bmxnz11 Posted July 14, 2014 Author Posted July 14, 2014 I wouldn't have panelled up my windows if I didn't have the piece from the parts van that's for sure. Plus ive got another van with windows, made sense to have one with windows and one without. Im still learning, using the old mans set up and help. Yeah you should throw yours up, always good to see what other people do with theres Quote
bmxnz11 Posted July 14, 2014 Author Posted July 14, 2014 You'll have to fight me for them haha Was looking for ever for a set of widened rostyles. Have only ever seen two sets for sale on TM and I was lucky enough to pick one of them up. Easy option could be minilites/superlites? always look good on any escort Quote
_esKYmo_ Posted July 16, 2014 Posted July 16, 2014 tidy job on the first side! gonna look badass with flares wheels slam and panelled sides. Quote
Big Value Buddy Posted July 16, 2014 Posted July 16, 2014 Good Sir, you are a panel wizard. I envy your skill. I look forward to seeing how your van progresses. Keep up the good work and the updates. Cheers. Quote
browndog Posted July 16, 2014 Posted July 16, 2014 nice work on the panels, and thanks for sharing Time for me to hunt out a rotten van that I can cut the sides out of for mine! cheers Conrad Quote
63Ragtop Posted July 16, 2014 Posted July 16, 2014 Great work on the welding bro, slow and steady eh? Quote
bmxnz11 Posted July 16, 2014 Author Posted July 16, 2014 Great work on the welding bro, slow and steady eh? Cheers man. Have been watching your build, some serious work going on there. Its going to be one solid bug Someone on the other side of the weld holding a brass block to suck up the heat helps. Slow and steady, little bits here and there to not heat up one spot. Would rather take my time now and get it right than to worry about warping. Quote
bmxnz11 Posted July 16, 2014 Author Posted July 16, 2014 nice work on the panels, and thanks for sharing Time for me to hunt out a rotten van that I can cut the sides out of for mine! cheers Conrad No worries, its actually pretty straight forward if you have the panel. I had another rusty van without windows i scraped but i kept both sides of the body with the panels intact. Pretty sure someone removed the windows and made the panels to fit but if your serious/desperate i can have a good look at them and see how well they were made? Quote
browndog Posted July 18, 2014 Posted July 18, 2014 No worries, its actually pretty straight forward if you have the panel. I had another rusty van without windows i scraped but i kept both sides of the body with the panels intact. Pretty sure someone removed the windows and made the panels to fit but if your serious/desperate i can have a good look at them and see how well they were made? thanks for the offer, I will keep it in mind. Too many other projects/work to sort at the moment, but might get back to you on that when I am ready cheers Conrad Quote
anglia4 Posted July 28, 2014 Posted July 28, 2014 That looks great! Excellent work on the welding! You would never know! Quote
Raizer Posted August 18, 2014 Posted August 18, 2014 Looking good! Yeah vans have 9" drums and heavier leaf springs etc from factory. Quote
bmxnz11 Posted August 18, 2014 Author Posted August 18, 2014 Cheers for that. Couldn't remember about the drums. Vans came out with some goodies on them Quote
Raizer Posted August 18, 2014 Posted August 18, 2014 Yeah to cope with the loads they were made to carry. Vans also got the bigger trans tunnel like the auto cars. Quote
Beaver Posted September 9, 2014 Posted September 9, 2014 Had a good perv last night, this fulla knows what hes doing, keep up the good work! Cheers for the sound mat as well, going to work a treat. Quote
bmxnz11 Posted September 10, 2014 Author Posted September 10, 2014 Cheers man, will have to let me know how the sound matting goes Quote
Beaver Posted September 10, 2014 Posted September 10, 2014 Got a bunch of it done last night. Once I figured it out it was really easy and tidy. Stole the Mrs hairdrier and just heated up the matting first, they mold really well once warm. Have done pretty much from half way up the firewall, through both footwells and under the seats, rear footwells and just need to finish off under the back seat. Surprise dhow much coverage that one pack gave! Quote
bmxnz11 Posted September 12, 2014 Author Posted September 12, 2014 Good to hear, hopefully it does what it says Quote
shaneo Posted September 22, 2014 Posted September 22, 2014 Looks great wish is had welding skill like that. What colour are you painting it? Quote
bmxnz11 Posted September 22, 2014 Author Posted September 22, 2014 Nice flares! Well done! Cheers man, still a bit more work to tidy them up and match the drivers side before i prime. First/last time i shape flares Looks great wish is had welding skill like that. What colour are you painting it? Not 100% sure on the color, always changing my mind. Not even sure if i want it dark like Gun metal grey, or light like the orange thats on there now. Have to choose carefully because theres no windows to break it up. Have even contemplated oldschool stripes or signwriting, to help break up that area Quote
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