im currently trying to convert a escort mk6 to look like a mk5 as a base car for escort cos replica ive got the front looking like mk 5 by changing bonnet and grill doe anyone know what is involved in changing the back i have tailgate but what else do i need to change ?????????? if any one could give advise it will be most appriciated as i have already spent out doing the front and dont want give up on it

 

BTTT for Lisa.............somebody must have done this conversion?

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hi lisa

you need the following mk5 parts:-

tailgate - the glass is the same and can be re-used
rear lenses x 2
rear light back repair panels x 2 or a complete rear panel

(the repair panels are what the rear lenses mount onto, they are used by bodyshops if just one side of the rear is damaged around the lights, they are still available from ford)

my new race car that i am building was originally a mk6 shell that was converted to mk5. the conversion was done before i got the shell but unpainted it was easy to see what had been done.

i hope this helps, pm me for more details.

good luck
bob

 

Bob,

Are the headlights not different too?

Hello by the way - long time no speak!

 

bob, cheers for info on thisi see what you mean i have the lights but like you said they dont fit in the light panel i put the taigate on and its got a gap bettween the tailgate and where it curves on to the rubber seal but is level with the rear quarters? if i change the light panels will this solve this ???? and do you know if i would have to change the pnel that runs across above the rear bumper? dont suppose you got any pictures so i can see what you mean before i change panels???? thank for everyones advise so far?

 

you can swap the front over easily, bonnet, bumper and lights.

but the rear, you cant just swap tailgates as the mk5 is slightly shorter.

you will need new rear wings, a lot of hastle, and if you want it done properly you might aswell get some proppa metal wings, as they also go above the boot line on the cossy.

also the doors and wing mirrors are different too.

hth

 

SOunds like a better option would be to just sell it and buy a good mk5

 

Theres a guy on Escortevolution.co.uk called ralph, he's currently in the process of putting the mk5 tailgate on his mk6, im sure he'll be more than happy to help ya out!!

 

Better off buying a 5

 

Its a pretty big job, front end wise, the front panels are different, bonnets different, head lights are different, front wings are different

 

only difference in front wings is there is a small lip where the sidelight bit goes, not one on mk6.

 

i forgot to mention mine has the right headlights lights etc its not a late mk6 it an xr3i k reg facelift so would i have to change the rear quarters first,?i did try to find a good mk 5 proper shape but couldnt find good un cheap enough its done at the front just need advise on what to change on the back before i go and buy wrong bits cheers to everyone so far

 

Ah, so its a mk5b then, take a visit on that website and PM ex finesse, he'll help you out!