mk1 escort cosworth project the build begins pg6
26-05-2010, 10:32 PM
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got some toyos for temp on the wheels, bought another set that are going to be used for the strip so these will just be road wheels going to order some wider inner rims for the rear wheels they look like they stick right out but pic 2 shows they are slightly in 
heres a few pics
not to sure on them tbh think they need centers coloured look a bit blingy to me
was thinking white or anthracite ??
heres a few picsnot to sure on them tbh think they need centers coloured look a bit blingy to me
was thinking white or anthracite ??
, stop the spending and get mine bought 
22-06-2010, 05:10 PM
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major change of plans with the escort, after a closer inspection the "mint" mexico wings supposedly fitted by a top company were infact fitted so badly that i chopped them off and binned them the wing bands had been glued to the old wing bands and were only attached to the wing by a bead of sealent 
that would have been fun with near 400 bhp 
if that wasnt enough started preping the floor for paint and wasnt happy with the inner rear arches so on closer investigation guess what, new ones stuck over the old ones also cock eyed lol so after a call to rally design and Ł460 lighter the car is now getting steel arched 
going to need monster wheels as the mustang axle has been shortened so my wheels are up for grabs in the for sale section if anyones after some,a few pics of progress so far
that would have been fun with near 400 bhp if that wasnt enough started preping the floor for paint and wasnt happy with the inner rear arches so on closer investigation guess what, new ones stuck over the old ones also cock eyed lol so after a call to rally design and Ł460 lighter the car is now getting steel arched going to need monster wheels as the mustang axle has been shortened so my wheels are up for grabs in the for sale section if anyones after some,a few pics of progress so far
27-06-2010, 11:08 AM
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bit of an update mel got started d/s done new home made flitch panels,rs type strengtheners extended to weld to bulkhead aswell as wing and top cups,and new wing bands.
p/s dressed ready for the same
p/s dressed ready for the same
12-07-2010, 09:17 PM
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got a bit more done both sides now sorted,prepped ready for paint,also mocked up a breather tank to get made in alloy,engine bay ready for primer will do that this week
13-07-2010, 06:13 PM
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cheers lads been a bit slow progress lately but hopefully will get it pushed forward in the next 3/4 weeks,once the rear arches are done the cars getting painted will worry about front wings later
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got a fair bit done last couple of days,engine bay and underside of bonnet now all primed
made and fitted inspection cover for clutch cable
mel came round this morning so we cracked on and cut the doors off so mel can convert them to bolt on
and then set about the arches
screwed on in place
as usual mels done a cracking job with the fabrication
thats all for know
cheers tony
made and fitted inspection cover for clutch cable
mel came round this morning so we cracked on and cut the doors off so mel can convert them to bolt on
and then set about the arches
screwed on in place
as usual mels done a cracking job with the fabrication
thats all for knowcheers tony
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13-08-2010, 07:30 PM
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got loads done last couple of weeks,just got the computer back so heres some pics
pass side rear bubble and new inners are now fitted
then i primed up the boot
the rear arches looked crap the way they come back in on themselves at the bottom so mel modified them from this
to this
next drilled the doors lightweight look
converted doors to bolt on
after being pissed about by countless painters invested in a couple of decent guns and set about it myself first did all the underside
then the engine bay and boot
fitted up the running gear so can get the body sorted
back on its wheels at last
thats it for now cheeRS
pass side rear bubble and new inners are now fitted
then i primed up the boot
the rear arches looked crap the way they come back in on themselves at the bottom so mel modified them from this
to this
next drilled the doors lightweight look
converted doors to bolt on
after being pissed about by countless painters invested in a couple of decent guns and set about it myself first did all the underside
then the engine bay and boot
fitted up the running gear so can get the body sorted
back on its wheels at last
thats it for now cheeRS
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14-08-2010, 11:28 AM
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cheers for the comments lads starting to get there now seems like its taken forever,
graham liked the original colour le mans but wanted something different was going to do it kawasaki green but found this colour propper in your face green lol we thought about just using steel bolts but to get it right would be a nightmare the bolts would have to be that tight a fit you may as well use pins,i know rally boys do it but they just do it for practicality they not bothered what the door gaps are like as long as they open lol
graham liked the original colour le mans but wanted something different was going to do it kawasaki green but found this colour propper in your face green lol we thought about just using steel bolts but to get it right would be a nightmare the bolts would have to be that tight a fit you may as well use pins,i know rally boys do it but they just do it for practicality they not bothered what the door gaps are like as long as they open lol
14-08-2010, 05:24 PM
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few more pics front brakes,front suspension set up,and started fitting
some heat proofing
sorted all the measurements for my wheels so monday will be ordering them
some heat proofing
sorted all the measurements for my wheels so monday will be ordering them
14-08-2010, 08:22 PM
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hi mate no still looking,going to convert them to bolt on anyway so will still go ahead and get the car painted come across some soon i hope 
