Time for an overhaul. 3dr Cosworth with 40k miles from new. Currently restoring the underside. Awaiting delivery of Konis, Mongoose exhaust, Powerflex bushes, Group N Beam mounts, Prodrive Hoses. All arms, rear beams etc currently getting powder coated. Watch this space

Before







The following pictures are all of the original underside. Cleaned with G101, still mint after all these years, with not a hint of rust or rot to the floorpan

















Tank Stripped



Tank Rubbed Down





Underside G101'd













Original Brake Lines





Spring Seats Cleaned





More to come next week.

 

looks good mate

 

Mmmm. Nice and clean. I cant get over the rust that you guys see over there. Driveline parts, beam etc. I know where I will be looking to advertise my 3dr if I sell.
Keep up the good work Jeff

 

that looks like an absolute mint one jeff wish mine looked like that. ill have to come and see how its coming along
maca

 

Looks good mate, mine prolly will be a lot worse underneath.

 

Looks like a mint car that mate good luck

 

Looking good mate!

 

very clean looking, should be even better when you finish it

 

very nice mate

 

Stunning car

 

Hi mate i carnt bet away from the tyne n wear members lol.I love your car and keep up the good work.

 

Wire Wheeled calipers, carriers etc







Diff cleaned and painted

 

Welcome to the site

Lovely 3dr and after the resto will only be better

 

that looking mega clean already mate

 

Thats a nice looking new fiesta bonnet behind the diff, You must have good taste if you have a pal with an xr2

On another note what numpty painted the bolts on the diff silver

 

Oi Behave Stop hijacking the thread, and concentrate on getting your skip finished.

And theres nowt wrong with me painting skills, the bolts get painted last.

 

I,m just keepin you saddo,s up on the resto list so Jeff can find it .
Your not half touchy about your painting skills...

 

Speaking of the skip. Forgot to email you this one. Nice Stance by the way

 

thats me gayfight stance only adopted when your around Chris

 

i knew you would not resist !

the floor looks mint jeff

you little polisher!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

will pop in and have a look

heres mine at the minute https://passionford.com/forum/restorations-rebuilds-and-projects/223093-red-escort-cosworth-resto-number-3-a.html

Dave e

ps. i blame you for starting me with all this anyway, its all your fault!!!

 

Dave, you should know he cant work a computer. Im putting the updates on for him under his user Excellent with cars, shite with technology.
Give him a call, hes all excited.

 

Great car to start with - im sure this'll be good to watch.

 

i did wonder like !!!!!!

will pop in and see him

 

looking good mine might be finished one day lol keep up the good work

 

Tank and fuel pump brackets painted and looking sweet.

 

Looked utterly mint to start with! Will be a cracker when it's done!

 

Awesome resto thread mate, really looking forward to see all further updates. I'm in the middle of doing the underside on my saph as well so I know how much work this is.

Keep it going

 

Looks well sweet, amazing condition for its age, even with the ultra low miles

 

looking good

 

looking good so far m8 keep the updates coming

 

Underside painted in two tone grey/black.









Tank and fuel pump fitted







Driveshafts etc painted



Brake pipes, bolts and pistons painted.











Brakes calipers stripped, painted and laquered



New Bolts and braided brake lines





Rear beam, arms and other bits due back from the powder coaters any day, then it all goes back together with new Koni Sport kit, Genuine drop links, Mongoose turbo back exhaust, Powerflex poly bush kit and Group N Beam mounts. Then when thats done, on with the front.

 

Lookin good Seymour

 

awesome work - job for mine next year.

 

Looks amazing, great detailing

 

One word " WOW " looks mint mate

 

very nice

 

Very nice 3dr good luck with the resto !

 

Looking forward to the next update.

 

Everythings back from the powder coaters. Heres a nice little collection to go back on the car.







Rear beam and diff installed





All the other rear end parts going back, all bolts renewed and really happy with the results. Just needs brake calipers etc to go back on.

 

Spot on!


Were did you got those new bolts etc?