mk1 transit wanted(not a camper!)

[chrismk2]

like it says above lads, im after a mk1 transit van, not a camper, wouldnt mind doing a bit of work to it but she,d want to be driving, dont mind what kind of engine, im open to suggestions lads!!

[madmark]

chris it depends what you are looking for a swb or lwb do you want welding work or not one that doesent need welding with a mint chassis will cost a fair bit!

[chrismk2]

long or short wheel base doesnt matter, i wouldnt mind a one with a bit of welding to be done to lkike?? are there panels to be bought for them like the mk2 escorts or what?? what kinda ball park would you be talking for a one that wouldnt need any work??

[madmark]

there isnt realy any that dont need any work doing on them as such!

[chrismk2]

i understand that alright, i have an open mind anyway, surely theres something out there

[madmark]

chris they are out there mate but you need a big wad of money at the moement ,mk1,s are becomeing expensive and are getting like the vw,s
got a lwb if you want one! see the for sale section,

[chrismk2]

cant find it, describe it tom me?? rust?? money?? windows?? engine?? pics??

[madmark]

chris you have a pm!

[chrismk2]

still looking lads

[madmark]

not many about !

[chrismk2]

jez your up early in the morning!! there aint i bose, maybe a few in oz??

[madmark]

just finished work mate
the best chance you would have is ex german mate this will give you good bodywork,i havnt seen any that come close unless a restorded one then you are talking loads of money!
the german ones are normaly locked in fire houses all there life and also they ziabart the chassis so this helps! with the german ones you get a few battle scars but bodywork is normaly very good for there year!

to convert to rhd isnt that bad a job if you get a scrapper for bits!

some people go down the old campervan idea and remove the windows but takes some doing to get it wright!

[FredTransit]

Chris I know you don't want a camper, but think about a van based one and revert it to a van! If you get one with a bad pop top it will be cheap.

[chrismk2]

how would ya fare with getting a roof for it then?

[FredTransit]

Use a Mk2 one, as we did. They are identical, and are just spot welded on. Get the scrappy to cut off the vent in the body with it, as that's the only other thing that needs doing on ours.