dingla rs

iTrader: (2)

the vic check is just to check id and tags they don't take bits out of the car see if its welded properly .canny see a problem me self silver wheels get my vote tho

tlsjk

also from looking at the pics you haven't done a continuous seam weld and as stated in MOT regs (section 6, Appendix C 10)
any plating or welding extends to a sound part of a load bearing
member
the repair must appear to be virtually as strong as the original structure
with only continuous seam welding being acceptable for patch repairs
(even if the patch extends beyond the prescribed area). and what you have done is more than a patch repair.

s2erst

It had all work check because of the amount of work done to make sure it was done correct an passed with no problems what so ever plus its passed mot last 2 years without one priblem what so ever. Your the only one to have a bitch about welding why dont you have good look at other restro's on here that have done same as mine an running big bhp with no problems

Mk4 Rick

Im not one for bitching but you have more or less just give negative comments to the guy since you started replying to his post.How about some thing positive.If its past a VIC check then it must be safe.

tlsjk

as i said at the start it is a nice car and yes you can see a lot of work has gone into it, but i stand by my opinion. as for mot's if the tester cant see the weld he cant fail it.
if i was to do a fwd to rwd i would make the tunnel and mounts, cut the floor to suit and weld in the new panels + add more support to the floor at same time.
i dont know why but cutting out the floor an chassis all in 1 from the sills just seems unsafe to me.

dingla rs

iTrader: (2)

why unsafe ?

s2erst

you really need to take a look at some of the other restro's as most people who do cosworth conversions do it same way as mine but who are we to argue with you. Your be forever bitching on everyones restro at this rate

Mk4 Rick

The turbo that's been used on your car is it just a ebay turbo jobby.Im very tempted my one of these but im not after 350bhp lol

SBT83

Far from a bodge job! A lot of time and money has gone into this as can be seen. Can't see what cutting corners would achieve when we're talking about this level of workmanship. Impeccable replica mate! Stunning

CrOwSoN15

Only just stumbled onto this, some fantastic work gone into it. Not a fan of the interior colour though

AND, the OCD in me would be going loopy at the roof lining, get the pile running the same direction and don't let anyone touch it

Minirotty

Ignore the twat replying, I know this car very well and Tony did an 1st class job building it!

He's not new to fabricating cars and this is bob on!

Lovely car which I was tempted to buy, mod's you've done since owning it are great also, keep up the good work pal.

tlsjk

On a vehicle of integral construction the strength and stiffness of the whole
structure may be seriously affected by any panel being removed or
replaced by a panel of different material.

s2erst

No bud its a garrett gtx30 from devil developments.

s2erst

Lol I now what you mean about roof lining. The white leather is gone now I have mint gray hex as I really don't like leather to slippy.

Thank you to the rest of you for good comments

tlsjk

i never said its a bodge job

Mk4 Rick

Ok thanks for letting me no

escoskmv

Well wot can I say???? Sorry s2erst I'm going to have to have the car back to crash test it just to make sure my welding is ok lol . By the way fuckin love wot you have done with the car mate a credit to you bud.
I no all about stresses an fatigue in metal structure so were are the benefits in cutting a tunnel in the original floorpan and seem welding it in ...?? If you got nothin good to say keep it to your self as wot we do probably don't comply to your college book mate.

Mk4 Rick

If we all stuck to the rules in the book nothing would get done

s2erst

Lol. Cheers bud glad you like it after all the hard work was done by you

COLEYST200

iTrader: (3)

I seen this car in the flesh and it's very well done . At the end of the day if it's not cut in the window pillers I can not see a problem my self . I'v got a ford focus with a YB in it witch I had to cut the floor to get it in I'm happy to drive it . Look at 90% of mk1 and mk2 escorts that have a YB in them they all have had the floor cut . But this car had the hole thing put in it so no weak floor that I can see plus it's a very nice car

escoskmv

It's the finishing touches that make the car mate

escoskmv

Thanks for the nice quote Ian, it's much appreciated mate. Happy new year mate an all pf users

s2erst

Old diff out


Supra diff in

firebirdsam

Stunning car mate

s2erst

Right my cossie is going up for sale but have no idea what kind of money to ask for as you know it was based on a xr3i shell but every single panel is gen cosworth an work is top grade. Its being mapped on the 22 of this month and will be 500ish bhp. Im after help from you to see what kind of money i should be hoping to get ill put spec below let me know what you think cheers

m.a.d engine
7.6.1 comp,
standard crank and rods
200 long studded block
cp pistons
big wing sump
m.a.d ported and polished head
m.a.d inlet cam
std ex cam
vernier pulleys
isky valve springs
3 angle valve seats
deka 830 injectors
autospecalist inlet manifold
garrett gtx30 turbo with 63 housing
44mm external wastegate
044pump
mongoose exhaust
boost monkeys custom ecu
anti lag
launch control
flat shift
ram air filter
cold air induction built into headlights
wasted spark
oem air/fuel lambda
blitz boost controller
t5 gearbox
Supra diff
hispec 6 pot 380mm front brakes
18'' comps
boot install
interior flocked
roof lining retrimmed in alcantara
tv in center console
dash2 built in to carbon surround
snap off steering wheel
gaz coilovers

BON_300

what happened to this Escort ?

s2erst

I broke it for parts over a year ago

escoskmv

A total shame

SMILER258

What happened to the shell?!

s2erst

Someone from essex way has it now haven't heard anything since it left my workshop

MAD-FRS

Wow what a story, mint build thread, much credit to the first owner for building this stunning example and then the second owner did a great job putting nice finishing touches, but gutting it's been broken for spares after all that hard work been done
I want it!! Well wanted it,

zetecmk2

love the build.......someone else do one!!!

BON_300

I want to do one too ! But I need to find a good downer first

S1deano

Hi car is still alive sort of lol I brought it after it was broke for parts and sat it in the corner of me workshop and been slowly buying the parts to build back up ready for the road 😁👍

zetecmk2

that'll be one happy escort!!!