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BeArDy

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5th Feb 09 at 20:26

Well started the van as i want to get it finished asap so i can get on with other projects (before people say get on with the twin engine) as a garage without a working van is a pain.
So i removed the old Y17DT engine an took most of the front end off to make refitting the new engine alot easier.
Painted up the F23 box today and cleaned the engine bay, which i am going to repaint sections later next week once i have welded/sorted mounts aswell as painting the rocker cover white.
Autovaux took 250pounds off me for parts today which should be here monday, so fingers crossed engine will be mounted by monday.
Comments welcome.........

P.S What you think for stickering up the side

flybikeslee

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5th Feb 09 at 20:33

awesome, would it not be better with your company name and number on the side though?

BeArDy

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5th Feb 09 at 20:35

The FedUp is going along the back large section and my company details on the doors

flybikeslee

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5th Feb 09 at 20:42

smashing, people may think you're a courier

mikenoncorsa

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5th Feb 09 at 20:50

Is it true Deano is buying your old Y17DT engine to keep in his bedroom?

deano87

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6th Feb 09 at 09:19

^ cock.

Beardy - looks awesome

pow

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6th Feb 09 at 09:34

Word on the street is the Y17DT isn't anywhere near as good as the Ford Zetec S TDCi Deano Edition

:shy:

Does looks good though

myke

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6th Feb 09 at 12:05

looks like a good project.
I'm not sure the wheels are as rare as you think though. Thet are just Autec Mistral's aren't they?

Rich H

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6th Feb 09 at 14:54

This could look pretty damn cool when it's finished! I may have missed it as I have skim read this, but what colour is the van going?

@ graphics - just make sure it doesn't take the interest away from your company details too much though!

I look forward to seeing this finished

BeArDy

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9th Feb 09 at 21:35

Well I got cracking and the engine is sat in the bay.
Gearbox all bolted up. Need to sort out front engine mount off the gearbox which it easy to sort. Its just the drivers side mount so sort now, i have a few ideas as you can see looking at standard B conversion mount aswell as seeing where the standard corsa sits but she sat in the space meaning i can work on getting it all right. Nothing about of steel and a welder can not sort out
looks right at home there.

deano87

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9th Feb 09 at 21:39

I wish I was so handy with cars.

BeArDy

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9th Feb 09 at 21:41

quote:
Originally posted by deano87
I wish I was so handy with cars.

Only one way to learn mate

in the year 2000 i paid someone to change by brake pads as i did not know what to do, put your mind to something shows you can do anything.

deano87

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9th Feb 09 at 21:44

I worked in a bike shop for 2 years (different scale I know) and more often than not I was throwing tools across the workshop. I can't use a set of allen keys without rounding off bolts

trust me, it won't happen.

.dean.

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9th Feb 09 at 21:46

not bad for a cake eater!

daymoon

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9th Feb 09 at 21:46

thats a nice "little" project!! shows what you can do with some imagination and skills!
keep up the good work!

boyracer2002

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10th Feb 09 at 19:17

quote:
Originally posted by BeArDy

quote:
Originally posted by deano87
I wish I was so handy with cars.

Only one way to learn mate
in the year 2000 i paid someone to change by brake pads as i did not know what to do, put your mind to something shows you can do anything.

you still do dont you mate? and especially putting petrol in

Lookin good though

SAL

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10th Feb 09 at 20:15

Good stuff

BeArDy

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10th Feb 09 at 20:58

Got some more done today.
Had a bit of luck, customer dropped off a damaged Corsa C. Looks like its been hand broken into a tree, aswell as bending the middle of the car he bent the rear axle. So customer said he would sorce one.
Nexy day one gets dropped off which turns out to be a Corsa C Combo rear Axle with Disc setup BUT lucky for me it would not fit his corsa so i sorced a replacment which fitted and kept his

All fitted up fine without any problems, just need to get new brakepipes and handbrake cable.
Also arriving today was my wheels so i have to try them out

Really like them, painted up anthercite will look ace.
I also removed the vynal from the side.

Luke

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10th Feb 09 at 21:04

daymoon

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10th Feb 09 at 21:05

quite some van!!! u will need to think of something to hold stuff at the back so everything doesnt fy around when flooring it!

BeArDy

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14th Feb 09 at 18:24

Did not get much time on the Van today as had some new 4 poster ramps to fit.
Well i got on with fitting the Nitrous kit which i have had sitting about for years and never used. Got tank,jet and solenoids all into place, rang and ordered a few bits for WON which was missing, lost over time etc. Made it so the tank is easy to get to and easy to remove as it will not be left in the van at all times.
Also got my intercooler threw the post so mounted it, modded the bumper reinforcer an got it all to fit. Think it fits really well.
Just waiting on parts now, all i have left to do with my stuff i have ordered is intercooler pipes.
Enjoy

Rybo

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14th Feb 09 at 18:41

very stealth.. wish my work van had this potential is nitrous relitavely easy to fit?? i'd really like to put it in my redtop b for "special occasions",could you reccomend a kit?

recarouk

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10th May 11 at 16:37

any updates

Olsrey

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10th May 11 at 16:38