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Mk6-mk7 Conversion No 2 2006 Transit T280 100ps (PIC HEAVY)

Postby paul2012 » Fri May 22, 2015 1:51 pm

Another NEW project thread for a mk6-mk7 front end & dash conversion.

I'm doing for Forum member Collinm
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Re: Mk6-mk7 Conversion No 2 2006 Transit T280 100ps (PIC HE

Postby Collinm » Fri May 22, 2015 3:07 pm

:D :D , now the waiting is over can't believe I have been this patient.
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Re: Mk6-mk7 Conversion No 2 2006 Transit T280 100ps (PIC HE

Postby paul2012 » Fri May 22, 2015 10:57 pm

This is the Transit in the condition it arrived in....

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Centre lower panel on O/S is dented. I can sort that out no problem

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Looks like it has come from a salvage company :?: Looks like is says Nearside front & rear :?:

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Looks as if it had a slight knock on front N/S wing. Which is not important has it will have a mk7 front end conversion done.

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Does require a replacement N/S side loading door :!:

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Rear bumper has sustained damage. Replacement bumper will sort that. Main issue is the rear section shown below

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That really could do with replacing. IE cut away & new section fitted into place. I will know more tomorrow when I removed old bumper & have a look underneath.
Again that's something I can sort out. 8)

As for paintwork, apart from doors, dented O/S lower centre panel & glue residue left behind when signwriting was removed. It's in very good condition & could be polished up.

With the damage to the rear, this one may take may a little longer than planned. :wink:
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Re: Mk6-mk7 Conversion No 2 2006 Transit T280 100ps (PIC HE

Postby paul2012 » Fri May 22, 2015 11:29 pm

Collinm wrote::D :D , now the waiting is over can't believe I have been this patient.


Just sent you a PM 8)
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Re: Mk6-mk7 Conversion No 2 2006 Transit T280 100ps (PIC HE

Postby Collinm » Sat May 23, 2015 6:02 am

paul2012 wrote:
Collinm wrote::D :D , now the waiting is over can't believe I have been this patient.


Just sent you a PM 8)


Got it and responded M8.
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Re: Mk6-mk7 Conversion No 2 2006 Transit T280 100ps (PIC HE

Postby paul2012 » Sat May 23, 2015 10:24 pm

After going through & checking parts in the back. Cracked on getting rest of front end stripped.

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Surprisingly front end is clean :shock: :P

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Re: Mk6-mk7 Conversion No 2 2006 Transit T280 100ps (PIC HE

Postby paul2012 » Sun May 24, 2015 10:45 pm

Removed O/S inner wing & reinforcement today.

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Wheel house section is solid. So no need to replace it.

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Re: Mk6-mk7 Conversion No 2 2006 Transit T280 100ps (PIC HE

Postby paul2012 » Mon May 25, 2015 7:21 pm

Remove N/S inner wing & reinforcement. Again wheel house section is solid. No need to replace that :wink:

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Also removed old chassis end reinforcement plates

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Now ready to fit new mk7 inner wings & reinforcements. Before that can be done, need to get some more panel bond.
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Re: Mk6-mk7 Conversion No 2 2006 Transit T280 100ps (PIC HE

Postby Brains_transit » Tue May 26, 2015 9:45 pm

Now that's some cracking condition mk6
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Re: Mk6-mk7 Conversion No 2 2006 Transit T280 100ps (PIC HE

Postby paul2012 » Wed May 27, 2015 2:48 pm

Brains_transit wrote:Now that's some cracking condition mk6


It will be a nice van, once I've finished with it 8)
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Re: Mk6-mk7 Conversion No 2 2006 Transit T280 100ps (PIC HE

Postby paul2012 » Wed May 27, 2015 2:53 pm

Retail price for both of these X-members from Ford

Upper rear panel
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Lower rear panel - yes it has pushed up the rear floor :wink:
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Upper panel Ford Part no F4438867 retail price £179 exc VAT
Lower panel Ford Part no F4395788 retail price £101 exc VAT

That's expensive :shock:

I have managed to source a good complete second hand rear section from another mk6 for £50 :P
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Re: Mk6-mk7 Conversion No 2 2006 Transit T280 100ps (PIC HE

Postby Collinm » Wed May 27, 2015 3:03 pm

Ouch, that's very expensive ok will go with £50
I have managed to get a sliding door for £40. I will see if I can drop it Friday late afternoon.
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Re: Mk6-mk7 Conversion No 2 2006 Transit T280 100ps (PIC HE

Postby paul2012 » Wed May 27, 2015 9:48 pm

Mk7 inner wings & reinforcements welded into place today :wink:

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Scuttle panel & chassis end reinforcements to be done next. Then apply a coat of Zinc phosphate before painting up.
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Re: Mk6-mk7 Conversion No 2 2006 Transit T280 100ps (PIC HE

Postby paul2012 » Wed May 27, 2015 9:50 pm

Collinm wrote:Ouch, that's very expensive ok will go with £50
I have managed to get a sliding door for £40. I will see if I can drop it Friday late afternoon.


£40 for a side loading door is a bargain 8)
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Re: Mk6-mk7 Conversion No 2 2006 Transit T280 100ps (PIC HE

Postby Collinm » Wed May 27, 2015 10:02 pm

Getting excited.
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