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Restore or race?
« on: 13 January 2012, 21:42:12 »
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   I love these but this is too much for me to take on. Thing is i know some folk who would tackle the restoration & make a good job of it. I also know others that would cage it up & banger it!!!
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Re: Restore or race?
« Reply #1 on: 13 January 2012, 21:58:32 »
I would restore but it would be a mission and a half to say the least!
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Re: Restore or race?
« Reply #2 on: 13 January 2012, 22:17:51 »
always wanted one of those guy, defffo a restoration job.
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Re: Restore or race?
« Reply #3 on: 13 January 2012, 22:35:01 »
That poor old girl is gone a bit far :(
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Re: Restore or race?
« Reply #4 on: 13 January 2012, 22:43:01 »
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Re: Restore or race?
« Reply #5 on: 13 January 2012, 22:49:25 »
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Re: Restore or race?
« Reply #6 on: 13 January 2012, 22:54:15 »
Quote from: henryd on 13 January 2012, 22:35:01
That poor old girl is gone a bit far :(

Unfortunately have to agree as much as it pains me. Love these cars but this one really would be a true labour of love.
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Re: Restore or race?
« Reply #7 on: 13 January 2012, 22:59:00 »
My mates dad had one of them.Nice motor but this one will cost to much money and free time.
But if someone loves those type of cars why not.
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« Reply #8 on: 13 January 2012, 23:17:57 »
Restore. Then into a nice period livery, ready to race.
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Re: Restore or race?
« Reply #9 on: 13 January 2012, 23:44:11 »
Quote from: Amigo MX5 on 13 January 2012, 22:49:25
Quote from: hotel21 on 13 January 2012, 22:43:01
Banger it.

Spend the dosh on a chariot to gert it there and back to the weighbridge....

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MK1-FORD-TRANSIT-DIESEL-BULLNOSE-SINGLE-WHEEL-CAB-AND-CHASSIS-VERY-RARE-/280802356001?_trksid=p4340.m1374&_trkparms=algo%3DPI.WATCH%26its%3DC%252BS%26itu%3DUCC%26otn%3D5%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D5589993024301538052
   Beaver tail & a winch! :y

Gosh there's a blast from the past!
Used to take the diesels out and put a Granada V6 in - oh the good old days before ECU's etc! ;D
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Re: Restore or race?
« Reply #10 on: 14 January 2012, 00:02:34 »
I'd defiantly say restore, and then keep it for a while after. Wouldn't it be lovely to say this is how it was when I got it, do it all up and then show people how it is after it's done  :y You could do it Guy  :y
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Re: Restore or race?
« Reply #11 on: 14 January 2012, 00:03:06 »
Quote from: dad1uk on 13 January 2012, 23:44:11
Quote from: Amigo MX5 on 13 January 2012, 22:49:25
Quote from: hotel21 on 13 January 2012, 22:43:01
Banger it.

Spend the dosh on a chariot to gert it there and back to the weighbridge....

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MK1-FORD-TRANSIT-DIESEL-BULLNOSE-SINGLE-WHEEL-CAB-AND-CHASSIS-VERY-RARE-/280802356001?_trksid=p4340.m1374&_trkparms=algo%3DPI.WATCH%26its%3DC%252BS%26itu%3DUCC%26otn%3D5%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D5589993024301538052
   Beaver tail & a winch! :y

Gosh there's a blast from the past!
Used to take the diesels out and put a Granada V6 in - oh the good old days before ECU's etc! ;D

What difference does the ECU make?
A bloke I know has had a tidy mid 90's Transit with a 24v Cosworth in it for some time. Julian reckoned the hardest part was finding a V6 Transit MT75  gearbox, engine mounts and radiator. Yes, they did make them, but they are rare. Mostly ambulances and the odd Police van. With those bits, it's a bolt in with a small amount of wiring. Just like in a Capri or mk1/2 Granada.
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Re: Restore or race?
« Reply #12 on: 14 January 2012, 00:08:08 »
Quote from: Nick W on 14 January 2012, 00:03:06
Quote from: dad1uk on 13 January 2012, 23:44:11
Quote from: Amigo MX5 on 13 January 2012, 22:49:25
Quote from: hotel21 on 13 January 2012, 22:43:01
Banger it.

Spend the dosh on a chariot to gert it there and back to the weighbridge....

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MK1-FORD-TRANSIT-DIESEL-BULLNOSE-SINGLE-WHEEL-CAB-AND-CHASSIS-VERY-RARE-/280802356001?_trksid=p4340.m1374&_trkparms=algo%3DPI.WATCH%26its%3DC%252BS%26itu%3DUCC%26otn%3D5%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D5589993024301538052
   Beaver tail & a winch! :y

Gosh there's a blast from the past!
Used to take the diesels out and put a Granada V6 in - oh the good old days before ECU's etc! ;D

What difference does the ECU make?
A bloke I know has had a tidy mid 90's Transit with a 24v Cosworth in it for some time. Julian reckoned the hardest part was finding a V6 Transit MT75  gearbox, engine mounts and radiator. Yes, they did make them, but they are rare. Mostly ambulances and the odd Police van. With those bits, it's a bolt in with a small amount of wiring. Just like in a Capri or mk1/2 Granada.
In the 1970's there were no ecus which made the whole engine electrickery transfer doofer sooooo much simpler, despite your observations.

If there were 12 volts available then anything was possible.....   :y
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Re: Restore or race?
« Reply #13 on: 14 January 2012, 01:09:15 »
Quote from: hotel21 on 14 January 2012, 00:08:08
Quote from: Nick W on 14 January 2012, 00:03:06
Quote from: dad1uk on 13 January 2012, 23:44:11
Quote from: Amigo MX5 on 13 January 2012, 22:49:25
Quote from: hotel21 on 13 January 2012, 22:43:01
Banger it.

Spend the dosh on a chariot to gert it there and back to the weighbridge....

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MK1-FORD-TRANSIT-DIESEL-BULLNOSE-SINGLE-WHEEL-CAB-AND-CHASSIS-VERY-RARE-/280802356001?_trksid=p4340.m1374&_trkparms=algo%3DPI.WATCH%26its%3DC%252BS%26itu%3DUCC%26otn%3D5%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D5589993024301538052
   Beaver tail & a winch! :y

Gosh there's a blast from the past!
Used to take the diesels out and put a Granada V6 in - oh the good old days before ECU's etc! ;D

What difference does the ECU make?
A bloke I know has had a tidy mid 90's Transit with a 24v Cosworth in it for some time. Julian reckoned the hardest part was finding a V6 Transit MT75  gearbox, engine mounts and radiator. Yes, they did make them, but they are rare. Mostly ambulances and the odd Police van. With those bits, it's a bolt in with a small amount of wiring. Just like in a Capri or mk1/2 Granada.
In the 1970's there were no ecus which made the whole engine electrickery transfer doofer sooooo much simpler, despite your observations.

If there were 12 volts available then anything was possible.....   :y

Absolutely and putting bigger Ford engines in any other Ford was quite easy and common place........V6 into a Mk1 or 2 Cortina was my favourite, don't change the gear box so no real top speed but by goodness could it get there..... :y :y
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Re: Restore or race?
« Reply #14 on: 14 January 2012, 10:59:26 »
Quote from: hotel21 on 14 January 2012, 00:08:08
In the 1970's there were no ecus which made the whole engine electrickery transfer doofer sooooo much simpler, despite your observations.

If there were 12 volts available then anything was possible.....   :y

Anything still is, if you're prepared to have a dabble. ;)
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