MY SOLID BLACK ECOS........Mini update 28/7/07
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MY SOLID BLACK ECOS........Mini update 28/7/07
Well as most of you know, i sold my last 2 Ecos's for different reasons, 1st been to fund a house, 2nd as i wanted a more usable car. I then went Jap ( LOVED IT ), but ended up back in the RS Scene.
I bought this Solid Black from Polaris Escos, as a very nice ''usable'' Ecos.
All OE Panels, Only paintwork been the bonnet & Bumper, FSH, All bills etc etc
The car was running a fresh Stg3 by MSD, Breather & Swirlpot, 500 Cooler. Car has also got new Ford Gearbox and Stg2 AP clutch. New AP 362 & 6 Pots, 18" Super T's, Poly bushes etc
I sauced some Rondells ASAP and ditched the T's,
BUT
Me being me, i decided to sort the tappets as one or two seemed noisy, this has now ended up to a FULL rebuild ( Again not fully needed but me being me! )..... WIll get pics of this soon
Whilst the engine & box were out, i trailered the car to a local B/shop, where i was just going to have the front end done, but again me being me ive decided to have everything done bar the roof . Im having the car done in Dupont from start to finish with 3800s Clear ( £333 Per 5l )
Ive got some shots of the stripping so far :
Ive still got to take front & rear glass out, as well as take doors off, but shouldnt take long.
Ive bought New Lower Rear Spolier, New Lights & badges, New engine bay stickers, New Clips, Seals etc
Again I'll get pics as it progresses
Boxes of bits..... Will if ever come back together
I'll keep you all posted!
I bought this Solid Black from Polaris Escos, as a very nice ''usable'' Ecos.
All OE Panels, Only paintwork been the bonnet & Bumper, FSH, All bills etc etc
The car was running a fresh Stg3 by MSD, Breather & Swirlpot, 500 Cooler. Car has also got new Ford Gearbox and Stg2 AP clutch. New AP 362 & 6 Pots, 18" Super T's, Poly bushes etc
I sauced some Rondells ASAP and ditched the T's,
BUT
Me being me, i decided to sort the tappets as one or two seemed noisy, this has now ended up to a FULL rebuild ( Again not fully needed but me being me! )..... WIll get pics of this soon
Whilst the engine & box were out, i trailered the car to a local B/shop, where i was just going to have the front end done, but again me being me ive decided to have everything done bar the roof . Im having the car done in Dupont from start to finish with 3800s Clear ( £333 Per 5l )
Ive got some shots of the stripping so far :
Ive still got to take front & rear glass out, as well as take doors off, but shouldnt take long.
Ive bought New Lower Rear Spolier, New Lights & badges, New engine bay stickers, New Clips, Seals etc
Again I'll get pics as it progresses
Boxes of bits..... Will if ever come back together
I'll keep you all posted!
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Other goodies ive baught :
Full complete Mint Leather
Gaz Coilovers, New Philoy Image breather tank, Philoy Header, GRP A K&N, New Roose hoses, Twin Lights ( which i think i'm selling , and sticking with std's!!! ) Autometer Boost guauge, Rs500 grills............
Then theres the Engine to come......................
Full complete Mint Leather
Gaz Coilovers, New Philoy Image breather tank, Philoy Header, GRP A K&N, New Roose hoses, Twin Lights ( which i think i'm selling , and sticking with std's!!! ) Autometer Boost guauge, Rs500 grills............
Then theres the Engine to come......................
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Polaris Escos : I'm keeping Std lights, 500 grills and Orange indicators!
Lee Reynolds : Garage is getting started on the 6th August!
Staffi : There wasnt anything wrong with the car, infact is was pretty mint. It had the odd mark here and there, so decided to go the whole hog
Engine didnt need what i'm doing either, but once i get started
Twins : The new lower spoiler was enough
Dave cos4x4 : I think i need mentle health check! LOL, Mum and Dad joke '' I was born with a tub of Autoglym and a polishing cloth'' PMSL
Lee Reynolds : Garage is getting started on the 6th August!
Staffi : There wasnt anything wrong with the car, infact is was pretty mint. It had the odd mark here and there, so decided to go the whole hog
Engine didnt need what i'm doing either, but once i get started
Twins : The new lower spoiler was enough
Dave cos4x4 : I think i need mentle health check! LOL, Mum and Dad joke '' I was born with a tub of Autoglym and a polishing cloth'' PMSL
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Originally Posted by bigpower
Polaris Escos : I'm keeping Std lights, 500 grills and Orange indicators!
Lee Reynolds : Garage is getting started on the 6th August!
Staffi : There wasnt anything wrong with the car, infact is was pretty mint. It had the odd mark here and there, so decided to go the whole hog
Engine didnt need what i'm doing either, but once i get started
Twins : The new lower spoiler was enough
Dave cos4x4 : I think i need mentle health check! LOL, Mum and Dad joke '' I was born with a tub of Autoglym and a polishing cloth'' PMSL
Lee Reynolds : Garage is getting started on the 6th August!
Staffi : There wasnt anything wrong with the car, infact is was pretty mint. It had the odd mark here and there, so decided to go the whole hog
Engine didnt need what i'm doing either, but once i get started
Twins : The new lower spoiler was enough
Dave cos4x4 : I think i need mentle health check! LOL, Mum and Dad joke '' I was born with a tub of Autoglym and a polishing cloth'' PMSL
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You fussy bastard !!!!!!!
Looked good before you stripped it LOL. I remember that conversation about you old car and the hassle of owning one...............but i suppose its in your blood mate . Top motor
Anyway how about an address for this fucking receipt
Looked good before you stripped it LOL. I remember that conversation about you old car and the hassle of owning one...............but i suppose its in your blood mate . Top motor
Anyway how about an address for this fucking receipt
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Originally Posted by AJC
looking well karl, best of luck
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Karl, your mad But i always tell you that I cant wait to see the finished result, its going to be superb Just like your last escos Not sure if this one will be AS good tho
Keep the updates coming
I hate seeing nice looking escos', it always makes me want to keep mine
Keep the updates coming
I hate seeing nice looking escos', it always makes me want to keep mine
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Good to hear your busy Lee
No, i ended up with a Local builder, who's gunna do it kinda as a guvvy
I wouldnt keep it outside
No, i ended up with a Local builder, who's gunna do it kinda as a guvvy
I wouldnt keep it outside
I hope you get a good job done mate Worked out you way other week in Shelley
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Originally Posted by M.A.D.RST
Karl, your mad But i always tell you that I cant wait to see the finished result, its going to be superb Just like your last escos Not sure if this one will be AS good tho
Keep the updates coming
I hate seeing nice looking escos', it always makes me want to keep mine
Keep the updates coming
I hate seeing nice looking escos', it always makes me want to keep mine
Nick..... yes i must be mad!
It will be on par, if not nicer than the blue one But that will be a tall order
Ive given up hope for Nday, so going to get it done for Croft, then going to strip the underside and get stuff powder coated over winter
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Originally Posted by Lee Reynolds
Underside? BUFTY ALERT
And to say it was gonna be useable
And to say it was gonna be useable
I plan to use this more than my last two
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Lee, we REALLY appreciated you coming out to do the quote and we're just sorry we couldn't afford to go with you! Fingers crossed that when it's built, the standard is as good as yours, if not, we're a bit knackered once it's up It's great to hear that you're so busy tho. Where about's in Shelley were you working? We like it there, keep hoping for a house to pop up, but we need big dough to live there!
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It was on a little bungalow estate not far from the rising sun pub...only did a garage roof there nothing major. It is a nice place though. Im sure the standard of the garage will be fine. Just keep an eye on them and if ya not happy dont pay em, simple
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Ahh yes, Shelley Park. I've been following a garage that our builders put up closely over the last month that he's done just down the road and the standard looks very good! But looks can be deceiving can't they I've got confidence in him though, so that's the main thing. Hope things are good with Lindsay and Esmay
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Originally Posted by PT
Loving this car
Karl it says in your sig, 1st gloss black esc cos. Were they numberes as their were only 100 built werent their
Karl it says in your sig, 1st gloss black esc cos. Were they numberes as their were only 100 built werent their
Monsters is number 4. Ive had a fancy plaque made which will be on the front panel when done
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so when its done Karl,are you taking it to Croft to go on track with it.
be too good to drive when its done.
be too good to drive when its done.
I dont know, these people that change their minds Not like me eh Dave
BTW bikes going friday and im restoring a 1600i
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Originally Posted by dave cos4x4
so when its done Karl,are you taking it to Croft to go on track with it.
be too good to drive when its done.
be too good to drive when its done.
Dave,
I'll be doing running in miles! , But i hope to do Nurburg next year and the odd day.........
Chips can be repainted
Trying to work figures and buy my old saffy backk too
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Originally Posted by AJC
who is painting the car for you karl?
i still want mine doing but short on pennies at the moemnt
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i still want mine doing but short on pennies at the moemnt
cheers
But Ive got 2 trusted shops that i'll use every time.( Emley Refinishers & Restorers & P.Jessop Motorbodies )
There not the cheapest. but certainly are the best.
I reckon front end budget on £600