mgmetalworks
Explorer
Cavernous, :drool:
How soon before the transit becomes immobilized?
I have to at least get my other van on the road first...
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I have to at least get my other van on the road first...
Betarocker
Adventurer
How wide a tire before you need to modify the sliding door hardware?
mgmetalworks
Explorer
There is at least 4.5" of clearance between the face of the tire and the door. That's not anything to worry about on this van.
_hein_
Observer
Congratulations!
That's what our Transit is best at. Getting around town is great. -But not so much in snow. I'd really like to drop a Quaife in ours but don' know enough to know if one of theirs will fit. In the mean time, you may as well use the Ecoboost to burn the tires off so you can get some proper rubber.
mgmetalworks
Explorer
Will be interesting to watch what you come up with this one! I'd doubt you'll swap engine though
Cheers
David
"Another great day ruined by responsibilities"
No swap planned but maybe some enhancements... ;-)
I think re-gearing this thing will make it scary fast. It's already ridiculous. It comes on boost so quick and pulls hard.
Lots of fun!
mgmetalworks
Explorer
I've explored the possibility. It would be a good amount of work to make the swap. The mating surfaces are much different and the clock spring doesn't have enough circuits... once it was in, the housing on the column wouldn't match the wheel either. Would probably look funky.
I filed it away as: "could be done but not an ideal swap"
89s rule
Adventurer
Thanks, I figured you had at least considered it.
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SpeedWobbles
New member
I cant wait to see what that Transit turns into!
guidolyons
Addicted to Gear Oil
MG you are a maniac.
Hope that 2017 is even better for your new business vanture.
Hope that 2017 is even better for your new business vanture.
pugslyyy
Expedition Vehicle Engineer Guy
Getting too close to road-worthiness to play around with practice panels.... Today was the real deal.
Point of no return...
Oh bummer... the paint lifted. Oh well, I have new doors to paint too so it will get touched up soon.
Fits like a glove, minimal distortion of the panel (even on a black van, it doesn't look like the dies jacked up anything)
The inner sheetmetal needs a little trimming then I'll bond it in place. I'll be able to put fuel in the van now, woo hoo!
Nice, what's the fuel door you used?
mgmetalworks
Explorer
That is a billet fuel door in there for the picture but I'll probably end up using a factory door when I'm all done
A link to the billet parts...
http://m.autoanything.com/chrome-accessories/61A1996A0A0.aspx
pugslyyy
Expedition Vehicle Engineer Guy
Thanks. I'm thinking about adding a rear tank so this is of interest to me. Thought maybe the aftermarket door was easier to fit or something.