mk1 escort cosworth project the build begins pg6
06-01-2010, 08:30 PM
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Let me know how you get on fitting the gearbox plus fitting the mount! plus there is grp-4 top mount plates and sheet metal to sort out
Then once that lot sorted out, we can go from there mate'' ok
06-01-2010, 11:38 PM
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size about 1500 x 500
09-01-2010, 07:44 PM
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waded through the snow and braved the garage for a bit today lol got a bit carried away with the hole cutter on the front panel but i think it looks different
also tried an 8" on the rear still undecided weather to go 8s or 9s on the rear both look ok
also tried an 8" on the rear still undecided weather to go 8s or 9s on the rear both look ok
10-01-2010, 07:39 PM
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11-01-2010, 08:37 PM
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started stripping it out ready to attack it with the grinder some nice fabrication with some nice touches by adrenaline.
cheers karl (captain500rs) for giving me a hand tonight to mount the gearbox
we had to trim back wxcm,cut gearlever appeture back 1" 1/2 both skins lol
may need a mod for clutch arm all be it only slight may have inspection hatch of some sort so its easier to change clutch cables,will post some pics tommorra
cheers karl (captain500rs) for giving me a hand tonight to mount the gearbox
we had to trim back wxcm,cut gearlever appeture back 1" 1/2 both skins lol
may need a mod for clutch arm all be it only slight may have inspection hatch of some sort so its easier to change clutch cables,will post some pics tommorra
19-01-2010, 01:44 AM
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19-01-2010, 10:05 PM
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got a bit more done all stripped out ready for some fab in engine bay corner gussets
chassis gussets,strengthened chassis with gp4 tube kit,compression struts,seam welding
and some strengthening to front panel all to be done by melspec1
modified wcxm will be spot welded
started the body work going bare metal another mate has offered to oven paint the car for me,amazed havent found any rust yet still original rear arches etc
tunnel is being raised and modifying the cage to get the drivers seat 3/4 inches further back so this is my gear shift set up,mounts to a billet rose jointed base
finally had a delivery some goodies
in situ tcas
in situ compression struts
2.4 quickrack
gp4 alloy rack clamps
avo top plates
chassis gussets,strengthened chassis with gp4 tube kit,compression struts,seam welding
and some strengthening to front panel all to be done by melspec1
modified wcxm will be spot welded
started the body work going bare metal another mate has offered to oven paint the car for me,amazed havent found any rust yet still original rear arches etc
tunnel is being raised and modifying the cage to get the drivers seat 3/4 inches further back so this is my gear shift set up,mounts to a billet rose jointed base
finally had a delivery some goodies
in situ tcas
in situ compression struts
2.4 quickrack
gp4 alloy rack clamps
avo top plates
19-01-2010, 10:46 PM
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top stuff mate, you should have shop'' just cos of the way you display your new items..
But hey mate dont worry we see how things go, and try and make a start this weekend
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..But hey mate dont worry we see how things go, and try and make a start this weekend
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21-01-2010, 11:58 PM
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cheers chaps been stuck into the body this week while i wait for mel to get some time
to start the engine bay fab,amazed how good the shell is found no nastys at all yet lol
makes a change
to start the engine bay fab,amazed how good the shell is found no nastys at all yet lol
makes a change
22-01-2010, 03:54 PM
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painfully slow this body prep lark inbetween managed to get the seat 3 1/2 inches further back makes it a little easier to get in and out going to get a quick realease
steering boss so should be ok
got some group 4 chassis tubes for the wcxm and some aeroquip bulkhead fittings for the fuel lines,just waiting of my lifeline fire system so can get that mocked up aswell
before prep
steering boss so should be ok
got some group 4 chassis tubes for the wcxm and some aeroquip bulkhead fittings for the fuel lines,just waiting of my lifeline fire system so can get that mocked up aswell
before prep
05-02-2010, 10:46 AM
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not done much lately but the cage has always been a problem for me so done a few mods hopefully should give me the extra bit room.
fingers crossed the fab will be getting started this weekend so can crack on and get it looking like a car again
fingers crossed the fab will be getting started this weekend so can crack on and get it looking like a car again
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picked up a few more goodies for the car
rad/intercooler and fans
and some bilstein 2 1/4 coilovers with 300lb springs and eccentric top mounts cheers melspec1
also removed the top part of tunnel to allow more room for the prop/handbrake cables etc
rad/intercooler and fans
and some bilstein 2 1/4 coilovers with 300lb springs and eccentric top mounts cheers melspec1
also removed the top part of tunnel to allow more room for the prop/handbrake cables etc