Mk6 transit crew cab tray back

[spudmab]

Well this week we have managed to get the axle squared up and bolted tight. The 4 bars are all set to the correct length, the triangular track locator bar is in place and set to the correct length. We have also fitted the lower cross brace between the suspension mounting plates. Also the rear mudguard brackets are in place.

Another job we have managed to get done is fitting the twin air tanks along with the water trap's and run most of the air lines.

The list is getting smaller


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[spudmab]

Not much done to the truck this week, had to work on the daily. So I thought I would show the mile stones from the build

1st picture is the day I brought the truck.
2nd is after a year ish months
3rd is how it is now.

[spudmab]

Well this week we cracked on and got loads done.

The rear calipers fitted with new pads,
Half shafts fitted,
Handbrake cables and electronic motor,
Braided brake hoses,
The exhaust system,
Side in fill panels, only on to align everything, they need a bit more work then paint before they stay on

The left hand exhaust is a dummy exhaust, it's actually a diesel tank for the Eberspacher night heater. Had to be matching to the real exhaust system on the right-hand side. Nice tear drop slash cut ends.

Remember everything you see had been home made or modified.



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[Chug]

Looking good Spud you gotta paint the prop though, it stands out like a sore thumb

[spudmab]

Looking good Spud you gotta paint the prop though, it stands out like a sore thumb

Yes it will be done, just need to get it moving so I can put it into the other workshop then I can put it on a ramp and carry on with other bits

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[spudmab]

Well it's been a minute since the last updated. Life has this lovely little habit of throwing curve balls not 1 at a time but more than is possible to count.

Anyway some bits have been done but nothing major, the infill panels have now been fully welded and ground smooth. We have also drilled holes ready for the stainless steel exhaust heat shield's to be bolted on.

I have had news from Norfolk Classic Resurrections that the rear mudguards are done and I must say they have turned out amazing.

I also put a transit crewcab next to my truck to see the difference's. Just a small difference.

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[Eduardo 7]

TLDR

What engine will you be using?

[spudmab]

TLDR

What engine will you be using?

Its got the standard 2.4 in at the moment, long term plans was a 3.2 v6 twin turbo.

Gotta see how life goes as things have changed since I started this rebuild.

Only time will tell at the moment

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[mompracen_bs]

Fantastic work!
I have never found, in other forums/socials, such a demanding ‘suspension upgrade’ on a work vehicle done in Europe.

[spudmab]

Hello Transit Crew cab follows.

I haven't been able to make any real progress on my crew cab for what seems like a lifetime.

I have been through hell and back since April 2023. Finally, out the other side and starting to move forward with life. Big personal changes have happened. I'm now divorced after 11 odd years. I have thought in many court rooms and against many specialist people, social services, cafcas, family courts, and others.

Well the all the battling has been worth it. I'm now a single Dad to my youngest 2 daughters, I'm working full-time and trying to help my girls mentally heal due to what they have had to injure.

My girls and I have a lot of repairing and healing to go through, but we are slowly taking the steps in the right direction. I will guarantee with everything I have left that my youngest girls will never experience anything else like what they have had to go through.

I'm not going to lie. these last few years have hurt and broken me more than I will ever admit to, but my girls kept me going.

I have had loads of support from people and some stuff I will never be able to pay back. People have stepped up and backed me without questioning. Massive love to everyone that have done their bit on this crazy roller coaster journey.

Well, back to the truck
Well, there is some progress on the transit Crew cab. It's been on hold for way too long.

My brother-in-law has been machining some ali bosses to be welded into the ali bed frame. Also made the first part of the bed hinge.

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