BEEFY'S s1 cos- tues 1-5-2012 Project now for sale , breaking -
12-11-2011, 04:44 PM
#4201
ok guys , update time
only had a few hours today on the car , out with the wife tonight and over time at work tomorrow !
took a rear wheel to the garage for a quick mock up
hub assembly
was then mocked into the arch ,
ohh yess
daz aka cragrat was up dropping off parts for his 3 door , gave his opinion on the wheel choice
barring the shorter coilover bodies , and a remake of the mount bracket we should be fine
although it does look like we wouldnt have had issues just fitting the turret verticaly , still we have enough clearance between wheel/ shock & shock / car
daz has gave me a loan of a 235/40/ 18 tyre to fit to the 9 j rim , hoping this will give a little of a stretch look ,
dont really want to run a silly super low profile , considering it a road car , slightest pothole and ill be repacing rims
with that looking like its ok , ill get the tyre on , and sat in , then start making up the links
had time to quickly offer in the tanks i got from phil on here that came from fudgeys 3 door project
header / breather combo looks like it will fit a treat , just needing a small bracket for the rear and two rivnuts for the bottom bracket ,
can see here the boss for the bolt / bracket
spesh at it
few more pics , final position not finalised but u get the idea
as for the washer tank i got aswell , it wont fit where i wanted it to ,
so up in the air wether i use it or not right now , as trying to keep the inner wings free from tanks
loom , wiper linkage , brake servoi assembly and steering colum all going to k's for a refurb and a lick of paint whist im at work then will be fitted to the car ,
totally happy with the wheel choice , wasnt sure on the polished edge bit , but im thinking if we inlay the motorsport engravings with silver or grey it will give the wheel a taller apperance and break up the black a little
beef
only had a few hours today on the car , out with the wife tonight and over time at work tomorrow !
took a rear wheel to the garage for a quick mock up
hub assembly
was then mocked into the arch ,
ohh yess
daz aka cragrat was up dropping off parts for his 3 door , gave his opinion on the wheel choice
barring the shorter coilover bodies , and a remake of the mount bracket we should be fine
although it does look like we wouldnt have had issues just fitting the turret verticaly , still we have enough clearance between wheel/ shock & shock / car
daz has gave me a loan of a 235/40/ 18 tyre to fit to the 9 j rim , hoping this will give a little of a stretch look ,
dont really want to run a silly super low profile , considering it a road car , slightest pothole and ill be repacing rims
with that looking like its ok , ill get the tyre on , and sat in , then start making up the links
had time to quickly offer in the tanks i got from phil on here that came from fudgeys 3 door project
header / breather combo looks like it will fit a treat , just needing a small bracket for the rear and two rivnuts for the bottom bracket ,
can see here the boss for the bolt / bracket
spesh at it
few more pics , final position not finalised but u get the idea
as for the washer tank i got aswell , it wont fit where i wanted it to ,
so up in the air wether i use it or not right now , as trying to keep the inner wings free from tanks
loom , wiper linkage , brake servoi assembly and steering colum all going to k's for a refurb and a lick of paint whist im at work then will be fitted to the car ,
totally happy with the wheel choice , wasnt sure on the polished edge bit , but im thinking if we inlay the motorsport engravings with silver or grey it will give the wheel a taller apperance and break up the black a little
beef
12-11-2011, 06:18 PM
#4206
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Looks like the inner link suspension mounting points may need to be moved up a bit. From the pic it looks like the lower link arms will be horizontal at your ride height. They really need to be at a slight angle, high point at the diff low point at the wheel.
12-11-2011, 08:34 PM
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Beefy, when this is finished, it will easily be the BEST ford escort of any type in the country. I can't think of any other car that looks this good and has this performance. My hat is off to you and your mates!
13-11-2011, 03:28 PM
#4217
thanks for all the positive and nice comments lads !!!
its going to be tight mate , but theres clearance there ...... the camera angle kinda make it look tighter than it is ,
yeah , totally agree rob , k mentioned it aswell , at the mo they look level , really need to get the tyre mounted and try n make something that holds the wheel exactly where we'd like it , its hard to get everything looking right when your balancing the rim on a spool of electrical cable lol ,
now brother ,
you are prob the only person in the entire world i wouldnt have issue with following suit lol !! ,
but as per fonecall , re drilled flanges in jap offset is the way to go imo ....
mate thats humbling , dont know if i can 1000 % agree lol ( some awesome cars in the making atm )
if its in the top 5-10 fords next year id be pleased
going to get the tyre fitted this week and order my comp struts ,
ohh and see if i can get the front hubs dropped at powdercoaters
then will hopefully get the front avos week aft next and have the rears on order and delivery before xmas ,
would love to see it rolling before xmas !!!!!
now brother ,
you are prob the only person in the entire world i wouldnt have issue with following suit lol !! ,
but as per fonecall , re drilled flanges in jap offset is the way to go imo ....
mate thats humbling , dont know if i can 1000 % agree lol ( some awesome cars in the making atm )
if its in the top 5-10 fords next year id be pleased
going to get the tyre fitted this week and order my comp struts ,
ohh and see if i can get the front hubs dropped at powdercoaters
then will hopefully get the front avos week aft next and have the rears on order and delivery before xmas ,
would love to see it rolling before xmas !!!!!
15-11-2011, 04:47 PM
#4222
Dam those wheels look good beefy.
Can't believe you was having second thoughts about them, they really set the car off so good to see something different . will be nice when you get some tyres on then n get the car on the ground.
Cheers jay
Can't believe you was having second thoughts about them, they really set the car off so good to see something different . will be nice when you get some tyres on then n get the car on the ground.
Cheers jay
any updates fella 
19-11-2011, 11:27 AM
#4231
not really any updates this week , over times been flat out ,
started work at 8am yeaterday and didnt fin till midnight lol
if i get chance today ill get the tyre fitted , and see if i can pop round tomorrow
booked a few days of mid december to start fitting up
and just on the hunt for a supra diff
started work at 8am yeaterday and didnt fin till midnight lol
if i get chance today ill get the tyre fitted , and see if i can pop round tomorrow
booked a few days of mid december to start fitting up
and just on the hunt for a supra diff
19-11-2011, 12:56 PM
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22-11-2011, 02:31 PM
#4239
I'm Finding My Feet Here Now
Family time is a must Beefy
Question is, when will it be ready??
22-11-2011, 09:01 PM
#4240
its ready when its done
really busy time at work at the mo , and lots of overtime !!
between that ( worked tonight and yesterday ) and seeing the missus i havent had chance to look at the car , lol aint even had a chance to get ova and see spesh !!
but more pennies mean more parts , and booked 12 dec till 16th off work ,
so ..... going to drop a few bits over to k for him to work over for me and then have a few full days on the car in december ,
sure ill update before that
beef
really busy time at work at the mo , and lots of overtime !!
between that ( worked tonight and yesterday ) and seeing the missus i havent had chance to look at the car , lol aint even had a chance to get ova and see spesh !!
but more pennies mean more parts , and booked 12 dec till 16th off work ,
so ..... going to drop a few bits over to k for him to work over for me and then have a few full days on the car in december ,
sure ill update before that
beef