MattBlackMinibus - Progress Report

[MattBlackMinibus]

See full job with more pics, here -
http://fordtransit.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=48796

[MattBlackMinibus]

Now sorted temporary number plate and chrome light bar

[madmark]

one less rusty bit

[austinmaxi555]

Ooooooh likey likey very much, I'm sure that plate will get you a pull
Have you considered a square plate now? I think it would suit your new look far better
regards Martin.

[MattBlackMinibus]

Ooooooh likey likey very much, I'm sure that plate will get you a pull
Have you considered a square plate now? I think it would suit your new look far better
regards Martin.

Cheers mate.
I thought these swirly plates must be legal cos I keep seeing them all over the site
Yeah, I'll get a square plate when I change the rear bumper

[MattBlackMinibus]

Small update :

Received motorbike size rear number plate today so will get that on today or tomorrow.

Got signal booster for std radio, and fitted it this morning.
I don't get any more stations though just louder fuzz

Got second-battery relay this week, and fitted it this afternoon...
even though I don't have a second battery yet
At the moment it's serving as an auto shut-off switch for the 12v accessories circuit
(amps, radio signal booster, inverter, interior lights, etc).

[RustWidow]

ah well, I guess you'll get sorted on the extra battery soon - we're thinking we may need a power cap to run the stereo! lol How embarrassing is that?????

[MattBlackMinibus]

ah well, I guess you'll get sorted on the extra battery soon - we're thinking we may need a power cap to run the stereo! lol How embarrassing is that?????

I'll just visit the breakers for 2 or 3 van batteries (unless you got any?). Leisure batteries are no good for a good bass-line Why do you need to run a power cap?

[MattBlackMinibus]

Just picked up 2 Bosch batteries, 1 car 1 van, from a boot-sale for a tenner the pair
Let's hope they charge

I was tempted by the 6 7X15" Landy Wellers he had too, but 75notes was too strong for me

Also found a hook-up lead or a fiver Bargain.

[Muttley]

ah well, I guess you'll get sorted on the extra battery soon - we're thinking we may need a power cap to run the stereo! lol How embarrassing is that?????

I'll just visit the breakers for 2 or 3 van batteries (unless you got any?). Leisure batteries are no good for a good bass-line Why do you need to run a power cap?

Its only a small alternator and when you run several amps they need a bit of back up with a lot of bass otherwise you tend to find all the electrics flashing to the beat It tends to make you lose out on peak volts at max bass output, especialy when the lights are on

[MattBlackMinibus]

fit a bigger alternator andy!
yeah, you're right, it will help.
see you tomorrow mate

[Muttley]

fit a bigger alternator andy!
yeah, you're right, it will help.
see you tomorrow mate

The pinto thats going in there will have an 80 amp Granada one on it

[MattBlackMinibus]

Talking of pintos, I've just given 45notes for a granada 2L DOHC for my mk1
and have a set of 40mm bike carbs to go on it (which I'll make a manifold for)
Does 45 quid sound ok to you for an granada mt75 to go on it?

[MattBlackMinibus]

Had it fitted for ages, but finally got my pre-amp itted into the dashboard.
It has several inputs for various sources, such as my ipod and xbox,
and also provides better volume control better than vague ipod one -



and got me ipod lead poking out ... here -



Have square number plate on the rear now and it looks much better,
got a new grille on the way, to customise,
fitted split charging with two big Bosch batteries, and an inverter,
and will be installing more hi-fi soon

So watch this space for more pics soon ...

[Gurj51ngh]

lets see the ice install