mk1 4x4 escort upgrade time - Page 9

graham c · 05-02-2010, 06:51 PM

the deals been done 4 them !

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BRIGSPORT · 05-02-2010, 07:02 PM

I have a set of those in a 16" flavour to go on mine. I'll have to get over and see this car soon!

escortrst90 · 05-02-2010, 09:05 PM

wow! jus read through all 9 page! top work fella, will be keeping my eye on the progress now.

cossie col · 07-02-2010, 10:15 AM

hows progress, more pics

dingla rs · 08-02-2010, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AJC

different wheels!!!!

and what he should put on the grill

paint luks stunning pal ,puts mine to shame

Rs Adz · 09-02-2010, 12:39 PM

stunninmg not checked this for ages top work not that far now

Hoogi · 09-02-2010, 01:09 PM

Real nice and just down the road from me........ well 20 miles

fezzajsy · 09-02-2010, 11:57 PM

mint

andygfc · 10-02-2010, 03:08 PM

Excellent thread, just read it from the start.
I have a mk1 cossie myself, not 4wd mind.
Top choice on the colour (might be a bit of bias there as mine is the same colour)

Glenn. · 10-02-2010, 04:33 PM

Its looking good now.

BIG.GEOFF.H · 10-02-2010, 11:41 PM

the revos will look mint alot better against the green u need to make a srealth looking exhaust i made 1 4 my mate mk1 escort cossie in stainless used the oval middle box at back with straight stainless for tail pipe and sprayed the end of box black 42 looks a tad big imho

looking good graham when i seen the shell at first i thought it was a joke but the hard work is paying off cant wait to see it built up

graham c · 12-02-2010, 07:21 PM

back box is getting trimmed in its going black! not done much as wife,s car throw a rod out so thats been first on the list need to get it sorted quick now as central day is soon

youngben · 13-02-2010, 12:30 PM

awesome car

look forward to seeing this at the shows

Mister G · 13-02-2010, 08:51 PM

That is awesome! Looks absolutely quality

graham c · 28-02-2010, 05:16 PM

ok got some bits now so were back on it and hoping to have it finished for pod

not sure if i,ve posted pic,s with new wheels on yet so will sort some out
just debaiting weather to fit a center box or just make a baffel for the long trips
and yes the strips are a bastard to put on and am not looking forward to doing the sides!

smitsturbo · 28-02-2010, 07:42 PM

brilliant project

scarnny · 28-02-2010, 08:48 PM

cars looking sweet mate i do love the old escorts

whens are you hoping to finish?

Moonstone Mart · 28-02-2010, 09:14 PM

Looks so much better now the ESCOS wheels are off it. New wheels suit it much better

mart.

m4tt274 · 28-02-2010, 09:21 PM

what a turnaround. i cant belive this used to be that rusted old shell and half a sierra.. amazing.
cars a credit to you. (y)

graham c · 01-03-2010, 06:10 PM

am going to say about four weeks ? that gives me two weeks till pod? to sort any probs

retro d · 01-03-2010, 06:11 PM

Looks awsome Fella

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BRIGSPORT · 01-03-2010, 07:32 PM

Don't leave it at preston rs spares for too long, andy'll break it for spares!

kaisersolsay · 01-03-2010, 09:20 PM

Hi mate, where did you get your front scoop for the bottom of the intercooler? I'm thinking I need something similar for my Tina.

cossiejsy · 01-03-2010, 09:25 PM

looks stunning

graham c · 01-03-2010, 09:28 PM

the white one ? the piece of metal is to hold my splitter which is now black and ready to fit, its house faca board cut and shaped

graham c · 07-03-2010, 06:59 PM

been busy the last few days wot do you lot think

need to get back on the wiring this week

RAPID 3DR · 07-03-2010, 07:14 PM

that is fooking awsome mate.credit to you as its looks very well built
love the wheels,so much better than escos 1's.looks so oldskool

looks like them front wheels stick out abit tho.

PDH11R · 07-03-2010, 07:24 PM

awsome mate that has been a lot of work looking back at the first pictures wish i could do that would love to see the car at a show one day

kaisersolsay · 07-03-2010, 10:36 PM

Super smashing great mate! I'm such a lazy bastard!

Steve Cooper · 13-03-2010, 08:57 PM

that looks proper hard,i love it.

carlo · 13-03-2010, 09:11 PM

Looking great

Daz 1 · 14-03-2010, 12:39 PM

looks nice mate!!!

marky_g · 14-03-2010, 03:04 PM

just read start to finish its mental mate credit to ya

Arne · 14-03-2010, 03:51 PM

Looks stunning. Great project!!!!

graham c · 21-03-2010, 04:19 PM

done a bit more this weekend but migrain stopped play will put some pic,s up soon

RETRO_AL_ · 21-03-2010, 04:26 PM

Looks great apart from the front wheels sticking out to much

graham c · 21-03-2010, 04:27 PM

their level with the arches, but they do look like they stick out

graham c · 21-03-2010, 07:14 PM

not done much today head ache

Glenn. · 21-03-2010, 07:29 PM

Nice mate nice to see its coming together nicely.

kaisersolsay · 21-03-2010, 10:16 PM

Hi mate,

Where did you pick up your door / window seals?

05-02-2010, 07:02 PM	#322
BRIGSPORT UNAUTHORISED DEVELOPMENTS Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (2) Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Lancashire Posts: 1,966 Rep Power: 10	I have a set of those in a 16" flavour to go on mine. I'll have to get over and see this car soon! __________________ 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

09-02-2010, 12:39 PM	#326
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	stunninmg not checked this for ages top work not that far now __________________ check my mrk3 escort thread http://passionford.com/forum/showthr...45#post3636445

09-02-2010, 11:57 PM	#328
fezzajsy 10K+ Poster!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (9) Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: jeRSey..isles Posts: 12,471 Rep Power: 20	mint __________________ http://passionford.com/forum/restora...y-tidy-up.html

10-02-2010, 04:33 PM	#330
Glenn. Professional Waffler Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Darlington county durham Posts: 27,936 Rep Power: 33	Its looking good now. __________________ NORTHEAST/NORTH YORKSHIRE ALL FORD MEET ORGANISER pm for details.

10-02-2010, 11:41 PM	#331
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	the revos will look mint alot better against the green u need to make a srealth looking exhaust i made 1 4 my mate mk1 escort cossie in stainless used the oval middle box at back with straight stainless for tail pipe and sprayed the end of box black 42 looks a tad big imho looking good graham when i seen the shell at first i thought it was a joke but the hard work is paying off cant wait to see it built up __________________ i am now a daddy 'joshua james' was born thurs 17th june at 20.42hrs

05-02-2010, 09:05 PM	#323
escortrst90 15000 Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: ipswich Posts: 33 Rep Power: 0	wow! jus read through all 9 page! top work fella, will be keeping my eye on the progress now.

07-02-2010, 10:15 AM	#324
cossie col Regular Contributor Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 239 Rep Power: 8	hows progress, more pics

09-02-2010, 01:09 PM	#327
Hoogi Regular Contributor Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Lancashire Posts: 305 Rep Power: 4	Real nice and just down the road from me........ well 20 miles

10-02-2010, 03:08 PM	#329
andygfc Virgin Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 2 Rep Power: 0	Excellent thread, just read it from the start. I have a mk1 cossie myself, not 4wd mind. Top choice on the colour (might be a bit of bias there as mine is the same colour)

12-02-2010, 07:21 PM	#332
graham c PassionFord Post Troll 1972 Ford Escort Trader Score: (3) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: preston Posts: 3,355 Rep Power: 10	back box is getting trimmed in its going black! not done much as wife,s car throw a rod out so thats been first on the list need to get it sorted quick now as central day is soon __________________ just dont tell the wife how much it really cost

13-02-2010, 12:30 PM	#333
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	awesome car look forward to seeing this at the shows

13-02-2010, 08:51 PM	#334
Mister G Regular Contributor 1989 Ford Escort My Garage Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Brighton Posts: 266 Rep Power: 3	That is awesome! Looks absolutely quality __________________ _____________________________ '90 Orion Equipe Mk2 2.0 Sleeper project '96 Escort RS2000 - A/C --Previously--- Fiesta Mk6 'The Lady', Mk3 Fiesta, 3x XR3i's '06 Ink Blue Mondeo STdci, '89 Orion 1600E, '90 Orion Equipe x2, Fiesta RS1800

28-02-2010, 05:16 PM	#335
graham c PassionFord Post Troll 1972 Ford Escort Trader Score: (3) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: preston Posts: 3,355 Rep Power: 10	ok got some bits now so were back on it and hoping to have it finished for pod not sure if i,ve posted pic,s with new wheels on yet so will sort some out just debaiting weather to fit a center box or just make a baffel for the long trips and yes the strips are a bastard to put on and am not looking forward to doing the sides! __________________ just dont tell the wife how much it really cost Last edited by graham c; 28-02-2010 at 05:18 PM.

28-02-2010, 07:42 PM	#336
smitsturbo PassionFord Post Whore!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: aberdeenshire Posts: 7,246 Rep Power: 14	brilliant project __________________ www.sitechracing.co.uk

28-02-2010, 08:48 PM	#337
scarnny Regular Contributor Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: woolpit Posts: 315 Rep Power: 3	good work cars looking sweet mate i do love the old escorts whens are you hoping to finish?

28-02-2010, 09:14 PM	#338
Moonstone Mart Too many posts.. I need a life!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Stoke on Trent Posts: 879 Rep Power: 9	Looks so much better now the ESCOS wheels are off it. New wheels suit it much better mart. __________________ Check out my 2WD sapphire Cosworth resto thread right here >>>> http://www.passionford.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=297533

28-02-2010, 09:21 PM	#339
m4tt274 PassionFord Post Troll Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (2) Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Doncaster Posts: 3,218 Rep Power: 6	what a turnaround. i cant belive this used to be that rusted old shell and half a sierra.. amazing. cars a credit to you. (y) __________________ mk1 fiesta restoration! - http://passionford.com/forum/restora...-now-on-d.html

01-03-2010, 06:10 PM	#340
graham c PassionFord Post Troll 1972 Ford Escort Trader Score: (3) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: preston Posts: 3,355 Rep Power: 10	am going to say about four weeks ? that gives me two weeks till pod? to sort any probs __________________ just dont tell the wife how much it really cost

01-03-2010, 06:11 PM	#341
retro d Too many posts.. I need a life!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (14) Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Home Posts: 594 Rep Power: 3	Looks awsome Fella . __________________ Pinto Turbo Power Mk2 Escort Estate. Mk3 Escort rwd Cosworth sleeper/slag work in pro http://passionford.com/forum/restora...scort-rwd.html

01-03-2010, 07:32 PM	#342
BRIGSPORT UNAUTHORISED DEVELOPMENTS Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (2) Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Lancashire Posts: 1,966 Rep Power: 10	Don't leave it at preston rs spares for too long, andy'll break it for spares! __________________ 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

01-03-2010, 09:20 PM	#343
kaisersolsay PassionFord Regular 2004 Audi RS6 Avant Trader Score: (2) Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 420 Rep Power: 4	Hi mate, where did you get your front scoop for the bottom of the intercooler? I'm thinking I need something similar for my Tina.

01-03-2010, 09:25 PM	#344
cossiejsy PassionFord Post Whore!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: St Helier,Jersey Posts: 7,589 Rep Power: 15	looks stunning __________________ Dont like my drivin then stop watchin me Jersey Rs Owners Club member of the daytime pf talk bollocks and random shite club #65

01-03-2010, 09:28 PM	#345
graham c PassionFord Post Troll 1972 Ford Escort Trader Score: (3) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: preston Posts: 3,355 Rep Power: 10	the white one ? the piece of metal is to hold my splitter which is now black and ready to fit, its house faca board cut and shaped __________________ just dont tell the wife how much it really cost

07-03-2010, 06:59 PM	#346
graham c PassionFord Post Troll 1972 Ford Escort Trader Score: (3) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: preston Posts: 3,355 Rep Power: 10	been busy the last few days wot do you lot think need to get back on the wiring this week __________________ just dont tell the wife how much it really cost

07-03-2010, 07:14 PM	#347
RAPID 3DR Advanced PassionFord User Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: midlands Posts: 2,050 Rep Power: 5	that is fooking awsome mate.credit to you as its looks very well built love the wheels,so much better than escos 1's.looks so oldskool looks like them front wheels stick out abit tho. __________________ __________________________________________________ ___________________________ if its got tits or wheels its nothing but trouble'

07-03-2010, 07:24 PM	#348
PDH11R PassionFord Regular Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2003 Location: south wales Posts: 457 Rep Power: 9	awsome mate that has been a lot of work looking back at the first pictures wish i could do that would love to see the car at a show one day

07-03-2010, 10:36 PM	#349
kaisersolsay PassionFord Regular 2004 Audi RS6 Avant Trader Score: (2) Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 420 Rep Power: 4	Super smashing great mate! I'm such a lazy bastard!

13-03-2010, 08:57 PM	#350
Steve Cooper Regular Contributor Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: essex Posts: 256 Rep Power: 4	that looks proper hard,i love it.

13-03-2010, 09:11 PM	#351
carlo 15K+ Super Poster!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (4) Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Ayrshire (the bronx) Posts: 16,045 Rep Power: 23	Looking great __________________ ps3 game tag carlo-ybe If you need cosworth parts contact mark 07548064979 www.mt-motorsport.com

14-03-2010, 12:39 PM	#352
Daz 1 I'm Finding My Feet Here Now Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 102 Rep Power: 8	looks nice mate!!!

14-03-2010, 03:04 PM	#353
marky_g Fleet Manager Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Thurrock Essex Posts: 5,351 Rep Power: 13	just read start to finish its mental mate credit to ya __________________ Click to see my RS Turbo project http://passionford.com/forum/showthr..._g#post3406438

14-03-2010, 03:51 PM	#354
Arne Regular Contributor Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sandnes, Norway Posts: 240 Rep Power: 6	Looks stunning. Great project!!!! __________________ 93 Escort cosworth 2wd 05 BMW 535d touring

21-03-2010, 04:19 PM	#355
graham c PassionFord Post Troll 1972 Ford Escort Trader Score: (3) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: preston Posts: 3,355 Rep Power: 10	done a bit more this weekend but migrain stopped play will put some pic,s up soon __________________ just dont tell the wife how much it really cost

21-03-2010, 04:26 PM	#356
RETRO_AL_ RWD IS KING Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 3,938 Rep Power: 11	Looks great apart from the front wheels sticking out to much

21-03-2010, 04:27 PM	#357
graham c PassionFord Post Troll 1972 Ford Escort Trader Score: (3) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: preston Posts: 3,355 Rep Power: 10	their level with the arches, but they do look like they stick out __________________ just dont tell the wife how much it really cost