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Make and model of 'Bimbos Burgers' van from The Van

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  • 07-03-2016 4:00pm
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    ZxShellShockxZ
    Registered Users Posts: 3 ✭


    Hey guys.

    Bit of an odd one, I am working on a television commercial and we are hoping to mock up a van to look similar to the one in 'The Van'. My knowledge of 1990's vans leaves a lot to be desired so if anybody knows of similar model vans, that would also be appreciated.

    Thanks in advance!


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    morritty
    Registered Users Posts: 887 ✭✭✭morritty


    It's a Mk2 Transit.

    Edit, the base is a Mk2 Transit, but i think it was modified to have a much taller roof.


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    ZxShellShockxZ
    Registered Users Posts: 3 ✭ZxShellShockxZ


    Thanks a million


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    Atlantic Dawn
    Registered Users Posts: 81,366 ✭✭✭✭Atlantic Dawn
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    Yes looks like Mk2 Transit and then butchered up cab to make much more space, here she is in her glory...

    https://youtu.be/1DYgWYYHZQ8?t=1416


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    savagethegoat
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,297 ✭✭✭savagethegoat


    THat's pretty standard configuration for a Mk1/2 Transit parcel van.

    16le6j6.jpg

    Body would vary according to bodybuilder but screen is standard

    Random pic from Google, there are more examples on there


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    Nekarsulm
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    Not a standard Mk2 Transit screen, but perhaps you mean that that particular screen was common fitment amongst coachbuilding companies?


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    savagethegoat
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    I didn't mean it is THE standard screen, as far as I remember it was the standard screen for parcel vans.


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    savagethegoat
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    As far as I can tell, this body in particular was a Ford offered option and thus the windscreen would be a standard item. Awaiting conformation .

    Gratuitous picture...
    ifwdxw.jpg

    The green van is confirmed as Ford. Bimbo's van looked almost the same to me


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    savagethegoat
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,297 ✭✭✭savagethegoat


    OP...... I can put you in touch with someone who owns one and hires to TV and film companies... (they own the green one on fact)


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