luckily just the spring mate, but it keeps doing handbreak turns now so need to find a new one asap,
but you win the prize for getting it right!

[alexgrfc]

yeah m8 the valve will be stuck in the wrong position sending more power to the rear brakes ,best getting it sorted before the snow n ice comes unless your into a bit of drifting

[Richieintransit]

if anyone has a spring i'd really appritiate it, bit dangerous at the mo

[Richieintransit]

today been doing a bit more roofing on my large shed which was here when we moved in! the roof was rotten so i ripped it off and hopefully the new trusses i've desighned are high enough to get the van inside so i can do some bodywork!!!






Hopefully get more done tomorrow, fingers crossed the van fits in!!!!

[MinorMatt]

That bumper would fit your van... I have one on mine too! Got it new last year for about £50

[Richieintransit]

That bumper would fit your van... I have one on mine too! Got it new last year for about £50

what bumper??

[MinorMatt]

I'm sure I've seen this van before somewhere

You getting some good progress on it bud!

I have picked up another Mk5 since I last saw ya, have a look.
viewtopic.php?f=7&t=92320

nice van mate how much did u manage to get that one for? I love the rear bumper I'd give you a good price for that if it'd fit mine, it looks like a torneo without the back windows, shame it's only got lap belts in the rear, that's what I want to do with mine have a second row of seats didn't realise you could sqeeze 4 in!!! bring her round and show me dude, i'm looking for some clear rear lights if you see any and of course more seats etc, what's the miles on your new one? is it the 2.5 epic?

[Richieintransit]

I'm sure I've seen this van before somewhere

You getting some good progress on it bud!

I have picked up another Mk5 since I last saw ya, have a look.
viewtopic.php?f=7&t=92320

nice van mate how much did u manage to get that one for? I love the rear bumper I'd give you a good price for that if it'd fit mine, it looks like a torneo without the back windows, shame it's only got lap belts in the rear, that's what I want to do with mine have a second row of seats didn't realise you could sqeeze 4 in!!! bring her round and show me dude, i'm looking for some clear rear lights if you see any and of course more seats etc, what's the miles on your new one? is it the 2.5 epic?

oh that bumper!! yes I'd love one, can't find one for love nor money, if ever you see one for £50 I'd love it, cheers

[Richieintransit]

Hi guys
sorry i have not been on lately, I finally got round to getting the roof done, and guess what!
She fits in!!!
just!


so now i've got to get this body done starting with this horrid wing
first i got to remove the grill lights bumper etc

that's the grill off, hopefully I'll get the other bits off tomorrow!!
I'll try and get as many photos as poss, I'm just glad the van fitted the shed even if it is with only a few mm to spare!!

[transit120mick]

You're a true inspiration Richie!
Here's me whinging about my feckin arthritis.



Mick

[AlanN]

Hi Rich, good to see your getting on with the van, be ready for Transitmania 2012 then

[Luke]

only just read this thread and just watched your youtube videos absolutley amazing - especially the darts, snooker and pool hats off to you

i take it you drive the van with 1 foot on the acc/brake and one on the wheel is it modified in any other way

[G40GES]

good luck with the van Richie .... loving the shed im proper

[Richieintransit]

only just read this thread and just watched your youtube videos absolutley amazing - especially the darts, snooker and pool hats off to you

i take it you drive the van with 1 foot on the acc/brake and one on the wheel is it modified in any other way

YEP THAT'S SPOT ON! don't need any mods on the tranny find it quite comfy as the seat goes high, only thing I might do is cut the handle off my old spud masher and tape it to the indicator stalk to make it a bit easier to reach!!!

[Richieintransit]

Hi Rich, good to see your getting on with the van, be ready for Transitmania 2012 then

Hi AlaN

I feel a bit guilty as she has taken a back seat while I got my range rover on the road, but now she's in the shed and hopefully the mrs will let me have a few mins a day to do some work!
at least it's dry in there,, not very warm though!! where is this transit mania thing?? hopefully I will get the van done before then! if i'm allowed!
where there is a will there is a way they say!!
how's yours coming on? I managed to pick up some belted rear seats off ebay too which was handy cos they are like rocking horse manure! hopefully I'll find a sensible place to bolt them in soon, then i'm going to start fitting it out! but I want the outside to look good first!