MattBlackMinibus - Progress Report

[MattBlackMinibus]

I originally wanted to flare my rear arches,
but was warned no to on here, cos it could turn real messy.
So, following current trends, I recently bought some plastic Transit Connect wheel arches instead.

Well ... This week I took one look at fitting them, remembered that I'm no good with plastic,
and threw them back in the van (anyone wanna buy them? 40 plus postage the pair).

Flared the standard arches instead


Started to repair and extend the rear bottom corners


And then slapped some filler and paint on it for the night


Next day, started shedding some weight before getting on with the other side


Then phone battery got low, so no more pics for now.
Got one corner nearly finished.
It's a bit Supervan2.

Pics ASAP (promise Alan).

[MattBlackMinibus]

How it looks right now





Getting there

[MrMPuk]

It's a bit Supervan2.

Surely more SuperVan 3?

[transitandy]

looks good so far paul

[Muttley]

Leave it with the red oxide, really Mad Max then

[bluecraig0776]

I'm liking it a lot

[MattBlackMinibus]

Leave it with the red oxide, really Mad Max then

MadMax - I like it
Cheers Mutters. Cheers Craig.

Hopefully get some more progress this weekend.

[AndyJ2506]

Liking the rear fins. Nice to see something different

[MattBlackMinibus]

Found out this weekend that without rear bumper end-caps,
there's quite a spray up the body from the rear tyres

[MattBlackMinibus]

Took the rubber strip off my drivers door yesterday cos I don't want them on.
Found rust, a hole, and lots of filler


It's also rusty at the bottom, so I'll be looking for a good door to replace it now

[MattBlackMinibus]

Finally got the fog holes cut out of the front bumper


But found I'll need to chop out some metalwork behind to make room for them

Typical

[Luke]

minor inconvinience

backs looking good too i like different

[MattBlackMinibus]

minor inconvinience

My sentiments exactly

backs looking good too i like different

Cheers mate I just can't repair something on this bus without changing it somehow...
and I'm loving welding and fabricating at the moment

[bluecraig0776]

Still looks awesome especially with the Mk6 bumper on. I've had no time or money to do anything with mine, really wish I could get it on the road.

[trigger]

Does the side door still slide back ok with those arches?