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Old 31-07-2015, 03:30 PM
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nice parts
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Thanks! Ye hopefully get a fair bit done now it's home but we see lol
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Hi Bull-turbo - new to the forum - I've just read your thead from start to finish,mega job well done,I bet now that you've got her home it will come together real fast.Been a Ford freak all my life and rallied all fords from mk1/2/3 escort to cossy 2wd /4wd and escort gpN.
Nice to see a true enthusiast like you putting in the hours to acheive his life time dream.I will follow the rest of your build with great interest.Good luck and please keep us posted.
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Originally Posted by stickyslick
Hi Bull-turbo - new to the forum - I've just read your thead from start to finish,mega job well done,I bet now that you've got her home it will come together real fast.Been a Ford freak all my life and rallied all fords from mk1/2/3 escort to cossy 2wd /4wd and escort gpN.
Nice to see a true enthusiast like you putting in the hours to acheive his life time dream.I will follow the rest of your build with great interest.Good luck and please keep us posted.
Gary.
Thanks mate! Been hard goin an it's takin a long time but be really good wen its done!👍
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Old 23-08-2015, 09:12 AM
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Done a bit more an for nearly 4years she has a heart an gearbox in again!! she got the turbo on to, the top bit of dash is in to she gettin there. Be goin back to bodyshop soon to have the rest done an cant wait for the rest of the kit to be fitted tho













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Old 23-08-2015, 10:12 AM
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Looks great and good to see the engine in after all this time not far away now.
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Originally Posted by lee2cossies
Looks great and good to see the engine in after all this time not far away now.
Thanks an no its feels like its moving a bit faster now
Old 15-09-2015, 07:58 PM
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been doin a bit more before it goes back to bodyshop which is in next few days wen its not raining alternater an belts fitted, rad, intercooler,few pipes, map sensor an bracket an few other bits. Bought some braided brake hose kit an powerflex exhaust rubber off here to started fitting the petrol tank an pump but need to finish it so movin on slowly!










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How gay is that dump valve! Getting there now.
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Old 15-09-2015, 09:00 PM
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Originally Posted by lee2cossies
How gay is that dump valve! Getting there now.
Lol it was on the car wen I got it an blocks the hole for it to stop dust gettin in lol!
Old 16-09-2015, 06:35 AM
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That looks spot on.
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Originally Posted by Glenn_
That looks spot on.
Thanks mate!👍
Old 16-09-2015, 01:39 PM
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Getting there.... Looks good!!
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Originally Posted by cossiestu
Getting there.... Looks good!!
thanks!
Old 30-09-2015, 08:40 PM
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Some good news it went to bodyshop on monday!! Been there today to have the glass an new windscreen fitted an to my amazment they done alot an my god its look awesome! The roof an colour look so good need the splitter needs leveling an cleaning, ford badge on grill well a few bits... But i am so happy by the way its looking! Had a few other bits had my non abs loom sorted an got braided fuel lines will sort pics wen i get them but enjoy these for now lol. an wont be alot happening as my partner has just had our first baby an its hard work lol

























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that looks amazing mate - well done. must be a great feeling but not as good as your first baby
Old 02-10-2015, 12:49 PM
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give yourself a tap on the back..just stunning work and that sticker on the head lol
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Originally Posted by bobsworth
give yourself a tap on the back..just stunning work and that sticker on the head lol
Originally Posted by R4N SS
that looks amazing mate - well done. must be a great feeling but not as good as your first baby
Thanks guys i love it im in love again an first baby is amazing
Old 02-10-2015, 07:54 PM
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had few bits delivered today let the pics do the talking but the fuel hoses need a return hose so i get one soon an have new pump an filter to use, more stuff is getting everyday aswel an im liking it!
















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Old 03-10-2015, 10:03 AM
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That looks really nice mate.just a quick question.were did you get the windscreen from as I need a new one for mine an is it bronze tinted...cheers simon
Old 03-10-2015, 11:24 AM
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Originally Posted by turblower
That looks really nice mate.just a quick question.were did you get the windscreen from as I need a new one for mine an is it bronze tinted...cheers simon
thanks! able windscreens i can give u the number if u lik? they asked if i wanted a bronze or not aswel
Old 04-10-2015, 07:17 AM
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Yeah if you could give me ther number please.do you know anyone who got a sunroof for sale by any chanche..thanks simon
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Originally Posted by turblower
Yeah if you could give me ther number please.do you know anyone who got a sunroof for sale by any chanche..thanks simon
07721069400. No I don't sorry mate not sure if able windscreens are local company or big tho but sure they will be a good help anyway!
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Old 05-10-2015, 07:12 PM
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Top job mate. Looks ace!!
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Originally Posted by Escos Jam
Top job mate. Looks ace!!
Thanks Mate! 👍
Old 06-10-2015, 01:59 PM
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very nice
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Thanks for that.I will give them a call tomorow.just wondering what paint did you use on your car at has it been lacquered??
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Looking good. Thats a massive turbo.
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Originally Posted by turblower
Thanks for that.I will give them a call tomorow.just wondering what paint did you use on your car at has it been lacquered??
No probs! Base coat an lacquer I paid to have top quality materials for a good job👍
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Build looks great Alex great read.
Any problems with fitting the loom give me a shout .
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Originally Posted by Glenn_
Looking good. Thats a massive turbo.
ye its big lol an thanks!

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Build looks great Alex great read.
Any problems with fitting the loom give me a shout .
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thanks mate an will thanks!
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Its home again now an now to fit all the good/new bits! had few other bits deliverd supra 3.7 diff, new set of spoiler caps, got a hydro clutch hose made. fitted the front number plate to see if stays on an tapes anygood an my new sign for a baby night light lol!
















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Nice!!
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Looking great Alex
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Originally Posted by Steve the Plumber
Nice!!
Originally Posted by whizzisat114
Looking great Alex
thanks guys hopefully a bit more done this week
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looking awesome mate
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Done a bit more fuel rail an lines, pump etc are on nearly finished an brake lines. fitted some of the interior havin front door cards an made rear flat ones guna get them flocked soon. rear brakes are fitted aswel so its getting there but slowly an thanks for the kind comments







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Looking really nice with you.
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hi guys havent done much as been busy, hope you had good new years an christmas!!! screamer nearly all finished, welded up with a flexi on then heat wrapped, full exhaust is on. Got the front door cards flocked an all plastics an pocket are painted black even tho they look grey. Done the rear of the car in carpet just havent finished yet. And for Lee2cossies i got a different dumpvalve so not so gay lol . Few other bits should be sorted soon aswel!!






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Good progress mate definitely a better dump valve.��


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