Retro's project the mk3 Escort rwd

retro d · 28-12-2009, 11:57 AM

I havn't posted much on this Forum but was thinking you may like the project im doing at the moment ? (this thread is also on T/S).

Okay this is Ronnie a mk3 Escort rwd, I've had this for over a year now and have only just got round to starting it, its a long road ahead but im finding it keeps my mind busy and i'm looking forward to the winter times in the garage.

This project is something ive been after for a long time now its a good start for me, the shell has been passed around the country over the last 10 years or more and no-one has yet got this car on the road since its conversion to RWD.

So where do I start and what's my plans ? well i'm going to fit a cosworth engine and box to it of course and keep the front running gear based on the mk2 escort.
*JOBS TO DO
*make gearbox tunnel bigger as it was designed for the type9 box and not the t5 cosworth
*Fit engine and box
*sort out a front cross member/engine mounts probably chassis mount now
*New wings Front panel
*roof skin
*sort out roll cage weld in place
*fuel tank
*brakes
And thats as far as I can think for now lol.

Cosworth rear axle setup linked up

Roll cage in and gearbox tunnel sadly this needs moding to fit the t5 box

Back in the garage after storage and being half way round the world lol ready to start

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First I attacked the wings as they need a fresh set, as you can see the front corners have been cut earlyer in its life this was to fit a 1700 turbo kit.

Okay so now the front panel and wings are off its time to offer the YB in.

It fits but its very close with the xmember/mounting the engine to it, so im now going to cut the mounts off and use a chassis mount kit.

By this time the engine has been in and out more times than ive had a cuppa.

Looks like a capri xmember fits good to the chassis also so does the steering rack as this is longer than the Escort type.

just need to lob off the engine mounts now.

Engine back out and ready to mod the gearbox tunnel and play around with the x member/chassis mounts.

Started marking out the tunnel for cutting as i'm only removing the front section and about 9ich back, just to clear the clutch from and bellhousing etc.

Then cut the new fabrication g/box tunnel to bits as this was no way going to be a direct fit lol.
Welded the pieces of metal together and held in place with screws just to offer the engine in and see how it fits for now.

Well I now have plenty of room around the box and the clutch arm clears nice.

Got myself a new capri steering rack and offered up the xmemeber and it just clears the sump. wahhoo.
Next on the list is...weld the tunnel up fit engine (Again)

and weld chassis mounts.
Modid and fitted xmember/steering rack, slotted engine in ready for chassis mount kit.

Just tacked in place for now will weld up properly when I remove the engine next.

Couldn't fit the eye bushes into the mount arms, as they are a press fit. (job for monday at work).

At least the engine is still sat in place, not on the floor.

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Was out in the garage today got the engine mounts welded into place and all level, very snug fit on the steering rack but plenty of room round the back of the xmember.

Im using the Escort mk2 upgrade mount for the type9 gearbox with the weld on brackets.

Now All in place and welded up.

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cossiejsy · 28-12-2009, 12:02 PM

it wiil very good when finished so good luck mate on the project

retro d · 28-12-2009, 12:03 PM

Cheers its good to get feedback on this Project.

boothy · 29-12-2009, 08:23 AM

Looking good mate

Steve the Plumber · 29-12-2009, 09:51 AM

Keep them piccys coming,

I must admit, id love a Gartrac/ RWD cossied mk3 escort.

gary fraser · 29-12-2009, 10:07 AM

would love a rwd mk3 escort, keep up the good work mate

jason_nike · 29-12-2009, 11:11 AM

Gonna be fun

mk3_escort · 29-12-2009, 06:43 PM

Looking great so far, wish I had the ability/funds/equipment for a project like this, keep the pics coming

retro d · 03-01-2010, 06:11 PM

Another day in the garage.
Removed engine welded up chassis and g/box mounts properly, just need to sort the tunnel out then prep engine bay so the lump can finally stay in place.
Will add fresh pics soon.

Twins · 03-01-2010, 06:38 PM

Good looking project ,good luck with the build

retro d · 17-01-2010, 11:30 AM

Okay havn't posted up for a while now, just a quick update.
finished up the gearbox mount with seam sealer, just needs protecting now with stone guard etc.

Started to make a new gearbox tunnel just need to do the drivers side plate, im not the best at fabricating parts but at least I give it ago .

Rs(555) · 17-01-2010, 11:32 AM

looking good

keep at it

GranaDavey · 17-01-2010, 12:13 PM

Good job, keep up the good work !

retro d · 01-02-2010, 05:22 PM

No updates yet havn't had chance the last few weeks, to busy on my other project

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Update in the next few weeks cheers ReTro.

retro d · 20-02-2010, 07:06 PM

Okay so things have gone quiet on this lately due to not putting much time in on the project tut tut, its time for an update.

Had a good day in the garage today got lots done.
G/box tunnel all protected and done

Bulkhead cut back for more room and welded up.

Engine in and this time should be for good ???

Gearbox mount all a nice fit.

Clutch fork now clears g/box tunnel wahoo.

Chassis mounts

Capri xmember and steering rack all fitted and clears the sump

New front panel to fit, its looking more together now.

Hope you like the project anyway ?
This has taken me lots of saturdays to get this far, but im well happy with it and im not in a massive rush to get finished.
Cheers Chaps and thanks for looking.

jonboisescort · 20-02-2010, 07:09 PM

love it mate keep up the great work

Ginger Will · 20-02-2010, 07:36 PM

Love it.

doctor stavros · 21-02-2010, 07:42 PM

Box work on the front struts looks ace

andy escos · 21-02-2010, 09:40 PM

nice project

retro d · 20-03-2010, 08:51 PM

Sorry lads no updates yet but dont worry im not hanging the gloves up, just havn't had chance to work on it.

Badboybulldog · 20-03-2010, 11:12 PM

looking good mate will be a nice motor when done

DazC · 27-06-2010, 02:35 PM

Looking good!

I like the rear end set up. Any more pictures?

retro d · 27-06-2010, 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DazC

Looking good!

I like the rear end set up. Any more pictures?

Cheers Bud

. yeah I got more pics to sort out but no updates yet lol.

crumpet · 29-09-2010, 06:18 PM

nearly 4 months since last post, any progress dude? you makin this look like wennys? standard looker on simple wheels?

retro d · 29-09-2010, 10:46 PM

Hey mate yeah I know lol, its a winter project and ive let other things get in the way over this year.
Im going to start this again in a month or so and ive just Started to empty the garage out after the shell became a place to store parts

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Tbh im not sure on the look probably just simple as a 1.3 body with compo's etc, at the moment im heading towards just a track car but will see how it goes.

Thanks.

Red16 · 29-09-2010, 10:46 PM

Coming along nicely

Quote:

Originally Posted by DazC

Looking good!

I like the rear end set up. Any more pictures?

You beat me to it, I was just going to ask for some more pictures of the rear diff mount.

retro d · 29-09-2010, 10:55 PM

Yeah let me just check think I have a few more, give me a few mins.

retro d · 29-09-2010, 11:03 PM

Here you go

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-beefy- · 29-09-2010, 11:14 PM

looking good fella,

what hubs are they on the rear ??

beef

retro d · 29-09-2010, 11:19 PM

Cheers

, as for the hubs they are the same bearings as a 2wd cosworth type but the caliper anchor bracket are smaller so im not sure what they are off any ideas.? I will be fitting new hubs/bearings anyway so probably going to fit the 2wd cosworth one's so I can upgrade the brakes.

Quote:

Originally Posted by -beefy-

looking good fella,

what hubs are they on the rear ??

beef

crumpet · 29-09-2010, 11:32 PM

fair play mate did you do the fab yourself? that diff aint goin anywhere in a hurry haha

1.6 ghia boot looks ace too

retro d · 30-09-2010, 11:17 AM

Most the fab work was done when I got it and its never been on the road since the conversion

, apparently only two (including this one) idendical shells where made from the same fabricator and one is used as a rally car.
The axle was bolted in just need securing etc new bushes and recon the coilovers.
It was made to fit the Escort mk2 front struts, I got a nice pair of coilovers with Brembo calipers to go on.

retro d · 30-09-2010, 11:35 AM

Im using the escort mk2 uprated g/box mount with the weld in plates.

As you can see it was made for the smaller type9 5speed g/box.

With abit of cutting and a new tunnel the big t5 fits a treat, I have now droped it lower on spacer plates to clear the top of the g/box on the body.

crumpet · 30-09-2010, 01:07 PM

never seen inside a t5 where the gearstick sits, cool.

on the 3rd pic up, it looks like the sumnp and gearbox sits quite low or is this normal?

turbo m · 30-09-2010, 05:54 PM

Seen it on ts too just love a rwd mk3.

retro d · 03-10-2010, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crumpet

never seen inside a t5 where the gearstick sits, cool.

on the 3rd pic up, it looks like the sumnp and gearbox sits quite low or is this normal?

Yeah think the sump does sit lower that it should, but for now im just seeing how it all goes in, I will prob need to get it modified later

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-beefy- · 03-10-2010, 11:46 AM

d tbh i havent a clue ,

although if when u take them off you get a cpl pics up may be eaiser to see ,

from what i can see , theve modded the bottom of the shock to house a plate , then bolted the hub assembly to it ,

looks a simple and effective setup

keep up the progress mate

retro d · 03-10-2010, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by -beefy-

d tbh i havent a clue ,

although if when u take them off you get a cpl pics up may be eaiser to see ,

from what i can see , theve modded the bottom of the shock to house a plate , then bolted the hub assembly to it ,

looks a simple and effective setup

keep up the progress mate

Cheers dude

hope to crack on with this over winter, I will get some pics of the hub and carrier next time im out in the garage.

XRT_si · 03-10-2010, 06:14 PM

Nice project, love the detailed pics, really helps!
Escpecially as I need in enlarge the tunnel on my car soon as it's got a Type 9 in there but needs a T5 as soon as I fit the new engine.

That rear diff mounting looks a lovely bit of kit too!

retro d · 22-10-2010, 11:25 PM

Okay well I havn't had time to start work again in the garage, so ive been taking parts into work and building things when I can.
I got myself some nice converted coilovers for the front, also some alloy hubs and Brembo's with 300mm discs.

The calipers needid new pipes fitted as the bleed screws sat at the bottom and not at the top.

The alloy hubs are thicker than the standard type so I needid to bring the calipers out about 10mm more, plus im fitting the discs on the outside of the hub.

And thats the one side built up now just waiting on some top mounts, not a massive update but it all helps gets this thing rolling.

28-12-2009, 12:02 PM	#2
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28-12-2009, 12:03 PM	#3
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	Cheers its good to get feedback on this Project. __________________ Pinto Turbo Power Mk2 Escort Estate. Mk3 Escort rwd Cosworth sleeper/slag work in pro http://passionford.com/forum/restora...scort-rwd.html

29-12-2009, 09:51 AM	#5
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03-01-2010, 06:11 PM	#9
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	Another day in the garage. Removed engine welded up chassis and g/box mounts properly, just need to sort the tunnel out then prep engine bay so the lump can finally stay in place. Will add fresh pics soon. __________________ Pinto Turbo Power Mk2 Escort Estate. Mk3 Escort rwd Cosworth sleeper/slag work in pro http://passionford.com/forum/restora...scort-rwd.html Last edited by retro d; 03-01-2010 at 06:13 PM.

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boothy BANNED BANNED Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (14) Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: BALLS DEEP Posts: 6,529 Rep Power: 0	Looking good mate

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jason_nike Advanced PassionFord User Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2004 Location: East Sussex Posts: 2,177 Rep Power: 10	Gonna be fun

29-12-2009, 06:43 PM	#8
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17-01-2010, 11:30 AM	#11
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	Okay havn't posted up for a while now, just a quick update. finished up the gearbox mount with seam sealer, just needs protecting now with stone guard etc. Started to make a new gearbox tunnel just need to do the drivers side plate, im not the best at fabricating parts but at least I give it ago . __________________ Pinto Turbo Power Mk2 Escort Estate. Mk3 Escort rwd Cosworth sleeper/slag work in pro http://passionford.com/forum/restora...scort-rwd.html

17-01-2010, 11:32 AM	#12
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01-02-2010, 05:22 PM	#14
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	No updates yet havn't had chance the last few weeks, to busy on my other project . Update in the next few weeks cheers ReTro. __________________ Pinto Turbo Power Mk2 Escort Estate. Mk3 Escort rwd Cosworth sleeper/slag work in pro http://passionford.com/forum/restora...scort-rwd.html

20-02-2010, 07:06 PM	#15
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	Okay so things have gone quiet on this lately due to not putting much time in on the project tut tut, its time for an update. Had a good day in the garage today got lots done. G/box tunnel all protected and done Bulkhead cut back for more room and welded up. Engine in and this time should be for good ??? Gearbox mount all a nice fit. Clutch fork now clears g/box tunnel wahoo. Chassis mounts Capri xmember and steering rack all fitted and clears the sump New front panel to fit, its looking more together now. Hope you like the project anyway ? This has taken me lots of saturdays to get this far, but im well happy with it and im not in a massive rush to get finished. Cheers Chaps and thanks for looking. __________________ Pinto Turbo Power Mk2 Escort Estate. Mk3 Escort rwd Cosworth sleeper/slag work in pro http://passionford.com/forum/restora...scort-rwd.html

20-02-2010, 07:09 PM	#16
jonboisescort I'm Finding My Feet Here Now Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: christchurch dorset Posts: 141 Rep Power: 3	love it mate keep up the great work __________________

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20-03-2010, 08:51 PM	#20
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	Sorry lads no updates yet but dont worry im not hanging the gloves up, just havn't had chance to work on it. __________________ Pinto Turbo Power Mk2 Escort Estate. Mk3 Escort rwd Cosworth sleeper/slag work in pro http://passionford.com/forum/restora...scort-rwd.html

20-03-2010, 11:12 PM	#21
Badboybulldog 15000 Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 45 Rep Power: 0	looking good mate will be a nice motor when done

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29-09-2010, 06:18 PM	#24
crumpet Advanced PassionFord User Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Midlands Posts: 1,681 Rep Power: 4	nearly 4 months since last post, any progress dude? you makin this look like wennys? standard looker on simple wheels? __________________ I <3 Passionford + 1991 Cheers, Cal

29-09-2010, 10:46 PM	#25
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	Hey mate yeah I know lol, its a winter project and ive let other things get in the way over this year. Im going to start this again in a month or so and ive just Started to empty the garage out after the shell became a place to store parts . Tbh im not sure on the look probably just simple as a 1.3 body with compo's etc, at the moment im heading towards just a track car but will see how it goes. Thanks. __________________ Pinto Turbo Power Mk2 Escort Estate. Mk3 Escort rwd Cosworth sleeper/slag work in pro http://passionford.com/forum/restora...scort-rwd.html Last edited by retro d; 29-09-2010 at 10:50 PM.

29-09-2010, 10:55 PM	#27
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	Yeah let me just check think I have a few more, give me a few mins. __________________ Pinto Turbo Power Mk2 Escort Estate. Mk3 Escort rwd Cosworth sleeper/slag work in pro http://passionford.com/forum/restora...scort-rwd.html

29-09-2010, 11:03 PM	#28
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	Here you go . __________________ Pinto Turbo Power Mk2 Escort Estate. Mk3 Escort rwd Cosworth sleeper/slag work in pro http://passionford.com/forum/restora...scort-rwd.html Last edited by retro d; 29-09-2010 at 11:06 PM.

29-09-2010, 11:14 PM	#29
-beefy- formerly beefy-rst-2 Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (6) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: cleveland rsoc Posts: 9,627 Rep Power: 16	looking good fella, what hubs are they on the rear ?? beef __________________ founder of the parmo apprcieation scoceity ... SUPPORTER OF RONNIE AMIS !!-team airtec/gs automotive !!! Quote: Originally Posted by Will @ M Developments Honestly, a roller T4 like wennys would suit your needs perfectly. If it did blowjobs and made parmos you'd need nothing else in life

29-09-2010, 11:32 PM	#31
crumpet Advanced PassionFord User Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Midlands Posts: 1,681 Rep Power: 4	fair play mate did you do the fab yourself? that diff aint goin anywhere in a hurry haha 1.6 ghia boot looks ace too __________________ I <3 Passionford + 1991 Cheers, Cal

30-09-2010, 11:17 AM	#32
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	Most the fab work was done when I got it and its never been on the road since the conversion , apparently only two (including this one) idendical shells where made from the same fabricator and one is used as a rally car. The axle was bolted in just need securing etc new bushes and recon the coilovers. It was made to fit the Escort mk2 front struts, I got a nice pair of coilovers with Brembo calipers to go on. __________________ Pinto Turbo Power Mk2 Escort Estate. Mk3 Escort rwd Cosworth sleeper/slag work in pro http://passionford.com/forum/restora...scort-rwd.html Last edited by retro d; 30-09-2010 at 11:20 AM.

30-09-2010, 11:35 AM	#33
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	Im using the escort mk2 uprated g/box mount with the weld in plates. As you can see it was made for the smaller type9 5speed g/box. With abit of cutting and a new tunnel the big t5 fits a treat, I have now droped it lower on spacer plates to clear the top of the g/box on the body. __________________ Pinto Turbo Power Mk2 Escort Estate. Mk3 Escort rwd Cosworth sleeper/slag work in pro http://passionford.com/forum/restora...scort-rwd.html

30-09-2010, 01:07 PM	#34
crumpet Advanced PassionFord User Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Midlands Posts: 1,681 Rep Power: 4	never seen inside a t5 where the gearstick sits, cool. on the 3rd pic up, it looks like the sumnp and gearbox sits quite low or is this normal? __________________ I <3 Passionford + 1991 Cheers, Cal

30-09-2010, 05:54 PM	#35
turbo m Regular Contributor Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: cambridge Posts: 256 Rep Power: 2	Seen it on ts too just love a rwd mk3.

03-10-2010, 11:46 AM	#37
-beefy- formerly beefy-rst-2 Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (6) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: cleveland rsoc Posts: 9,627 Rep Power: 16	d tbh i havent a clue , although if when u take them off you get a cpl pics up may be eaiser to see , from what i can see , theve modded the bottom of the shock to house a plate , then bolted the hub assembly to it , looks a simple and effective setup keep up the progress mate __________________ founder of the parmo apprcieation scoceity ... SUPPORTER OF RONNIE AMIS !!-team airtec/gs automotive !!! Quote: Originally Posted by Will @ M Developments Honestly, a roller T4 like wennys would suit your needs perfectly. If it did blowjobs and made parmos you'd need nothing else in life

03-10-2010, 06:14 PM	#39
XRT_si PassionFord Post Whore!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (2) Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: London Posts: 5,121 Rep Power: 12	Nice project, love the detailed pics, really helps! Escpecially as I need in enlarge the tunnel on my car soon as it's got a Type 9 in there but needs a T5 as soon as I fit the new engine. That rear diff mounting looks a lovely bit of kit too! __________________ 1968 Mk2 Cortina - Zetec turbo - 329bhp at 14psi so far... Classic Fords FTW!

22-10-2010, 11:25 PM	#40
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	Okay well I havn't had time to start work again in the garage, so ive been taking parts into work and building things when I can. I got myself some nice converted coilovers for the front, also some alloy hubs and Brembo's with 300mm discs. The calipers needid new pipes fitted as the bleed screws sat at the bottom and not at the top. The alloy hubs are thicker than the standard type so I needid to bring the calipers out about 10mm more, plus im fitting the discs on the outside of the hub. And thats the one side built up now just waiting on some top mounts, not a massive update but it all helps gets this thing rolling. __________________ Pinto Turbo Power Mk2 Escort Estate. Mk3 Escort rwd Cosworth sleeper/slag work in pro http://passionford.com/forum/restora...scort-rwd.html Last edited by retro d; 22-10-2010 at 11:43 PM.

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