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Hi guys, been a member on here for some time now but don’t post that often, thought I would put some pictures up for Richard (tregmat) as he still cant walk after his crash and hasn’t seen the car in months. After seeing Steve Scott’s and Martin Hadland’s escorts in action, I decided I needed a proper escort! So sold some of my cars to help fund the project.
And this is what I bought from TF Rally sport, thanks to Tim once again as the transporter broke down on the way to collect the shell so he brought it down the next week.
The shell had just been fully bead blasted and repainted but as it was for rally use the finish wasn’t the best, being fussy about bodywork I decided it would have to be redone. First got some mk6 doors as I prefer the handles, but the shell already had one (more spares!). Decided I wanted a clean look to the bodywork so welded up both door locks and boot lid locks (still not sure on tailgate but got spares being painted) then decided it was time to tackle the front wings so drilled them off and welded on my new ones
They will take some filling but got some big wheels which will hopefully do the trick
didn’t realise it took so long to upload pics so add some more later, sorry about pic quality I am shit with a camera but they do get a little better.
And this is what I bought from TF Rally sport, thanks to Tim once again as the transporter broke down on the way to collect the shell so he brought it down the next week.
The shell had just been fully bead blasted and repainted but as it was for rally use the finish wasn’t the best, being fussy about bodywork I decided it would have to be redone. First got some mk6 doors as I prefer the handles, but the shell already had one (more spares!). Decided I wanted a clean look to the bodywork so welded up both door locks and boot lid locks (still not sure on tailgate but got spares being painted) then decided it was time to tackle the front wings so drilled them off and welded on my new ones
They will take some filling but got some big wheels which will hopefully do the trick
didn’t realise it took so long to upload pics so add some more later, sorry about pic quality I am shit with a camera but they do get a little better.
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looks awesome paul, hopfully when my fathers up and walking again he come over to see it, he knows you worked really hard on it, he said its going to be one mean cossie when its finshed
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Cheers guys, yep ram loved the gt turbo it didnt have a scratch on it but caught the cossy bug, cheers paul see you on sunday?
Next cut roof and bonnet to fit vent and areocatch pins.
Trial fitted all of the bumpers etc to see what the fit was like and what needed attention, lower spoiler (per norm) needed work so grinded out all the reacted material repaired it then baked it to see if there were any more reactions.
Cut my rear bumper as I liked it done on martins car and rubbed down the rest of the plastic work
[img]Cut my rear bumper as I liked it done on martins car and rubbed down the rest of the plastic work[/img]
Spent all of my free time sanding down the interior and exterior of the car, and spent a lot of time finishing the wings.
Next cut roof and bonnet to fit vent and areocatch pins.
Trial fitted all of the bumpers etc to see what the fit was like and what needed attention, lower spoiler (per norm) needed work so grinded out all the reacted material repaired it then baked it to see if there were any more reactions.
Cut my rear bumper as I liked it done on martins car and rubbed down the rest of the plastic work
[img]Cut my rear bumper as I liked it done on martins car and rubbed down the rest of the plastic work[/img]
Spent all of my free time sanding down the interior and exterior of the car, and spent a lot of time finishing the wings.
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Originally Posted by Dan
Looks wicked mate, what do you mean you've cut the rear bumper though, where?
Keep up the good work!
Keep up the good work!
Looks like a top project in the making. What colour scheme you going for? not the Repsol/Reyland look I assume?
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Originally Posted by Dan
Looks wicked mate, what do you mean you've cut the rear bumper though, where?
Keep up the good work!
Keep up the good work!
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Originally Posted by GTechR
Looks like a top project in the making. What colour scheme you going for? not the Repsol/Reyland look I assume?
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Originally Posted by marco polo
hi mate
will be good once it's finished one good thing the shell is all seam welded and caged thats 1/2 the battle for a good track car
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will be good once it's finished one good thing the shell is all seam welded and caged thats 1/2 the battle for a good track car
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cheers paul
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Spent the best part of a month rubbing down the rest of the bodywork and repairing any battle scars, the interior took ages as the blasting beads were painted over and were a nightmare to remove and there were a few runs on the roll cage.
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Originally Posted by marco polo
hi mate
will be good once it's finished one good thing the shell is all seam welded and caged thats 1/2 the battle for a good track car
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will be good once it's finished one good thing the shell is all seam welded and caged thats 1/2 the battle for a good track car
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cheers paul
hi paul
fooking dowt it i would say 2 yrs away , i haven't got loads of money to throw at it , just take my time when it's done it's done
i would love to have it ready for tomorrow but thats never going to happen
your shell is defo an ex oulton park/brands rally car i can tell by all the bits on it , it's exactly the same as mine
looks like it was rwd aswell
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Originally Posted by g500lck
Originally Posted by Dan
Looks wicked mate, what do you mean you've cut the rear bumper though, where?
Keep up the good work!
Keep up the good work!
I see what you mean now, had never noticed it on Martin's car!
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Originally Posted by lee2cossies
Its gonna be wicked when finished.There will be 2 of us sideways now then paul!
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Originally Posted by marco polo
fooking dowt it i would say 2 yrs away , i haven't got loads of money to throw at it , just take my time when it's done it's done
i would love to have it ready for tomorrow but thats never going to happen
your shell is defo an ex oulton park/brands rally car i can tell by all the bits on it , it's exactly the same as mine
looks like it was rwd aswell
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More pics (thanks Johnny for the help and awesome deal on materials) and the final colour decided on, I made some final alterations to the engine bay and sprayed the interior an engine bay in the final colour!
You can see the difference in colour from diamond white (on boot lid)
Looks very blue but think it’s the picture (hope it’s the picture)
You can see the difference in colour from diamond white (on boot lid)
Looks very blue but think it’s the picture (hope it’s the picture)
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Cheers Dave, following in your footsteps hopefully! mk2 export shell crying out to be squeezed into my garage very soon. Just need more money!!!
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Originally Posted by James-W
looks proper
cant wait to see updates mate!
what brakes/suspension is going on or is that yet to be decided?
James
cant wait to see updates mate!
what brakes/suspension is going on or is that yet to be decided?
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Originally Posted by mk2rstaff
seems to be coming on well, what sort of drive and power are you going for mate???