My MK5 Minibus Project

[RonTransitmk5]

http://fordtransit.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=62&t=124651

Sorted, I'll be there

[RonTransitmk5]

Just to update,

Sealed the arch boxes & added blue screw covers


Added 3 seats, black screw covers & sealed the bulkhead


Added a metal stip to the top of the half bulkhead for protection & I think it looks good


Watched the daughters dance show last night & dropped her 2 friends off on the way home, all 3 said the seats were very comfy but COLD
I did say try sitting on them in normal clothes.

[RonTransitmk5]

Looking awesome, cracking job on that ply

Thanks

[RonTransitmk5]

Nice work there and I thought you were worried about the cutting out bit.

Thanks, I was worried but thought F*** it, it has to be done & found it easier as I done more & more

[RonTransitmk5]

Started to carpet the roof today on me own @ 9:30 this morning, got the cab & the little bit at the rear done by 3pm then tackled the huge middle bit, took me till 6.15pm & I have to wait till another day to install in minibus.

So word of warning to anyone going to carpet their roof interior, estimate the time & times it by about 10

I really thought I would have finished the roof by noon so I could start the chequer plate angles on the interior arches.

[RonTransitmk5]

Could not find any replacement roof lining things in dark blue


So made me own


Just reused a piece of plywood offcut & a 12mm wood drill bit

[robbie.cee]

blinding stuff Ron, top work!

[RonTransitmk5]

blinding stuff Ron, top work!

Thanks Rob

Trying to get so much done for the 28th

[RonTransitmk5]

Added some lashing rails for when the seats are removed


Finished re-carpeting the roof, what a bugger to get back on took forever


Sprayed the light fitting to match



Red Oxided the prop & diff


Also welded a small plate to the chassis & had to weld a larger plate to the sliding door sill

[robbie.cee]

Mate thats awesome work youve done there mate, will be such a nice bus to get about in with the family!

needs a flatscreen tv in there somewhere- asda s ones are sometimes 12v dc

[RonTransitmk5]

Mate thats awesome work youve done there mate, will be such a nice bus to get about in with the family!

needs a flatscreen tv in there somewhere- asda s ones are sometimes 12v dc

Once I've got it through it's MOT due very soon I am tackling the engine bay lots of work there to do & the will look at the cab & rear for extras.

Like the flatscreen idea

[RonTransitmk5]

Left to do for MOT.

Replace Propshaft Center Bearing (Thanks MinorMatt for the ID)
Sort out cracked n/s rear lens cover
Get o/s stop/tail bulb working

Gonna try & get all done Sunday if I can find a Fords Parts place open near me

[RonTransitmk5]

All work that I think is needed for MOT done

Just popped to MOT center now awaiting it's test

[jolly olly]

So how's the van do Ron?

[robbie.cee]

Drum roll.... So how did it go?