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Planning to buy a 1980 FT....

Postby tajulaznam » Wed Nov 18, 2009 7:50 am

Hi all,

I am planning to buy a Ford Transit MK2 1980. ANy pointers please?
What should I look for b4 buying?
Appreciate some help.

Thanks.
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Re: Planning to buy a 1980 FT....

Postby MinorMatt » Wed Nov 18, 2009 1:13 pm

Rust... just about everywhere
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Re: Planning to buy a 1980 FT....

Postby Luke » Wed Nov 18, 2009 1:26 pm

MinorMatt wrote:Rust... just about everywhere
here we go............. rear arches...... doors - especially the back ones - it they look good check for filler .......... chassis mainly around the spring hangers ............. bottom of the windscreen ........... inner wings especially where they meet the bulkhead ....... steps - but an easy cheep fix.......... gutters round the roof :D

but dont let that put you off for a classic van you cant beat em 8)
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