mk1 bullnose pickup 24v

[jamie k]

hi guys pretty new to this and as title says getting a mate to put a cossie into my mk1 now i will keep a build diary of it but is there any do and donts we should know about before we start ?

plan is 24v with auto box ,

but not sure about the diff its a diesel at the minute so any ideas on that ? wil it need changing

also want to keep the twin axel but would like a new set of wheels prefer alloys if posible even just the front is it doable?

[Luke]

i'll look forward to this

as foir the axle i found a 3.77 best but unfortunatly you cant get a transit one to fit unless you get a later mk6/7 one

also moved to progress report section

[oldyellar]

there is a good chance ur truck was a petrol or even factory fitted v6 with the bull nose so could already have a decnt diff u should get the proper chrome wheel trims that match the wheels they are nice as but cost alot and for the colour u are going for orange? i think i read somewhere akno it suits the mk2 lookin farward to see,in yr progress.

here a pic of my dads mk2 myt give a better idea.

[24v]

You will have no problem towing with that engine.......

[jamie k]

yeah going for orange with black grill and roof etc wanted a set of alloys but may just paint the steeelies that are on there (either way there prob going black)


also been building a capri for years it has cost an absolute fortune and much headache so thats why im just going for a simple useable truck that i can use to make a few quide will obv take a bit more care of it than useall but dont want it to cost so much im scared to scatch it kind of thing , and aint really intrested in making massive horse power either tbh thats what motorbikes are for lol

i ike that mk2