mk5 to mk3???

[Dave F.]

From reading Martin.james' post below, it reminded to ask a question about my own transit. I've a 98 smiley front mk5 that's spotless except for a badly stone chipped bonnet and faded plastic headlight lenses.
However, I have in my shed a perfect bonnet from a mk3 transit in the same colour as my own. I've also got a pair of brand new genuine ford headlamps for a mk3...

So, will they fit without too much modification???

[Luke]

theres quite a few differences in the mk3 to the mk4/5 front panel for a start - i'm sure you could get it to fit but needs work to look right

[trigger]

The headlights are different and the mk3 bonnet means you will have 2 Ford badges one on the bonnet and one on the "smiley" grille, why not sell the mk3 stuff and use the money to buy mk5 stuff

[AlanN]

Blimey, thats a first Although Id love to say go for it, Id have to agree with trigger
But thanks all the same, youve made my day

[AndyG]

Blimey, thats a first Although Id love to say go for it, Id have to agree with trigger
But thanks all the same, youve made my day

Exactly what I was thinking


Might be worth it A MK3 looking MK5 (go on Be the 1st )

[Dave F.]

The headlights are different and the mk3 bonnet means you will have 2 Ford badges one on the bonnet and one on the "smiley" grille, why not sell the mk3 stuff and use the money to buy mk5 stuff

Here in Ireland, selling parts for a mk3 ain't an option. There is none left!! Absolutely zero to be seen!

I got the parts from a ford dealer who was doing a clearout, so all the stuff is brand new. Amongst all the front end parts there was also brand new shocks etc which nobody wants...

I was thinking of changing the front of my van to both tidy it up and make it look a little, well, "different"? If I were changing the lights and bonnet to mk3 then I'd be swapping the bumper and grille too.

My main concern is with the panels the headlamps fit into. They seem a completely different shape to the smiley type...