upgrade to look like facelift

[tomjbirch]

hi, i have a 2006 (56plate) connect and want to try and see if i can make it look like a new model, what will i need to get in order to do this, and will i be able to change the dash to make it look like the new on aswell??

[paul2012]

hi, i have a 2006 (56plate) connect and want to try and see if i can make it look like a new model, what will i need to get in order to do this, and will i be able to change the dash to make it look like the new on aswell??

Yes it can be done, check here

viewtopic.php?f=54&t=110324&start=30

Valetech has already done it to a 2004 connect.

If your is the mk1 connect (ford badge on bonnet) 2003 -2006

Then you will require later front bumber complete with both grills & rubber spoiler for bumper bottom , Both front plastic wheel arch trim & Later Key barrel for bonnet lock (the later one is longer !)

if yours is the mk2 connect (ford badge on grill) 2006 - 2009

Then you will require later front bumber complete with both grills & rubber spoiler for bumper bottom - Thats it. Very easy mod everything just bolts / clips on.

Yes the later dash will fit too, Just will bolt straight in. Remember to get the steel support / frame the dash is bolted too, as it is different to the one you have currently fitted !

The only downside is the wiring loom, Mk1 connects are straight forward easy to mod, Mk2 connects have a CANBUS system fitted, (where every electrical component talks to each over) - The CANBUS itself is built into the fuse panel behind glovebox.

The new connects also have a CANBUS system as well. Most of the original loom on a mk2 may be moved & relocated for the later dash, The problem will be the instrument panel (clocks) They have to be reprogramed to your vehicle via CANBUS.

The easy option is get the wiring diagrams for the latest model & compare them to the wiring diagrams for your connect.

If you have the mk1 connect the only way it can be done is change the wiring loom & elec components etc. Basically you will be installing the CANBUS system & everything to go with it (But everything electrical must be from the same vehicle)

I was thinking of doing this as my next project

[Keithm]

I'm in the process of gathering parts to do this to mine. Fortunatley mine is a 57 plate so just front bumper swap, I've also got 4 new arches new fogs etc to go on. Going to try get it all done mid nov when I'm off work for a few weeks and can spare some time for the van to be off the road

[paul2012]

I'm in the process of gathering parts to do this to mine. Fortunatley mine is a 57 plate so just front bumper swap, I've also got 4 new arches new fogs etc to go on. Going to try get it all done mid nov when I'm off work for a few weeks and can spare some time for the van to be off the road

You will require the top & bottom grill also, As they are seperate from the bumper

[Dagenham Dustbin]

And the plastic bit that fits over the slam panel. £70

[Hotwheels]

I have just finished mine I will take some pictures in the next couple of days and post them on here I was also given a front grill as well with the slam panel so that saved me some money, cheers Paul for the offer their as I would have bought the one you have for sale if they hadnt thrown it in cheers.

[Keithm]

What is the plastic part over the slam panel? Any pics please

[paul2012]

What is the plastic part over the slam panel? Any pics please

It would this part to mount the top front grill.



Available from imperial parts at £44.56

http://www.crashrepairparts.com/parts/p ... /?_ts=1612

[Keithm]

Ah FFS more bloody parts to collect, so much for a simple bumper change I should have just went with the sport van looks and colour coded mine. Cheers for the link though mate

[Hotwheels]

I posted some pictures on here of the front of my van with all the front of what a job two weeks latter and back on the road.

[Keithm]

2 weeks to facelift it?? Do you have a link to the pics

[valetech]

are you still talking about the same model facelift?

this is a mk2 facelift, very common thing to do to a mk1


this is a mk3 2010ish on also known as a facelift


as you can see i did a mk1 2005 to a mk3 front end.

if doing any facelift with any mk1 will need a replacement or worked bonnet due to the ford badge.
you will also see on the mk3 facelift there is a trim on the bottom edge of the bonnet just above the bumper.its only a stick on £20.00 trim from your local ford dealer

[Keithm]

If that's the reaction of wonen you get with a face lift van I'm doing mine sooner rather than later lol

[Dagenham Dustbin]

Took about 3 hours to do mine.
Only a small bit of metal had to see the angle grinder as the part the grill sits in is lower than on the old front.

[Mylee]

If that's the reaction of women you get with a face lift van I'm doing mine sooner rather than later lol

You sure