i got a german fire truck

[bj928]

just won myself a german fire truck, 7025km and v4 essex 2.0,and no windows!!!! looks like i'm off to germany to drive it home next week,http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... 0177495146

[Luke]

looks a beauty too

whats the plans when its back here

[Andrew-v4]

Now the fun begin's

[bj928]

it will be having the v4 removed, and either a 24v cosworth or maybe a 2.0 zetec, got both sitting about, if i can get some v4 cologne engine mounts i think the 24v will be easiest. think i may do something with colour as well, its a bit bright

[Luke]

ive always wondered if the zetec will fit behind the flat front grill i think it will

and to my knowlidge no ones done it yet

[Luke]

but if you do go 24v - the mounts you have should be the same as its a late mk1 i think the mounts are in the same place

[Neil]

bargain a grand and twin siders no glass,at least you paid a realistic price for lhd

[bj928]

bargain a grand and twin siders no glass,at least you paid a realistic price for lhd

and its only just into germany from what the map tells me, would pay much for one, i'm i tight scotsman living in the southeast.

[madmark]

was in contact with this guy a couple of weeks ago ,he said it drives ok ,the mot will be a problem for you overhere as its a 4 tonner but there must be ways round that!
the v4 will only do 45- 50 flat out 45 would be best ,otherwise you wont be comeing home with that engine! make shure you have breakdown cover!!!!!! this is most important for the trip home!
and with the colour of that van you will be seen no problem!

good luck and let us know how you get on!

[Anthony]

Thats a beauty - I love the colour - very bright

[transitgeoff]

dyno rod luminous pink same as the one i had

[gemini]

at least you paid a realistic price for lhd

no chance of that with this one

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Ford-Transit-orig ... 0189433075

[madmark]

nice though! oh apart from its got neils windows in it!

[FredTransit]

That's a bargain! Even for LHD. With an essex V4 she should trot on OK to get you home. Nice one, well done!

[madmark]

remember these vehicles are not made for long trips,this van would never of sat at 80km in its life ,let alone ask it to sit at nearly 5000 revs for a few hours
the last 2 i have had bourt back would never have made it home on its own steam!
but he might be lucky!