mk1 escort cosworth project the build begins pg6 - Page 2

cossytonyt · 05-01-2010, 09:37 PM

cheers bud get some pics up seems the easiest way to go atm got some as well lol

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melspec1 · 05-01-2010, 09:47 PM

BIG brakes hey mate

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Any how, have you tryed that gear box in yet!

graham c · 05-01-2010, 09:48 PM

if i carnt find them i will ask on turbo sport thats were i found out how to do it

cossytonyt · 06-01-2010, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by melspec1

BIG brakes hey mate

.........
Any how, have you tryed that gear box in yet!

not yet mate its all ready will be done this week then im stuck until you work your magic lol

cossytonyt · 06-01-2010, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by graham c

if i carnt find them i will ask on turbo sport thats were i found out how to do it

ok mate cheers

melspec1 · 06-01-2010, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cossytonyt

not yet mate its all ready will be done this week then im stuck until you work your magic lol

hello mate...
Let me know how you get on fitting the gearbox plus fitting the mount! plus there is grp-4 top mount plates and sheet metal to sort out

Then once that lot sorted out, we can go from there mate'' ok

cossytonyt · 06-01-2010, 10:50 PM

what gauge sheet metal ? will get some sorted

melspec1 · 07-01-2010, 12:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cossytonyt

what gauge sheet metal ? will get some sorted

you be looking at 1.8 anything between 1.5 -2.0

size about 1500 x 500
ok.........

cossytonyt · 09-01-2010, 08:44 PM

waded through the snow and braved the garage for a bit today lol got a bit carried away with the hole cutter on the front panel but i think it looks different
also tried an 8" on the rear still undecided weather to go 8s or 9s on the rear both look ok

cossiejsy · 09-01-2010, 08:53 PM

front panel look very good and go for 9s on the back they fill the arches better

mk1van · 10-01-2010, 07:28 PM

whats sort of set up is the rear end??? ive never seen one like that before....is that just becasue of the axle used???? love the le manns green....proper sleeper

cossytonyt · 10-01-2010, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mk1van

whats sort of set up is the rear end??? ive never seen one like that before....is that just becasue of the axle used???? love the le manns green....proper sleeper

cheers mate its a full drag ladder bar set up with inboard coilovers built for the strip with a 9" mustang axle and locker diff

melspec1 · 10-01-2010, 08:46 PM

Looks mint now mate, better then the five hole look! well done

turnover · 10-01-2010, 11:19 PM

them mice up there have sharp teeth lol

Captain500rs · 11-01-2010, 03:42 PM

Stick the 9's on fill the arches a bit more mate.

cossytonyt · 11-01-2010, 09:37 PM

started stripping it out ready to attack it with the grinder some nice fabrication with some nice touches by adrenaline.

cheers karl (captain500rs) for giving me a hand tonight to mount the gearbox
we had to trim back wxcm,cut gearlever appeture back 1" 1/2 both skins lol
may need a mod for clutch arm all be it only slight may have inspection hatch of some sort so its easier to change clutch cables,will post some pics tommorra

cossytonyt · 12-01-2010, 05:27 PM

mike77cos · 12-01-2010, 07:13 PM

I like

melspec1 · 12-01-2010, 09:34 PM

Top work mate, slowly getting there dude!
Hey tony'' it looks like you done this sort of job before

turnover · 13-01-2010, 12:25 AM

never seen him work so hard lol keep it up mate

melspec1 · 19-01-2010, 02:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by turnover

never seen him work so hard lol keep it up mate

yes i thought the same, after this build''
i know he be building another project...
i can see it in his eye, he can not wait to start his next project!
he'' he''

cossytonyt · 19-01-2010, 11:05 PM

got a bit more done all stripped out ready for some fab in engine bay corner gussets
chassis gussets,strengthened chassis with gp4 tube kit,compression struts,seam welding
and some strengthening to front panel all to be done by melspec1

modified wcxm will be spot welded

started the body work going bare metal another mate has offered to oven paint the car for me,amazed havent found any rust yet still original rear arches etc

tunnel is being raised and modifying the cage to get the drivers seat 3/4 inches further back so this is my gear shift set up,mounts to a billet rose jointed base

finally had a delivery some goodies
in situ tcas
in situ compression struts
2.4 quickrack
gp4 alloy rack clamps
avo top plates

turnover · 19-01-2010, 11:14 PM

how the other half live,whats it like to have money,whats this other project Mels on about

cossytonyt · 19-01-2010, 11:22 PM

me money i wish! you keep taking it off me lol

melspec1 · 19-01-2010, 11:46 PM

top stuff mate, you should have shop'' just cos of the way you display your new items

..
But hey mate dont worry we see how things go, and try and make a start this weekend

....

cossytonyt · 19-01-2010, 11:54 PM

shop lol the price of them i was going to put them in the display case the the front room lol

RETRO_AL_ · 20-01-2010, 12:03 AM

Looks great,will be a weapon on the drag strip with that set up,whats the make of the 225 50 15 tyres?

Munch · 20-01-2010, 12:12 AM

thats awesome, love mk1's!

COLEYST200 · 20-01-2010, 12:15 AM

i dont think that gear shift set up is for a T5 box i think its for a tremx box . i might be rong

cossytonyt · 20-01-2010, 12:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by COLEYST200

i dont think that gear shift set up is for a T5 box i think its for a tremx box . i might be rong

well spotted mate the pro 5.0 quickshift is for a tremec the rest of the shifter will just bolt to mine

just bolted it on to give an idea what it will look like

cossytonyt · 20-01-2010, 12:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RETRO_AL_

Looks great,will be a weapon on the drag strip with that set up,whats the make of the 225 50 15 tyres?

cant think mate will check tommorra

cossytonyt · 20-01-2010, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RETRO_AL_

Looks great,will be a weapon on the drag strip with that set up,whats the make of the 225 50 15 tyres?

they are kumho v700

ital_cossie · 20-01-2010, 07:56 PM

MINT!!!!

turnover · 20-01-2010, 11:51 PM

2-0 lol lol lol

BRAMMER · 21-01-2010, 01:01 AM

Awesome car Tony

fezzajsy · 22-01-2010, 12:16 AM

awesome project

cossytonyt · 22-01-2010, 12:58 AM

cheers chaps been stuck into the body this week while i wait for mel to get some time
to start the engine bay fab,amazed how good the shell is found no nastys at all yet lol
makes a change

cossytonyt · 22-01-2010, 04:54 PM

painfully slow this body prep lark inbetween managed to get the seat 3 1/2 inches further back makes it a little easier to get in and out going to get a quick realease
steering boss so should be ok
got some group 4 chassis tubes for the wcxm and some aeroquip bulkhead fittings for the fuel lines,just waiting of my lifeline fire system so can get that mocked up aswell
before prep

cossytonyt · 05-02-2010, 11:46 AM

not done much lately but the cage has always been a problem for me so done a few mods hopefully should give me the extra bit room.
fingers crossed the fab will be getting started this weekend so can crack on and get it looking like a car again

cossytonyt · 08-02-2010, 07:35 PM

picked up a few more goodies for the car
rad/intercooler and fans
and some bilstein 2 1/4 coilovers with 300lb springs and eccentric top mounts cheers melspec1

also removed the top part of tunnel to allow more room for the prop/handbrake cables etc

05-01-2010, 09:47 PM	#42
melspec1 Regular Contributor Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: sunderland Posts: 217 Rep Power: 4	BIG brakes hey mate......... Any how, have you tryed that gear box in yet!

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06-01-2010, 10:50 PM	#47
cossytonyt Too many posts.. I need a life!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (4) Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: sunderland Posts: 514 Rep Power: 7	what gauge sheet metal ? will get some sorted Last edited by cossytonyt; 06-01-2010 at 10:55 PM.

09-01-2010, 08:53 PM	#50
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09-01-2010, 08:44 PM	#49
cossytonyt Too many posts.. I need a life!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (4) Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: sunderland Posts: 514 Rep Power: 7	waded through the snow and braved the garage for a bit today lol got a bit carried away with the hole cutter on the front panel but i think it looks different also tried an 8" on the rear still undecided weather to go 8s or 9s on the rear both look ok

10-01-2010, 07:28 PM	#51
mk1van 15000 Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: wicklow, ireland Posts: 23 Rep Power: 0	whats sort of set up is the rear end??? ive never seen one like that before....is that just becasue of the axle used???? love the le manns green....proper sleeper

10-01-2010, 08:46 PM	#53
melspec1 Regular Contributor Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: sunderland Posts: 217 Rep Power: 4	Looks mint now mate, better then the five hole look! well done

10-01-2010, 11:19 PM	#54
turnover Too many posts.. I need a life!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: midlands Posts: 523 Rep Power: 8	them mice up there have sharp teeth lol

11-01-2010, 03:42 PM	#55
Captain500rs Advanced PassionFord User Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: North East Posts: 1,761 Rep Power: 8	Stick the 9's on fill the arches a bit more mate.

11-01-2010, 09:37 PM	#56
cossytonyt Too many posts.. I need a life!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (4) Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: sunderland Posts: 514 Rep Power: 7	started stripping it out ready to attack it with the grinder some nice fabrication with some nice touches by adrenaline. cheers karl (captain500rs) for giving me a hand tonight to mount the gearbox we had to trim back wxcm,cut gearlever appeture back 1" 1/2 both skins lol may need a mod for clutch arm all be it only slight may have inspection hatch of some sort so its easier to change clutch cables,will post some pics tommorra

12-01-2010, 05:27 PM	#57
cossytonyt Too many posts.. I need a life!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (4) Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: sunderland Posts: 514 Rep Power: 7

12-01-2010, 09:34 PM	#59
melspec1 Regular Contributor Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: sunderland Posts: 217 Rep Power: 4	Top work mate, slowly getting there dude! Hey tony'' it looks like you done this sort of job before

13-01-2010, 12:25 AM	#60
turnover Too many posts.. I need a life!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: midlands Posts: 523 Rep Power: 8	never seen him work so hard lol keep it up mate

19-01-2010, 11:05 PM	#62
cossytonyt Too many posts.. I need a life!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (4) Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: sunderland Posts: 514 Rep Power: 7	got a bit more done all stripped out ready for some fab in engine bay corner gussets chassis gussets,strengthened chassis with gp4 tube kit,compression struts,seam welding and some strengthening to front panel all to be done by melspec1 modified wcxm will be spot welded started the body work going bare metal another mate has offered to oven paint the car for me,amazed havent found any rust yet still original rear arches etc tunnel is being raised and modifying the cage to get the drivers seat 3/4 inches further back so this is my gear shift set up,mounts to a billet rose jointed base finally had a delivery some goodies in situ tcas in situ compression struts 2.4 quickrack gp4 alloy rack clamps avo top plates

19-01-2010, 11:14 PM	#63
turnover Too many posts.. I need a life!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: midlands Posts: 523 Rep Power: 8	how the other half live,whats it like to have money,whats this other project Mels on about

19-01-2010, 11:22 PM	#64
cossytonyt Too many posts.. I need a life!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (4) Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: sunderland Posts: 514 Rep Power: 7	me money i wish! you keep taking it off me lol

19-01-2010, 11:46 PM	#65
melspec1 Regular Contributor Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: sunderland Posts: 217 Rep Power: 4	top stuff mate, you should have shop'' just cos of the way you display your new items.. But hey mate dont worry we see how things go, and try and make a start this weekend....

19-01-2010, 11:54 PM	#66
cossytonyt Too many posts.. I need a life!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (4) Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: sunderland Posts: 514 Rep Power: 7	shop lol the price of them i was going to put them in the display case the the front room lol

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22-01-2010, 12:58 AM	#77
cossytonyt Too many posts.. I need a life!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (4) Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: sunderland Posts: 514 Rep Power: 7	cheers chaps been stuck into the body this week while i wait for mel to get some time to start the engine bay fab,amazed how good the shell is found no nastys at all yet lol makes a change

22-01-2010, 04:54 PM	#78
cossytonyt Too many posts.. I need a life!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (4) Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: sunderland Posts: 514 Rep Power: 7	painfully slow this body prep lark inbetween managed to get the seat 3 1/2 inches further back makes it a little easier to get in and out going to get a quick realease steering boss so should be ok got some group 4 chassis tubes for the wcxm and some aeroquip bulkhead fittings for the fuel lines,just waiting of my lifeline fire system so can get that mocked up aswell before prep

05-02-2010, 11:46 AM	#79
cossytonyt Too many posts.. I need a life!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (4) Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: sunderland Posts: 514 Rep Power: 7	not done much lately but the cage has always been a problem for me so done a few mods hopefully should give me the extra bit room. fingers crossed the fab will be getting started this weekend so can crack on and get it looking like a car again

08-02-2010, 07:35 PM	#80
cossytonyt Too many posts.. I need a life!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (4) Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: sunderland Posts: 514 Rep Power: 7	picked up a few more goodies for the car rad/intercooler and fans and some bilstein 2 1/4 coilovers with 300lb springs and eccentric top mounts cheers melspec1 also removed the top part of tunnel to allow more room for the prop/handbrake cables etc

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