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mk1 4x4 escort upgrade time

Old 12-04-2009, 02:44 PM
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done loads of welding this last 2 days so will post some more pic,s up soon
Old 23-04-2009, 08:43 PM
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just got some wings off a pal,they need lot of work so will line the front up and sort it this weekend and post pic,s
Old 23-04-2009, 09:24 PM
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coming along nicely graham doing a good job m8
Old 24-04-2009, 04:43 AM
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crazy project
Old 24-04-2009, 06:57 AM
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mint project!
Old 24-04-2009, 08:35 PM
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Hi mate, you're fairly cracking on! I've not had a chance to go near mine for the past week. I'm pulling the engine out tomorrow as the bottom end is off the get lightened and balanced.

With the motor out I will pull out the rack to make way for the electric set up using a standard rack. How did you get on with the electric set up mate?
Old 24-04-2009, 09:13 PM
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my rack is done will post some pic,s up when i take some this weekend, i just welded the end of the steering rack to the corsa ! its not wired up yet tho, am just looking for bucket seats then the cage can be made and will paint the inside and the engine bay and get some parts in just need to sort the hydrolic cutch parts out now
Old 26-04-2009, 10:33 AM
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nice project, got some work to do, good luck with it.
Old 26-04-2009, 09:08 PM
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fooking hell graham some work on there was the escort a field find? what colour you doing it?
Old 26-04-2009, 09:26 PM
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alot oof work but looks like you know your stuff
Old 26-04-2009, 09:26 PM
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alot of work but looks like you know your stuff
Old 27-04-2009, 07:39 AM
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geoff its going lemans green i think with the mexico stripe, got some more pic,s will post later
Old 27-04-2009, 06:47 PM
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Excellent work, to be honest when i 1st looked at this post i tought you where mad when looking at the shell but fair play it's coming along nice. Top work
Old 27-04-2009, 08:31 PM
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Originally Posted by graham c
geoff its going lemans green i think with the mexico stripe, got some more pic,s will post later
good choice cant wait to see it done
Old 27-04-2009, 09:19 PM
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Here's an update for you!

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Old 28-04-2009, 03:57 PM
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excellent work you have done lately, its getting there pretty quick.
Old 28-04-2009, 04:43 PM
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its the wiring i will struggle with, not my strong point
Old 28-04-2009, 06:34 PM
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not mine either otherwise i would of lent you a hand, sorry.
Old 28-04-2009, 06:39 PM
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christ, this project is moving at some rate of knotts!
Fair play to you, some great work occuring.
Old 28-04-2009, 07:25 PM
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cool project & lottttttts of work lol

any pics of where u have welded shell onto floors/bay???
Old 28-04-2009, 07:38 PM
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coming on very well
Old 28-04-2009, 07:50 PM
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good update!!
Old 28-04-2009, 07:54 PM
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lockerRSparts just start at page one loads of pic,s from the start
Old 04-05-2009, 05:32 PM
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done loads of work this weekend welded both rear arches one quarter transfer box bit of boot floor as i wanted to keep the mk1 so it looks like one when you look in ? i can see the end of the welding which means the filler work will start soon !
Old 12-05-2009, 08:09 PM
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not done that much this weekend the girlfriend stuffed the focus so did,nt get loads done just did the hydrolic clutch on the bulk head welded to plates to add strength and fiber glass the rear arches so will stick some pic,s up soon and sorted the front wings out 2
Old 17-05-2009, 04:50 PM
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done few bits of welding this week boot floor is in and the side,s are finished so just need mounts for the seats tuseday nites job and the cage, ajc,s coming round as we are going to sort it at his work, so will post some more pic,s up in a bit
Old 18-05-2009, 09:10 AM
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we'll get the car down saturday and make a start on it graham. I cant see it taking too long once the first goal post is in
Old 18-05-2009, 10:29 PM
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Do you need any help? I have a van full of tools and a bit of know how, would be nice to meet up and get this thing going. I have met andy before, and it may give me some ideas for my own mk1.
Old 19-05-2009, 09:03 PM
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were doin it at andy,s work so it up to him really if you wont to come round here just pm me and i will give you my post code am in the garage most nites when she lets me !
Old 23-05-2009, 06:03 PM
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roll cage fitment begins tomorrow
Old 23-05-2009, 06:07 PM
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have you took any pic,s of the car befor you put it to bed andy,looks cool on the trailer bet you got some looks on the way back did you
Old 23-05-2009, 06:14 PM
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im not sure, was on the phone all the way back so was keeping a low key lol

yes mate... here you go

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Old 23-05-2009, 06:14 PM
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i wouldnt paint it, leave it like the top pic and let some people think its a nail, and then leave them for dead.... lol
Old 23-05-2009, 06:33 PM
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i did think of that mite just be primer and guide coat
Old 23-05-2009, 06:48 PM
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jesus this animal is coming together quick, im not happy that i havent got round to see it for a while, weve been trying to get round during the last couple of weks and one thing after another , now its moved homes for a while - gutted.
will defo see you over the weekend thoughas i have money for your stag do here with me!!
Old 23-05-2009, 07:44 PM
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whiz round when ever ricky car mite be back at mine thro the week i think going to post some pic,s now
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A new update guy's!

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Quick release steering boss, a must for anti-theft!
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this is even better! locks the box in first!
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I've managed to keep the mk1 boot floor!
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Old 23-05-2009, 09:51 PM
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fooking hell!!! thats going to be an animal!!!
Old 24-05-2009, 07:29 AM
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its only running greys this year need to save up and do engine next year, have been thinkin of selli the bike tho so i mite do the engine this year yet
Old 24-05-2009, 08:08 AM
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its starting to look like a right tool nice work mate keep it up

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