MK6 Transit Family Hauler.

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Recently I purchased this Transit. It has no MoT, it's rotten and it's dented pretty much everywhere. I couldn't afford one that was in decent condition so this was the only way for me. It's just the type I was looking for with the up-and-over rear door and both side doors.
I decided a while ago that it's not practical to have 4 kids and get them to places with their bikes in a car. So, I bought a van.
I want to fit 2x double seats in the rear and windows in the doors. My initial plans are obviously to repair the rust and get it past it's MoT. Then I want to fit 2x double seats in the back and 2x singles, possibly from a Mondeo, in the front. Board the rear out, and carpet it. My long term plan is better looking wheels and and sweet paint job.

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Here's some progress on my Transit

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Cardboard test piece...

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Once tested, I cut the bits out..

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...And welded it all together.

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This is the first thing I've ever welded as you can probably tell. I have improved quite a bit since this photo. I then fitted it. It took some fettling to get in right whice obviously is less noticeable in cardboard.

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I finished the welds off and coated it with some zinc primer

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Whilst poking about at something that sounded 'hollow-ish' I discovered a massive amount of rust. The box shaped piece just in front of the wheel tub disintegrated.

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After deliberating what purpose that box shape served and the amount of faffing about I would need to do to replicate it, I decided just to blank the bugger off!

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Sorry if my pictures and posts are a bit confusing, I am just getting to grips with how this forum works.

[ned]

Twin sld nice, another Southampton built van? I have 4 seats in the back of mine (2x double seats) they just fit in a line, what seats are you planning for the back?.

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2x doubles in the rear and 2x singles in the front. I didn't know it was made in Southampton. I thought they were all made in Turkey.

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Sorry I misread your question.... Probably just some LDV minibus seats with some seat covers over them.

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Belgium, Turkey and Southampton built transits (Turkey still does) you can tell by the vin plate, if it reads,

XXTT its Turkey build
XXGB its Belgium built
XXBD its Southampton built

I have 1x double mk7 passenger seat and 1x mk7 mini bus seat in the back of mine

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I managed to do a little more on my Transit today. I welded a piece under the step. It probably should've had a new step in to be honest but it'll do for now. I also repaired the sill. There was a large patch to do below the sill and a few little patches on top. Again, I probably should've replaced the whole sill but it's totally fine. I still need to fill it to make it look as though I haven't repaired it and then spraying white. I did a little bit on undersealing but I reckon I need to leave the tin to warm up on a radiator next time.

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Your getting there mate, soon be ready for summer trips out