mk1 4x4 cars painted ! - Page 3

graham c · 12-04-2009, 02:44 PM

done loads of welding this last 2 days so will post some more pic,s up soon

If you were logged in, you wouldn't be seeing this ad!
Register your free account today, or log in if you already have an account.

graham c · 23-04-2009, 08:43 PM

just got some wings off a pal,they need lot of work so will line the front up and sort it this weekend and post pic,s

andy escos · 23-04-2009, 09:24 PM

coming along nicely graham doing a good job m8

smitsturbo · 24-04-2009, 04:43 AM

crazy project

Zetecfiesta · 24-04-2009, 06:57 AM

mint project!

kaisersolsay · 24-04-2009, 08:35 PM

Hi mate, you're fairly cracking on! I've not had a chance to go near mine for the past week. I'm pulling the engine out tomorrow as the bottom end is off the get lightened and balanced.

With the motor out I will pull out the rack to make way for the electric set up using a standard rack. How did you get on with the electric set up mate?

graham c · 24-04-2009, 09:13 PM

my rack is done will post some pic,s up when i take some this weekend, i just welded the end of the steering rack to the corsa ! its not wired up yet tho, am just looking for bucket seats then the cage can be made and will paint the inside and the engine bay and get some parts in just need to sort the hydrolic cutch parts out now

dave cos4x4 · 26-04-2009, 10:33 AM

nice project, got some work to do, good luck with it.

BIG.GEOFF.H · 26-04-2009, 09:08 PM

fooking hell graham some work on there was the escort a field find? what colour you doing it?

CRAIG HAYTER · 26-04-2009, 09:26 PM

alot oof work but looks like you know your stuff

CRAIG HAYTER · 26-04-2009, 09:26 PM

alot of work but looks like you know your stuff

graham c · 27-04-2009, 07:39 AM

geoff its going lemans green i think with the mexico stripe, got some more pic,s will post later

GINGExR2 T · 27-04-2009, 06:47 PM

Excellent work, to be honest when i 1st looked at this post i tought you where mad when looking at the shell but fair play it's coming along nice. Top work

BIG.GEOFF.H · 27-04-2009, 08:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by graham c

geoff its going lemans green i think with the mexico stripe, got some more pic,s will post later

good choice cant wait to see it done

graham c · 27-04-2009, 09:19 PM

Here's an update for you!

dave cos4x4 · 28-04-2009, 03:57 PM

excellent work you have done lately, its getting there pretty quick.

graham c · 28-04-2009, 04:43 PM

its the wiring i will struggle with, not my strong point

dave cos4x4 · 28-04-2009, 06:34 PM

not mine either otherwise i would of lent you a hand, sorry.

WongRS · 28-04-2009, 06:39 PM

christ, this project is moving at some rate of knotts!
Fair play to you, some great work occuring.

lockesRSparts · 28-04-2009, 07:25 PM

cool project & lottttttts of work lol

any pics of where u have welded shell onto floors/bay???

Rs Adz · 28-04-2009, 07:38 PM

coming on very well

Zetecfiesta · 28-04-2009, 07:50 PM

good update!!

graham c · 28-04-2009, 07:54 PM

lockerRSparts just start at page one loads of pic,s from the start

graham c · 04-05-2009, 05:32 PM

done loads of work this weekend welded both rear arches one quarter transfer box bit of boot floor as i wanted to keep the mk1 so it looks like one when you look in ? i can see the end of the welding which means the filler work will start soon !

graham c · 12-05-2009, 08:09 PM

not done that much this weekend the girlfriend stuffed the focus so did,nt get loads done just did the hydrolic clutch on the bulk head welded to plates to add strength and fiber glass the rear arches so will stick some pic,s up soon and sorted the front wings out 2

graham c · 17-05-2009, 04:50 PM

done few bits of welding this week boot floor is in and the side,s are finished so just need mounts for the seats tuseday nites job and the cage, ajc,s coming round as we are going to sort it at his work, so will post some more pic,s up in a bit

AJC · 18-05-2009, 09:10 AM

we'll get the car down saturday and make a start on it graham. I cant see it taking too long once the first goal post is in

BRIGSPORT · 18-05-2009, 10:29 PM

Do you need any help? I have a van full of tools and a bit of know how, would be nice to meet up and get this thing going. I have met andy before, and it may give me some ideas for my own mk1.

graham c · 19-05-2009, 09:03 PM

were doin it at andy,s work so it up to him really if you wont to come round here just pm me and i will give you my post code am in the garage most nites when she lets me !

AJC · 23-05-2009, 06:03 PM

roll cage fitment begins tomorrow

graham c · 23-05-2009, 06:07 PM

have you took any pic,s of the car befor you put it to bed andy,looks cool on the trailer bet you got some looks on the way back did you

AJC · 23-05-2009, 06:14 PM

im not sure, was on the phone all the way back so was keeping a low key lol

yes mate... here you go

AJC · 23-05-2009, 06:14 PM

i wouldnt paint it, leave it like the top pic and let some people think its a nail, and then leave them for dead.... lol

graham c · 23-05-2009, 06:33 PM

i did think of that mite just be primer and guide coat

richard youll · 23-05-2009, 06:48 PM

jesus this animal is coming together quick, im not happy that i havent got round to see it for a while, weve been trying to get round during the last couple of weks and one thing after another , now its moved homes for a while - gutted.
will defo see you over the weekend thoughas i have money for your stag do here with me!!

graham c · 23-05-2009, 07:44 PM

whiz round when ever ricky car mite be back at mine thro the week i think going to post some pic,s now

graham c · 23-05-2009, 08:37 PM

A new update guy's!

Quick release steering boss, a must for anti-theft!

this is even better! locks the box in first!

I've managed to keep the mk1 boot floor!

warrenpenalver · 23-05-2009, 09:51 PM

fooking hell!!!

thats going to be an animal!!!

graham c · 24-05-2009, 07:29 AM

its only running greys this year need to save up and do engine next year, have been thinkin of selli the bike tho so i mite do the engine this year yet

COLEYST200 · 24-05-2009, 08:08 AM

its starting to look like a right tool nice work mate keep it up

23-04-2009, 08:43 PM	#82
graham c Advanced PassionFord User Trader Score: (2) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: preston Posts: 1,732	just got some wings off a pal,they need lot of work so will line the front up and sort it this weekend and post pic,s __________________ just dont tell the wife how much it really cost

23-04-2009, 09:24 PM	#83
andy escos Capt Chaos Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sunny Devon Posts: 2,330	coming along nicely graham doing a good job m8 __________________ 500+BHP 4X4 ZAKSPEED ESCORT FULL REBUILD,NEWFLOORS,BODY KIT,COLOUR, STARTED http://www.passionford.com/forum/sho...?t=263882major DEVON RSOC MEMBER MEETS SECOND SUNDAY OF MONTH AT LYNHAM PUB PLYMPTON

24-04-2009, 04:43 AM	#84
smitsturbo PassionFord Post Whore!! Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: aberdeenshire Posts: 6,855	crazy project __________________ www.sitechracing.co.uk pinkys back at crail 11th april new white 4x4 cosworth coming soon

24-04-2009, 09:13 PM	#87
graham c Advanced PassionFord User Trader Score: (2) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: preston Posts: 1,732	my rack is done will post some pic,s up when i take some this weekend, i just welded the end of the steering rack to the corsa ! its not wired up yet tho, am just looking for bucket seats then the cage can be made and will paint the inside and the engine bay and get some parts in just need to sort the hydrolic cutch parts out now __________________ just dont tell the wife how much it really cost

26-04-2009, 10:33 AM	#88
dave cos4x4 20K+ Super Poster. Trader Score: (3) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Liverpool Posts: 24,650	nice project, got some work to do, good luck with it. __________________ Dave.

24-04-2009, 06:57 AM	#85
Zetecfiesta PassionFord Post Troll Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Westhoughton Bolton Posts: 3,188	mint project!

24-04-2009, 08:35 PM	#86
kaisersolsay Part of the Furniture Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 154	Hi mate, you're fairly cracking on! I've not had a chance to go near mine for the past week. I'm pulling the engine out tomorrow as the bottom end is off the get lightened and balanced. With the motor out I will pull out the rack to make way for the electric set up using a standard rack. How did you get on with the electric set up mate?

26-04-2009, 09:08 PM	#89
BIG.GEOFF.H Too many posts.. I need a life!! Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: BOLTON-lancashire Posts: 824	fooking hell graham some work on there was the escort a field find? what colour you doing it? __________________

26-04-2009, 09:26 PM	#90
CRAIG HAYTER ESCORT RS COSWORTH :) Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Far away from you so it doesnt matter Posts: 3,973	alot oof work but looks like you know your stuff __________________ ESCORT COSWORTH IS UNDER FULL RESTO TREATMEANT JUST NOW AS IT AINT CLEAN ENOUGH FOR ME!!!SOME PHOTO'S IN MY PROFILE.HELPED BY THE CRAZY RS SPECIALIST http://www.trance.fm/

27-04-2009, 07:39 AM	#92
graham c Advanced PassionFord User Trader Score: (2) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: preston Posts: 1,732	geoff its going lemans green i think with the mexico stripe, got some more pic,s will post later __________________ just dont tell the wife how much it really cost

27-04-2009, 06:47 PM	#93
GINGExR2 T Too many posts.. I need a life!! Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 574	Excellent work, to be honest when i 1st looked at this post i tought you where mad when looking at the shell but fair play it's coming along nice. Top work __________________ Balls to it, function over form is the way forward for the XR2Turbo, Track days are to much fun Wii Mario Kart ID 4425-2043-5844

27-04-2009, 09:19 PM	#95
graham c Advanced PassionFord User Trader Score: (2) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: preston Posts: 1,732	Here's an update for you! __________________ just dont tell the wife how much it really cost

28-04-2009, 03:57 PM	#96
dave cos4x4 20K+ Super Poster. Trader Score: (3) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Liverpool Posts: 24,650	excellent work you have done lately, its getting there pretty quick. __________________ Dave.

28-04-2009, 04:43 PM	#97
graham c Advanced PassionFord User Trader Score: (2) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: preston Posts: 1,732	its the wiring i will struggle with, not my strong point __________________ just dont tell the wife how much it really cost

28-04-2009, 06:34 PM	#98
dave cos4x4 20K+ Super Poster. Trader Score: (3) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Liverpool Posts: 24,650	not mine either otherwise i would of lent you a hand, sorry. __________________ Dave.

28-04-2009, 06:39 PM	#99
WongRS Advanced PassionFord User Trader Score: (7) Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shropshire Posts: 1,767	christ, this project is moving at some rate of knotts! Fair play to you, some great work occuring. __________________ Dan.

28-04-2009, 07:25 PM	#100
lockesRSparts Too many posts.. I need a life!! Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: gt yarmouth, norfolk Posts: 820	cool project & lottttttts of work lol any pics of where u have welded shell onto floors/bay???

28-04-2009, 07:38 PM	#101
Rs Adz Too many posts.. I need a life!! Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: blackpool Posts: 618	coming on very well __________________ check my mrk3 escort thread http://passionford.com/forum/showthr...45#post3636445

28-04-2009, 07:50 PM	#102
Zetecfiesta PassionFord Post Troll Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Westhoughton Bolton Posts: 3,188	good update!!

28-04-2009, 07:54 PM	#103
graham c Advanced PassionFord User Trader Score: (2) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: preston Posts: 1,732	lockerRSparts just start at page one loads of pic,s from the start __________________ just dont tell the wife how much it really cost

04-05-2009, 05:32 PM	#104
graham c Advanced PassionFord User Trader Score: (2) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: preston Posts: 1,732	done loads of work this weekend welded both rear arches one quarter transfer box bit of boot floor as i wanted to keep the mk1 so it looks like one when you look in ? i can see the end of the welding which means the filler work will start soon ! __________________ just dont tell the wife how much it really cost

12-05-2009, 08:09 PM	#105
graham c Advanced PassionFord User Trader Score: (2) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: preston Posts: 1,732	not done that much this weekend the girlfriend stuffed the focus so did,nt get loads done just did the hydrolic clutch on the bulk head welded to plates to add strength and fiber glass the rear arches so will stick some pic,s up soon and sorted the front wings out 2 __________________ just dont tell the wife how much it really cost

17-05-2009, 04:50 PM	#106
graham c Advanced PassionFord User Trader Score: (2) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: preston Posts: 1,732	done few bits of welding this week boot floor is in and the side,s are finished so just need mounts for the seats tuseday nites job and the cage, ajc,s coming round as we are going to sort it at his work, so will post some more pic,s up in a bit __________________ just dont tell the wife how much it really cost

18-05-2009, 09:10 AM	#107
AJC PassionFord Post Whore!! Trader Score: (3) Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Preston, Lancs Posts: 8,943	we'll get the car down saturday and make a start on it graham. I cant see it taking too long once the first goal post is in

18-05-2009, 10:29 PM	#108
BRIGSPORT UNAUTHORISED DEVELOPMENTS Trader Score: (2) Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Lancashire Posts: 1,322	Do you need any help? I have a van full of tools and a bit of know how, would be nice to meet up and get this thing going. I have met andy before, and it may give me some ideas for my own mk1. __________________ FRIDGE MEN DO IT IN THE COLD

19-05-2009, 09:03 PM	#109
graham c Advanced PassionFord User Trader Score: (2) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: preston Posts: 1,732	were doin it at andy,s work so it up to him really if you wont to come round here just pm me and i will give you my post code am in the garage most nites when she lets me ! __________________ just dont tell the wife how much it really cost

23-05-2009, 06:03 PM	#110
AJC PassionFord Post Whore!! Trader Score: (3) Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Preston, Lancs Posts: 8,943	roll cage fitment begins tomorrow __________________ Cheers, Andy 11.93 1/4 mile @ 116.9mph - Santa pod

23-05-2009, 06:07 PM	#111
graham c Advanced PassionFord User Trader Score: (2) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: preston Posts: 1,732	have you took any pic,s of the car befor you put it to bed andy,looks cool on the trailer bet you got some looks on the way back did you __________________ just dont tell the wife how much it really cost

23-05-2009, 06:14 PM	#112
AJC PassionFord Post Whore!! Trader Score: (3) Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Preston, Lancs Posts: 8,943	im not sure, was on the phone all the way back so was keeping a low key lol yes mate... here you go __________________ Cheers, Andy 11.93 1/4 mile @ 116.9mph - Santa pod

23-05-2009, 06:14 PM	#113
AJC PassionFord Post Whore!! Trader Score: (3) Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Preston, Lancs Posts: 8,943	i wouldnt paint it, leave it like the top pic and let some people think its a nail, and then leave them for dead.... lol __________________ Cheers, Andy 11.93 1/4 mile @ 116.9mph - Santa pod

23-05-2009, 06:33 PM	#114
graham c Advanced PassionFord User Trader Score: (2) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: preston Posts: 1,732	i did think of that mite just be primer and guide coat __________________ just dont tell the wife how much it really cost

23-05-2009, 06:48 PM	#115
richard youll Regular Contributor Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2003 Location: preston Posts: 266	jesus this animal is coming together quick, im not happy that i havent got round to see it for a while, weve been trying to get round during the last couple of weks and one thing after another , now its moved homes for a while - gutted. will defo see you over the weekend thoughas i have money for your stag do here with me!!

23-05-2009, 07:44 PM	#116
graham c Advanced PassionFord User Trader Score: (2) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: preston Posts: 1,732	whiz round when ever ricky car mite be back at mine thro the week i think going to post some pic,s now __________________ just dont tell the wife how much it really cost

23-05-2009, 08:37 PM	#117
graham c Advanced PassionFord User Trader Score: (2) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: preston Posts: 1,732	A new update guy's! Quick release steering boss, a must for anti-theft! this is even better! locks the box in first! I've managed to keep the mk1 boot floor! __________________ just dont tell the wife how much it really cost

23-05-2009, 09:51 PM	#118
warrenpenalver Puma Nutter!!! Trader Score: (3) Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Stoke on Trent Posts: 8,831	fooking hell!!! thats going to be an animal!!! __________________ Medically Discharged!! Officially insane!!! My Project Thread: http://passionford.com/forum/restora...e-job-fix.html