f reg mk4 escort fwd into mk3 cosworth powerd rear wheel drive - Page 2

lockesRSparts · 06-06-2009, 07:34 PM

got abit more done 2day, started trimming the tunnel up to fit in

old sierra chassis has been cut off as i will be useing the escort chassis rails

i can see the diff flange so im in the rite direction!

trial fit

& after allot more trimming its tacked in place

should get it all welded in & trimmed up 2morra & start fitting the new floor pans. yey!

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155lee · 06-06-2009, 08:02 PM

Loving this!

MrCapriScort · 06-06-2009, 08:03 PM

Great project, great bit of welding mate

Dr Knockers · 06-06-2009, 09:23 PM

Awesome dude, doing something very simular to a mk3 estate, will start a thread in just after i've typed this..... yeah totally agree didn't want to have a sierra pan underneath, and ur front end is the way i'm hoping to go, they was a thread on rs bible, will try and dig out the link of a guy who did something simular, keep up the good work!!

lockesRSparts · 07-06-2009, 09:41 PM

another 10 hrs on the moror means another update!

got allot done 2day & its starting 2 look like a car again

tunnel stiched into chassis at sides, front & rear

bit of trimming welding trimming welding around the front

not ground down yet but i butt welded it in so should grind down nice & flush

next job was fitting the floor pans:

passengers front was 1st to do:

the pan trimmed dwon to suit tunnel

& after/fitted

passenger side rear floor before

got the floor pan trimmed down to suit tunnel

& after/fitted

my mate testing it out

both passenger side floors seam welded in

was gonna stop here but had nothing better 2 do so got stuck into the drivers side rear floor

the hole!

floor trimmed to suit once more

& after/fitted

just the driver front to go, another job for another day!

final pic of 3 floors fitted

pic front front, looks good as u can se the diff flange

then thought is the dash gonna fit back in with the tunnel????????

of course it will

plenty of clearnce lol (doesnt touch thou!)

quick shot of the power plant b4 i go home

enjoy!!!!!!!!! im knackerd!

jaimesdna · 07-06-2009, 09:52 PM

i didnt realize you let moley take breaks lol. looks the bolloks!!!

danny_boy699 · 08-06-2009, 11:41 AM

looks spot on fella, some hard work you have put in

mike77cos · 08-06-2009, 11:41 AM

More great work

Daveysaff · 08-06-2009, 01:27 PM

Rs Adz · 08-06-2009, 01:47 PM

top build real quality work and a nice way of doing the conversion really thuinking of something like this now keep it up

GINGExR2 T · 09-06-2009, 08:00 AM

thats awesome fella, love the way you've done the rear end, thats how i was gonna do mine, looks so much easier to do it like that. I've been looking at doing the same conversion myself, got all the bit's and shell just no time.

focus 4x4 · 09-06-2009, 08:15 AM

Fabulous effort - be well worth it when youve finished!

lockesRSparts · 09-06-2009, 08:31 AM

got abit more done last nite after work

drivers floor trimmed to suit

& after/fitted

crappy pics again as 4got the digi cam

next job is a fun 1...........................

lockesRSparts · 09-06-2009, 08:47 PM

spent another hour on the motor 2nite so another quick update:

better pic of drivers front floor fitted

& all 4 flooors fitted

mk3 scuttle ready to go on

fitted

now the fun part!
before:

after:

& the reason why ive done this:

i hate sunroofs!

now gotta get the roof off the other mk3 & get it preped to go on (for the weekend maybe)

jaimesdna · 09-06-2009, 09:11 PM

just dont drop it on the new roof lol

cossie04 · 09-06-2009, 09:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lockesRSparts

the donor saff

What is the reg of this car? Looks like it could be my old one....

lockesRSparts · 09-06-2009, 10:03 PM

NAH ISNT UR OLD CAR, THIS 1 WAS OFF THE ROAD FOR YRS!

ACCORDING 2 DVLA URS IS STILL TAXED

The vehicle details for F34 EVF are:

Date of Liability 01 08 2009
Date of First Registration 18 08 1988
Year of Manufacture 1988
Cylinder Capacity (cc) 1993CC
CO2 Emissions Not Available
Fuel Type Petrol
Export Marker Not Applicable
Vehicle Status Licence Not Due
Vehicle Colour BLUE
Vehicle Type Approval null

sturat · 09-06-2009, 10:08 PM

how long has it taken you to get to this stage.?.
lookin good so far

lockesRSparts · 09-06-2009, 10:26 PM

Started about a week into feb but have only been doin it on weekends & few days a week after work & was away with work for ova a month!

Gotta go away for a few weeks with work at end of month & goin on holiday in july(ish) so want to get as much done while im here

bailey1 · 09-06-2009, 10:49 PM

looks good really coming along nicely and its good to see builds like this being done in different ways as it inspires people especially with all the pics you can actually see the work involved reminds me of when i did mine lol good work and keep it up cant wait to see this finished

Twins · 09-06-2009, 11:43 PM

Fantastic progress

dundeeman · 11-06-2009, 01:25 AM

lookin good, A1 job an better than new

What seats will you be using ?? is your steering wheel inline with middle of floor pan or is it left a bit ?? maybe just way you have taken pic or the time of mornin

NEWTON · 11-06-2009, 12:30 PM

well done very good fabrication gone into this

lockesRSparts · 12-06-2009, 08:41 AM

steering coloum isnt bolted in & is just layed threw hole in the dash in pics

all lines up ok when bolted together

lockesRSparts · 12-06-2009, 06:48 PM

coilovers arrived

got fronts fitted

then got the mk3 back to my yard

the bit i need

off comes the roof

stripped it for bits i needed then jacked it up & jumped on the rear end & snapped it in the middle!

gotta do a engine conversion on sum1s car ova the weekend but hopeing 2 get the new roofskin trimmed up & fitted awell.

lockesRSparts · 13-06-2009, 08:07 PM

engine conversion done & started trimming the roof up 2day, should get it finished & on 2morra

toonarf · 13-06-2009, 08:52 PM

Pity you are so far away I would love to see this build .............its just what I want to do to my Bonus. Except the roof bit mine is sunroof free.
Good luck with it

David

danny_boy699 · 13-06-2009, 11:17 PM

nice work fella keep it up

do u still have that mk3 as i need both head light ajusters/indy holder

lockesRSparts · 14-06-2009, 10:40 AM

nah mk3 scrapped, i will be selling both sets of headlights complete thou as have brought new ones

adam151082 · 14-06-2009, 11:18 AM

make it look so easy, wish i could do somting as cool.

lockesRSparts · 14-06-2009, 08:05 PM

spent another day down workshop 2day as i want 2 get this bloody roof done!

got all the crap trimmed off the roofskin

done!

& on the car ready to be spotwelded on

then had a play/trim about with the front end panels geting em to fit nice ready to be welded in place

another day should see the front end & roof welded on & i'll actually start feeling like im getting sumwhere then!

Twins · 14-06-2009, 08:23 PM

jaimesdna · 14-06-2009, 09:05 PM

good to see it looking like a mk3

Tom_Cortina · 15-06-2009, 12:25 AM

this is gonna be another fun mk3/4 to watch been built an abused well done carnt wait to see the end product

drsrst2zvh · 15-06-2009, 09:27 AM

top job mate, wanna convert my s2 for me???

mariS · 15-06-2009, 10:14 AM

Great job.. You are really quick with the work. Good luck mate.

jonesymk2 · 15-06-2009, 10:29 AM

looking good mate i will be getting started on mine this week sometime

Zetecfiesta · 15-06-2009, 04:34 PM

thats some really great work, looks very neat!

lockesRSparts · 15-06-2009, 07:07 PM

yer im happy with the way its goin so far, should look tidy once all bits are cleaned/tidied up & have a fresh coat of paint over it all.

now gonna make a new gearbox mount up so engine & box bolt in ok, make new prop up then start doin exhaust & a fuel tank before i flip it ova again to tidy uunderside

danny_boy699 · 15-06-2009, 07:48 PM

nice work fella your not hanging about

07-06-2009, 09:52 PM	#46
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08-06-2009, 11:41 AM	#47
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08-06-2009, 11:41 AM	#48
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08-06-2009, 01:27 PM	#49
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08-06-2009, 01:47 PM	#50
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	top build real quality work and a nice way of doing the conversion really thuinking of something like this now keep it up __________________ check my mrk3 escort thread http://passionford.com/forum/showthr...45#post3636445

06-06-2009, 08:02 PM	#42
155lee inverkeilor rs restorers 2010 Ford Focus Trader Score: (9) Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: inverkeilor scotland Posts: 2,847 Rep Power: 8	Loving this!

06-06-2009, 08:03 PM	#43
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	Great project, great bit of welding mate

06-06-2009, 09:23 PM	#44
Dr Knockers 15000 Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: London Posts: 37 Rep Power: 0	Awesome dude, doing something very simular to a mk3 estate, will start a thread in just after i've typed this..... yeah totally agree didn't want to have a sierra pan underneath, and ur front end is the way i'm hoping to go, they was a thread on rs bible, will try and dig out the link of a guy who did something simular, keep up the good work!!

07-06-2009, 09:41 PM	#45
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	another 10 hrs on the moror means another update! got allot done 2day & its starting 2 look like a car again tunnel stiched into chassis at sides, front & rear bit of trimming welding trimming welding around the front not ground down yet but i butt welded it in so should grind down nice & flush next job was fitting the floor pans: passengers front was 1st to do: the pan trimmed dwon to suit tunnel & after/fitted passenger side rear floor before got the floor pan trimmed down to suit tunnel & after/fitted my mate testing it out both passenger side floors seam welded in was gonna stop here but had nothing better 2 do so got stuck into the drivers side rear floor the hole! floor trimmed to suit once more & after/fitted just the driver front to go, another job for another day! final pic of 3 floors fitted pic front front, looks good as u can se the diff flange then thought is the dash gonna fit back in with the tunnel???????? of course it will plenty of clearnce lol (doesnt touch thou!) quick shot of the power plant b4 i go home enjoy!!!!!!!!! im knackerd!

09-06-2009, 08:00 AM	#51
GINGExR2 T Too many posts.. I need a life!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 986 Rep Power: 9	thats awesome fella, love the way you've done the rear end, thats how i was gonna do mine, looks so much easier to do it like that. I've been looking at doing the same conversion myself, got all the bit's and shell just no time. __________________ 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

09-06-2009, 08:15 AM	#52
focus 4x4 Advanced PassionFord User Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Colchester Posts: 2,409 Rep Power: 10	Fabulous effort - be well worth it when youve finished!

09-06-2009, 08:31 AM	#53
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	got abit more done last nite after work drivers floor trimmed to suit & after/fitted crappy pics again as 4got the digi cam next job is a fun 1...........................

09-06-2009, 08:47 PM	#54
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	spent another hour on the motor 2nite so another quick update: better pic of drivers front floor fitted & all 4 flooors fitted mk3 scuttle ready to go on fitted now the fun part! before: after: & the reason why ive done this: i hate sunroofs! now gotta get the roof off the other mk3 & get it preped to go on (for the weekend maybe)

09-06-2009, 09:11 PM	#55
jaimesdna Advanced PassionFord User Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (3) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: great yarmouth Posts: 1,579 Rep Power: 9	just dont drop it on the new roof lol __________________ my saff rebuild http://passionford.com/forum/showthread.php?t=261868 my rs1600i van build http://passionford.com/forum/showthread.php?t=203327

09-06-2009, 10:03 PM	#57
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	NAH ISNT UR OLD CAR, THIS 1 WAS OFF THE ROAD FOR YRS! ACCORDING 2 DVLA URS IS STILL TAXED The vehicle details for F34 EVF are: Date of Liability 01 08 2009 Date of First Registration 18 08 1988 Year of Manufacture 1988 Cylinder Capacity (cc) 1993CC CO2 Emissions Not Available Fuel Type Petrol Export Marker Not Applicable Vehicle Status Licence Not Due Vehicle Colour BLUE Vehicle Type Approval null

09-06-2009, 10:08 PM	#58
sturat Wahay!! I've lost my Virginity!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 53 Rep Power: 8	how long has it taken you to get to this stage.?. lookin good so far

09-06-2009, 10:26 PM	#59
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	Started about a week into feb but have only been doin it on weekends & few days a week after work & was away with work for ova a month! Gotta go away for a few weeks with work at end of month & goin on holiday in july(ish) so want to get as much done while im here

09-06-2009, 10:49 PM	#60
bailey1 I've found that life I needed.. It's HERE!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: aylesbury Posts: 1,146 Rep Power: 8	looks good really coming along nicely and its good to see builds like this being done in different ways as it inspires people especially with all the pics you can actually see the work involved reminds me of when i did mine lol good work and keep it up cant wait to see this finished __________________ sig by cosrush ............[the bollocks]

09-06-2009, 11:43 PM	#61
Twins 15K+ Super Poster!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (14) Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: ESSEX Posts: 15,590 Rep Power: 23	Fantastic progress __________________ My carbon clad s2

11-06-2009, 01:25 AM	#62
dundeeman 15000 Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Angus Scotland Posts: 38 Rep Power: 0	lookin good, A1 job an better than new What seats will you be using ?? is your steering wheel inline with middle of floor pan or is it left a bit ?? maybe just way you have taken pic or the time of mornin __________________ http://www.facebook.com/pages/Silver...00000439013165 http://www.youtube.com/user/dundeeman16i?feature=mhee cheeRS Dode

11-06-2009, 12:30 PM	#63
NEWTON Advanced PassionFord User Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: under the bonnet Posts: 1,567 Rep Power: 8	well done very good fabrication gone into this

12-06-2009, 08:41 AM	#64
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	steering coloum isnt bolted in & is just layed threw hole in the dash in pics all lines up ok when bolted together

12-06-2009, 06:48 PM	#65
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	coilovers arrived got fronts fitted then got the mk3 back to my yard the bit i need off comes the roof stripped it for bits i needed then jacked it up & jumped on the rear end & snapped it in the middle! gotta do a engine conversion on sum1s car ova the weekend but hopeing 2 get the new roofskin trimmed up & fitted awell.

13-06-2009, 08:07 PM	#66
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	engine conversion done & started trimming the roof up 2day, should get it finished & on 2morra

13-06-2009, 08:52 PM	#67
toonarf Tortoisespeed Racing Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Blackburn Lancs Posts: 18 Rep Power: 0	Pity you are so far away I would love to see this build .............its just what I want to do to my Bonus. Except the roof bit mine is sunroof free. Good luck with it David

13-06-2009, 11:17 PM	#68
danny_boy699 chatter 4 life Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (5) Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: northallerton Posts: 2,471 Rep Power: 10	nice work fella keep it up do u still have that mk3 as i need both head light ajusters/indy holder __________________ check out the mk3 zetec turbo build http://passionford.com/forum/showthread.php?t=182173 Member of "The Daytime pf talk bollocks and random shite club #110 www.stocktonautocentre.com

14-06-2009, 10:40 AM	#69
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	nah mk3 scrapped, i will be selling both sets of headlights complete thou as have brought new ones

14-06-2009, 11:18 AM	#70
adam151082 I've found that life I needed.. It's HERE!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sunderland Posts: 1,446 Rep Power: 5	make it look so easy, wish i could do somting as cool. __________________ Don't worry; it only seems kinky the first time.

14-06-2009, 08:05 PM	#71
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	spent another day down workshop 2day as i want 2 get this bloody roof done! got all the crap trimmed off the roofskin done! & on the car ready to be spotwelded on then had a play/trim about with the front end panels geting em to fit nice ready to be welded in place another day should see the front end & roof welded on & i'll actually start feeling like im getting sumwhere then!

14-06-2009, 08:23 PM	#72
Twins 15K+ Super Poster!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (14) Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: ESSEX Posts: 15,590 Rep Power: 23	__________________ My carbon clad s2

14-06-2009, 09:05 PM	#73
jaimesdna Advanced PassionFord User Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (3) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: great yarmouth Posts: 1,579 Rep Power: 9	good to see it looking like a mk3 __________________ my saff rebuild http://passionford.com/forum/showthread.php?t=261868 my rs1600i van build http://passionford.com/forum/showthread.php?t=203327

15-06-2009, 12:25 AM	#74
Tom_Cortina PassionFord Regular Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: West Mids Posts: 482 Rep Power: 4	this is gonna be another fun mk3/4 to watch been built an abused well done carnt wait to see the end product __________________ Mark 5 Cortina Old Skool waggon

15-06-2009, 09:27 AM	#75
drsrst2zvh I've found that life I needed.. It's HERE!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: oxford Posts: 1,187 Rep Power: 7	top job mate, wanna convert my s2 for me??? __________________

15-06-2009, 10:14 AM	#76
mariS Regular Contributor Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Czech Republic Posts: 219 Rep Power: 6	Great job.. You are really quick with the work. Good luck mate. __________________

15-06-2009, 10:29 AM	#77
jonesymk2 PassionFord Post Troll Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (2) Join Date: May 2004 Location: luton Posts: 2,864 Rep Power: 10	looking good mate i will be getting started on mine this week sometime __________________