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Author The Bright Orange Vauxhall Combo Van all fixed and ready to go again!
K 5ive
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8th May 08 at 09:50   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Did look cool. I see from a search that you wanted to 1.7 TD it. Looks like a straight swap. Have to get a Corsa 1.5 TD Downpipe though and possibly hoses?
corsa-ed
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10th May 08 at 12:45   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
nice project is coming along nice, what are your plans for the back on the inside
K 5ive
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11th May 08 at 11:36   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by corsa-ed
nice project is coming along nice, what are your plans for the back on the inside

I don't know yet. Primarily it will be used for hauling valeting gear around in Spain. I may just tidy it up and put a couple of subs and an amp in that i have lying around.
K 5ive
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12th May 08 at 17:50   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Went along to the Garage today to strip the van. I love the way everything comes off so easily, 8, 10 and 13 was all that was needed and afterwards I was left with this.

New wing that arrived the other day.


Back stripped


Front stripped






New front wing fitted





All done! It's being started next week


[Edited on 12-05-2008 by K 5ive]

[Edited on 12-05-2008 by K 5ive]
PaulJMcT
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Will be good to see this done, got one of these at work, excellent for moving stuff!

Do you not think you should treat the rust at the front of the vehicle rather than spraying over it?
corsa-ed
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14th May 08 at 11:15   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
great stuff mate, looking good, would like one of these for a project myself, quick question how do you lower them at the back
B3KAN
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14th May 08 at 11:22   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Thats not ready for paint still full off rust
nova_gteuk
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14th May 08 at 11:42   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
im guessing the bodyshop will finish the prep before spraying

and corsa ed you just turn the leaf springs upside down
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Thats not ready for paint still full off rust

I have been waiting for that. Rust will be got rid of before spray. Not too bothered about the front panel for the moment, as and when. I just want to get it finished. I stripped it all down to make the respray cheaper.
Next time you see it, it should be bright orange and with Depo's.
K 5ive
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im guessing the bodyshop will finish the prep before spraying

and corsa ed you just turn the leaf springs upside down

Apparently you can't do that. Had this conversation at length earlier in the topic. 400kg of water should do it though!
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14th May 08 at 17:22   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
are u going to use this van for work?
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are u going to use this van for work?

For personal use untill i move to Spain where it will be used for Valeting and personal use.
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k 5ive is there a way of fitting rear corsa shocks and springs to a combo, such as swapping the rear axle over
nova_gteuk
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14th May 08 at 22:45   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by K 5ive
quote:
Originally posted by nova_gteuk
im guessing the bodyshop will finish the prep before spraying

and corsa ed you just turn the leaf springs upside down

Apparently you can't do that. Had this conversation at length earlier in the topic. 400kg of water should do it though!


you need to make up a bracket thats all.

my mates old escort van is basically the same and he just flipped the leaf spring over and someone on here has already done it.
K 5ive
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15th May 08 at 07:35   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
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k 5ive is there a way of fitting rear corsa shocks and springs to a combo, such as swapping the rear axle over

No the shock tops are totally different and in a different place to the corsa. I bought a corsa set and they could not be fitted at the back. Think about it, where the shocks are on a Corsa, if they stayed where they are they would interfere with the load. However Corsa springs could be used as the platforms are still there. But then you would have no load capability. I would love to lower it but don't want to sacrifice it load capability.
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15th May 08 at 11:17   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
i actually cant wait to see this!
K 5ive
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Originally posted by little_duke
i actually cant wait to see this!

Neither can I! As soon as it's finished, I can't wait to get on with my project Yamaha TZR. although is there any such thing as finished with a project like this?

[Edited on 15-05-2008 by K 5ive]
PaulJMcT
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15th May 08 at 16:02   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
When is the prep work and paint startin then?
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When is the prep work and paint startin then?

Next week hopefully.
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I own a blue 1.7td combo which i have just touched up the paint wet sanded and machine polished.
This thread is really interesting and I am looking forward to seeing the results of the respray!
I wont be going this far with mine but there has already been a massive improvement with it
K 5ive
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quote:
Originally posted by Combo
I own a blue 1.7td combo which i have just touched up the paint wet sanded and machine polished.
This thread is really interesting and I am looking forward to seeing the results of the respray!
I wont be going this far with mine but there has already been a massive improvement with it

Cheers! Get some photo's up of your Combo! Not enough Combo action on here. Turbo diesel eh? What does it go like as that's what i want to do to mine next. Was it already like that when you got it.
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Not too bad really. Not slow but not quick if you know what i mean. How do you post pics on here?
K 5ive
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Originally posted by Combo
Not too bad really. Not slow but not quick if you know what i mean. How do you post pics on here?

Have you got them hosted by anyone?
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No there just on my pc
K 5ive
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No there just on my pc

You need to upload them to a hosting site like photobucket first.

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