f reg mk4 escort fwd into mk3 cosworth powerd rear wheel drive - Page 3

CozzyKing · 15-06-2009, 09:12 PM

Looking good mate, seeing how you have done yours has made me start thinking about changing the direction that i'm taking with my escort cabi.
Should be great once it is finnished.

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Phil2002 · 15-06-2009, 10:04 PM

great thread keep the pics coming. looking forward to seeing the finished artical.

cheers,
Phil

BIL N KEL · 15-06-2009, 10:21 PM

what sort of spec are you going for engine wise? i may pop over and have a look when you get it finished

Billy

GINGExR2 T · 15-06-2009, 10:55 PM

Just wondering if you where gonna move the front top mounts out or fit adjustable ones to bring the camber out to Sierra setting???

Tonyt1t · 16-06-2009, 12:22 PM

brilliant build so far mate

me wants one

Mk2Twin40 · 16-06-2009, 02:14 PM

This is awesome, I'd love the skills to do this sort of thing.. Sadly I wouldn't know where to start. Loving the look of this build though. Well done chap!

lockesRSparts · 16-06-2009, 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GINGExR2 T

Just wondering if you where gonna move the front top mounts out or fit adjustable ones to bring the camber out to Sierra setting???

no im goin 4 adjustable tca's so if if needs moveing i can bring the bottom in to suit, the royal nail van was fine running standard escort innerwings/turrets so cant see a problem

no more done yet, just fitted the engine & box back in so i can make a gearbox mount

get more done in the next few days/weekend

lockesRSparts · 20-06-2009, 06:48 PM

got abit more done 2day, roofskin is now all spotwelded on & done

front panel & wings are on:

then tried on the new lights & L bumper

goin away for 3 weeks monday with work so updates after that

CozzyKing · 20-06-2009, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lockesRSparts

got abit more done 2day, roofskin is now all spotwelded on & done

front panel & wings are on:

then tried on the new lights & L bumper

goin away for 3 weeks monday with work so updates after that

That looks sweet mate, if I were you I would leave it looking like that and go out and upset a few things before getting it all painted up.

BIG.GEOFF.H · 20-06-2009, 11:54 PM

cool job another mk3 cossie escort keep up the quick work man after my own heart

jaimesdna · 21-06-2009, 01:08 AM

i thought you was joking when you said you'd have the lights grill & bumper on today. panels look lined up nice, you must have had a pro round pmsl

botters · 21-06-2009, 01:55 AM

excellent work mate gonna be a great car, ive just found rot on my s2 rs in all the places you have chopped and changed and am now very tempted to go the same way as you hmmmmm....

mariS · 21-06-2009, 04:50 PM

Great job.. I will keep an eye on it. I was thinking about cossie power too but its pretty expensive. Good luck mate.

lockesRSparts · 21-06-2009, 07:05 PM

had 2 cut out both rear turrets again 2day as the coilovers were abit of a tight fit but...... got them all relocated in correct & rear coilovers on:

also brought a big intercooler with lots of s/s pipework, samco hoses & s/s clips

Henrikmk3 · 21-06-2009, 10:28 PM

Got to keep an eye on this project ! It's looking great

danny_boy699 · 23-06-2009, 11:51 PM

great work fella keep it up any idea on colour yet

turbo.jon · 28-06-2009, 07:10 PM

Looking good mate only found out you were doing this the other day will be a weapon when done.

lockesRSparts · 11-07-2009, 06:21 PM

yer should be bak in uk next week, another 2 wework job turned into 4-5 weeks lol, could be worse thou (could be sumwhere cold) -las palmas 37'c & 25 at nite

more updates when i return

BRAMMER · 11-07-2009, 07:13 PM

What an amazing project, the fabrication work is unreal well done.

What is the exterior going to be like? S1 - RSi - sleeper??

andy escos · 11-07-2009, 08:26 PM

very nice project fella well done its just as easy to fit the sierra floor engine bay complete though like mine could of gone 4x4 then keep the updates coming

s1cab · 11-07-2009, 09:18 PM

a truely amazing project !! cant wait to see it finished !

O.K.C · 17-07-2009, 09:42 PM

Should look good when finished.. Here is some inspiration for you.

Glenn. · 17-07-2009, 10:27 PM

That S1 cossie looks cool.

marky_g · 18-07-2009, 06:55 PM

very cool not seen it dont that way before hope it all turns out well

purplemonster · 18-07-2009, 07:13 PM

totaly love it

well done ,veru nice work

lockesRSparts · 18-07-2009, 07:49 PM

small update, cut end pipes of intercooler & should be welded up/moded 2morrow & new ones fitted on face of cooler.

fits in the front panel nice, will raise it up on spaces so it get full airflow through the grill

GINGExR2 T · 19-07-2009, 11:51 AM

Nice to see you cracking on with it.

wapster · 19-07-2009, 12:32 PM

love this fella good work i allways wanted to do one of these ;0)

drsrst2zvh · 19-07-2009, 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by O.K.C

Should look good when finished.. Here is some inspiration for you.

2 Words.... Dogs and Cahoonas!!!! I want it!

O.K.C · 19-07-2009, 01:30 PM

its for sale on oddkiddcreations site fella.

lockesRSparts · 19-07-2009, 08:04 PM

not allot done day, brought a front strut brace

cut prop down & got it dummy fitted (now single peice)

also fitted 2wd exhaust manifold, started modding gearbox mount & downpipe to fit

lockesRSparts · 21-07-2009, 09:45 PM

got cooler back today modded to fit

when car goes for paint i'll get welds buffed flush & all polished up

& in the bay

fits snug & pipes are faceing right way

boothy · 21-07-2009, 11:12 PM

Very nice mate

jonesymk2 · 21-07-2009, 11:22 PM

looking good mate

666 · 22-07-2009, 02:09 PM

great work, will be nuts when finished, looking forward to seeing this around

CozzyKing · 22-07-2009, 07:09 PM

Certainly getting there now mate.

doctor stavros · 24-07-2009, 08:47 PM

this is ace, hurry up and get it finished!!

lockesRSparts · 25-07-2009, 07:22 PM

decided to make a new gearbox mount in the end as alloy is a pain in the arse! lol

here it is

& fitted

cut the sills of 2day but pain in the arse trying 2 trim em up etc.... on the floor so gonna sort out some other bits like exhaust & fuel tank then get it stripped & back on the spit to fit sills/arches

O.K.C · 25-07-2009, 08:29 PM

Made good progress.

Any reason you couldnt use the std gearboxmount?

seams like the engine site further back than i would of expected on this. Is it due to the engine subframe mounting position? how did this effect the position of the gearbox tunnel when matched up?

lockesRSparts · 25-07-2009, 09:23 PM

as i fitted the tunnel into the escort floor i had to narrow tunnel slightly at bottom to fit inbetwen the escort chassis rails makeing the gearbox mount slightly 2wide so made a new 1 slightly sorter.

yes the gearbox fits about 1inch further back in tunnel then standard as engine frame was mounted slightly further back in bay to get wheel alinement correct withut pulling the bushes out of the bottom arms & wanted more room at front for rad/fan/cooler etc.... (as all hidden behind front panel & cant be seen with grill/bumper fitted)

everything is being fitted with maximum clearance to allow for any movement when running/driveing & giveing easier acces for any tinkering/repairs

15-06-2009, 10:04 PM	#82
Phil2002 I've found that life I needed.. It's HERE!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (2) Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kent Posts: 1,281 Rep Power: 6	great thread keep the pics coming. looking forward to seeing the finished artical. cheers, Phil __________________

15-06-2009, 10:21 PM	#83
BIL N KEL Too many posts.. I need a life!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: norfolk Posts: 707 Rep Power: 6	what sort of spec are you going for engine wise? i may pop over and have a look when you get it finished Billy __________________

15-06-2009, 10:55 PM	#84
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	Just wondering if you where gonna move the front top mounts out or fit adjustable ones to bring the camber out to Sierra setting??? __________________ 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

16-06-2009, 12:22 PM	#85
Tonyt1t Grey Mk4 Early XR3I 1986 Ford Escort Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Devon England drives Grey XR3I mk4 Posts: 1,745 Rep Power: 8	brilliant build so far mate me wants one __________________ Hi my names Tony KEEP THE BONUS THREAD ALIVE WOOOOOO http://passionford.com/forum/other-marques/184460-the-mk4-bonus-popular-thread.html bonus thread member no.3

20-06-2009, 11:54 PM	#90
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	cool job another mk3 cossie escort keep up the quick work man after my own heart __________________ i am now a daddy 'joshua james' was born thurs 17th june at 20.42hrs

16-06-2009, 02:14 PM	#86
Mk2Twin40 Virgin Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Woking, Surrey Posts: 14 Rep Power: 0	This is awesome, I'd love the skills to do this sort of thing.. Sadly I wouldn't know where to start. Loving the look of this build though. Well done chap!

20-06-2009, 06:48 PM	#88
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 2day, roofskin is now all spotwelded on & done front panel & wings are on: then tried on the new lights & L bumper goin away for 3 weeks monday with work so updates after that

21-06-2009, 01:08 AM	#91
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21-06-2009, 01:55 AM	#92
botters competant bodger 1989 ford escort My Garage Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2009 Location: preston Posts: 3,442 Rep Power: 6	excellent work mate gonna be a great car, ive just found rot on my s2 rs in all the places you have chopped and changed and am now very tempted to go the same way as you hmmmmm....

21-06-2009, 04:50 PM	#93
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.. I will keep an eye on it. I was thinking about cossie power too but its pretty expensive. Good luck mate. __________________

21-06-2009, 07:05 PM	#94
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	had 2 cut out both rear turrets again 2day as the coilovers were abit of a tight fit but...... got them all relocated in correct & rear coilovers on: also brought a big intercooler with lots of s/s pipework, samco hoses & s/s clips

21-06-2009, 10:28 PM	#95
Henrikmk3 15000 Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Finland Posts: 26 Rep Power: 0	Got to keep an eye on this project ! It's looking great

23-06-2009, 11:51 PM	#96
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28-06-2009, 07:10 PM	#97
turbo.jon Advanced PassionFord User Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: lowestoft/suffolk Posts: 1,647 Rep Power: 9	Looking good mate only found out you were doing this the other day will be a weapon when done. __________________ (cars now sold)

11-07-2009, 06:21 PM	#98
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	yer should be bak in uk next week, another 2 wework job turned into 4-5 weeks lol, could be worse thou (could be sumwhere cold) -las palmas 37'c & 25 at nite more updates when i return

11-07-2009, 07:13 PM	#99
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11-07-2009, 08:26 PM	#100
andy escos Capt Chaos Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sunny Devon Posts: 5,234 Rep Power: 9	very nice project fella well done its just as easy to fit the sierra floor engine bay complete though like mine could of gone 4x4 then keep the updates 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

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17-07-2009, 09:42 PM	#102
O.K.C Eruption 101.3fm Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (2) Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Live at the studio... Posts: 251 Rep Power: 5	Should look good when finished.. Here is some inspiration for you. __________________ Eruption 101.3fm London. Live stream.. www.eruptionhardcore.com "Dont judge a Fwd car, judge the driver who knows how to build and handle one."

17-07-2009, 10:27 PM	#103
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18-07-2009, 06:55 PM	#104
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18-07-2009, 07:13 PM	#105
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18-07-2009, 07:49 PM	#106
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	small update, cut end pipes of intercooler & should be welded up/moded 2morrow & new ones fitted on face of cooler. fits in the front panel nice, will raise it up on spaces so it get full airflow through the grill

19-07-2009, 11:51 AM	#107
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	Nice to see you cracking on with it. __________________ 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 Last edited by GINGExR2 T; 19-07-2009 at 12:01 PM.

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19-07-2009, 01:30 PM	#110
O.K.C Eruption 101.3fm Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (2) Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Live at the studio... Posts: 251 Rep Power: 5	its for sale on oddkiddcreations site fella. __________________ Eruption 101.3fm London. Live stream.. www.eruptionhardcore.com "Dont judge a Fwd car, judge the driver who knows how to build and handle one."

19-07-2009, 08:04 PM	#111
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	not allot done day, brought a front strut brace cut prop down & got it dummy fitted (now single peice) also fitted 2wd exhaust manifold, started modding gearbox mount & downpipe to fit

21-07-2009, 09:45 PM	#112
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 cooler back today modded to fit when car goes for paint i'll get welds buffed flush & all polished up & in the bay fits snug & pipes are faceing right way

21-07-2009, 11:12 PM	#113
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22-07-2009, 02:09 PM	#115
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22-07-2009, 07:09 PM	#116
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24-07-2009, 08:47 PM	#117
doctor stavros Punto GT Owner Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Blackpool Posts: 1,042 Rep Power: 5	this is ace, hurry up and get it finished!! __________________ Paul

25-07-2009, 07:22 PM	#118
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	decided to make a new gearbox mount in the end as alloy is a pain in the arse! lol here it is & fitted cut the sills of 2day but pain in the arse trying 2 trim em up etc.... on the floor so gonna sort out some other bits like exhaust & fuel tank then get it stripped & back on the spit to fit sills/arches

25-07-2009, 08:29 PM	#119
O.K.C Eruption 101.3fm Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (2) Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Live at the studio... Posts: 251 Rep Power: 5	Made good progress. Any reason you couldnt use the std gearboxmount? seams like the engine site further back than i would of expected on this. Is it due to the engine subframe mounting position? how did this effect the position of the gearbox tunnel when matched up? __________________ Eruption 101.3fm London. Live stream.. www.eruptionhardcore.com "Dont judge a Fwd car, judge the driver who knows how to build and handle one."