escort cosworth full build update 7/02/10

[xr4x4rs]

ok my latest project after getting rid of the sierra is a escort cosworth i came across this on ebay went and had a look and bought, it go delivered last sunday so ive been getting the underside ready for painting as i want to get the car as clean as i can, not concourse just clean and tidy it was missing an engine, exhaust and ecu, and a couple of minor things but did come all polyvushed, pro alloy cooler, coilovers etc so here it is when i got it firs thing was to start clearing all the crap out and storing it all which was done i took the kit off to check the sills which were in perfect condition, though i broke every single clip on teh skirts lol fuel tank was next, had to cut the straps off due to captives spinning, once this was out i found it had an uprated 003 pump which will be changed to a 023 one when its ready to go back in rear beam next, everything came out perfectly as it should and dismantled lovely aswell, so this is ready to be powdercoated as soon as i get the beam bushes pressed out pic of underneath to sho how dirty it is, nut no rust which is a good thing also i want to run a car looms uk loom (ryans) but i didnt want to keep the original wiring as it would look a mess, so as the escort is built into the main loom i had to sort the wiring out to elimante it when i come to fit the new loom next was to remove all the wiring from the car as i wanted to paint the engine bay, it was easier this way than feeding it back into the car lol whats left in the bay, though now its just a bonnet cable and throttle cable which will be out soon, all the clips are out and hopefully will be replaced with new ones random pic of the spoilers missing now it was time to concentrate on the underside, this is how it started fuel lines and brake lines out and then the cleaning and prepping started lol and thats the underside ready, proberbly doesnt lok much but thats 3 full days to get it like that and im happy with that, as i carnt lay on my back much longer scrubbing etc lol next is to get the engine bay prepped, then masked re stone chipped and painted, then i can start building it back up again so next update soon

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[puss]

Got your work cut out there keep the updates comming

[RS__vanman]

bet now you wished i was still shotblasting lol

i will have to pop round and ave a look m8

[SOO]

looks good progress mate

whats the plans engine wise??

selling that uprated pump are ya??

[xr4x4rs]

lol, i have a new powdercoaters now, dont know where he works i just give himmy stuff and he takes it in lol

welcome anytime mate, but you carnt drool for too long over it

[xr4x4rs]

Originally Posted by SOO

looks good progress mate

whats the plans engine wise??

selling that uprated pump are ya??

i need to check the pump first but yes it will be for sale i just need to sort out whats for sale on it first

engine wise, duno i only want to run 350-380, i was going to have the skyline box fitted but with the power i want to run its not worth it just yet

ill have the engine specced for around 500 though, so it will just be add on bits and a remap i need to get full power, but ill have to save for transmission first, std stuff will be fine for now though

[SOO]

you should 2wd it

no spoiler and full cage

good luck either way and let me know about the pump

cheers

[xr4x4rs]

nah, i like my creature comforts lol

[Rs Baz]

looking god so far mate keep it up

[svony]

Good luck, I'm in the middle of the exact project. Mine is a '93 LHD, ash black and leather, I'm planning on starting underneath this week.

[Dan F]

Nice project, looking cool so far

[Arne]

Another escort ended in the right hands!! Good work mate.

[Glenny Boy]

Bloody hell mate you have got alot of work to do.Try not to get too sick and try and finish it .

[cossie daz]

looks a nice project you got there,good luck with it.

[carlo]

Looks like a good shell you got there glad your saving it

[Twellsie]

looking good Rich, I will pop up and collect that beam later if you are about?

[AlexD]

Looks like a Great project !.

What are you using to clean the underside ?? as i have to start cleaning my floor pan sunday..
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[woolford]

a nice big winter project love it

[Brian]

Nice project mate


Brian

[mark_h]

looks like a good shell , if you dont mind me asking how much you pay for it . pm if you like

[xr4x4rs]

the underside im using panel wipe and a scrubbing brush, also wire wheels on drills

mark h, i paid 5k for the entire lot, it also came with a number plate on retention and all paid for which is c14 cos

[doctor stavros]

crikey you dont mess around getting stuck straight in do you. good progress, shell looks to be in a very good condition, it should come up really nicely

[Twellsie]

Rich, you going to be in around about 4 ish?

[Jay_]

as said on the horn mate nice buy that ill be watching this with interest

[hai07222]

Good luck with it

[jaimesdna]

looks good. thats a very nice shell you have there

[xr4x4rs]

thanks lads

well today i picked all my stoneschip up ready to redo underneath, also went down a scrap yard, to get some bits and bobs, also managed to find a scorpio in there and got the seat runner covers for a mere £3, considering the last set on ebay went for £16 odd last time i looked lol

so hopefully tomorrow it will all be stonechipped up

[Tev]

looking good fella although looks like you have done fook all since yesterday

[MONSTER]

Nice projesct mate, good work so far

[Paul_RS]

Wow! This is a turnup for the books! I was expecting you to get a skyline!

Car looks really nice chum, best of luck with the project and i look forward to future updates!

[V8 EsCos]

Originally Posted by xr4x4rs

i paid 5k for the entire lot, it also came with a number plate on retention and all paid for which is c14 cos

Bargain, and it looks like a good one.

I paid £6k for my shell with less parts than you got with yours

Mark

[G1EN]

Looks like it will be a nice tidy car when you've finished.

the shell looks very tidy too, i.e no rust etc

Good luck with it all.

[cossie1000]

Nice project mate, the underside feels like its never ending project. I did my saff last year, stick with it. It will be worth it when its finished

[xr4x4rs]

its getting there, half the bay is prepped and will be finished soon, and underneath should be stone chipped by tonight, and hopefully paint tomorrow or thursday

[dave cos4x4]

good project your doing there.

[xr4x4rs]

well ive finished prepping the engine and all te underside has been re stonechipped so its ready for paint hopefully tomorrow

so here are some pics

engine bay prepped



all masked up



and all stone chipped

[Arne]

Great work!!!

[Twins]

Looks great

[tarmac terriost]

looks fab coming along nicely good find to

[fish99]

Looking good mate. Im doing my Escort also... What stone chip are you using and how have you applied it... Spray Gun, Arsehole can or good old brush.