The Dutch building of a Escort MK 3 track car (Inside painted and new brakes 9-2-12)

Edwin van Asselt · 28-12-2009, 06:40 PM

Hello,

I saw al lot of very nice projects so thought to also start my own tread with the building of my Escort MK 3 track car with a 2.0 l zetec bottom end and for now a RS 1600 I head.

I would like to upload some pictures but don’t now how,So if anybody could help me with that please let me now.

Thanks to the reply below now I know how to upload pictures

Greeting from the Dutch

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PT · 28-12-2009, 06:49 PM

You need to get them hosted somewhere. If you haven't got your own webspace, you can use this website..... http://www.photobucket.com/ . You will need to register (don't worry, its free).

Upload your pictures and then copy the IMG link of the picture and paste that into your post.

Edwin van Asselt · 28-12-2009, 07:34 PM

Thanks mate,

It seem to work the first pictures is where I bought the car.
Below is how it came home and how it is standing at the moment.

Today I worked on the roll bar it came from a former group A rally car.

The problem of today is that the shell is from 82 and will not fit the part that will hold the to bars from the roll bar mounted at the front struts.
So now I have to make them my self.

Thinking about that i want to also have the front struts adjustable whit some eccentric camber plates.
I you guess so, It looks like the are not available so I also have to make them.
But If anybody has some tip for this pleas let me now.

Below some more pictures from the changed front plate, for easy accessing the radiator etc. and some welded chassis pieces at the front and rear.

ANY TIPS,

PLEASE POST A REPLY

PT · 28-12-2009, 07:40 PM

copy and paste the link that starts [img] mate

Edwin van Asselt · 28-12-2009, 09:17 PM

Hello,

Wy should i copy and past the link?

cossiejsy · 28-12-2009, 09:20 PM

Its look like a good project mate

PT · 28-12-2009, 09:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Edwin van Asselt

Hello,

Wy should i copy and past the link?

coz last time I looked the pics still werent working, they are now

bythomson · 28-12-2009, 09:33 PM

nice looking project love mk3s

Edwin van Asselt · 29-12-2009, 08:25 AM

Thanks for the help

wess-rs · 29-12-2009, 02:20 PM

Welcome @ passionford!! Keep updates coming mate

Hopefully it will fly like your old 250 BHP S1!!

Dutchmode: Hey Edwin, leuk een project van jou hier te volgen.. hopelijk is die net zo snel als jou oude S1!!

Edwin van Asselt · 29-12-2009, 04:48 PM

I 'don’t think it will be that fast as my former S 1( below) , but hopefully the handling of the car will be better because that was very bad on the S1

Ik denk wel dat hij wat minder snel word, maar daar in tegen ga ik nu eerst voor een goede wegligging dat was bij de S1 waardeloos

Glenn. · 29-12-2009, 05:32 PM

Nice project mate.

Edwin van Asselt · 29-12-2009, 05:57 PM

Below some pictures of one of the donor cars.
This was a group A rally car but smashed the front at the and of the stage because of brake failure.
The fixed it with a complete new front, and stored the car for several years.
But then you now what will happen, rust everywhere so I could by it from the owner an can use it for the pieces

Edwin van Asselt · 29-12-2009, 07:02 PM

Today I cleaned the adjustable suspension setup from the RS 1600 I
This will come under it but still struggling

how to make the top of the suspension adjustable for caster and camber.
Does anybody here has a good idea, know where I can get them or how to make them myself??

So please let me now so I can start on that

RSRoy · 29-12-2009, 08:11 PM

Hi Edwin, where did you got that engine from if I may ask?

Cool pics from Zolder

Edwin van Asselt · 29-12-2009, 08:45 PM

Hello Roy,

I think you mean the S 1 ?
I bought the engine by Wouter Bollen.
It was a 1.9 liter cvh with 5 injector big turbo etc.

RSRoy · 30-12-2009, 09:25 AM

No Edwin, I ment the 2.0 ZVH with RS1600i head

Edwin van Asselt · 30-12-2009, 10:10 AM

That I bought with a complet car by JP.
Engine is build by Remy.
But I planning to do some changes becaus it is basic build.
I plan to flow the inlet chamber and enlarge it.
And thinking of changing the computer on it.
And if the power is not what I need than I will mount a throttle body

Drunken Master · 30-12-2009, 10:56 AM

Not sure if any of these could be adjusted to allow for castor and camber. It doesn't look as if there's anything specific:

http://www.compbrake.co.uk/TOPMOUNTS...NTS_FORD2.html

ROBnoTOP · 30-12-2009, 03:19 PM

You're doing an awesome job, Edwin ....

Nice to see that early Ford fans keep coming back in the Fordscene..

What gearbox are you gonna use ?
And do you have a deadline when it must be fineshed ?

Keep us posted on any updates...

btw..I,ve still got the original mirrors from your S1..

Edwin van Asselt · 30-12-2009, 03:32 PM

Hello Rob,

Gearbox will be first normal S 1 / 2 with LSD.
But still considering a ST 170 6 speed box.
In the with S 1 the gearbox broke down on the 5th gear due to the enormous torque.

But don't think that will happen with the power from the 2.0. ZVH as it is now

Edwin van Asselt · 30-12-2009, 03:41 PM

Here are some pictures of a earlier project of me.
Built the car out of a Dutch young timer car. But at the end nothing was the same anymore.

RSRoy · 30-12-2009, 05:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Edwin van Asselt

That I bought with a complet car by JP.
Engine is build by Remy.
But I planning to do some changes becaus it is basic build.
I plan to flow the inlet chamber and enlarge it.
And thinking of changing the computer on it.
And if the power is not what I need than I will mount a throttle body

You mean this car?

It was mine for 6 or 7 years

Edwin van Asselt · 30-12-2009, 05:57 PM

Yes that is where the engine came from.
Here some pictures of the dismantling of the cars. Totaly a stript two cars

Sorry but it is

ROBnoTOP · 30-12-2009, 07:33 PM

Are midget mechanics cheaper then tall ones...

I can provide you some cheap craftsmen.....lol

Edwin van Asselt · 30-12-2009, 09:07 PM

Yes my own kids are very cheap in working.
Bud not in maintainingthem

RSRoy · 31-12-2009, 10:06 AM

It has been dismanted in style

Had good fun in that car

Edwin van Asselt · 31-12-2009, 12:59 PM

Small update.

I cleaned and painted the sub from a RS 1600 I.
And made some welding plates for the cage and welded them in.
When I get the cage out I weld them completely.

When you are short of hands you get creativ

Twins · 31-12-2009, 05:45 PM

Great looking project

jonny s2 · 01-01-2010, 01:13 AM

good luck with the project,are you going to get the kids to build the car back up aswell

Jordy · 01-01-2010, 05:36 PM

Nice thread to follow!
Escort looks good, keep up the good work

Edwin van Asselt · 01-01-2010, 06:37 PM

Thinking watt to do tomorrow.

First clean the garage.

And because I don’t no yet watt to do with the front shocks and top mounts, I think probably rotated the car tot start at the rear to remove the inner bulb ( don't now if this is correct English ) form the spare wheel. And close it up.
Than remove the fuel tank because I want on in the car.

At that way the car is clean at the bottom an maybe I'm thinking of making a small diffuser

Edwin van Asselt · 01-01-2010, 06:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drunken Master

Not sure if any of these could be adjusted to allow for castor and camber. It doesn't look as if there's anything specific:

http://www.compbrake.co.uk/TOPMOUNTS...NTS_FORD2.html

I' don’t think the are adjustable.
I think I have to make them my self an maybe change the upper mouthing plate of the shock in the chassis.
Anybody a idea and some pics please let me now.
Als looking for some good front coilovers but don't now witch one to take.
Any suggestions? Must be good for circuit.

Edwin van Asselt · 03-01-2010, 11:08 AM

So as promised to myself, I cleaned the garage a bit and turned the cart around.
I removed the place for the spare tire ( don't now how its called )
And made a plate to get weld in.
But for now I keep it open to work on the rear suspension

Mr.T · 03-01-2010, 12:24 PM

Is that the old car from willem DP? Nice clean one. Shame you had to take the black 3i apart. Was a nice car that.

Edwin van Asselt · 03-01-2010, 06:44 PM

Hello Mr T,

Yes its the old MK 3 of W DP , But was not so clean as I hoped it would be after all.
Below a picture of the right back side on the car.

Almost all the known places that are on a MK 3 needed attention and repair. That was even worse on the black one. Om that car all the chassis parts on de rear and side needed to be replaced.
But I prefer a Mk 3 so I make that one readu for the circuit and the MK 4 was only needed for the parts on it

Gr,
Edwin

Mr.T · 03-01-2010, 06:47 PM

Right i see. Well think i am lucky with mine. Allmost no rust. only small patches.Nothing that needs welding. But the rust you have there are typical skirt problems. Better off with a low spec car.

FordRSmania · 03-01-2010, 07:22 PM

looks to be a good project, what is gonna be the output of motor?
Post also some pictures up on the dutch xrrs-club forum. We are also pleased with that

Rs_Nick · 04-01-2010, 06:40 PM

verry nice mate!

a shame of my brothers ex xr3i. This was a real fun car and looks fantastic in het first paint.
was there much rost on it? or only ond the back of the car.

good luck with your project

cheers

Edwin van Asselt · 04-01-2010, 07:49 PM

Hello Nick,

Well maybe it was a shame

but in the beginning I only bought the car for the parts on it.
When I received the car at home I have been thinking of transform it to a track car. But when I took a good look at it I'm sorry to say it was very bad.

Specially at the rear but also the front end and the place on the bottom in front of the seats was already very rusty. Together whit the fact that I like the MK 3 more I decided to take it apart.
Sorry for that but I hope you understand

Regards,
Edwin

28-12-2009, 06:49 PM	#2
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28-12-2009, 07:34 PM	#3
Edwin van Asselt I'm Finding My Feet Here Now 1982 Ford Escort My Garage Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Holland Posts: 105 Rep Power: 3	he Dutch building of a Escort MK 3 track car Thanks mate, It seem to work the first pictures is where I bought the car. Below is how it came home and how it is standing at the moment. Today I worked on the roll bar it came from a former group A rally car. The problem of today is that the shell is from 82 and will not fit the part that will hold the to bars from the roll bar mounted at the front struts. So now I have to make them my self. Thinking about that i want to also have the front struts adjustable whit some eccentric camber plates. I you guess so, It looks like the are not available so I also have to make them. But If anybody has some tip for this pleas let me now. Below some more pictures from the changed front plate, for easy accessing the radiator etc. and some welded chassis pieces at the front and rear. ANY TIPS, PLEASE POST A REPLY Last edited by Edwin van Asselt; 28-12-2009 at 08:09 PM.

28-12-2009, 07:40 PM	#4
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28-12-2009, 09:17 PM	#5
Edwin van Asselt I'm Finding My Feet Here Now 1982 Ford Escort My Garage Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Holland Posts: 105 Rep Power: 3	copy and paste the link? Hello, Wy should i copy and past the link?

28-12-2009, 09:20 PM	#6
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28-12-2009, 09:33 PM	#8
bythomson Too many posts.. I need a life!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: dundee Posts: 675 Rep Power: 3	nice looking project love mk3s

29-12-2009, 08:25 AM	#9
Edwin van Asselt I'm Finding My Feet Here Now 1982 Ford Escort My Garage Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Holland Posts: 105 Rep Power: 3	Thanks for the help

29-12-2009, 02:20 PM	#10
wess-rs Too many posts.. I need a life!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Netherlands Posts: 645 Rep Power: 5	Welcome @ passionford!! Keep updates coming mate Hopefully it will fly like your old 250 BHP S1!! Dutchmode: Hey Edwin, leuk een project van jou hier te volgen.. hopelijk is die net zo snel als jou oude S1!! __________________ 2011 Fiesta S-Edition. 2001 Fiesta Zetec-s 1982 Escort mk3 1.6 turbo. Last edited by wess-rs; 29-12-2009 at 02:26 PM.

29-12-2009, 04:48 PM	#11
Edwin van Asselt I'm Finding My Feet Here Now 1982 Ford Escort My Garage Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Holland Posts: 105 Rep Power: 3	I 'don’t think it will be that fast as my former S 1( below) , but hopefully the handling of the car will be better because that was very bad on the S1 Ik denk wel dat hij wat minder snel word, maar daar in tegen ga ik nu eerst voor een goede wegligging dat was bij de S1 waardeloos Last edited by Edwin van Asselt; 29-12-2009 at 05:49 PM.

29-12-2009, 05:32 PM	#12
Glenn. Professional Waffler Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Darlington county durham Posts: 27,890 Rep Power: 33	Nice project mate. __________________ NORTHEAST/NORTH YORKSHIRE ALL FORD MEET ORGANISER pm for details.

29-12-2009, 05:57 PM	#13
Edwin van Asselt I'm Finding My Feet Here Now 1982 Ford Escort My Garage Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Holland Posts: 105 Rep Power: 3	Some pictures of the one of the donor cars Below some pictures of one of the donor cars. This was a group A rally car but smashed the front at the and of the stage because of brake failure. The fixed it with a complete new front, and stored the car for several years. But then you now what will happen, rust everywhere so I could by it from the owner an can use it for the pieces

29-12-2009, 07:02 PM	#14
Edwin van Asselt I'm Finding My Feet Here Now 1982 Ford Escort My Garage Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Holland Posts: 105 Rep Power: 3	Eccentric camberplates Today I cleaned the adjustable suspension setup from the RS 1600 I This will come under it but still struggling how to make the top of the suspension adjustable for caster and camber. Does anybody here has a good idea, know where I can get them or how to make them myself?? So please let me now so I can start on that

29-12-2009, 08:11 PM	#15
RSRoy Too many posts.. I need a life!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 907 Rep Power: 5	Hi Edwin, where did you got that engine from if I may ask? Cool pics from Zolder __________________ Roy Click here to view my 3door project

29-12-2009, 08:45 PM	#16
Edwin van Asselt I'm Finding My Feet Here Now 1982 Ford Escort My Garage Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Holland Posts: 105 Rep Power: 3	Hello Roy, I think you mean the S 1 ? I bought the engine by Wouter Bollen. It was a 1.9 liter cvh with 5 injector big turbo etc. Last edited by Edwin van Asselt; 29-12-2009 at 08:53 PM.

30-12-2009, 09:25 AM	#17
RSRoy Too many posts.. I need a life!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 907 Rep Power: 5	No Edwin, I ment the 2.0 ZVH with RS1600i head __________________ Roy Click here to view my 3door project

30-12-2009, 10:10 AM	#18
Edwin van Asselt I'm Finding My Feet Here Now 1982 Ford Escort My Garage Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Holland Posts: 105 Rep Power: 3	That I bought with a complet car by JP. Engine is build by Remy. But I planning to do some changes becaus it is basic build. I plan to flow the inlet chamber and enlarge it. And thinking of changing the computer on it. And if the power is not what I need than I will mount a throttle body

30-12-2009, 10:56 AM	#19
Drunken Master I've found that life I needed.. It's HERE!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,080 Rep Power: 7	Not sure if any of these could be adjusted to allow for castor and camber. It doesn't look as if there's anything specific: http://www.compbrake.co.uk/TOPMOUNTS...NTS_FORD2.html __________________

30-12-2009, 03:19 PM	#20
ROBnoTOP Lost for life..... 1996 Ford Escort Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: under my car Posts: 382 Rep Power: 5	You're doing an awesome job, Edwin .... Nice to see that early Ford fans keep coming back in the Fordscene.. What gearbox are you gonna use ? And do you have a deadline when it must be fineshed ? Keep us posted on any updates... btw..I,ve still got the original mirrors from your S1.. __________________ Escort XR3i cabby MK7

30-12-2009, 03:32 PM	#21
Edwin van Asselt I'm Finding My Feet Here Now 1982 Ford Escort My Garage Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Holland Posts: 105 Rep Power: 3	Hello Rob, Gearbox will be first normal S 1 / 2 with LSD. But still considering a ST 170 6 speed box. In the with S 1 the gearbox broke down on the 5th gear due to the enormous torque. But don't think that will happen with the power from the 2.0. ZVH as it is now

30-12-2009, 03:41 PM	#22
Edwin van Asselt I'm Finding My Feet Here Now 1982 Ford Escort My Garage Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Holland Posts: 105 Rep Power: 3	Project before Escort MK 2 Here are some pictures of a earlier project of me. Built the car out of a Dutch young timer car. But at the end nothing was the same anymore.

30-12-2009, 05:57 PM	#24
Edwin van Asselt I'm Finding My Feet Here Now 1982 Ford Escort My Garage Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Holland Posts: 105 Rep Power: 3	Yes that is where the engine came from. Here some pictures of the dismantling of the cars. Totaly a stript two cars Sorry but it is Last edited by Edwin van Asselt; 01-01-2010 at 06:23 PM.

30-12-2009, 07:33 PM	#25
ROBnoTOP Lost for life..... 1996 Ford Escort Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: under my car Posts: 382 Rep Power: 5	Are midget mechanics cheaper then tall ones... I can provide you some cheap craftsmen.....lol __________________ Escort XR3i cabby MK7

30-12-2009, 09:07 PM	#26
Edwin van Asselt I'm Finding My Feet Here Now 1982 Ford Escort My Garage Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Holland Posts: 105 Rep Power: 3	Yes my own kids are very cheap in working. Bud not in maintainingthem

31-12-2009, 10:06 AM	#27
RSRoy Too many posts.. I need a life!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 907 Rep Power: 5	It has been dismanted in style Had good fun in that car __________________ Roy Click here to view my 3door project

31-12-2009, 12:59 PM	#28
Edwin van Asselt I'm Finding My Feet Here Now 1982 Ford Escort My Garage Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Holland Posts: 105 Rep Power: 3	Update of this weeks work Small update. I cleaned and painted the sub from a RS 1600 I. And made some welding plates for the cage and welded them in. When I get the cage out I weld them completely. When you are short of hands you get creativ Last edited by Edwin van Asselt; 01-01-2010 at 07:19 PM.

31-12-2009, 05:45 PM	#29
Twins 15K+ Super Poster!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (14) Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: ESSEX Posts: 15,590 Rep Power: 23	Great looking project __________________ My carbon clad s2

01-01-2010, 01:13 AM	#30
jonny s2 PassionFord Post Whore!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (12) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: west coastcustoms Posts: 4,178 Rep Power: 7	good luck with the project,are you going to get the kids to build the car back up aswell __________________ power is nothing without control

01-01-2010, 05:36 PM	#31
Jordy Escort addict Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Limburg,Belgium Posts: 35 Rep Power: 0	Nice thread to follow! Escort looks good, keep up the good work

01-01-2010, 06:37 PM	#32
Edwin van Asselt I'm Finding My Feet Here Now 1982 Ford Escort My Garage Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Holland Posts: 105 Rep Power: 3	Thinking watt to do tomorrow. First clean the garage. And because I don’t no yet watt to do with the front shocks and top mounts, I think probably rotated the car tot start at the rear to remove the inner bulb ( don't now if this is correct English ) form the spare wheel. And close it up. Than remove the fuel tank because I want on in the car. At that way the car is clean at the bottom an maybe I'm thinking of making a small diffuser Last edited by Edwin van Asselt; 01-01-2010 at 06:49 PM.

03-01-2010, 11:08 AM	#34
Edwin van Asselt I'm Finding My Feet Here Now 1982 Ford Escort My Garage Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Holland Posts: 105 Rep Power: 3	Some small update So as promised to myself, I cleaned the garage a bit and turned the cart around. I removed the place for the spare tire ( don't now how its called ) And made a plate to get weld in. But for now I keep it open to work on the rear suspension Last edited by Edwin van Asselt; 03-01-2010 at 11:09 AM.

03-01-2010, 06:44 PM	#36
Edwin van Asselt I'm Finding My Feet Here Now 1982 Ford Escort My Garage Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Holland Posts: 105 Rep Power: 3	Hello Mr T, Yes its the old MK 3 of W DP , But was not so clean as I hoped it would be after all. Below a picture of the right back side on the car. Almost all the known places that are on a MK 3 needed attention and repair. That was even worse on the black one. Om that car all the chassis parts on de rear and side needed to be replaced. But I prefer a Mk 3 so I make that one readu for the circuit and the MK 4 was only needed for the parts on it Gr, Edwin

03-01-2010, 07:22 PM	#38
FordRSmania FordRSmania Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Netherlands, 't Harde Posts: 126 Rep Power: 3	looks to be a good project, what is gonna be the output of motor? Post also some pictures up on the dutch xrrs-club forum. We are also pleased with that __________________ Fiesta XR2 mk2 resto: http://passionford.com/forum/restora...-xr2-85-a.html Escort RS1600i resto: http://passionford.com/forum/restora...m-holland.html

04-01-2010, 06:40 PM	#39
Rs_Nick I'm Finding My Feet Here Now Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: netherlands Posts: 108 Rep Power: 7	verry nice mate! a shame of my brothers ex xr3i. This was a real fun car and looks fantastic in het first paint. was there much rost on it? or only ond the back of the car. good luck with your project cheers __________________

04-01-2010, 07:49 PM	#40
Edwin van Asselt I'm Finding My Feet Here Now 1982 Ford Escort My Garage Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Holland Posts: 105 Rep Power: 3	Hello Nick, Well maybe it was a shame but in the beginning I only bought the car for the parts on it. When I received the car at home I have been thinking of transform it to a track car. But when I took a good look at it I'm sorry to say it was very bad. Specially at the rear but also the front end and the place on the bottom in front of the seats was already very rusty. Together whit the fact that I like the MK 3 more I decided to take it apart. Sorry for that but I hope you understand Regards, Edwin

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