mk1 4x4 escort upgrade time - Page 2

graham c · 24-03-2009, 05:47 PM

Here's some more pic's for you!

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BRIGSPORT · 24-03-2009, 06:03 PM

Whats the crack with the strut top?

graham c · 24-03-2009, 06:05 PM

their to high so have to be cut down if you remember the green one he did the same to ? or the car will sit like a rang rover!

BRIGSPORT · 24-03-2009, 06:07 PM

Has andy had to do this? I'll be running coilovers on mine so will i have to do this?

graham c · 24-03-2009, 06:13 PM

its down to were the bulk head sits and the floor, but andy never did this, it needs weilding inside the struts yet, am running coilovers to. need to weild a post this week ,so i can put it on its side and cut back out this weekend but its out side now so its down 2 the weather 4 a few weeks now

melspec1 · 24-03-2009, 09:56 PM

looking good mate,

better you then me

... but no realy you doing a smashing job.............

mustang 390 · 25-03-2009, 11:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by graham c

will sort some pic,s out now theirs not many as only had saterday to play this week

Well done mate, you've started so you've gotta finish it. You spoke to me last year about my anglia 4x4 project, well its on the road now and running on 13'' wheels awsome aceleration and traction. Keep thinking of the fun your'l have when things get a bit tiresome. All ready scalped some exotic cars. Cheers Andy.

graham c · 25-03-2009, 12:02 PM

at this rate we,ll have to start a classic 4x4 club? my using cossie brakes as well so 15" -16" wheels i,ve got some ecos rims at min

kaisersolsay · 25-03-2009, 04:07 PM

Count me in.....classic 4x4 club! Oh yeah!

AJC · 26-03-2009, 07:09 PM

15's then

AJC · 26-03-2009, 07:12 PM

bloody hell graham, you aint messing about, i will bob round for a nose some time

graham c · 26-03-2009, 07:16 PM

andy i dont mess about you should no that from the last cars i,ve had i think it mite be to low on 15"s and coz its 4x4 i carnt put the exhaust in the floor which you can in a 2wd ?

andy escos · 26-03-2009, 07:45 PM

moving along nicely so far possibly quicker than when i done mine ,im up for the 4x4 classic ford club especially as im a founder member .

graham c · 26-03-2009, 07:48 PM

true andy you going central day ? i,ve just been making some plates around the heater motor, the bubble will only just fit back on, luck more than owt i think so more weilding soon!

AJC · 26-03-2009, 09:26 PM

side exit graham......

graham c · 26-03-2009, 10:34 PM

i did think about that but na, ass end will look wrong without it ha ha

graham c · 28-03-2009, 05:15 PM

just been weilding round the heater motor as am using the saff heater, but i wonted 2 keep the bubble bit of hard work getting it all 2 fit will post some more pic,s later i need more gas now!

MrCapriScort · 28-03-2009, 07:38 PM

Awesome project, that mk1 shell was well rotton

graham c · 28-03-2009, 07:44 PM

it would of been a crime to cut a good one up still were,nt that cheap tho

Cragrat · 28-03-2009, 09:30 PM

bloody hell you cracked on fella,any more pics

graham c · 28-03-2009, 09:34 PM

mite try and get the back out this week just looking for clock 4 dash and some bucket seats

Zzz...Zzz · 30-03-2009, 04:37 PM

Hahah, like an oil change you say?? Noot!

Massive undertaking this as well... good luck finishing your project!!

graham c · 30-03-2009, 05:42 PM

and hoping 2 get the back half in within the next 2 weeks

graham c · 02-04-2009, 10:14 PM

well been doin lots of weilding these last few days so pic,s will be updated at week end i hope 2 be cutting the back out if weather holds up

andy escos · 03-04-2009, 06:46 PM

hi graham ,cant make central im skint spent it on the car again coming along nicely well done

pete_rs · 04-04-2009, 06:46 PM

anymore more progress..?..and pics

graham c · 04-04-2009, 07:30 PM

yes done loads to day 6 hours! got back end in measured up tacked it so it rolling now will pop soom pic,s up to moz nite? i need beer now

mk1ian · 04-04-2009, 07:33 PM

rather you than me!

graham c · 05-04-2009, 07:46 PM

Here's some more pic for you all!

AndyKam · 05-04-2009, 10:35 PM

amazing mate. Keep the pictures coming.

fiesta_xr2i · 05-04-2009, 10:36 PM

This is getting to be 1 of a kind cool car !!!!!

Cragrat · 05-04-2009, 10:50 PM

tidy crack on fella

all i manged to do today was patch a hole on my inner wing

COLEYST200 · 05-04-2009, 10:55 PM

the thing that is on my mind is this car will be clast as a cut and shut so i dont think you could get it on the road or am rong and there is a way

graham c · 06-04-2009, 08:15 PM

this is wot ford did when they built the ecos ? you,ll just need engineers report their is a few other cars been done cortina,mk1, mk2 focus,s have the front weilded in ?

melspec1 · 07-04-2009, 03:48 PM

Spot on, its nice to see this sort of work on the site! i think at this rate you mite kick this type of work off, looking at it mate you be twisting peoples arms, with wanting to convert there mk1-2 escort's! but best of all'' cutting out all the crap and going to end up with a strong shell! cool

...... well done mate

graham c · 07-04-2009, 08:03 PM

just done some more weilding 2 hours worth !

AJC · 07-04-2009, 08:20 PM

welding emits light, id still be doing it now, get backoutside

graham c · 07-04-2009, 08:29 PM

when you round 4 a peak andy

AJC · 07-04-2009, 08:43 PM

maybe tonight? or it be dark, over weekend i will bob round

i'll fetch my welder also

graham c · 08-04-2009, 10:33 PM

done some more 2 nite be on its side on saterday

24-03-2009, 06:03 PM	#42
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24-03-2009, 06:05 PM	#43
graham c PassionFord Post Troll 1972 Ford Escort Trader Score: (3) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: preston Posts: 3,355 Rep Power: 10	their to high so have to be cut down if you remember the green one he did the same to ? or the car will sit like a rang rover! __________________ just dont tell the wife how much it really cost

24-03-2009, 06:07 PM	#44
BRIGSPORT UNAUTHORISED DEVELOPMENTS Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (2) Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Lancashire Posts: 1,966 Rep Power: 10	Has andy had to do this? I'll be running coilovers on mine so will i have to do this? __________________ FRIDGE MEN DO IT IN THE COLD http://passionford.com/forum/restora...k-car-wrc.html Mk1 sierra track car http://passionford.com/forum/restora...ort-gti-r.html Mk1 escort gti-r

24-03-2009, 06:13 PM	#45
graham c PassionFord Post Troll 1972 Ford Escort Trader Score: (3) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: preston Posts: 3,355 Rep Power: 10	its down to were the bulk head sits and the floor, but andy never did this, it needs weilding inside the struts yet, am running coilovers to. need to weild a post this week ,so i can put it on its side and cut back out this weekend but its out side now so its down 2 the weather 4 a few weeks now __________________ just dont tell the wife how much it really cost

25-03-2009, 12:02 PM	#48
graham c PassionFord Post Troll 1972 Ford Escort Trader Score: (3) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: preston Posts: 3,355 Rep Power: 10	at this rate we,ll have to start a classic 4x4 club? my using cossie brakes as well so 15" -16" wheels i,ve got some ecos rims at min __________________ just dont tell the wife how much it really cost

24-03-2009, 09:56 PM	#46
melspec1 Regular Contributor Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: sunderland Posts: 217 Rep Power: 4	looking good mate, better you then me ... but no realy you doing a smashing job.............

25-03-2009, 04:07 PM	#49
kaisersolsay PassionFord Regular 2004 Audi RS6 Avant Trader Score: (2) Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 420 Rep Power: 4	Count me in.....classic 4x4 club! Oh yeah!

26-03-2009, 07:09 PM	#50
AJC Lord of Longridge Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (4) Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Preston, Lancs Posts: 10,905 Rep Power: 18	15's then __________________ Cheers, Andy 11.93 1/4 mile @ 116.9mph - Santa pod Lancashire RSOC Group Chairman

26-03-2009, 07:12 PM	#51
AJC Lord of Longridge Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (4) Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Preston, Lancs Posts: 10,905 Rep Power: 18	bloody hell graham, you aint messing about, i will bob round for a nose some time __________________ Cheers, Andy 11.93 1/4 mile @ 116.9mph - Santa pod Lancashire RSOC Group Chairman

26-03-2009, 07:16 PM	#52
graham c PassionFord Post Troll 1972 Ford Escort Trader Score: (3) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: preston Posts: 3,355 Rep Power: 10	andy i dont mess about you should no that from the last cars i,ve had i think it mite be to low on 15"s and coz its 4x4 i carnt put the exhaust in the floor which you can in a 2wd ? __________________ just dont tell the wife how much it really cost

26-03-2009, 07:45 PM	#53
andy escos Capt Chaos Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sunny Devon Posts: 5,235 Rep Power: 9	moving along nicely so far possibly quicker than when i done mine ,im up for the 4x4 classic ford club especially as im a founder member . __________________ 500+BHP 4X4 ZAKSPEED ESCORT GROUP 5 FULL RESTO, SOON TO LOOK LIKE THIS,, TAKE A LOOK AT MY GROUP 5 ZAKSPEED ESCORT REPLICA RESTORATION Clicky

26-03-2009, 07:48 PM	#54
graham c PassionFord Post Troll 1972 Ford Escort Trader Score: (3) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: preston Posts: 3,355 Rep Power: 10	true andy you going central day ? i,ve just been making some plates around the heater motor, the bubble will only just fit back on, luck more than owt i think so more weilding soon! __________________ just dont tell the wife how much it really cost

26-03-2009, 09:26 PM	#55
AJC Lord of Longridge Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (4) Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Preston, Lancs Posts: 10,905 Rep Power: 18	side exit graham...... __________________ Cheers, Andy 11.93 1/4 mile @ 116.9mph - Santa pod Lancashire RSOC Group Chairman

26-03-2009, 10:34 PM	#56
graham c PassionFord Post Troll 1972 Ford Escort Trader Score: (3) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: preston Posts: 3,355 Rep Power: 10	i did think about that but na, ass end will look wrong without it ha ha __________________ just dont tell the wife how much it really cost

28-03-2009, 05:15 PM	#57
graham c PassionFord Post Troll 1972 Ford Escort Trader Score: (3) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: preston Posts: 3,355 Rep Power: 10	just been weilding round the heater motor as am using the saff heater, but i wonted 2 keep the bubble bit of hard work getting it all 2 fit will post some more pic,s later i need more gas now! __________________ just dont tell the wife how much it really cost

28-03-2009, 07:38 PM	#58
MrCapriScort Old Fords Never Die Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: In front of laptop Posts: 807 Rep Power: 5	Awesome project, that mk1 shell was well rotton

28-03-2009, 07:44 PM	#59
graham c PassionFord Post Troll 1972 Ford Escort Trader Score: (3) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: preston Posts: 3,355 Rep Power: 10	it would of been a crime to cut a good one up still were,nt that cheap tho __________________ just dont tell the wife how much it really cost

28-03-2009, 09:30 PM	#60
Cragrat sit boo boo sit Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (4) Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: beats so big i`m stepping on leprachauns Posts: 5,980 Rep Power: 9	bloody hell you cracked on fella,any more pics __________________ D. world cruzerweight swingball champion

28-03-2009, 09:34 PM	#61
graham c PassionFord Post Troll 1972 Ford Escort Trader Score: (3) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: preston Posts: 3,355 Rep Power: 10	mite try and get the back out this week just looking for clock 4 dash and some bucket seats __________________ just dont tell the wife how much it really cost

30-03-2009, 04:37 PM	#62
Zzz...Zzz PassionFord Regular Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Norway Posts: 471 Rep Power: 9	Hahah, like an oil change you say?? Noot! Massive undertaking this as well... good luck finishing your project!! __________________ "objects in mirror will soon disappear" My build thread here: http://passionford.com/forum/restora...-finished.html Join us on Facebook here : https://www.facebook.com/pages/Zzz-Zzz/110335599069651

30-03-2009, 05:42 PM	#63
graham c PassionFord Post Troll 1972 Ford Escort Trader Score: (3) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: preston Posts: 3,355 Rep Power: 10	and hoping 2 get the back half in within the next 2 weeks __________________ just dont tell the wife how much it really cost

02-04-2009, 10:14 PM	#64
graham c PassionFord Post Troll 1972 Ford Escort Trader Score: (3) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: preston Posts: 3,355 Rep Power: 10	well been doin lots of weilding these last few days so pic,s will be updated at week end i hope 2 be cutting the back out if weather holds up __________________ just dont tell the wife how much it really cost

03-04-2009, 06:46 PM	#65
andy escos Capt Chaos Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sunny Devon Posts: 5,235 Rep Power: 9	hi graham ,cant make central im skint spent it on the car again coming along nicely well done __________________ 500+BHP 4X4 ZAKSPEED ESCORT GROUP 5 FULL RESTO, SOON TO LOOK LIKE THIS,, TAKE A LOOK AT MY GROUP 5 ZAKSPEED ESCORT REPLICA RESTORATION Clicky

04-04-2009, 06:46 PM	#66
pete_rs 15000 Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 15 Rep Power: 0	anymore more progress..?..and pics

04-04-2009, 07:30 PM	#67
graham c PassionFord Post Troll 1972 Ford Escort Trader Score: (3) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: preston Posts: 3,355 Rep Power: 10	yes done loads to day 6 hours! got back end in measured up tacked it so it rolling now will pop soom pic,s up to moz nite? i need beer now __________________ just dont tell the wife how much it really cost

04-04-2009, 07:33 PM	#68
mk1ian Wahay!! I've lost my Virginity!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: london Posts: 55 Rep Power: 3	rather you than me!

05-04-2009, 07:46 PM	#69
graham c PassionFord Post Troll 1972 Ford Escort Trader Score: (3) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: preston Posts: 3,355 Rep Power: 10	Here's some more pic for you all! __________________ just dont tell the wife how much it really cost

05-04-2009, 10:35 PM	#70
AndyKam PassionFord Regular Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (2) Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Cannock, Staffordshire Posts: 459 Rep Power: 8	amazing mate. Keep the pictures coming. __________________ Andy

05-04-2009, 10:36 PM	#71
fiesta_xr2i PassionFord Regular Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: norway Posts: 384 Rep Power: 7	This is getting to be 1 of a kind cool car !!!!! __________________ 2004 Focus ST 170 X 87/91 sierra cosworth 4x4 X 01 mondeo 2,0 tdi stv 115hk X 92 fiesta xr2i 1,8 16v (RS1800) X 88 sierra 2,0 sedan X 90 sierra 2,0i combi Sorry for my bad english

05-04-2009, 10:50 PM	#72
Cragrat sit boo boo sit Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (4) Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: beats so big i`m stepping on leprachauns Posts: 5,980 Rep Power: 9	tidy crack on fella all i manged to do today was patch a hole on my inner wing __________________ D. world cruzerweight swingball champion

05-04-2009, 10:55 PM	#73
COLEYST200 PassionFord Post Whore!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (3) Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Birmingham Posts: 5,894 Rep Power: 10	the thing that is on my mind is this car will be clast as a cut and shut so i dont think you could get it on the road or am rong and there is a way __________________ Birmingham group Click here to take a look at my three door project.

06-04-2009, 08:15 PM	#74
graham c PassionFord Post Troll 1972 Ford Escort Trader Score: (3) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: preston Posts: 3,355 Rep Power: 10	this is wot ford did when they built the ecos ? you,ll just need engineers report their is a few other cars been done cortina,mk1, mk2 focus,s have the front weilded in ? __________________ just dont tell the wife how much it really cost

07-04-2009, 03:48 PM	#75
melspec1 Regular Contributor Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: sunderland Posts: 217 Rep Power: 4	Spot on, its nice to see this sort of work on the site! i think at this rate you mite kick this type of work off, looking at it mate you be twisting peoples arms, with wanting to convert there mk1-2 escort's! but best of all'' cutting out all the crap and going to end up with a strong shell! cool ...... well done mate Last edited by melspec1; 07-04-2009 at 03:53 PM.

07-04-2009, 08:03 PM	#76
graham c PassionFord Post Troll 1972 Ford Escort Trader Score: (3) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: preston Posts: 3,355 Rep Power: 10	just done some more weilding 2 hours worth ! __________________ just dont tell the wife how much it really cost

07-04-2009, 08:20 PM	#77
AJC Lord of Longridge Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (4) Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Preston, Lancs Posts: 10,905 Rep Power: 18	welding emits light, id still be doing it now, get backoutside __________________ Cheers, Andy 11.93 1/4 mile @ 116.9mph - Santa pod Lancashire RSOC Group Chairman