vdubgirl 3 Posted September 23, 2007 Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 Well as you may have seen from the wanted ad, Jerry is set for bigger, 6 cylinder things!First the introductions:The Subject, innocent 8v Jerry...Ever seen a rear engined Peugeot Expert VR6?The Somerset engine crane...Removed from van...To be continued.... Link to post Share on other sites
Jk* 0 Posted September 23, 2007 Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 LOL @ Jerry! Looking like a good start, i shall be watching this thread very closely. Link to post Share on other sites
dwa1974 0 Posted September 23, 2007 Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 Awesome! What a convenient and portable engine crane - every home should have one! Looking forward to seeing the new improved Jerry.... Link to post Share on other sites
richievr 1 Posted September 23, 2007 Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 Ever seen a rear engined Peugeot Expert VR6?long ways mounted rear wheel drive too i see!!!!!!!!!! :-d good luck with the mission, hope all goes well. Link to post Share on other sites
Monkey 8 Posted September 23, 2007 Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 It was a damn site easier getting the engine out then it was in!!! But oddly enough, the van didn't go as fast as you'd have thought! :-p Link to post Share on other sites
Focker-out 0 Posted September 23, 2007 Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 Look forward to seeing Jerrys progress Link to post Share on other sites
mike 6 Posted September 23, 2007 Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 supurb, didnt relise jerry was an 8v he kept up with your mk4! do you live on a farm or somethin claire? Link to post Share on other sites
drue1 0 Posted September 23, 2007 Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 this is going to be a great thread to watch post loads of updates and pics Link to post Share on other sites
VR6BOY 2 Posted September 24, 2007 Report Share Posted September 24, 2007 Ever seen a rear engined Peugeot Expert VR6?long ways mounted rear wheel drive too i see!!!!!!!!!! :-d good luck with the mission' date=' hope all goes well.[/quote']Bah i wanted to say that too best of luck with the conversion claire & monkey Link to post Share on other sites
nivag27 5 Posted September 24, 2007 Report Share Posted September 24, 2007 You certainly know how to treat man Claire, Jerry will love that Link to post Share on other sites
vdubgirl 3 Posted September 24, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2007 Cheers peeps yes were on a mission with this so watch this space we'll be continally updating it with pics and build details. I'm leaving my current job next week and have 2 weeks off between that job and my new one so we hope to get Jerry's 8v out and VR6 Lump in duing those weeks Link to post Share on other sites
cliveyp 0 Posted September 25, 2007 Report Share Posted September 25, 2007 Should be easily done Claire!! Good luck! Link to post Share on other sites
vdubgirl 3 Posted October 14, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2007 OK then here's the lastest update!!!! 8v Engine out VR6 Engine being prepped to go in!!!!! Link to post Share on other sites
vdubgirl 3 Posted October 14, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2007 As the boys did the mechanical bit I was getting my hands dirty cleaning stuff!!!!!Oh and some comedy shots :$ Before AfterBeforeAfterEssential Supplies!!!!Brokeback Mountain eat your heart out!!! Link to post Share on other sites
petervr6 0 Posted October 15, 2007 Report Share Posted October 15, 2007 looking good nive enginr hoist you have there claire this is what im toying with doing at the mo and i want a white 3dr also..looks good and the engine aint even in yet.. Link to post Share on other sites
petervr6 0 Posted October 15, 2007 Report Share Posted October 15, 2007 also claire any chance of a list of what is needed from the mk3 to do the conversion and how it all goes in any problems to be aware of etc oviousy when you done to tell us that bit.. Link to post Share on other sites
vdubgirl 3 Posted October 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2007 also claire any chance of a list of what is needed from the mk3 to do the conversion and how it all goes in any problems to be aware of etc oviousy when you done to tell us that bit..Me and Dave will work on a build guide for you all once we've got it all done - As you can see were a tad busy at the mo. Yesterday we went on a massive shopping mission for bits we need and also done the old scrap yard mission to get the final parts, today poor Dave is trying to figure out the wiring looms which is a nightmare of a job to do. Link to post Share on other sites
SiGainey 1 Posted October 16, 2007 Report Share Posted October 16, 2007 I presume you're ingested http://mk2vr6.com/board/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=1325 ??? Link to post Share on other sites
vdubgirl 3 Posted October 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2007 I presume you're ingested http://mk2vr6.com/board/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=1325 ???Mk2VR6.com is our mecca at the moment were on there alot to say the least!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Dont think we could have done this without that website 8-| Link to post Share on other sites
cabrioman 6 Posted October 17, 2007 Report Share Posted October 17, 2007 u missed a bit in the engine bay ..... lol ,,,,, and i like to see ur using the vw engine crain and sledge hammer .... a must for every diy car mainic ..... looks good so far Link to post Share on other sites
vdubgirl 3 Posted October 18, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2007 The tricky Bit!!!!! Link to post Share on other sites
4mobora 0 Posted October 18, 2007 Report Share Posted October 18, 2007 i would soo like to do that Link to post Share on other sites
cabrioman 6 Posted October 19, 2007 Report Share Posted October 19, 2007 dont tell me he is drinkin out a winnie the pooh mug ........ Link to post Share on other sites
vdubgirl 3 Posted October 20, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2007 dont tell me he is drinkin out a winnie the pooh mug ........lol thats my bagpuss mug for many cups of tea :$ Dave has a more manly one ^o) Link to post Share on other sites
Monkey 8 Posted October 20, 2007 Report Share Posted October 20, 2007 Dave has a more manly one ^o) Yeah, it's got Garfield on it! (h) Link to post Share on other sites
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