mk1 escort cosworth project the build begins pg6

cossytonyt · 28-12-2009, 08:53 PM

some of you may have seen this on here for sale a while back all built ready for cosworth!!!
oh well after a lot more work then maybe lol,its had a shed load of money thrown at it well up to the engine bay anyway,after some head scratching knowing things were not right apart from the obvious brakelines and fuel pressure reg mounted on the hotside
and a visit from mel it seems that the tunnel is wrong,gear lever hole wrong, box mounted to far forward,

lol and some repairs needed to front chassis legs,apart from that it should be a straight forward conversion.
had a few of these but none with a rear set up like this one will launch mint on the strip but dont know what it will be like on the roads,should be fun it has a full ladderbar set up
with in board strange coilovers and a 9" mustang axle with a locker diff,full cage etc
heres a few pics for now will set about cutting off the engine cradle tommorra as the captive nuts have sheared

the engine thats going in just stage 3 for now

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cossiejsy · 28-12-2009, 09:23 PM

Very nice and motor looks very nice mate

carlos1395 · 28-12-2009, 09:29 PM

hi tony its carl marks mate
very nice mk1 i think ive seen that car before did you have any look with the front brakes for the saff

COLEYST200 · 28-12-2009, 09:31 PM

i love mk1 escort's and yours is one of them now but get rid of the crank pulley it lets the motor down big time but very nice

cossytonyt · 28-12-2009, 09:53 PM

lol mate didnt realise got all new pulleys just havent got round to putting them on does look shit thou lol.

carl will sort them out for you bud was talking to mark said you were having change of plans

COLEYST200 · 28-12-2009, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cossytonyt

was talking to mark said you were having change of plans

is this ment for me as iv been getting some parts of mark for my car

turbocabessex · 28-12-2009, 10:23 PM

thats the fuckin tits

cossytonyt · 28-12-2009, 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by COLEYST200

is this ment for me as iv been getting some parts of mark for my car

no mate

cossytonyt · 29-12-2009, 08:05 PM

got a bit more done on the mk1 today fitted some aero catches on the bonnet
while i got my head around chopping some holes in the chassis to get to the captive nuts

then trial fitted the new wcxm to the engine,was expecting to have to trim it back to clear the sump as i want to keep the standard 2wd item and not go the rs2000 route
found ive got about 10mm gap so im hoping it will be alright ?

next pics show the repairs needed on the chassis leg where the wcxm mounts
cut a inch slit both ds and ps to get into the captive nuts

the problem lol

last lot show the problem with the box about 2 inch to far forward also the brake
lines and fuel line on the hot side

and finally all the stuts,t5,& old xmember stripped out and the new wcxm fitted
test fitting the engine tommorrow and will repostion the box etc

melspec1 · 29-12-2009, 09:19 PM

Yo mate, the wcxm looks a nice fit on there, AND YOU NEED TO LOSE THAT BRAKE PIPE SET UP!

....... while you at it, you mite as well take that fuel pipe out the way as its going to be on the other side plus inside the car! Plus as well mate the wcxm bolts mount will be getting tube mounted to the chassis r

emmber......
Top work tony mate...

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steve st220 · 29-12-2009, 09:50 PM

looks a realy good project, shame about all that extra work you got to sort out.

melspec1 · 29-12-2009, 09:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by steve st220

looks a realy good project, shame about all that extra work you got to sort out.

Tony love that extra work on his hands, he just can not help him self!

:gr in:

graham c · 29-12-2009, 09:56 PM

hi mate have you just bought this car

cossytonyt · 30-12-2009, 12:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by melspec1

Tony love that extra work on his hands, he just can not help him self!

:gr in:

i,ll just sort out the straight forward stuff leave all the complicated bits and fab to you lol

graham c, yes mate few weeks back,good start just needs a bit fettle here and there

melspec1 · 30-12-2009, 12:12 AM

I must say mate your doing realy well

....
its going to be another Mk1 escort in the NORTHEAST to kick ass

...

CRAIG HAYTER · 30-12-2009, 12:18 AM

that looks VERY nice

cossytonyt · 30-12-2009, 07:01 PM

done a bit more today stripped the rest of the bay brakelines/fuel etc modded
the lip on the bulk head.

then dropped the engine in for a test fit

happy with the position, height etc plenty of clearance front and back
so tommorra gonna get the box mounted and re do the gear lever appature
then can strip it all out ready for mel to seam weld and gusset the bay

melspec1 · 30-12-2009, 07:14 PM

ive sent you a pm

melspec1 · 30-12-2009, 07:17 PM

Spot on tony mate, you doing realy well!
nice job on the bulkhead seam lip

...
Plus that motor realy sitting nice in the bay!
TOP JOB!

cossytonyt · 30-12-2009, 07:20 PM

cheers bud,seemed plenty of room even with the manifolds on,will be fun tommorra
me trying to squeeze under the car with the box lol "new years res DIET"
moved the seat down and back as well seems a bit better still need greasing to get in thou lol

turnover · 30-12-2009, 09:20 PM

stop eating all the pies you fat f**cker lol ,looking good mate keep it up,and Mell its about time yours was finished

melspec1 · 30-12-2009, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by turnover

stop eating all the pies you fat f**cker lol ,looking good mate keep it up,and Mell its about time yours was finished

YEAH!... yes it be finish't when i stop working on other cars

.....

royRS · 30-12-2009, 09:58 PM

realy nice car!
wich propshaft do u use?
do you know if the std rs2000 one fot into an T5 box?

graham c · 30-12-2009, 09:58 PM

think this is the same colour as mine come to think of it

graham c · 30-12-2009, 10:00 PM

yes it dose but think you need inch taling off it. it a bit since i did mine

COLEYST200 · 30-12-2009, 10:02 PM

the motor look nice in there mate

cossytonyt · 30-12-2009, 10:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by COLEYST200

the motor look nice in there mate

cheers mate can you pm me where to get some of them pulleys you put on your 3 door?

cossytonyt · 30-12-2009, 10:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by turnover

stop eating all the pies you fat f**cker lol ,looking good mate keep it up,and Mell its about time yours was finished

"ITS ME GLANDS" lol

dingla rs · 30-12-2009, 11:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by graham c

think this is the same colour as mine come to think of it

looks a similer garage to graham

melspec1 · 31-12-2009, 07:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cossytonyt

"ITS ME GLANDS" lol

DUDE! dont lie!
you said to me the other day'' saying you taking shape to be in the new film 'HULK 3' ..............

Captain500rs · 31-12-2009, 08:23 PM

Fook me aint you been busy lol, can guarantee it will get built and sold,if it gets that far lol

The hulk ?? He told me, he is the new face of weight watchers

cossytonyt · 01-01-2010, 03:43 PM

lol just naturally big boned lol

cossytonyt · 04-01-2010, 07:26 PM

not done much to cold lol been messing about with wheel sizes here a few pics with 9x15s on the rear with 225/50/15s what do you think could possibly fit 10s with slight modifications opinions????????

andy escos · 04-01-2010, 08:33 PM

looking real good love the wheels

NORTH YORKS RS SPARES · 04-01-2010, 08:48 PM

Come on Tony get ya finger out

Great project

graham c · 04-01-2010, 09:14 PM

wot brakes you using under them wheels, you can get 2wd front cossie ones to fit easy

turnover · 04-01-2010, 10:58 PM

its got cossie rear brakes mate,and i thought you wanted to be the new giant haystacks tony lol

graham c · 05-01-2010, 05:55 PM

wot brakes are on the front tho?

cossytonyt · 05-01-2010, 07:42 PM

am after a set for the front mate not sure what way to go with them yet,what you running on yours ?

graham c · 05-01-2010, 08:20 PM

the one in my sig woz 2wd and ran saff cossie 2wd 4 pots cheap to get hold of and not bad to fit ?285 disc! the one am building now is 4x4 ? give me a shout if you go 2wd 4 pots will get pics up of bracket

28-12-2009, 09:23 PM	#2
cossiejsy PassionFord Post Whore!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: St Helier,Jersey Posts: 7,589 Rep Power: 15	Very nice and motor looks very nice mate __________________ Dont like my drivin then stop watchin me Jersey Rs Owners Club member of the daytime pf talk bollocks and random shite club #65

28-12-2009, 09:31 PM	#4
COLEYST200 PassionFord Post Whore!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (3) Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Birmingham Posts: 5,894 Rep Power: 10	i love mk1 escort's and yours is one of them now but get rid of the crank pulley it lets the motor down big time but very nice __________________ Birmingham group Click here to take a look at my three door project.

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turbocabessex shit happens Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: essex Posts: 1,926 Rep Power: 5	thats the fuckin tits __________________

29-12-2009, 09:19 PM	#10
melspec1 Regular Contributor Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: sunderland Posts: 217 Rep Power: 4	Yo mate, the wcxm looks a nice fit on there, AND YOU NEED TO LOSE THAT BRAKE PIPE SET UP!....... while you at it, you mite as well take that fuel pipe out the way as its going to be on the other side plus inside the car! Plus as well mate the wcxm bolts mount will be getting tube mounted to the chassis remmber...... Top work tony mate...] #

29-12-2009, 09:50 PM	#11
steve st220 "SNIFF MY DIFF" Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: South Wales Posts: 565 Rep Power: 5	looks a realy good project, shame about all that extra work you got to sort out. __________________ Blue Oval Enthusiasts Club<<<< click

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carlos1395 I'm Finding My Feet Here Now Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: co durham Posts: 108 Rep Power: 3	hi tony its carl marks mate very nice mk1 i think ive seen that car before did you have any look with the front brakes for the saff

28-12-2009, 09:53 PM	#5
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	lol mate didnt realise got all new pulleys just havent got round to putting them on does look shit thou lol. carl will sort them out for you bud was talking to mark said you were having change of plans

29-12-2009, 08:05 PM	#9
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 on the mk1 today fitted some aero catches on the bonnet while i got my head around chopping some holes in the chassis to get to the captive nuts then trial fitted the new wcxm to the engine,was expecting to have to trim it back to clear the sump as i want to keep the standard 2wd item and not go the rs2000 route found ive got about 10mm gap so im hoping it will be alright ? next pics show the repairs needed on the chassis leg where the wcxm mounts cut a inch slit both ds and ps to get into the captive nuts the problem lol last lot show the problem with the box about 2 inch to far forward also the brake lines and fuel line on the hot side and finally all the stuts,t5,& old xmember stripped out and the new wcxm fitted test fitting the engine tommorrow and will repostion the box etc

29-12-2009, 09:56 PM	#13
graham c PassionFord Post Troll 1972 Ford Escort Trader Score: (3) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: preston Posts: 3,356 Rep Power: 10	hi mate have you just bought this car __________________ just dont tell the wife how much it really cost

30-12-2009, 12:12 AM	#15
melspec1 Regular Contributor Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: sunderland Posts: 217 Rep Power: 4	I must say mate your doing realy well.... its going to be another Mk1 escort in the NORTHEAST to kick ass...

30-12-2009, 12:18 AM	#16
CRAIG HAYTER BANNED BANNED Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Far away from you so it doesnt matter Posts: 4,382 Rep Power: 0	that looks VERY nice

30-12-2009, 07:01 PM	#17
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	done a bit more today stripped the rest of the bay brakelines/fuel etc modded the lip on the bulk head. then dropped the engine in for a test fit happy with the position, height etc plenty of clearance front and back so tommorra gonna get the box mounted and re do the gear lever appature then can strip it all out ready for mel to seam weld and gusset the bay Last edited by cossytonyt; 30-12-2009 at 07:05 PM.

30-12-2009, 07:14 PM	#18
melspec1 Regular Contributor Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: sunderland Posts: 217 Rep Power: 4	ive sent you a pm Last edited by melspec1; 30-12-2009 at 07:18 PM.

30-12-2009, 07:17 PM	#19
melspec1 Regular Contributor Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: sunderland Posts: 217 Rep Power: 4	Spot on tony mate, you doing realy well! nice job on the bulkhead seam lip... Plus that motor realy sitting nice in the bay! TOP JOB!

30-12-2009, 07:20 PM	#20
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 bud,seemed plenty of room even with the manifolds on,will be fun tommorra me trying to squeeze under the car with the box lol "new years res DIET" moved the seat down and back as well seems a bit better still need greasing to get in thou lol

30-12-2009, 09:20 PM	#21
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	stop eating all the pies you fat f**cker lol ,looking good mate keep it up,and Mell its about time yours was finished

30-12-2009, 09:58 PM	#23
royRS Wahay!! I've lost my Virginity!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 65 Rep Power: 7	escort realy nice car! wich propshaft do u use? do you know if the std rs2000 one fot into an T5 box?

30-12-2009, 10:00 PM	#25
graham c PassionFord Post Troll 1972 Ford Escort Trader Score: (3) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: preston Posts: 3,356 Rep Power: 10	yes it dose but think you need inch taling off it. it a bit since i did mine __________________ just dont tell the wife how much it really cost

30-12-2009, 10:02 PM	#26
COLEYST200 PassionFord Post Whore!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (3) Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Birmingham Posts: 5,894 Rep Power: 10	the motor look nice in there mate __________________ Birmingham group Click here to take a look at my three door project.

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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	Fook me aint you been busy lol, can guarantee it will get built and sold,if it gets that far lol The hulk ?? He told me, he is the new face of weight watchers Last edited by Captain500rs; 31-12-2009 at 08:26 PM.

01-01-2010, 03:43 PM	#32
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	lol just naturally big boned lol

04-01-2010, 07:26 PM	#33
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 to cold lol been messing about with wheel sizes here a few pics with 9x15s on the rear with 225/50/15s what do you think could possibly fit 10s with slight modifications opinions????????

04-01-2010, 08:33 PM	#34
andy escos Capt Chaos Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sunny Devon Posts: 5,237 Rep Power: 9	looking real good love the wheels __________________ 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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04-01-2010, 09:14 PM	#36
graham c PassionFord Post Troll 1972 Ford Escort Trader Score: (3) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: preston Posts: 3,356 Rep Power: 10	wot brakes you using under them wheels, you can get 2wd front cossie ones to fit easy __________________ just dont tell the wife how much it really cost

04-01-2010, 10:58 PM	#37
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	its got cossie rear brakes mate,and i thought you wanted to be the new giant haystacks tony lol

05-01-2010, 05:55 PM	#38
graham c PassionFord Post Troll 1972 Ford Escort Trader Score: (3) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: preston Posts: 3,356 Rep Power: 10	wot brakes are on the front tho? __________________ just dont tell the wife how much it really cost

05-01-2010, 07:42 PM	#39
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	am after a set for the front mate not sure what way to go with them yet,what you running on yours ?

05-01-2010, 08:20 PM	#40
graham c PassionFord Post Troll 1972 Ford Escort Trader Score: (3) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: preston Posts: 3,356 Rep Power: 10	the one in my sig woz 2wd and ran saff cossie 2wd 4 pots cheap to get hold of and not bad to fit ?285 disc! the one am building now is 4x4 ? give me a shout if you go 2wd 4 pots will get pics up of bracket __________________ just dont tell the wife how much it really cost

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