Ford Transit Forum

by **Ford Sprung Van Tastik!!** » Wed Jun 11, 2008 7:22 am

Just getting better and better

by **mantav8** » Wed Jun 11, 2008 12:58 pm

We really need a Bowing smiley!! :mrgreen:

by **Ucof** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 10:24 am

I may have to definatly pop down to you at some point now

I need some welding done

Those chairs look awesome.
Great work!

by **spudmab** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 10:26 am

what are the seats like to sit in?

are they as good as they look,

proper job you are doing puts most builders to shame,

good luck

by **madmark** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 11:22 am

what a great job this is i love it!

by **nitroman** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 1:09 pm

just started reading this restoration and im well impressed with your work! total dedication skill etc

jealous i wish had your talent..

by **dachre** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 5:53 pm

Ucof wrote:I may have to definatly pop down to you at some point now
I need some welding done

Those chairs look awesome.
Great work!

Hey... I dont mind doing a bit of welding as long as its not the van...... As i absolutely, positively, without a doubt hate welding vehicles.....cant stand it....

I like working in a clean environment.

Unless you buy those new back doors off me... then i might do i bit, i guess.....although, maybe not... cos i hate it...

catch you later....

by **dachre** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 6:11 pm

spudmab wrote:what are the seats like to sit in?

are they as good as they look,

proper job you are doing puts most builders to shame,

good luck

Hey Spudmab....

....what are the seats like to sit in?

The seats are good and comfortable to sit on. Ive been in a Galaxy a few times and always thought the seats were good. There are different types of MK1 Galaxy seats, I've got the ones that not only swivel around but also go up and down a few inches and the base also tilts. So, because they are adjustable all i need to do is fix them roughly in the right place and then they can adjust to fit you. The only problem is, the Galaxy seat in a Galaxy bolt to the floor as they are like a car and the van needs seats that are raised so you can sit higher and use the steering wheel properly. So you make a raiser to go in between the Galaxy seats and the Transit floor. I made mine out of stainless cos thats what i had lying around.

....are they as good as they look?

The MK2 Galaxy ones are even better, thay also look a lot better because they use a much better and more modern cloth. But of course, they also cost a lot more too.

Galaxy seats are also used in the other similar MPV's like the VW Sharon's and the Seat (lamarbera....or what ever its called)....

You can use the ones out of an Renault Espace, they are also used a lot in home built campers.

Cheers for the compliments...

by **dachre** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 6:15 pm

madmark wrote:what a great job this is i love it!

Cheers Madmark... thanks for the compliments. That mk1 of yours is mint... i luv the whole big, red, brightness going on....stunning...

by **dachre** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 6:21 pm

nitroman wrote:just started reading this restoration and im well impressed with your work! total dedication skill etc
jealous i wish had your talent..

....Ugh???.. i was thinking the same about your build...great motor in there...thought your van was fantastic...and i luv the grey you've just sprayed it. I was only thinking last night when i saw your build photos including the grey spray job that perhaps i should do mine again but this time with grey.

by **madmark** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 6:23 pm

silver i think will reflect the heat better , i find with my grey van i have to get up very erly as it gets so hot if i am sleeping in it!

by **dachre** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 6:36 pm

madmark wrote::lol: silver i think will reflect the heat better , i find with my grey van i have to get up very erly as it gets so hot if i am sleeping in it!

Hey Madmark...

That does make sense. Also, there are a lot of professional camper maufactures starting to produce their vans in a light silver. I guess white, cream and beige cmpaervans are becoming a thing of the past.... But its very rare to see one in a dark colour.. maybe, its as you say, its because of the heat.

cheers madmark..