mk1 4x4 escort upgrade time

graham c · 08-03-2009, 08:05 PM

i,ve just started building my mk1 4x4 i,d been looking for the one that woz built years ago as its massive job to take on but never found, it so i bought a saff 4x4 4 the parts, found a mk1 with rusty floor and got my mate round with his stilly! only got few pic,s and will keep posting as i get on with it it will be running greys with t34 pro 500 cooler coilovers compression struts polly bushed electric power steering adj tca,s any way here,s some pic,s

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scottrs · 08-03-2009, 08:30 PM

holly shit you brave brave man good luck ............................

pete_rs · 08-03-2009, 09:06 PM

Iam a year infront of you, done the same thing to a mk2...be prepared for loads of graft...

graham c · 08-03-2009, 09:07 PM

how far are you along with it i started 3 weeks ago

pete_rs · 08-03-2009, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by graham c

how far are you along with it i started 3 weeks ago

just going for paint...bit more on than this pic

Cragrat · 08-03-2009, 09:11 PM

bloody hell

helluva project milaaad,crack on

AndyKam · 08-03-2009, 09:19 PM

Brilliant project. Dont forget to get some photos up regularly. Always wanted to see one of these projects from the start.

graham c · 08-03-2009, 09:48 PM

few have been done but no one ever takes pic,s from the start, but i have and will carry on i do have most of the parts just need fuel tank and little bits and bob,s now i have stuff every were in the house even t34 and bubble arches are in attic he he running ecos rims on it hope they look ok did post and ask about some one photo shoping a mk1 with them on but no takers he he

pete_rs · 08-03-2009, 09:55 PM

Ive photos of the build from day 1, biggest thing i didnt think about would be the build cost, £1800 for dipping, £2000 for wheels and so...soon adds up..hope it goes well, mine will be on the show scene this year so come and have a look..

AndyKam · 08-03-2009, 09:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pete_rs

Ive photos of the build from day 1, biggest thing i didnt think about would be the build cost, £1800 for dipping, £2000 for wheels and so...soon adds up..hope it goes well, mine will be on the show scene this year so come and have a look..

Are you going to put some pictures up of your project? Love to see them.

pete_rs · 08-03-2009, 10:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AndyKam

Are you going to put some pictures up of your project? Love to see them.

will post them up later on a new thread when its been painted ..the car has been dummy built 4-5 time so wont be take long to put together..

FordRSmania · 08-03-2009, 10:10 PM

I must be shaming myself i thougt my XR2 was bad in my opinion. But you guys must be freaks unbelievable. Amazing job to go on with that... go on like this and keep these cars on the road

BRIGSPORT · 08-03-2009, 10:25 PM

You beat me to it. I will be running my 4 door mk2 this year with all it's bits in place as i have never driven a fast mk2, but over winter my bubble arched mk1 shell will be getting the sierra floor treatment. Check out andy's mk2 thread for pointers/inspiration. I'll have to pop round sometime to see the progress

. Best of luck.

graham c · 09-03-2009, 09:39 PM

i,ve been buggin andy for some pointers ! you can come round when ever but at min their is nowt to see yet, but give me a month and it will be well on its way

melspec1 · 09-03-2009, 09:46 PM

nice to see that you have made a start mate....... the mk1 escort shell duzz'nt look to bad, shame to chop

......... but still going to be a cool project

.......

melspec1 · 09-03-2009, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pete_rs

just going for paint...bit more on than this pic

looks a canny mad project you got there mate, got any more pic's

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kaisersolsay · 09-03-2009, 09:51 PM

Hi mate, glad to see someone else building a 4x4 project!

Check out my project; http://passionford.com/forum/showthr...=270245&page=2

I'm sure you can share alot of heart ache!

Cheers

graham c · 09-03-2009, 10:19 PM

the floor and the chassi had gone at the front ? well its gone now! in the skip!

payne'e · 18-03-2009, 10:37 PM

you're a brave man good luck with the project

. here's a mk1 with escos alloys.if i remember rightly it is a 4x4 cossie conversion

Glenn. · 18-03-2009, 10:44 PM

Good luck mate cause it just looks like you have a big pile of scrap lying about.I hope you get it finished.

graham c · 18-03-2009, 10:46 PM

theirs crap evey were at min, attic,s got parts in too the black one looks good with them wheels just needs droppin a bit

Glenn. · 18-03-2009, 10:50 PM

I wish you all the look in the world mate and i hope it looks nice when its done.

graham c · 18-03-2009, 10:52 PM

thanks will need it he he

Glenn. · 18-03-2009, 11:00 PM

Ha ha ha wont you lol.

nsdrst · 18-03-2009, 11:30 PM

looks great mate

jason_nike · 18-03-2009, 11:35 PM

Great projects, very best of luck to you all

andy escos · 19-03-2009, 02:31 AM

graham not a problem mate looking good so far just keep checking those measurements 4 squareness b4 you weld keep them coming

graham c · 19-03-2009, 10:58 PM

got some fiber glass wings but their shite so on the lookout 4 some metal ones

AJC · 19-03-2009, 11:49 PM

that magenta engine bay looks familiar....

put it on minilites graham

graham c · 19-03-2009, 11:59 PM

dont do 16,s tho andy?

graham c · 21-03-2009, 07:52 PM

well 2 day i got , the front in lined up square screwed it in place then checked it weilded it tryed engine in rads and big cooler bonnet is on will post some more pics 2 moz as am nackerd now and need lots of beer to sort my head out !

Glenn. · 22-03-2009, 11:37 AM

Top work mate and you carnt beat finishing the day off with a beer.

Cragrat · 22-03-2009, 03:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Glenny Boy

Top work mate and you carnt beat finishing the day off with a beer.

or 8

pics bud?

graham c · 22-03-2009, 09:21 PM

i think about 8 as i been roof as fook all day

Cyril Sneer · 22-03-2009, 11:47 PM

very very cool!!! keep us updated!!!

Twins · 23-03-2009, 01:00 AM

Great project

Rs Adz · 23-03-2009, 09:33 AM

looks a top build real hard work being put in keep it up and good luck will keep checking back for up dates

graham c · 23-03-2009, 09:35 AM

need to post some more pic up now

melspec1 · 24-03-2009, 03:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by graham c

need to post some more pic up now

how it coming on mate,,,,, let your peeps see?

graham c · 24-03-2009, 03:33 PM

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

08-03-2009, 09:07 PM	#4
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08-03-2009, 09:19 PM	#7
AndyKam PassionFord Regular Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (2) Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Cannock, Staffordshire Posts: 459 Rep Power: 8	Brilliant project. Dont forget to get some photos up regularly. Always wanted to see one of these projects from the start. __________________ Andy

08-03-2009, 09:48 PM	#8
graham c PassionFord Post Troll 1972 Ford Escort Trader Score: (3) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: preston Posts: 3,355 Rep Power: 10	few have been done but no one ever takes pic,s from the start, but i have and will carry on i do have most of the parts just need fuel tank and little bits and bob,s now i have stuff every were in the house even t34 and bubble arches are in attic he he running ecos rims on it hope they look ok did post and ask about some one photo shoping a mk1 with them on but no takers he he __________________ just dont tell the wife how much it really cost

08-03-2009, 10:10 PM	#12
FordRSmania FordRSmania Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Netherlands, 't Harde Posts: 126 Rep Power: 3	I must be shaming myself i thougt my XR2 was bad in my opinion. But you guys must be freaks unbelievable. Amazing job to go on with that... go on like this and keep these cars on the road __________________ Fiesta XR2 mk2 resto: http://passionford.com/forum/restora...-xr2-85-a.html Escort RS1600i resto: http://passionford.com/forum/restora...m-holland.html

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scottrs Part of the Furniture Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: fort william ,scotland Posts: 153 Rep Power: 7	holly shit you brave brave man good luck ............................

08-03-2009, 09:06 PM	#3
pete_rs 15000 Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 15 Rep Power: 0	Iam a year infront of you, done the same thing to a mk2...be prepared for loads of graft...

08-03-2009, 09:55 PM	#9
pete_rs 15000 Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 15 Rep Power: 0	Ive photos of the build from day 1, biggest thing i didnt think about would be the build cost, £1800 for dipping, £2000 for wheels and so...soon adds up..hope it goes well, mine will be on the show scene this year so come and have a look..

08-03-2009, 10:25 PM	#13
BRIGSPORT UNAUTHORISED DEVELOPMENTS Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (2) Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Lancashire Posts: 1,966 Rep Power: 10	You beat me to it. I will be running my 4 door mk2 this year with all it's bits in place as i have never driven a fast mk2, but over winter my bubble arched mk1 shell will be getting the sierra floor treatment. Check out andy's mk2 thread for pointers/inspiration. I'll have to pop round sometime to see the progress . Best of luck. __________________ 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

09-03-2009, 09:39 PM	#14
graham c PassionFord Post Troll 1972 Ford Escort Trader Score: (3) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: preston Posts: 3,355 Rep Power: 10	i,ve been buggin andy for some pointers ! you can come round when ever but at min their is nowt to see yet, but give me a month and it will be well on its way __________________ just dont tell the wife how much it really cost

09-03-2009, 09:46 PM	#15
melspec1 Regular Contributor Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: sunderland Posts: 217 Rep Power: 4	nice to see that you have made a start mate....... the mk1 escort shell duzz'nt look to bad, shame to chop......... but still going to be a cool project.......

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kaisersolsay PassionFord Regular 2004 Audi RS6 Avant Trader Score: (2) Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 420 Rep Power: 4	Hi mate, glad to see someone else building a 4x4 project! Check out my project; http://passionford.com/forum/showthr...=270245&page=2 I'm sure you can share alot of heart ache! Cheers

09-03-2009, 10:19 PM	#18
graham c PassionFord Post Troll 1972 Ford Escort Trader Score: (3) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: preston Posts: 3,355 Rep Power: 10	the floor and the chassi had gone at the front ? well its gone now! in the skip! __________________ just dont tell the wife how much it really cost

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payne'e PassionFord Regular Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: midlands Posts: 433 Rep Power: 8	you're a brave man good luck with the project. here's a mk1 with escos alloys.if i remember rightly it is a 4x4 cossie conversion __________________

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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	Good luck mate cause it just looks like you have a big pile of scrap lying about.I hope you get it finished. __________________ NORTHEAST/NORTH YORKSHIRE ALL FORD MEET ORGANISER pm for details.

18-03-2009, 10:46 PM	#21
graham c PassionFord Post Troll 1972 Ford Escort Trader Score: (3) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: preston Posts: 3,355 Rep Power: 10	theirs crap evey were at min, attic,s got parts in too the black one looks good with them wheels just needs droppin a bit __________________ just dont tell the wife how much it really cost

18-03-2009, 10:50 PM	#22
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	I wish you all the look in the world mate and i hope it looks nice when its done. __________________ NORTHEAST/NORTH YORKSHIRE ALL FORD MEET ORGANISER pm for details.

18-03-2009, 10:52 PM	#23
graham c PassionFord Post Troll 1972 Ford Escort Trader Score: (3) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: preston Posts: 3,355 Rep Power: 10	thanks will need it he he __________________ just dont tell the wife how much it really cost

18-03-2009, 11:00 PM	#24
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	Ha ha ha wont you lol. __________________ NORTHEAST/NORTH YORKSHIRE ALL FORD MEET ORGANISER pm for details.

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19-03-2009, 02:31 AM	#27
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	graham not a problem mate looking good so far just keep checking those measurements 4 squareness b4 you weld keep them coming __________________ 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

19-03-2009, 10:58 PM	#28
graham c PassionFord Post Troll 1972 Ford Escort Trader Score: (3) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: preston Posts: 3,355 Rep Power: 10	got some fiber glass wings but their shite so on the lookout 4 some metal ones __________________ just dont tell the wife how much it really cost

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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	that magenta engine bay looks familiar.... put it on minilites graham __________________ Cheers, Andy 11.93 1/4 mile @ 116.9mph - Santa pod Lancashire RSOC Group Chairman

19-03-2009, 11:59 PM	#30
graham c PassionFord Post Troll 1972 Ford Escort Trader Score: (3) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: preston Posts: 3,355 Rep Power: 10	dont do 16,s tho andy? __________________ just dont tell the wife how much it really cost

21-03-2009, 07:52 PM	#31
graham c PassionFord Post Troll 1972 Ford Escort Trader Score: (3) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: preston Posts: 3,355 Rep Power: 10	well 2 day i got , the front in lined up square screwed it in place then checked it weilded it tryed engine in rads and big cooler bonnet is on will post some more pics 2 moz as am nackerd now and need lots of beer to sort my head out ! __________________ just dont tell the wife how much it really cost

22-03-2009, 11:37 AM	#32
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	Top work mate and you carnt beat finishing the day off with a beer. __________________ NORTHEAST/NORTH YORKSHIRE ALL FORD MEET ORGANISER pm for details.

22-03-2009, 09:21 PM	#34
graham c PassionFord Post Troll 1972 Ford Escort Trader Score: (3) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: preston Posts: 3,355 Rep Power: 10	i think about 8 as i been roof as fook all day __________________ just dont tell the wife how much it really cost

22-03-2009, 11:47 PM	#35
Cyril Sneer Regular Contributor Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Düsseldorf / Germany Posts: 205 Rep Power: 5	very very cool!!! keep us updated!!! __________________ Escort MK3 Cosworth 4x4 - the construction

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Twins 15K+ Super Poster!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (14) Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: ESSEX Posts: 15,591 Rep Power: 23	Great project __________________ My carbon clad s2

23-03-2009, 09:33 AM	#37
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	looks a top build real hard work being put in keep it up and good luck will keep checking back for up dates __________________ check my mrk3 escort thread http://passionford.com/forum/showthr...45#post3636445

23-03-2009, 09:35 AM	#38
graham c PassionFord Post Troll 1972 Ford Escort Trader Score: (3) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: preston Posts: 3,355 Rep Power: 10	need to post some more pic up now __________________ just dont tell the wife how much it really cost

24-03-2009, 03:33 PM	#40
graham c PassionFord Post Troll 1972 Ford Escort Trader Score: (3) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: preston Posts: 3,355 Rep Power: 10	will sort some pic,s out now theirs not many as only had saterday to play this week __________________ just dont tell the wife how much it really cost

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