MK5 time for a facelift

[mk5 baby]

Hi users

I come to like the front bumper on the MK7 however nothing else about future vans from MK5 onwards (Sorry)

However more to the point the MK7 has nice front bumper straight lines etc

I would like to fit such front bumper to a MK5 and I'm SERIOUS with enough work I'm sure this would look really nice the bonnet on MK5 has straight lip on the edge on the front and sure the straight lines of the middle part of the MK7 bumper would run smoothly inline with the bonnet

I'm aware that the grille and smiley front panel would have to be removed but how difficult would the bolting be?

Does anyone know how to do this or has some one done this crazy conversion.

MK5 lovers please dont use this topic to insult me on such conversion by calling me a MK7 hethian and say I'm defacing a MK5 legend just want to add that va va voom and modern touch to a lovely classic yet still keep its other looks

[AlanN]

Im sure this will be a first, Id got for it why worry, plenty of MK5's about

[mk5 baby]

Thats what I thought I bet would be a first get heads turning even on a Tranny

[jolly olly]

Go for it, the MK 6 bumber has been done so far go the next step.

[mk5 baby]

Hi thanks for support I'm definately considering it if you say mk6 can sure could be done.

Hey might have started something here

[mk5 baby]

Hi in my last post I stated about changing bumper from MK5 to a MK7 now been thinking to change the lot wings,slam panel,bonnet and a bumper on followed by the new lights and wing mirrors.

Just wanted people thoughts if this can be certainly done

I know the MK5 is 1974mm wide and checking spec on the newer Transits have not widened yet and are still 1974mm wide and in theroy whats behind is near enough the same chassis rails same position obvisiously and that its just a face in front which could be lifted and retransplanted. Sorry if this sounds dumb.

[Luke]

massive job

[matthew2riches]

:shock: massive job

Luke - And building a 6 wheeler isn't???

Anything *can* be done, it's whether it's worth doing; that is the question

[mk5 baby]

not bothered really up for changing front think would be a head turner even in Transit terms

[Luke]

dont get me wrong - i'm not saying don't do it just think it's a huge job but good luck with it

[PHILTHEWHITEVANMAN]

Go for it

[mk5 baby]

But would be worth it in the end

Now got to find MK7 parts cheap enough that should be fun

[matthew2riches]

But would be worth it in the end

Now got to find MK7 parts cheap enough that should be fun

They're not cheap. And I'd be scared of ruining bits trying to botch them together. Have you checked engine clearance?

Why don't you just buy a mk7?

[matthew2riches]

Or a mk6 and facelift it to a mk7.

[mk5 baby]

One reason Mk6 & 7 are totally w**k sorry to use those words

Powerful yes expensive to put right alot that goes wrong with them

Sorry to cause offence to anyone

I'll stick to the slow lane than rather have one of those

Looks yes

Van No!