my restro and conversion so far (loads of pics be patient)
04-02-2004, 12:05 AM
#1
my restro and conversion so far (loads of pics be patient)
loads of pics please be patient!
panels from brown brothers guildford, only went there to check the prices ended up walking away with £85 worth of kit!
http://brownbrothers.com
wednesday should see the alloys and springs going on then changing panels soon and then adding a 1.8zetec in replace of the old 1.3!
any one wanting to chek up at any time go to
http://www.bonjourno.co.uk and click on car section!
PAUL
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panels from brown brothers guildford, only went there to check the prices ended up walking away with £85 worth of kit!
http://brownbrothers.com
wednesday should see the alloys and springs going on then changing panels soon and then adding a 1.8zetec in replace of the old 1.3!
any one wanting to chek up at any time go to
http://www.bonjourno.co.uk and click on car section!
PAUL
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where has all the student loan gone?[/url]
04-02-2004, 12:32 AM
#3
good learning project!
definatly still the quickest and best way to learn that! just jump straight in!
good luck!
are you doing anything to the engine whilst its out or is this a low insurance a to b type car?
definatly still the quickest and best way to learn that! just jump straight in!
good luck!
are you doing anything to the engine whilst its out or is this a low insurance a to b type car?
04-02-2004, 01:23 AM
#4
just going to service the 1.8 zetec i have with new gaskets and water pump..etc then when i have enough money a new set of cams and verniers...
might try rear disc conversion and once i have it all working and its not a wase of money i mite take the engine out and turbo it...
still really keen on rear wheel drive, tempted ive looked around and think that a saph transmission tunnel could be welded in and the rear axel etc could come off a capri or saph, though im not totally sure!
might just make it, drive it and make something else even madder!
the problem is i am just a student working at the weekend and paying rent on a house...so i am totally skint..the car above cost me £120..wheels £185..panels £85 and the list goes on ..and on..and on!
will keep the updates coming!!all comments and suggestions welcomed!
oh and by the way, im dead serious i want this to work for once in my life and its NOT going to be a Bodge like normal!
CHEERS
PAUL
might try rear disc conversion and once i have it all working and its not a wase of money i mite take the engine out and turbo it...
still really keen on rear wheel drive, tempted ive looked around and think that a saph transmission tunnel could be welded in and the rear axel etc could come off a capri or saph, though im not totally sure!
might just make it, drive it and make something else even madder!
the problem is i am just a student working at the weekend and paying rent on a house...so i am totally skint..the car above cost me £120..wheels £185..panels £85 and the list goes on ..and on..and on!
will keep the updates coming!!all comments and suggestions welcomed!
oh and by the way, im dead serious i want this to work for once in my life and its NOT going to be a Bodge like normal!
CHEERS
PAUL
04-02-2004, 09:21 AM
#5
if i were you mate i would just put it back together so that its all rust free, and then decide what you want to do with it.
if you try and do it all now you could soon find yourself falling down that very large money sapping hole
i know what you mean about being a student and trying to do these things mate.
im a student as well so i have to work 21 hours a week on top of my degree to aford to do things to my westfield.
if you try and do it all now you could soon find yourself falling down that very large money sapping hole
i know what you mean about being a student and trying to do these things mate.
im a student as well so i have to work 21 hours a week on top of my degree to aford to do things to my westfield.
04-02-2004, 09:47 PM
#6
the main problem is the insurance at 20yrs old its killer.
Also i have the problem that i dont have a car to go and get bits in as i cant afford insurance a car and parts so i have to ask my very kind matey dan to take me every where.
did some more work today..
pics will be added later...dont quite why the above ones dont work, ive given up trying!
PAUL
Also i have the problem that i dont have a car to go and get bits in as i cant afford insurance a car and parts so i have to ask my very kind matey dan to take me every where.
did some more work today..
pics will be added later...dont quite why the above ones dont work, ive given up trying!
PAUL
04-02-2004, 09:55 PM
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the main problem is the insurance at 20yrs old its killer.
Also i have the problem that i dont have a car to go and get bits in as i cant afford insurance a car and parts so i have to ask my very kind matey dan to take me every where.
did some more work today..
pics will be added later...dont quite why the above ones dont work, ive given up trying!
PAUL
Also i have the problem that i dont have a car to go and get bits in as i cant afford insurance a car and parts so i have to ask my very kind matey dan to take me every where.
did some more work today..
pics will be added later...dont quite why the above ones dont work, ive given up trying!
PAUL
should just do what i do mate! get a girlfriend with a nice car and then just steal it from her all the time! lol
05-02-2004, 01:13 AM
#9
some more pics from today getting the front suspension in, would of been a quick job but there always a problem...getting the nut undone from the top of the strut to relase the compression plate was a nightmare and took up most of the afternoon!
anyone with any information on how to change panels please reply..
below is a picture of the top join of the front wing and the slam panel. how do i remove the slam panel??
do i drill out this spot welds? if i do there will be a hole through the wing flap part??? please help...panels need to be put on by mid march for me to be on schedule for the engine etc to be ready for summer
!!
more updates as they happen
cheers
PAUL
anyone with any information on how to change panels please reply..
below is a picture of the top join of the front wing and the slam panel. how do i remove the slam panel??
do i drill out this spot welds? if i do there will be a hole through the wing flap part??? please help...panels need to be put on by mid march for me to be on schedule for the engine etc to be ready for summer
!!
more updates as they happen
cheers
PAUL
12-02-2004, 12:40 PM
#15
getting ready for the removal of the panels. to do this i have to move the car to my mates house as the garage im renting has no power. bummer so no mig welder!
so the day arrived to tow the car for what seemed like miles across town, so we had to hook up some brake lights!
can really see the car coming on now, and yes it has been lowered 40mm!!
lol!
towing! thanks to dan as his KA!
devised a brake light solution
new home at my mates house
so the day arrived to tow the car for what seemed like miles across town, so we had to hook up some brake lights!
can really see the car coming on now, and yes it has been lowered 40mm!!
lol!
towing! thanks to dan as his KA!
devised a brake light solution
new home at my mates house
12-02-2004, 10:55 PM
#17
ok well here is the run down of what im trying to create, on a very very tight budget....student budget which means id be better off on the dol.
some of the parts i have already some im not sure on, but its the general line of it......
if anyone knows the deal behind rear wheel driving an escort please let me know!!lol! do i use capri or saph bits? as this is something im still toying with!
ESCORT ZETEC PROJECT
plans
engine:
comprising of...
Mondeo 1.8 zetec 16V engine - 82K
- new gasket set
- new water pump
- new oil filter
- new exhaust manifold bolts
- Piper cross breather
Escort 1.8 Zetec 16V gearbox (IB5) - 32K
- new clutch
- Escort flywheel
escort mk5 xr3i loom
Induction Kit and cone filter
custom made back box and full de-cat system
Kent cams
Adjustable verniers + kent cam belt
560amp battery
Chrome Cam cover
special oil filler cap
Chrome battey cover
exterior
rs2000 wheels
lowered 40mm
Tinted windows
focus blue side repeaters
possible bad/boy bonnet
number plate recessed into bumper at back (poss)
boot smoothed
idea sourced for wing mirrors
idea sourced for rear wiper/maybe no wiper
hella spot lights possibly but not sure!
clear indicators
working bonnet pins
Golf mk3 VR6 front splitter/mondeo/laguna
short bee sting aerial
single wiper
red back lights
interior
No back seats - carpeted off with two 12" subs and speakers - undecided
bucket seats?undecided
Full roll cage and possible door cross bars? undecided!
four point harnesses
voltmeter/fuel/oil temp/air temp/rev guages
fuel and trip computer
fully controlable modular electrics
sports steering wheel
gear lever cut down
racing handbrake mechanism
pedal extensions
yeah thats about all i can think of so far!
feel free to add comments and suggestions!
some of the parts i have already some im not sure on, but its the general line of it......
if anyone knows the deal behind rear wheel driving an escort please let me know!!lol! do i use capri or saph bits? as this is something im still toying with!
ESCORT ZETEC PROJECT
plans
engine:
comprising of...
Mondeo 1.8 zetec 16V engine - 82K
- new gasket set
- new water pump
- new oil filter
- new exhaust manifold bolts
- Piper cross breather
Escort 1.8 Zetec 16V gearbox (IB5) - 32K
- new clutch
- Escort flywheel
escort mk5 xr3i loom
Induction Kit and cone filter
custom made back box and full de-cat system
Kent cams
Adjustable verniers + kent cam belt
560amp battery
Chrome Cam cover
special oil filler cap
Chrome battey cover
exterior
rs2000 wheels
lowered 40mm
Tinted windows
focus blue side repeaters
possible bad/boy bonnet
number plate recessed into bumper at back (poss)
boot smoothed
idea sourced for wing mirrors
idea sourced for rear wiper/maybe no wiper
hella spot lights possibly but not sure!
clear indicators
working bonnet pins
Golf mk3 VR6 front splitter/mondeo/laguna
short bee sting aerial
single wiper
red back lights
interior
No back seats - carpeted off with two 12" subs and speakers - undecided
bucket seats?undecided
Full roll cage and possible door cross bars? undecided!
four point harnesses
voltmeter/fuel/oil temp/air temp/rev guages
fuel and trip computer
fully controlable modular electrics
sports steering wheel
gear lever cut down
racing handbrake mechanism
pedal extensions
yeah thats about all i can think of so far!
feel free to add comments and suggestions!
27-02-2004, 05:01 PM
#18
hi! ive been working on the car again now that i have handed in coursework etc!heres what ive been up to recently!
harsh and violent butchering i know but it had to be done, the panels were so shagged!
new ones to go on soon, just gota fix the mig welder!
PAUL
the usual -> any tips or advice appreciated please as this is my first project and im jumping in head first!
PAUL
harsh and violent butchering i know but it had to be done, the panels were so shagged!
new ones to go on soon, just gota fix the mig welder!
PAUL
the usual -> any tips or advice appreciated please as this is my first project and im jumping in head first!
PAUL
04-03-2004, 01:19 AM
#23
nah not yet i havent taken it off the old 1.3 engine still siting in the garage getting in the way!!!
though im expecting a few ball bearings couple of springs prob few nuts and bolts and other random stuff to fall out of it as it made such a noise when you drove it back fella!!!!
dont some good work today but to late to post pics now, will do tomorrow after my two exams in oneday malarky!!!
cheers for the support people!the body work is coming on slowly, only working on it like few hours week.
bought some steel sheeting today and have cut out the rust from the chassis leg will have to fabricate small panel to relace the cutout...(will show on pics tomorrow)...
PAUL
though im expecting a few ball bearings couple of springs prob few nuts and bolts and other random stuff to fall out of it as it made such a noise when you drove it back fella!!!!
dont some good work today but to late to post pics now, will do tomorrow after my two exams in oneday malarky!!!
cheers for the support people!the body work is coming on slowly, only working on it like few hours week.
bought some steel sheeting today and have cut out the rust from the chassis leg will have to fabricate small panel to relace the cutout...(will show on pics tomorrow)...
PAUL
05-03-2004, 05:03 PM
#26
GRINDING danger!!!
MORE GRINDING!
INITIAL CUTS to chassis rail (drivers side)
SHEET STEEL FROM B&Q
hard to see but quite alot cut off chassis rail
roof is ok, thats not rust its foam from roof lining
more pics when im next at the car, welding on panels soon!just got to fabricate some repair sections!
PAUL
MORE GRINDING!
INITIAL CUTS to chassis rail (drivers side)
SHEET STEEL FROM B&Q
hard to see but quite alot cut off chassis rail
roof is ok, thats not rust its foam from roof lining
more pics when im next at the car, welding on panels soon!just got to fabricate some repair sections!
PAUL
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