davidfox280585

like the others i expected a giggle but looks awesome and top work

JezST3

Wow this tread has really surprised me, was expecting a shitter and its really not! cant wait to see it painted keep up the good work

Rab

I was expecting paper mache and just general shite. I am pleasantly surprised. This looks really well done. Wheels need to be changed, but that's no big deal! Looks like a great project, looking forward to seeing the end result!

doctor stavros

C'mon update us more!

RSTdude

Reading through the thread n thought this might be a shed but mate it is starting to look ace keep it up!

Mk4 Lew

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Update, update, update!

Lee Grout

Ok update time. First though thanks for the comments. Sounds funny but its nice to think you ALL expected a shitter and have been pleasantly surprised!

Here is how the side skirt WAS. Looks a bit odd where on a 3 door would normally go up the 3/4 panel.


As you can see in this pic, Ive blended the top edge line as smooth as I can. Where the line runs under the door, it actually drops down a fraction further to meet the top edge of the rest of the skirt. Ive also blended the outward facing egde. Harder to explain but can see the difference in the pics.



A host of trim and the wipers got a clean up and a new coat of matt black.


Dont think I already showed this! I sprayed a random colour I had laying around on all 4 arches. Reason beeing you cant really see any slight dips with a matt primer! Something with a gloss finish makes it much easier to see. Any little lumps and bumps I found were then filled and sanded again to make flat. Last thing you want to see down the edge is ripples everywhere, and with a crap fibreglass kit its almost inevitable!



After finding rusted lamps I decided to replace them all. The outers I got from a shop on ebay well known for morette spares for Ł30. To my horror, the 3/4" smaller inners were Ł119! WTF After finding someone breaking an old set with perfect condition inners I had them for Ł50. Much more acceptable! Now they look the part.


The Mrs snapping we without knowing! Just some final panel wipe and a tack before paint.



After Panel wiping the lower half of a door, I felt a dip from a previous repair. Not really acceptable so it was filled, sanded and good to go............then I found this!

There were two of these little dents, one on each door. Only saw it when I was walking down the stairs and just happened to be at the right angle to see it!




This is how we do proper DIY


Bit more prep. Small area of rust but the stopper thing on the bootlid.

Also needed some attention like on most escorts! As its seen, meant it needed massive scratches and couple small rust spots sorting.

I broke most of the cable clips when removing them Found some ford ones on ebay though so all's good.

1st coat in!


And some snaps of it resting in the garage awaiting some better weather now the rains come in!


Notice the newly blended area of skirt that previously went into the door.



The inside door/arch area Im surprisingly pleased with.






Never sprayed a car before or even used a spray gun actually so its all good practice. Need to get a filter for the compressor to get rid of water in the system while spraying. So far though there have been no problems. Ive just taken my time and made sure to rid any imperfections between layers. The car has only had 2 coats so will need flatting and another coat if not 2. I will then laquer, wait for it to dry couple/few weeks then cut back and polish up. TBH its not that orange peel'y now, Ive seen FAR FAR worse!
Im happy anyway, its all a learning curve.

My fuel pump buggered up as well. This new one I got today will be my third! I think I'm running them dry, barely any fuel in the tank as its just sat in the garage and only just comes up to the driveway.....then back down again! I'll try looking after this one

On the look out for new wheels also, as Im not rushing to finish for Ford Fair. Im going to take my time and do it right.

Comments welcome. Full thread at www.escortevolution.co.uk same topic title as this one. Cheers.

Minirotty

Well done Lee, looking good.

Rab

That really works IMHO. If it was me, some escort cossie alloys, or some dished Rotas would be going on!

PaulinhoT

This is really coming on good, great looking car

chris cdti

My dad had a sapphire the same blue as that lol

Lee Grout

Im eyeing up some comp mo6 old style 18" There are some on here for sale cheap but one's been welded Ive seen someone with a single spare, if it matches the set then I'll make the offer. There were some on ebay but he said he wont post as he hasnt time! If it was closer I'd of driven but its 5.3/4 hours just to get there!


And thanks chaps, glad some of you are into it and its not just me

Rab

You'll need a spacer I think for the mos... will look good though!

shauns

What a project....and looks like fun too

Lee Grout

LOL I got 25mm spacers all round to bring my wheels out! I could do with an offset that brings the rears out another 20-25 lol

JezST3

Looking good cant wait to see it finish

Paul_RS

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Looks good!

Not picking holes, but why didn't you remove the door locks when spraying?

Lee Grout

Ease to be honest. I've already lot count of what screws, nuts and bolts go where lol I never even looked at undoing them. As the doors will need the repaired dents touched up anyway, if its simple to get to them I may take them off now you quizzed me on it!

B19 JUB

wow what a lovely colour which suits what you done perfectly.looks amazing tbh.hopefully your upping the powerplant at some point to match the wide styling?

Lee Grout

Im not sure I ever will Cheaper insurance and running costs. Plus tbh I want it finished. Ive had it for years and after joining passion ford I really fancy a proper old skool restoration project. Will have to wait and see anyway....you never know.

bailey1

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Looking good mate can't wait to see it finished!!! Keep up the good work.

Glenn_

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Its starting to come together now. Its looking really good.

LIMITLESS

Coming along well mate

SMILER258

Again, I'm another one who thought ''Oh dear'', but it looks fantastic IMO. Brilliant work on it!

SBT83

Same here! Taken note of some top tips for when I start my project . Keep up the good work mate.

Ps is peewee still knocking around on Evo? I used to be a member myself back in the day lol

Lee Grout

Thanks guys.

And yes, PeeWee's still there. Chucking his weight about if were naughty! Lol
A lot quieter now these days though.

SBT83

Lol same old. I can imagine its quieter, when I was on it was all neons and glue on vents. Not my cuppa tea. The scenes changed and people grow up lol

Lee Grout

Some nice chaps on there. Not many wild build threads going on ( which is what I like) more tidy up's and the usual gti kit's going on. Its nice to flick between the two sites, get a bit of everything.

SBT83

I know what you mean, there's only so many gti kits you can take lol. I like unusual builds. Yours is about as different as they come with good results too. So many have tried and failed miserably. Keep it up pal, ill give you a shout if I get stuck lol

Lee Grout

No worries mate, cheers.

SBT83

I was looking at your car now painted and wondered if you ever thought about blanking the rear quarter windows? Never seen it done but was just a thought, now you've gone to the trouble of painting it lol

Edited to say, would it be ott to go as far and have inserts like on calibra's rear pillars?

Longdog3004

Hi mate pukka work your doing!
Can I ask what you used on your exhaust to bring it back to life?
Cheers mate keep up the good work

doctor stavros

Great work there pal..... what have you done about a bumper after getting angry at the old one?

Lee Grout

I used paper polishing pads normally used for marble lol. Nabbed them from work, just like normal sand paper really, go up through the grades. (they're maybe not as harsh as normal sandpaper) Followed by a buffing wheel and a sh1tload of metal polishing wax. By the time I was done, It looked like I was wearing mascara! lol

A replacement bumper is in the pipeline

Even better though, Ive bagged myself some Compomotive Mo6 old style 18" wheels and tyres. Cant wait to get the delivered. finished in powdercoat white. I was going the black route but these will look good....I hope. No more buying now for a couple months as Im now in debit to my joint account lol. Nevermind....its worth it.

Longdog3004

Lol good work mate look pukka when it's finished

MrCapriScort

I think it would of looked better in a standard escort cosworth colour. Top job on all of the bodywork, it really looks trick. Best modded 5 door escort i have seen

Twins

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well done

turbo m

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Great work going on there. I like most thought 5 door!!!.
But i take my hat off to you great old school colour too.
Have you the front bumper sorted now are you going to run a std lx type rear spoiler ???

Mk4 Rick

Cracking motor Lee what else have you got planned for it

ozmk1cos

I hate filler with a passion but your doing some good work with it