mk3 escort zetec turbo, poss breaking, 23/10/11 gauging interest
19-07-2009, 05:30 PM
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Of course it will clarke, migs crap on metal that thick so cracked the arc welder on it and penetrated much better, gave it a few hard beats too for safe measure lol. Cheers for comments guys
19-07-2009, 05:32 PM
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19-07-2009, 05:46 PM
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19-07-2009, 05:48 PM
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it will hold but for how long ??? i wouldn't like to hard launch it like that
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i would of gone straight back on the floor of the car so its pulling straight if you get me ?
ill put a pic up of how i done it if you want?
19-07-2009, 06:00 PM
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i was under the inpression the mig was stronger i stand corrected.
why is the mig a more commonley used welder sureley if mig and arc was the same it would be cheaper to be useing the arc to save on the expence of gas?
19-07-2009, 06:01 PM
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Yeh put a pic up please, I'm confident it will hold but time will see. I personally don't like mig after 3-4 mm but that's my pref, well atleast a 130 mig anyhow as I havnt got a stupidly dear 1
19-07-2009, 06:02 PM
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19-07-2009, 06:04 PM
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i think i may have confused my self lol its a term that the welder at work uses when fabricating its not the correct word for it but i no what i mean lol.
i was under the inpression the mig was stronger i stand corrected.
why is the mig a more commonley used welder sureley if mig and arc was the same it would be cheaper to be useing the arc to save on the expence of gas?
i was under the inpression the mig was stronger i stand corrected.
why is the mig a more commonley used welder sureley if mig and arc was the same it would be cheaper to be useing the arc to save on the expence of gas?
19-07-2009, 06:09 PM
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that sounds about right for a little set like that ,ive got a 180 amp set at home and wouldnt like to weld much more than 6mm with it ,i use a 400 amp mig in work and a 350 amp tig and 350 amp arc .
19-07-2009, 06:29 PM
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i may well weld it back into the floor too if i can get it over my mates pit as its a pig working on it like that lol, i managed to get the odd spot on it the mocked it up out of the car lol.
19-07-2009, 06:41 PM
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i think im going to keep it like this and it addition along the lines of what crazycage is suggesting by spanning it into the floor, then bolting a plate on the inside and outside of the floor pan to tie it in. ill see when i can be bothered to play with it again lol.
20-07-2009, 08:15 PM
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been busy mate, been on holiday and now im back im trying to set up my own business as fed up sub contracting so been out and about pricing work etc lol and pricing doesnt pay till you start the work lol. I think after the 15th il send the car off to have shafts made and dash flocked (dont collect cage till then so cant trim dash for cage). may try and fit pedal box and get lines etc sorted though 
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20-07-2009, 09:41 PM
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http://www.anotherfordforum.com/topi...uspension-mod/
nice to see the conversion moving along mate,
just to give you some ideas.see the link to my fiesta.
i have bolted a focus crossmember into my fiesta bay,added mk3 mondeo ball joints,used modded st24 hubs/shafts.and could easily bolt in the mondeo g/box,without buying shafts.
i have made it difficult by wanting to use the 6 speed box lol
nice to see the conversion moving along mate,
just to give you some ideas.see the link to my fiesta.
i have bolted a focus crossmember into my fiesta bay,added mk3 mondeo ball joints,used modded st24 hubs/shafts.and could easily bolt in the mondeo g/box,without buying shafts.
i have made it difficult by wanting to use the 6 speed box lol
21-07-2009, 08:02 AM
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cheers loyd, much appreciated, i prob wont opt for the subframe type option as it will lower the floor level more and my car drags on grass in alley at present lol + need to be able to fit exhaust through. I think ill opt for bracing it back into the floor and plate it either side of floor and bolt up in addition to whats already done?
22-07-2009, 11:28 AM
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23-07-2009, 01:44 PM
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kind of, it appears st170 linkages and shafts are rocking horse shit so without them i cant be bothered to work on it anymore and want work to take off before ill waste money on it (other than cage lol)
23-07-2009, 04:47 PM
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23-07-2009, 05:23 PM
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yes thought i saw em on ebay the other day lol,once i can collect all the bits il be getting on with this too
sitech racing will be more than likley to get me dave mac drive shafts,how about you? you will also need a electric speedo toothis is defo the gearbox for any big power rst.look forward to your progress as always
sitech racing will be more than likley to get me dave mac drive shafts,how about you? you will also need a electric speedo toothis is defo the gearbox for any big power rst.look forward to your progress as always
23-07-2009, 05:26 PM
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yes thought i saw em on ebay the other day lol,once i can collect all the bits il be getting on with this too sitech racing will be more than likley to get me dave mac drive shafts,how about you? you will also need a electric speedo toothis is defo the gearbox for any big power rst.look forward to your progress as always
sitech racing will be more than likley to get me dave mac drive shafts,how about you? you will also need a electric speedo toothis is defo the gearbox for any big power rst.look forward to your progress as always
23-07-2009, 06:38 PM
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