mk1 4x4 escort upgrade time - Page 6

dave cos4x4 · 01-10-2009, 11:30 PM

congrats Graham.

back on it already.

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graham c · 02-10-2009, 09:23 PM

i.ll get some pic,s up soon well monday prob! 1500 quid and a month dingla rs ?

dingla rs · 03-10-2009, 06:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by graham c

i.ll get some pic,s up soon well monday prob! 1500 quid and a month dingla rs ?

yep that what cost m8

dingle
month an 2 weeks

graham c · 20-10-2009, 09:15 PM

just primmed both quarter,s and door shuts, one wing is nearly ready for primmer to, it drives but still no brakes but hand brake,s done mits do abs this weekend

AJC · 23-10-2009, 05:34 PM

looking at the cage graham and she is a beasty lol

that was your wedding present

graham c · 23-10-2009, 07:44 PM

thanks andy just dont tell dawn that he he mite need some steel to make my own rear beam up ? your box back in now

Glenn. · 23-10-2009, 10:36 PM

Anymore pics.

graham c · 23-10-2009, 10:38 PM

will get some up this week end only doing body just primed it well back half vents are in bonnet now !

dingla rs · 23-10-2009, 10:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by graham c

will get some up this week end only doing body just primed it well back half vents are in bonnet now !

4x4 vents m8?

graham c · 23-10-2009, 10:52 PM

no louves! dont no how to spell it tho four sets two on each side! looks mint

dingla rs · 23-10-2009, 11:01 PM

sound sweet m8 will have look at weekend if you get some pics up

graham c · 01-11-2009, 10:46 AM

the wife even help fit this

even wired the power steering up so works, but since its pissing down today i carnt do owt as the garage is is only2 foot bigger than my car, the gearbox lock is a must! just waiting for daz c to pop round now bonnets nearlly ready for primer so,s the drivers wing

graham c · 01-11-2009, 10:49 AM

and i found a hand brake cable that fits ! and my hydraulic clutch,s work,s mint! so back on it

m4tt274 · 01-11-2009, 10:51 AM

thats lookin the buisness

COLEYST200 · 01-11-2009, 10:51 AM

looking good mate about time we had some updates well done

youngben · 01-11-2009, 10:52 AM

looking good mate! missed the updates one here

graham c · 01-11-2009, 11:07 AM

since i got married bin slow and now weathers shite and dark when i get home, its slow! just done little bits its half primered tho, couple of nites just for bonnet half day for wiring up steerin, fitted braided hose,s and fittin new brake pipes clutch fully works i,ve done a fair bit really

Glenn. · 01-11-2009, 11:33 AM

Its getting there now.It will soon be on the road.

dingla rs · 01-11-2009, 01:18 PM

its looking better now m8 love the front end with big intercooler popin out nice bita kit!!

graham c · 01-11-2009, 01:47 PM

not sure if to leave it alloy or paint the intercooler black or hide it with thin coat of green?

graham c · 01-11-2009, 01:50 PM

wot do you think to the bonnet vents ?

Cragrat · 01-11-2009, 01:54 PM

vents look the cats cahonies gadge

in fact it all looks bob on

dingla rs · 01-11-2009, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by graham c

not sure if to leave it alloy or paint the intercooler black or hide it with thin coat of green?

id leave it m8 looks bobon !like the vents good choice there

Nash · 01-11-2009, 02:14 PM

Very good project, very impressed.

The bonnet vents looks smart!

AJC · 01-11-2009, 03:45 PM

bonnet looks mint graham, id paint the cooler black will look cool as fook

graham c · 01-11-2009, 03:56 PM

that beams still hear andy come and have a look at car an pick it up

graham c · 08-11-2009, 05:52 PM

done a bit more this weekend will stick some picks up soon

graham c · 14-11-2009, 07:01 PM

well i have brakes the abs is working fine so i,ve block the roof and put a coat of paint on it as its got loads of repairs and did,nt no wot it will look like? i mite be brave and put a black union jack on roof just to cover it ? i,ve seen a red oxide mk1 on ebay with a boot lid with spoiler on and dont no if it looks ok or not

andy escos · 14-11-2009, 07:50 PM

looking good graham i like the bonnet vents & id paint the intercooler black imo when do you think you will get it on the road mate

AD-RS1600i · 14-11-2009, 08:29 PM

Great project well done - also like the way you have taken two rot boxes and made one really great car out of the two

well done!

rosie · 14-11-2009, 09:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by graham c

and i found a hand brake cable that fits ! and my hydraulic clutch,s work,s mint! so back on it

anymore info on how u done this & where u got mastercylinder from? might be an idear for my car

kaiser_solsay · 14-11-2009, 09:48 PM

Fairly cracking on mate! I got my column box from Ebay today and picked up a couple of plugs of a bent Corsa in the local scrappies. Looking to wire the steering up tomorrow!

graham c · 15-11-2009, 09:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kaiser_solsay

Fairly cracking on mate! I got my column box from Ebay today and picked up a couple of plugs of a bent Corsa in the local scrappies. Looking to wire the steering up tomorrow!

if you struggle give me a ring but it is easy ish

do you wont a clutch kit yet i,ve got one hear

dingla rs · 15-11-2009, 11:01 AM

when is central day graham?

graham c · 15-11-2009, 04:44 PM

its march 17th ish i think? well to day i started rubbing stopper in the bonnet but soon gave in as i could not be assed! so i made my front spoiler i painted the roof and its bit shite, so union jack will go their just to be differant, heres some pic,s found a boot spoiler that am not sure about tho so let me no wot you lot think

combi van man · 15-11-2009, 08:00 PM

im loving that front spoiler mate,hell yaeh

not like the rear tho

keep it standard mate

dingla rs · 15-11-2009, 09:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by combi van man

im loving that front spoiler mate,hell yaeh

not like the rear tho

keep it standard mate

its hardly standerd ,spoiler looks good mabe not as tall ,easy make that outa some tin m8 ,

graham c · 15-11-2009, 10:26 PM

carnt decide my self but the cars no were near standerd so wot the hell

DazC · 15-11-2009, 10:46 PM

I'd leave it standard!!

Wiring was pretty straight forwards then!

XRT_si · 16-11-2009, 02:00 AM

Rear spoiler would complement the splitter nicely imo.

02-10-2009, 09:23 PM	#202
graham c PassionFord Post Troll 1972 Ford Escort Trader Score: (3) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: preston Posts: 3,356 Rep Power: 10	i.ll get some pic,s up soon well monday prob! 1500 quid and a month dingla rs ? __________________ just dont tell the wife how much it really cost

20-10-2009, 09:15 PM	#204
graham c PassionFord Post Troll 1972 Ford Escort Trader Score: (3) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: preston Posts: 3,356 Rep Power: 10	just primmed both quarter,s and door shuts, one wing is nearly ready for primmer to, it drives but still no brakes but hand brake,s done mits do abs this weekend __________________ just dont tell the wife how much it really cost

23-10-2009, 05:34 PM	#205
AJC Lord of Longridge Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (4) Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Preston, Lancs Posts: 10,906 Rep Power: 18	looking at the cage graham and she is a beasty lol that was your wedding present __________________ Cheers, Andy 11.93 1/4 mile @ 116.9mph - Santa pod Lancashire RSOC Group Chairman

23-10-2009, 07:44 PM	#206
graham c PassionFord Post Troll 1972 Ford Escort Trader Score: (3) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: preston Posts: 3,356 Rep Power: 10	thanks andy just dont tell dawn that he he mite need some steel to make my own rear beam up ? your box back in now __________________ just dont tell the wife how much it really cost

23-10-2009, 10:36 PM	#207
Glenn. Professional Waffler Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Darlington county durham Posts: 27,973 Rep Power: 33	Anymore pics. __________________ NORTHEAST/NORTH YORKSHIRE ALL FORD MEET ORGANISER pm for details.

23-10-2009, 10:38 PM	#208
graham c PassionFord Post Troll 1972 Ford Escort Trader Score: (3) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: preston Posts: 3,356 Rep Power: 10	will get some up this week end only doing body just primed it well back half vents are in bonnet now ! __________________ just dont tell the wife how much it really cost

23-10-2009, 10:52 PM	#210
graham c PassionFord Post Troll 1972 Ford Escort Trader Score: (3) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: preston Posts: 3,356 Rep Power: 10	no louves! dont no how to spell it tho four sets two on each side! looks mint __________________ just dont tell the wife how much it really cost

23-10-2009, 11:01 PM	#211
dingla rs PassionFord Post Whore!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: catterick/sunny yorkshire Posts: 5,690 Rep Power: 8	sound sweet m8 will have look at weekend if you get some pics up __________________ loysport http://www.bafabrications.co.uk/ PM MONSTER FOR CUSTOM VIN TAGS carpartsexpress mail order ford parts 01914272186

01-11-2009, 10:46 AM	#212
graham c PassionFord Post Troll 1972 Ford Escort Trader Score: (3) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: preston Posts: 3,356 Rep Power: 10	the wife even help fit this even wired the power steering up so works, but since its pissing down today i carnt do owt as the garage is is only2 foot bigger than my car, the gearbox lock is a must! just waiting for daz c to pop round now bonnets nearlly ready for primer so,s the drivers wing __________________ just dont tell the wife how much it really cost

01-11-2009, 10:49 AM	#213
graham c PassionFord Post Troll 1972 Ford Escort Trader Score: (3) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: preston Posts: 3,356 Rep Power: 10	and i found a hand brake cable that fits ! and my hydraulic clutch,s work,s mint! so back on it __________________ just dont tell the wife how much it really cost

01-11-2009, 10:51 AM	#214
m4tt274 PassionFord Post Troll Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (2) Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Doncaster Posts: 3,218 Rep Power: 6	thats lookin the buisness __________________ mk1 fiesta restoration! - http://passionford.com/forum/restora...-now-on-d.html

01-11-2009, 10:51 AM	#215
COLEYST200 PassionFord Post Whore!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (3) Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Birmingham Posts: 5,894 Rep Power: 10	looking good mate about time we had some updates well done __________________ Birmingham group Click here to take a look at my three door project.

01-11-2009, 10:52 AM	#216
youngben Too many posts.. I need a life!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: In The Garage, West Mids Posts: 676 Rep Power: 6	looking good mate! missed the updates one here

01-11-2009, 11:07 AM	#217
graham c PassionFord Post Troll 1972 Ford Escort Trader Score: (3) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: preston Posts: 3,356 Rep Power: 10	since i got married bin slow and now weathers shite and dark when i get home, its slow! just done little bits its half primered tho, couple of nites just for bonnet half day for wiring up steerin, fitted braided hose,s and fittin new brake pipes clutch fully works i,ve done a fair bit really __________________ just dont tell the wife how much it really cost

01-11-2009, 11:33 AM	#218
Glenn. Professional Waffler Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Darlington county durham Posts: 27,973 Rep Power: 33	Its getting there now.It will soon be on the road. __________________ NORTHEAST/NORTH YORKSHIRE ALL FORD MEET ORGANISER pm for details.

01-11-2009, 01:18 PM	#219
dingla rs PassionFord Post Whore!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: catterick/sunny yorkshire Posts: 5,690 Rep Power: 8	its looking better now m8 love the front end with big intercooler popin out nice bita kit!! __________________ loysport http://www.bafabrications.co.uk/ PM MONSTER FOR CUSTOM VIN TAGS carpartsexpress mail order ford parts 01914272186

01-11-2009, 01:47 PM	#220
graham c PassionFord Post Troll 1972 Ford Escort Trader Score: (3) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: preston Posts: 3,356 Rep Power: 10	not sure if to leave it alloy or paint the intercooler black or hide it with thin coat of green? __________________ just dont tell the wife how much it really cost

01-11-2009, 01:50 PM	#221
graham c PassionFord Post Troll 1972 Ford Escort Trader Score: (3) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: preston Posts: 3,356 Rep Power: 10	wot do you think to the bonnet vents ? __________________ just dont tell the wife how much it really cost

01-11-2009, 01:54 PM	#222
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: 5,986 Rep Power: 9	vents look the cats cahonies gadge in fact it all looks bob on __________________ D. world cruzerweight swingball champion

01-11-2009, 02:14 PM	#224
Nash Cake lover! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (3) Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Crewe Posts: 3,975 Rep Power: 10	Very good project, very impressed. The bonnet vents looks smart! __________________ 88 Saph - 455bhp & 438lb/ft 02 CTR - 248bhp & 184lb/ft

01-11-2009, 03:45 PM	#225
AJC Lord of Longridge Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (4) Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Preston, Lancs Posts: 10,906 Rep Power: 18	bonnet looks mint graham, id paint the cooler black will look cool as fook __________________ Cheers, Andy 11.93 1/4 mile @ 116.9mph - Santa pod Lancashire RSOC Group Chairman

01-11-2009, 03:56 PM	#226
graham c PassionFord Post Troll 1972 Ford Escort Trader Score: (3) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: preston Posts: 3,356 Rep Power: 10	that beams still hear andy come and have a look at car an pick it up __________________ just dont tell the wife how much it really cost

08-11-2009, 05:52 PM	#227
graham c PassionFord Post Troll 1972 Ford Escort Trader Score: (3) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: preston Posts: 3,356 Rep Power: 10	done a bit more this weekend will stick some picks up soon __________________ just dont tell the wife how much it really cost

14-11-2009, 07:01 PM	#228
graham c PassionFord Post Troll 1972 Ford Escort Trader Score: (3) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: preston Posts: 3,356 Rep Power: 10	well i have brakes the abs is working fine so i,ve block the roof and put a coat of paint on it as its got loads of repairs and did,nt no wot it will look like? i mite be brave and put a black union jack on roof just to cover it ? i,ve seen a red oxide mk1 on ebay with a boot lid with spoiler on and dont no if it looks ok or not __________________ just dont tell the wife how much it really cost

14-11-2009, 07:50 PM	#229
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	looking good graham i like the bonnet vents & id paint the intercooler black imo when do you think you will get it on the road mate __________________ 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

14-11-2009, 08:29 PM	#230
AD-RS1600i Too many posts.. I need a life!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Northamptonshire Posts: 971 Rep Power: 9	Great project well done - also like the way you have taken two rot boxes and made one really great car out of the two well done! __________________ Sunburst Red RS1600i, now in need of some TLC, but otherwise intact

14-11-2009, 09:48 PM	#232
kaiser_solsay 15000 Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Perthshire, Scotland Posts: 28 Rep Power: 0	Fairly cracking on mate! I got my column box from Ebay today and picked up a couple of plugs of a bent Corsa in the local scrappies. Looking to wire the steering up tomorrow!

15-11-2009, 11:01 AM	#234
dingla rs PassionFord Post Whore!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: catterick/sunny yorkshire Posts: 5,690 Rep Power: 8	when is central day graham? __________________ loysport http://www.bafabrications.co.uk/ PM MONSTER FOR CUSTOM VIN TAGS carpartsexpress mail order ford parts 01914272186

15-11-2009, 04:44 PM	#235
graham c PassionFord Post Troll 1972 Ford Escort Trader Score: (3) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: preston Posts: 3,356 Rep Power: 10	its march 17th ish i think? well to day i started rubbing stopper in the bonnet but soon gave in as i could not be assed! so i made my front spoiler i painted the roof and its bit shite, so union jack will go their just to be differant, heres some pic,s found a boot spoiler that am not sure about tho so let me no wot you lot think __________________ just dont tell the wife how much it really cost

15-11-2009, 08:00 PM	#236
combi van man I've found that life I needed.. It's HERE!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: derby Posts: 1,000 Rep Power: 6	im loving that front spoiler mate,hell yaeh not like the rear tho keep it standard mate __________________ 3dr cosworth to be http://passionford.com/forum/restora...ierra-3dr.html

15-11-2009, 10:26 PM	#238
graham c PassionFord Post Troll 1972 Ford Escort Trader Score: (3) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: preston Posts: 3,356 Rep Power: 10	carnt decide my self but the cars no were near standerd so wot the hell __________________ just dont tell the wife how much it really cost

15-11-2009, 10:46 PM	#239
DazC 10K+ Poster!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (1) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Lancashire Posts: 12,342 Rep Power: 21	I'd leave it standard!! Wiring was pretty straight forwards then! __________________ Air to air injectors for sale. See here.

16-11-2009, 02:00 AM	#240
XRT_si PassionFord Post Whore!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (2) Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: London Posts: 5,125 Rep Power: 12	Rear spoiler would complement the splitter nicely imo. __________________ 1968 Mk2 Cortina - Zetec turbo - 329bhp at 14psi so far... Classic Fords FTW!

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