Transit Mk5 recon - engine and body

[KING OF ENGLAND]

HI mate,hope you are well have you done any more to
your van

[NapraP]

Hi KING OF ENGLAND,

I am fine. I just returned from weekend house - so pics will be tomorrow Barbeque with family cost me few hours so I done less than I wanted. 3 pcs of washers to ex manifold burn my plan to start engine. Bolts on manifold were too long and I haven't got stupid washers . With loose exhaust I can't run engine - all around is new and picture of soot in my mind tell STOP...

I am looking forward to next weekend - I MUST paint all cos I have to return compressor to my friend...

[KING OF ENGLAND]

Hi KING OF ENGLAND,

I am fine. I just returned from weekend house - so pics will be tomorrow Barbeque with family cost me few hours so I done less than I wanted. 3 pcs of washers to ex manifold burn my plan to start engine. Bolts on manifold were too long and I haven't got stupid washers . With loose exhaust I can't run engine - all around is new and picture of soot in my mind tell STOP...

I am looking forward to next weekend - I MUST paint all cos I have to return compressor to my friend...

Always spend time with family there the most important people in our lives
look forward to seeing your pictures

[NapraP]

To KING OF ENGLAND:

It is pleasure to be with my family for me - it wasn´t mean bad...

here is some pics of progress:


































































sorry for mess in pics...

[NapraP]

One bonus picture - photo of one con rod bearing. Some bearings are worse worn - whole cracked not like this...

[KevAmiga]

Wow, what a cool thread

99% of people would have scrapped that van, hopefully after all your hard work she will reward you for years to come!

Nice one!

Kev

[KING OF ENGLAND]

Fantastic job your doing on your van,your making it look
easy which i know its not,got my back doors to do when
the weather gets a bit better,keep up the good work mate

[peepingTOM]

99% of people would have scrapped that van, hopefully after all your hard work she will reward you for years to come!

Nice one!
and i bet 99% of lads who've had smileys would love to restore one the way this ones being restored

[NapraP]

New pics - rear brakes shoes renewal and rear hubs seal changed. It is really 12 edges nut size 56 at "H" axle (double banjo)... and the main - painted!