Mk2escort grp4 cosworth conversion paul&si
27-03-2014, 07:06 PM
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nice job mate. love the wheels my mate has them on his mk1
Cheers fela should look good when there on and it finished
04-04-2014, 06:51 PM
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Got the centre console mocked up tonight there are two side pieces to go on and the stereos just for mockup but you get the idea
18-04-2014, 06:52 AM
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Mocked one side up with the side piece fitted not too bad few tweaks and should be spot on
18-06-2014, 08:14 PM
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18-06-2014, 08:52 PM
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Great wheels good taste lol looking good
20-06-2014, 08:08 PM
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24-06-2014, 08:10 AM
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10-08-2014, 05:20 PM
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Been back on the wheels today polishing the rims here's one before and after not coming up too bad
20-08-2014, 05:53 PM
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25-08-2014, 03:34 PM
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Got tyres on the wheels put a front one on poor pics will get better ones tomorrow
25-08-2014, 04:40 PM
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That is THE best looking wide arched escort i've seen.
along with the red one from turnover.
25-08-2014, 05:14 PM
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Cheers fela it's starting to come together now where chuffed with it
25-08-2014, 05:18 PM
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Cheers fela it's starting to come together now where chuffed with it
Cool stuff. I dont normaly like arched escort's my fav escort is the mk2 harrier in white but you made it work. Its fooking lovely mate.
07-09-2014, 05:06 PM
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W pulled the car out today weather been good and all and for the first time had all the wheels on, need a clean but you get the idear
07-09-2014, 06:52 PM
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07-09-2014, 07:33 PM
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Wow, another amazing car mate
13-09-2014, 05:38 PM
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Well got the front brakes sorted brembo front calipers Daimler front discs new braided flexy pipes and made our own lines
25-09-2014, 07:41 PM
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Today's task was to get the cross member out and trim the back edge and reweld it, was a bit too close to the sump for are liking but first had to support engine with the crane
The bit that needs trimming
And trimmed
We then welded it up read trot painting, will get pics of that tomorrow
05-10-2014, 09:11 AM
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Come along way so far
05-10-2014, 10:40 PM
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Looking good,that's a very nice shade of red
27-10-2014, 07:07 PM
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Little update changed the front springs from 12" to 10.5" and fitted a new anti roll bar twin am one
Fitted the flywheel and hopefully the new clutch 6 paddle will be in tomorrow
29-10-2014, 06:40 PM
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Got the new clutch fitted tonight should be up to the job
And the new roll bar and the crossmember assembled ready to fit, just giving the gearbox a clean then all in hopefully tomorrow
29-10-2014, 06:40 PM
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02-11-2014, 04:19 PM
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Today we got the gearbox on the engine and lifted back into place and the new roll bar fitted, just got the struts to refit and the front end is nearly done
09-11-2014, 05:23 PM
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Tonight we got the struts refitted with the shorter springs, and all the roll twin cam roll bar on
The stainless brake hoses fitted and copper to the calipers done
25-01-2015, 06:20 PM
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Quick rack painted and new poly bushes and new rod ends should get them fitted tomorrow
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15-03-2015, 10:55 AM
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The rack roll bar and new front springs fitted and sat back on its front wheels
Sits a lot better now
15-03-2015, 12:38 PM
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WOW!!! totally stunning mate i had the cossack mk model on my mantle for years its great to see it replicated and being yb totally awesome kudos!!
16-03-2015, 09:03 AM
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16-03-2015, 10:56 AM
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Did you use the pug brembos as they have the same bolt spacing?
16-03-2015, 05:20 PM
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16-03-2015, 07:41 PM
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What an awesome project. You've done an amazing job so far mate!!
17-03-2015, 06:44 PM
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Cheers felas just getting back into it had a bit of time off as had a few issues with my 3dr
Started on the brake lines today made first one up then we braided it looks neater I think just a test fit
The discs are off a Daimler 300mm if I remember correctly
29-03-2015, 05:48 PM
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29-03-2015, 07:33 PM
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What blue engine paint did you use?
30-03-2015, 02:57 PM
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What blue engine paint did you use?
Think it was car plan engine laquar bud
30-03-2015, 03:55 PM
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Nice and neat brake pipes them.
03-04-2015, 04:25 PM
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Started to clip the brake pipes Dow today and started fastening the car loom into place
Extended the wires for oil pressure sensor got to do alternator wires tomorrow
along with the red one from turnover.
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