mk1 4x4 escort upgrade time - Page 3

graham c · 12-04-2009, 03:44 PM

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

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graham c · 23-04-2009, 09:43 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, 10:24 PM

coming along nicely graham doing a good job m8

smitsturbo · 24-04-2009, 05:43 AM

crazy project

Zetecfiesta · 24-04-2009, 07:57 AM

mint project!

kaisersolsay · 24-04-2009, 09:35 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, 10:13 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, 11:33 AM

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

BIG.GEOFF.H · 26-04-2009, 10:08 PM

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

CRAIG HAYTER · 26-04-2009, 10:26 PM

alot oof work but looks like you know your stuff

CRAIG HAYTER · 26-04-2009, 10:26 PM

alot of work but looks like you know your stuff

graham c · 27-04-2009, 08:39 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, 07:47 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, 09:31 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, 10:19 PM

Here's an update for you!

dave cos4x4 · 28-04-2009, 04:57 PM

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

graham c · 28-04-2009, 05:43 PM

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

dave cos4x4 · 28-04-2009, 07:34 PM

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

WongRS · 28-04-2009, 07:39 PM

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

lockesRSparts · 28-04-2009, 08:25 PM

cool project & lottttttts of work lol

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

Rs Adz · 28-04-2009, 08:38 PM

coming on very well

Zetecfiesta · 28-04-2009, 08:50 PM

good update!!

graham c · 28-04-2009, 08:54 PM

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

graham c · 04-05-2009, 06:32 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, 09:09 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, 05:50 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, 10:10 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, 11:29 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, 10:03 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, 07:03 PM

roll cage fitment begins tomorrow

graham c · 23-05-2009, 07:07 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, 07:14 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, 07:14 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, 07:33 PM

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

richard youll · 23-05-2009, 07:48 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, 08:44 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, 09:37 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, 10:51 PM

fooking hell!!!

thats going to be an animal!!!

graham c · 24-05-2009, 08:29 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, 09:08 AM

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

23-04-2009, 09:43 PM	#82
graham c PassionFord Post Troll 1972 Ford Escort Trader Score: (3) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: preston Posts: 3,355 Rep Power: 10	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, 10:24 PM	#83
andy escos Capt Chaos Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sunny Devon Posts: 5,237 Rep Power: 9	coming along nicely graham doing a good job m8 __________________ 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

24-04-2009, 05:43 AM	#84
smitsturbo PassionFord Post Whore!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: aberdeenshire Posts: 7,246 Rep Power: 14	crazy project __________________ www.sitechracing.co.uk

24-04-2009, 10:13 PM	#87
graham c PassionFord Post Troll 1972 Ford Escort Trader Score: (3) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: preston Posts: 3,355 Rep Power: 10	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, 11:33 AM	#88
dave cos4x4 Professional Waffler 1992 Ford Escort Trader Score: (4) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Liverpool Posts: 26,091 Rep Power: 35	nice project, got some work to do, good luck with it. __________________

24-04-2009, 07:57 AM	#85
Zetecfiesta PassionFord Post Whore!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Westhoughton Bolton Posts: 3,931 Rep Power: 11	mint project!

24-04-2009, 09:35 PM	#86
kaisersolsay PassionFord Regular 2004 Audi RS6 Avant Trader Score: (2) Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 421 Rep Power: 4	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, 10:08 PM	#89
BIG.GEOFF.H Too many posts.. I need a life!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: BOLTON-lancashire Posts: 889 Rep Power: 7	fooking hell graham some work on there was the escort a field find? what colour you doing it? __________________ i am now a daddy 'joshua james' was born thurs 17th june at 20.42hrs

26-04-2009, 10:26 PM	#90
CRAIG HAYTER BANNED BANNED Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Far away from you so it doesnt matter Posts: 4,382 Rep Power: 0	alot oof work but looks like you know your stuff

27-04-2009, 08:39 AM	#92
graham c PassionFord Post Troll 1972 Ford Escort Trader Score: (3) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: preston Posts: 3,355 Rep Power: 10	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, 07:47 PM	#93
GINGExR2 T Too many posts.. I need a life!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 989 Rep Power: 9	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, 10:19 PM	#95
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 an update for you! __________________ just dont tell the wife how much it really cost

28-04-2009, 04:57 PM	#96
dave cos4x4 Professional Waffler 1992 Ford Escort Trader Score: (4) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Liverpool Posts: 26,091 Rep Power: 35	excellent work you have done lately, its getting there pretty quick. __________________

28-04-2009, 05:43 PM	#97
graham c PassionFord Post Troll 1972 Ford Escort Trader Score: (3) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: preston Posts: 3,355 Rep Power: 10	its the wiring i will struggle with, not my strong point __________________ just dont tell the wife how much it really cost

28-04-2009, 07:34 PM	#98
dave cos4x4 Professional Waffler 1992 Ford Escort Trader Score: (4) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Liverpool Posts: 26,091 Rep Power: 35	not mine either otherwise i would of lent you a hand, sorry. __________________

28-04-2009, 07:39 PM	#99
WongRS PassionFord Post Troll 1990 Ford sierra Trader Score: (11) Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Oswestry, Shropshire Posts: 3,209 Rep Power: 8	christ, this project is moving at some rate of knotts! Fair play to you, some great work occuring. __________________ Dan. M.A.Developments 500 spec engine, GT30, Autronic, 1000cc injectors, ST Inlet ETC.....

28-04-2009, 08:25 PM	#100
lockesRSparts Too many posts.. I need a life!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: gt yarmouth, norfolk Posts: 820 Rep Power: 0	cool project & lottttttts of work lol any pics of where u have welded shell onto floors/bay???

28-04-2009, 08:38 PM	#101
Rs Adz Too many posts.. I need a life!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: blackpool Posts: 639 Rep Power: 8	coming on very well __________________ check my mrk3 escort thread http://passionford.com/forum/showthr...45#post3636445

28-04-2009, 08:50 PM	#102
Zetecfiesta PassionFord Post Whore!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Westhoughton Bolton Posts: 3,931 Rep Power: 11	good update!!

28-04-2009, 08:54 PM	#103
graham c PassionFord Post Troll 1972 Ford Escort Trader Score: (3) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: preston Posts: 3,355 Rep Power: 10	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, 06:32 PM	#104
graham c PassionFord Post Troll 1972 Ford Escort Trader Score: (3) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: preston Posts: 3,355 Rep Power: 10	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, 09:09 PM	#105
graham c PassionFord Post Troll 1972 Ford Escort Trader Score: (3) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: preston Posts: 3,355 Rep Power: 10	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, 05:50 PM	#106
graham c PassionFord Post Troll 1972 Ford Escort Trader Score: (3) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: preston Posts: 3,355 Rep Power: 10	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, 10:10 AM	#107
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	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, 11:29 PM	#108
BRIGSPORT UNAUTHORISED DEVELOPMENTS Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (2) Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Lancashire Posts: 1,966 Rep Power: 10	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 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

19-05-2009, 10:03 PM	#109
graham c PassionFord Post Troll 1972 Ford Escort Trader Score: (3) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: preston Posts: 3,355 Rep Power: 10	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, 07:03 PM	#110
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	roll cage fitment begins tomorrow __________________ Cheers, Andy 11.93 1/4 mile @ 116.9mph - Santa pod Lancashire RSOC Group Chairman

23-05-2009, 07:07 PM	#111
graham c PassionFord Post Troll 1972 Ford Escort Trader Score: (3) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: preston Posts: 3,355 Rep Power: 10	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, 07:14 PM	#112
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	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 Lancashire RSOC Group Chairman

23-05-2009, 07:14 PM	#113
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	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 Lancashire RSOC Group Chairman

23-05-2009, 07:33 PM	#114
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 of that mite just be primer and guide coat __________________ just dont tell the wife how much it really cost

23-05-2009, 07:48 PM	#115
richard youll PassionFord Regular Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2003 Location: preston Posts: 454 Rep Power: 9	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, 08:44 PM	#116
graham c PassionFord Post Troll 1972 Ford Escort Trader Score: (3) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: preston Posts: 3,355 Rep Power: 10	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, 09:37 PM	#117
graham c PassionFord Post Troll 1972 Ford Escort Trader Score: (3) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: preston Posts: 3,355 Rep Power: 10	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, 10:51 PM	#118
warrenpenalver Puma Nutter!!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (3) Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Stoke on Trent Posts: 14,675 Rep Power: 23	fooking hell!!! thats going to be an animal!!! __________________ Medically Discharged!! Officially insane!!! My Project Thread: http://passionford.com/forum/restora...e-job-fix.html