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

[Richieintransit]

Hi Guys,
a few weeks back I found this p reg auto after looking for one for a very long time, it has just 1 previous owner which was glaxosmithkline, this was their chemicals and site logistics van, hense the very very low mileage!


the body is very faded and tired but a couple of panels were polished to show the potential!






Hopefully the pics will come out as i have not posted pics before!

First job i did was remove the bulkhead as the seat wouldn't go back enough for me!

I have bought a new wing and arch for o/s front (have no idea how to get old one off!! looks like a grinder job!

I have put it through the mot covered in gaffa! also had the gearbox oil/filter done and engine oil, went to do cambelt but discovered the one on it is new! shame I got no history to show what's been done,
I have started polishing but it's hard work for me as I have no arms and have to use my feet, my grinder goes too fast even on slowest!!
www.youtube.com/amazingfeet
I wired in my stereo and a small twin sub box behind the seats, sounds pretty good,
next I gotta do the bodywork, but also want some more seats for the back,

oh and need a lav spring as mine fell off today!!!!

I managed to find some clear indicators for the front but won't fit them till i've done the wing,
i'd like newer looking rear lights and headlights and bumper if anyone has any ideas, I want to customise this van so it's modern looking but tasteful!

hope to get more pics and progress soon!

[AlanN]

Hi Richie, just watched your video, hats off to you dude. Ill be watching with interest to how you get on, so plenty of progress pictures please So, what are you plans for the van, bit of customising, camper or standard, dont forget your insurance jumps up with extra seats fitted

[Richieintransit]

Hi alan

my firtst tranny was a mk2 which I fitted out as a camper then sold on, the second was a newer mk 5 x reg hightop which I just kept as a van, in between that and this I had a merc camper which I re fitted, but it was a petrol!
I missed having a van though as I like to have a van to pick up large objects like sofa's etc if needed, I'm trying to think up a dayvan design that does not use up all the space, it'd be nice if I can find a seat to put behind the other seats that has seatbelts for passangers that can also be folded flat, like a rock n roll bed seat but comfy! extra seats ok for my insurance as I have an any vehicle policy, I want the extra seats so I can sell my bighorn as don't really want to keep too many vehicles at the mo, I wish your bodywork mate was round here as I don't fancy doing it! I did my last one myself with filler etc but this one has to be cut away alot more!
where did you get your flap disc from you used for your wheels as it does not come up on ebay! fancy making me some rear lights!!! any meets down this way at all???

[Richieintransit]

I'm thinking of making it into a dayvan which is still a useable van,
carpet the inside to make it cosey!

[adam 120 ex aa]

hi richie i am a panel beater and welder (mobile) im in portsmouth i could fit your wing for you but not for two weeks? also a friend is breaking up a van the same as yours and it does have a heavey duty bumper/tow bar on the back its not mint but think it would go again with a coat of paint. adam

[AlanN]

Im sure I brought them from my local car spare shop, as for the back lights, Ive only ever make one other set, they take ages to make and cost too much for me to make any money out of, plus there is a long list of people wanting some maybe one winter, Ill knock a few out

[Richieintransit]

would have a go myself if i can find the 6 round lights!

do you use a double element led for tail/breaks?

[AlanN]

yep, combined brake/side lamp

[AndyG]

The term "Amazing feet" couldn't be more apt

I cannot believe you even considered adjusting your bands on your autobox let alone have a go and find the kickdown solenoid in the way

One dude

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http://www.youtube.com/amazingfeet

All I can say is WOW !

[transitandy]

looks a nice van m8

[AndyG]

And with the "fast" cruising diff

[Richieintransit]

hi richie i am a panel beater and welder (mobile) im in portsmouth i could fit your wing for you but not for two weeks? also a friend is breaking up a van the same as yours and it does have a heavey duty bumper/tow bar on the back its not mint but think it would go again with a coat of paint. adam

Hi adam that sounds great, how much would you charge to fit o/s wing and arch and do you have a garage or are you mobile? any chance you can email me a pic of the bumper to richiesmusic@hotmail.com and the price??
thanks mate

[Richieintransit]

And with the "fast" cruising diff

how do you know that!!! it has got a good top end, does 70 easy, but not as fast to pull away as my old one! and it hunts a bit on tickover like it wants to stall and the engine shakes the van a bit when it's sitting in gear like the tickover is a bit slow, but can't adjust this pump, it drives superb though so might just try a bit of injector cleaner in her!

[Richieintransit]

:shock: The term "Amazing feet" couldn't be more apt

I cannot believe you even considered adjusting your bands on your autobox let alone have a go and find the kickdown solenoid in the way

One dude

this is the bitch in the way!

just stuck my foot under with a camera between my toes and took a pic, not a great one but it gives you an idea!!! I squirted the adjusters too so they are freed up for when you pass by to adjust them for me!!!
if you go to the meet tomorrow i'll give you a drink to adjust them for me mate,
would be good to get it all done it's costing me a fortune with garages who don't know what they are doing!