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Escort 2.0l 16v track day project update 27/10/12 rs 1700t bootlid painted

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Old 04-12-2009, 03:05 PM
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nice work as always twins make a nice track car with engine ur going for never no if i ever get mine dun mite be on track with ya
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Right as the weather was with us today wanted to get the front arches rust treated and stonechipped ,also got the front panel seam sealed .
Repairs all sealed up


Rust buzzed down and treated ,arch scotchbrited for stonechip

other side





Passenger side



front panel seam sealed



The scrap pile for weighing in is growing aswell

Got a few bits of front suspension to go for powder coating next week, then when they return the front can be built back up.While these asre away we will get the front panel filled and painted .
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Looking good lads.
Got you a fire extinguisher, 4 cargo nets, kill switch and battery cable here!
Old 04-12-2009, 05:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Gadget
Looking good lads.
Got you a fire extinguisher, 4 cargo nets, kill switch and battery cable here!
Good stuff gary ,we need to pop up soon
Old 04-12-2009, 05:38 PM
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you dont mess about do you lol good work am off in my garage now lol might see you on track next year
Old 04-12-2009, 06:35 PM
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Old 04-12-2009, 07:43 PM
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How have i missed this resto.Top work mate you must like your mk4 escorts.Will be a quick motor when fone.
Old 05-12-2009, 04:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Glenny Boy
How have i missed this resto.Top work mate you must like your mk4 escorts.Will be a quick motor when fone.
Yes wanted a little track toy after going out in my mates cars on track and getting the bug
Old 05-12-2009, 05:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Twins
Correct my friend


it was running NOS when it was fitted to that cabrio aswell.

i take it he has broke it no then
Old 05-12-2009, 06:19 PM
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looking good lads
Old 08-12-2009, 03:22 PM
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Got the engine bay in paint today as the weather was half decent going to do the slam panel and the top of the headlamp panels next year in the summer ,got these bits painted so the engine can go in .








Old 08-12-2009, 03:58 PM
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Looking good
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this is going to be a nice car when done
Old 08-12-2009, 06:09 PM
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Old 08-12-2009, 06:42 PM
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it will be too nice to track, lol
Old 08-12-2009, 07:32 PM
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Top work mate i would love a track car too.I weny out in the royal nail with blacky last year on the track at ford fair and it was mint.I want a track car myself.
Old 08-12-2009, 09:16 PM
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lookin good dave gonna be a shame to track it lol

see you got a load of stuff from martins cabby, didt it run a shit load of nitrous?, were some nice bits on it
Old 08-12-2009, 10:08 PM
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Nice work Dave
Old 08-12-2009, 10:45 PM
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Looking good, really cleaning up well with alittle effort. . . makes the car stand out
Old 09-12-2009, 12:04 AM
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good work guys!
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Coming along nicely mate
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sweet! coming along nicely now mate!
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I'm half surprised you didn't smooth it all off first lol!!
Looks good.
One, day i'll get me own toy!!
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Fantastic progress, think i may have trouble keeping up with this on track
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getting there
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Getting some of the bits ready, then the engine and box can go in ,got the bits back from powder coating and plating,also did some tidying up on the block and box
Cleaned up the box and gave it a coat of paint



Also painted the block black ,got another rocker cover at the breakers to do crackle black


New lower arms purchased

Few new nuts and bolts

The rest was plated ,few did not come out too good as they were very corroded ,not bad for Ł20 though

Sent the front end bits to the powder coaters as it was all off as i want to look half decent








Also had the front anti roll bar done but took no pics as it was wrapped up ,next update should see the engine and box in over the xmas break.
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looking good mate !

im gonna paint my box soon, can you run me through what you did and used

cheers jim
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Originally Posted by Johnny Knoxville
In a Fiesta engine bay



Also in a Fiesta engine bay

that looks awesome! any more info about that johnny? fire me a pm if you have any more info on it that looks very interesting and something worth doing!
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cars coming along great guns mate! looking forward to seeing more progress!
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lookin good
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Originally Posted by J1mbo
looking good mate !

im gonna paint my box soon, can you run me through what you did and used

cheers jim
Used some thinners on a rag to clean and degrease it then use a scotch brite pad to key it up ,dust of etch primer let that dry then colour and lacquar ,just keep it warm hence the hot air gun
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Originally Posted by Twins
Used some thinners on a rag to clean and degrease it then use a scotch brite pad to key it up ,dust of etch primer let that dry then colour and lacquar ,just keep it warm hence the hot air gun

ok mate would a can of satin black be ok ? or some hammerite on her ? i dont have all the spray guns ect so bit arkward

jim
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just drive to daves jim ,


looking good fella , glad them bits worked out for ya ,


beef
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Originally Posted by -beefy-
just drive to daves jim ,


looking good fella , glad them bits worked out for ya ,


beef
Perfect cheers Beef
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wtf is with the tags !

beef i would if i had a box in the car to drive there
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Originally Posted by J1mbo
ok mate would a can of satin black be ok ? or some hammerite on her ? i dont have all the spray guns ect so bit arkward

jim
The gearbox was done in rattle cans
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project's looking pretty dam good dude, keep up the good work
where do you get all your carbon from? can you do anything in carbon if you supply a part for them to mould??
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Originally Posted by Twins
The gearbox was done in rattle cans

cool, etch primer then satin black in a can to finish

cheers bud
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Looking good


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