before i even started this project i needed somewhere to do it, , so i had to get a garage built at the side/back of the house,so that was built so the project coud be started.

a few pics of the build.







With wanting a cosworth engine going in the mk.2 i needed a lot of parts for the mk.2 and i found a saff cosworth,i got this one pretty cheap,just needs a bit of work on the engine,which would of been getting stripped down anyway so it made no difference if it needed work to it.





so, got the garage, got all the parts off the saff cossie,all was ready for the car to go in there.















i bought the car off someone who had done a lot of work to it,the normal panels replaced and everything all sorted so the car will be mint when all finished.

my plans for this car is to build it similar to a group 4 escort rally car,the ones with the arches,cage,big wheels etc....with cosworth power too,then take it on the track a few times.

i need to get a lot of bits to get the shell up to scratch so it can take the power,so have a few pennies put away to spend on the bits needed,just been too busy working to get them.

the shell then will be going in to my mate Neil ( 500 Neil off here) to get the arches,cage,4 link kit and most of the other parts fitted and the shell strengthened and then resprayed there too.

Just going to plod on with it when i have time and money to spend on it so don't expect it done next month.

will keep it updated over the next few months on the progress.

 

Clean shell


Cool project too

What colour you thinking?

 

Rad,

thats is the only thing i'm not sure on.

thinking radiant red but really unsure.

the sell is a good one,it has to be.

 

How about green? im trying to find a pic of the one I have in my head

 

good luck with it mate

 

don't think it will be green lol.

i did want it a genuine rs2000 colour,but venitian red is dull imo.

think you are thinking of java green Rad, like a minty colour.

 

thanks Ronnie.

 

thats the one... and whats wrong with green

Blue Mk2's on the other hand

 

now blue....

 

Do it Olympic Blue Dave

 

thats a mk.1 colour though, got to be at east a mk.2 colour.

Rivera blue,nordic,midnight.

i used to love my signal red rs2000.

 

Smashing project mate

Will watch this poast like a hawk

 

when did you get it in primer????

Gonna be busy Dave...keep it up

 

Oh and the garage looks a lot different when i last saw it.

Looks good

 

dave you must do it signal yellow as that is by far the best original mk2 colour.

nice garage btw

 

bit of midnight oil got burnt Paul.

got to et the outside of the garage sorted as soon as i can, then the get the front bit built up and then cover the whole driveway.....on long garage then.

be able to change gearboxes in the dry soon and with light.

 

the saint

i don't mind yellow actually.

something to bear in mind.

 

you know it makes sense

i had to paint my mk1 as soon as i got it and there was only one colour for me which was signal yellow of course

very few cars can actually be in yellow with out looking the wrong side of camp but the mk1`s and 2`s pull it off a treat, just look at the cossie

 

the saint

just look at the cossie


i know....

 

I liked the Cossie in Yellow Whot about Silver (merc siler maybe) or you sticking to the Ford old skool colours

 

Well dont do it Amber Yellow as thats the colour Graham is having on his Mk2

 

i quite like signal amber Paul.

mine would have rusted away before Gra's car will be out.

he should get it up on here.

 

Very cool Project mate, keep thos Updates coming....i shall be keeping an close eye on this topic, as it looks a good'un

 

You have been busy Dave!!

The garage and the car both look mint, shell looks like a tidy one!

Gonna be proper when its finished!

 

Cracking project you have got there Dave

MK2 is my fave car of all time and also had a few of them years back. I almost cry when i see the prices of them and the parts nowadays sold my last one for around Ł500 i think about 9yrs ago (harrier)

Going to be keeping an eye on this thread

Keep them updates coming

 

Dave, my axle casing hubs and shafts will be for sale in the new year....just needs a diff and thats the rear sorted if your interested...

Reason for sale is that i want ap's on the back and this axle is only good for cossie sliding calipers.

 

Steve,

i have bought a 2.8 capri special axle with the lsd in it,think that will do for starters....i hope.

will chat to you at the track day concerning your axle.

 

rstoughy


i got rid of a few rs2000's years ago when i bought mk.4 rst's,should of kept one at least.

my fave car...the nose cone rs2000.

i'm gutted i'm not having the nosecone on this car but it will look stupid with the arches on.

 

2.8i is ok if you only going for a standard lump LOL...

3.09 ratio on 17's means you will hit 200mph though LOL.....

We have used these in the past and they break at stage 2 so greens and a t3....usually the half shaft's twist and few times then snap LOL...

WANK......



But yes since i have sorted my axle its lasted for 10 years and never broke

 

PLus if you need any help just give us a shout, i can tell you all the fuck ups i have made in the last 12 years doing mine so you don't do the same

 

Like this you mean.....




Looks better with monte's on the back....



Or even on the front

 

The car will be at least stage 3....for now.

everything is there for that.

will chat at Donnington Steve over a few bits.

hopefully Martin will be bringing the wheels with him..8x15" ML's.

 

i seen that blue mk.2 at Karls.



deffo getting at least the tarmac arches on it if they will be good enough for the whel/tyre combo.

that black rs2,does not look right with the arches on.

 

looks like it gonna b a great build,that nms mk2 is wicked!!!

 

if its anything like Dingys car then i will be very happy.

 

Thats fooking lovely

 

I have a Thunder sollon kit for a mk2 i hope to get a mk2 in the furture if there is any left

 

thats a wide kit that, would not want to buy the wheels for that!

i was thinking of an x-pack kit for mine but there are no decent kits out there.

i should of kept my old car.

 

Very nice and yes VERY Wide

 

looks like a cool project