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    Re: Mk1 Escort Van V Skyline V Supra

    I've been back in the UK for a while so not really much to report.

    We've had another fuel pump go down on us on the motorway, but i managed to get get it into the services (just) and bodge it up to get to the garage. So i need another fuel pump.

    I've raised the rear 3" so it's level(ish) with the front.

    I can't get enough caster at the moment, so the front tie rod arm mounting points need moving forward, also the front of the arch needs modifying or the wheel is going to hit when turning.

    We have too much camber, even with the strut slid to the outside as much as possible we still have 5 degrees so something will need to be modified to get less camber.


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    Re: Mk1 Escort Van V Skyline V Supra

    Time to do some work on the rear...







    Adjustable arms for the rear so that i can dial in the camber and toe and a Cusco 4.6 LSD.

    Camber at the front is now 4 degrees at the both sides and i have just over 7 degrees caster.

    I want to change the front struts out next for some different ones.... lol.... I might drive it this year.
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    Re: Mk1 Escort Van V Skyline V Supra

    looking good mark......i like your thinking on the rear...have ya given this a good test drive to see how well/ bad it handles (since its only a fresh build n nothing being built like this before).....i couldnt wait any more if this were mine...i would wanna just get out n go......sideways

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    Re: Mk1 Escort Van V Skyline V Supra

    Nice upgrades...and sitting much better at the back..keep pluging away...cheers mark

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    Re: Mk1 Escort Van V Skyline V Supra

    Wow.... amazing fabrication skills

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    Rolleyes Re: Mk1 Escort Van V Skyline V Supra

    ... Any progress ... ?


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    Re: Mk1 Escort Van V Skyline V Supra

    Just for you


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    Mk1 Escort Van V Skyline V Supra

    Superb effort


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    Re: Mk1 Escort Van V Skyline V Supra

    Cool. sounds great..

    Liking the sticker on the cam belt cover...

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    Re: Mk1 Escort Van V Skyline V Supra

    Quote Originally Posted by turbo m View Post
    Liking the sticker on the cam belt cover...
    Would you like one?

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    Re: Mk1 Escort Van V Skyline V Supra

    Quote Originally Posted by M11rf View Post
    Would you like one?
    Yes please...

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    Re: Mk1 Escort Van V Skyline V Supra

    PM me your address, i'll send you one

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    Re: Mk1 Escort Van V Skyline V Supra

    will be doing an order for suspension as per your website as you emailed me.

    so put it in the parcel,will order it by the end of the week..

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    Re: Mk1 Escort Van V Skyline V Supra

    Well... Still plodding on...

    I can see the light at the end of the tunnel now.

    Arches modded and now it doesn't hit when turning, also raised the arch up to get it lower on the front to match the rear. Also new tyres on the rims.






    Up on the hoist, checking everything is ok and fitting some aluminium 'helper' bushes.





    Seat mountings modified so the seat can be bolted in properly and battery tray modified. It's driving a lot better now... Hopefully some real testing coming soon
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    Re: Mk1 Escort Van V Skyline V Supra

    Looking good,is that the nissan tank??

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    Re: Mk1 Escort Van V Skyline V Supra

    Quote Originally Posted by turbo m View Post
    Looking good,is that the nissan tank??
    It looks like the escort van tank to me.

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    Re: Mk1 Escort Van V Skyline V Supra

    Yeah, it's just the standard tank from the van. ��

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    Re: Mk1 Escort Van V Skyline V Supra

    Christmas day... Time to play with the toys...


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    Re: Mk1 Escort Van V Skyline V Supra

    Mental build nice one...

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    Re: Mk1 Escort Van V Skyline V Supra

    A few pics with the front arches modified again and running at the sort of height i want to run it at.







    Battery box now sorted and secure.
    New tyres on.
    Both seats now fitted.

    Fuel tank breather needs a fettle because it dripping fuel out for some reason even those the breather is at the highest possible point.
    Opening quarter window need tightening up as it keep slamming shut when you get upto speed.
    Clutch pedal is playing up, after adjusting it and adjusting it again it seems to keep changing position so that there is either zero free play or mega free play. (maybe needs bleeding?)
    Brakes seem ok and it drives straight. But when changing up gears from 2 - 3 at high RPM it crunches.

    Basically just niggly bits and bobs now... Gymkhana event coming soon

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    Re: Mk1 Escort Van V Skyline V Supra

    Looks great , well done

    Good luck with the Niggles

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    Re: Mk1 Escort Van V Skyline V Supra

    Is Terry Ross still about? i'd buy one of his Speed Freak M11rf vans if he made one, nice one getting it sorted, whats next a mk1 transit v8 twin turbo hauler?

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    Re: Mk1 Escort Van V Skyline V Supra

    I made a shroud for the oil cooler today... Too feed air into the cooler and also protect if from stones hitting it from the wheel.






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    Re: Mk1 Escort Van V Skyline V Supra

    looking nice mark.....as i said before its a beast.....no room left in that bay for a mouse

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    Duck Re: Mk1 Escort Van V Skyline V Supra

    Frank n Stein Creations

    Roll cage is looking pukka

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    Re: Mk1 Escort Van V Skyline V Supra

    Good idea to mount it that way..

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    Re: Mk1 Escort Van V Skyline V Supra

    Here are a couple of recent videos of the first event i've attended... On the whole everything is working well. A few small jobs to do and i want to get it up on the ramp and check it over now it's had some abuse, just to make sure all is well.




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    Re: Mk1 Escort Van V Skyline V Supra

    slip sliding away!!!!!!

    Great videos.

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    Re: Mk1 Escort Van V Skyline V Supra

    Looks like a lot of fun.

    Great to see it being used as intended.

    That is the biggest selfie stick I have ever seen!

    Shaun

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    Re: Mk1 Escort Van V Skyline V Supra

    Here's an edit i put together... Didn't get much footage this day as the camera was playing up


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    Re: Mk1 Escort Van V Skyline V Supra



    Still some small issues that i'm plugging away at... But on the whole, everything seems to be working as it should.

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    Re: Mk1 Escort Van V Skyline V Supra

    Are the opening quarter windows standard over there?

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    Re: Mk1 Escort Van V Skyline V Supra

    Yeah, all the cars have opening quarters... At that time i guess aircon wasn't a thing so they needed them with the 30 degree+ heat.

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    Re: Mk1 Escort Van V Skyline V Supra

    Quote Originally Posted by M11rf View Post
    Yeah, all the cars have opening quarters... At that time i guess aircon wasn't a thing so they needed them with the 30 degree+ heat.
    Have you got a spare set to sell????

    I'd happily pay freight on them.

    Its hot here too in Oz....lol

    Thanks, Shaun

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    Quote Originally Posted by escortinadriver View Post
    Have you got a spare set to sell????

    I'd happily pay freight on them.

    Its hot here too in Oz....lol

    Thanks, Shaun
    I don't have any spares sorry...

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    Quote Originally Posted by M11rf View Post
    I don't have any spares sorry...
    No worries.

    If you ever come across a set. Please let me know.

    Thanks, Shaun

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    Re: Mk1 Escort Van V Skyline V Supra

    Another video with some different shots...


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