Whats it all about? read here for details

[Luke]

Origanaly an idea from Ripbuster in this thread we've decided to go ahead

The idea is to renovate/customise/modify a Transit over a long weekend - get as many volenteers as we can and all build the van together

The actual build will take place on 30th June till 3rd July and the completed van will be on show at Transitmania 2011 then we'll auction it off for charity after the show

If you want to get involved then you can - the more the merrier the idea is with everyone doing a little bit together we can acheive a lot it'll be tight to get it done but why not have a go - it'll be a great weekend a chance to meet up with others and learn a few new skills in the process but mainly to have a great time

we'll use this section of the forum to organise all the details, collect donated parts, decide who's gonna do what and all decide on what plans we have for the van

The base vehicle for the project will be a MK4 Transit swb infact the earlyest regestered mk4 known to the forum
Click here to have a look at it's condition before we start

[Luke]

I'm gonna add some FAQ's to this thread to make it easier for everyone to understand whats going off

Q. Where is the build going to take place
A. At Yarra park industrial estate ecclesfield, sheffield in a unit near JD's Diner S35 9YR

Q. When is it going to happen
A. Its taking place from thursday 30th June untill sunday 3rd July

Q. Can i take part
A. Yes of course - everyone is welcome - the more the merrier please add your name to the list and list what team you want to be in/ what jobs you want to do.

Q. Can i come along just to watch
A. Yes - there is loads of parking space and JD's diner on site will be open so pop down for a bite to eat

[Luke]

This isnt final but having a think about it if we're gonna do it in a weekend the 3 main jobs - (1) fitting the V8, (2) extending the body and (3) Painting it need to be done at key stages

i think this is the best way to do it Nothings cast in stone but it wont alter much from this, ive tried to think of just about every job we'd need to do and give enough time to do it

I've got some more comprehensive lists but i'll add those later when i'm better informed - i am getting advice from forum members on areas im unsure of
I might have missed jobs out in this list but dont worry - it doesnt mean i havent thought of them

The Basic Schedule
Thursday AM
Arrive on site set up

Thursday Afternoon
Strip van A down but leave axles on
Strip van B totally
chassis repairs to van A

Friday Day
Fit engine gearbox make all mounts etc. and remove before night
start making exhaust
Join back of Van B to van A
Work on all doors and bonnet off van
Refirb drive train off Van B
Interior – as much as possable

Friday Night
Spray engine bay and all door shuts, door backs etc.

Saturday Day
Refit engine
finish exhaust
Fit all refirb’d parts
Bodywork on sides – loose the join between the 2 van
Refit doors and bonnet
Interior work

Saturday Night
Spray full van

Sunday Day Till it’s done
Finishing off buffing etc.
Any airbrushing stripes etc.
Fit lights, trim, windows screen etc.
Finish interior
Fit alloys
Any extra work needed on engine fitting drive train etc.

This is just a quick drawing ive done (in paint) to illustrate it better - ive only used red to illustrate what parts are painted - doesnt mean its gonna be in red