Beach

Cant wait to get these on the road/track too

Beach

Great choice of wheel for me mate nice one. One for the team there

muz

Compbrake now make rear concentric bearing top mounts, Chris.

Beach

Yeah found them the other day, they are an exact copy of the ones i copied. There a pig to fit, even more so for us with the cage around the rear turret. I looked at the job then ordered flo flex top mounts. How did you mark out for the front top mounts mate ? Awkward little job really. Rears looked even worse lol

muz

I literally put the mounts in, guessed where the holes needed to be then drilled a tiny pilot hole and saw how far off I was. Luckily, I got all 4 pretty much bang on.

The rears would be much the same. A right angle chuck on a drill would be needed to do the rears.

Beach

Yeah my thoughts exactly as one of the holes is right next to the quarter. Still not sure, might still fit a set lol

smiley

Chris I've got a propper angle drill I use for work I'll nip up when you need it or pop down if you need it sooner

russ rs

Looking good mate keep it up

Beach

Well I'm trying to keep the ball rolling as much as possible now, been finishing off the pipe work for the fuel system this week before i go into work for a 9 hour night shift needless to say it's far more fun down the lockup then being at work. I loose hours down there like theres no tomorrow, yet at work 9 hours seems to drag and take forever lol.

Managed to get my paint man to come and look at the damage where i had chipped the paint fitting the Compbrake strut tops, we sorted that today and also hung the drivers door, the old school guys we're desperate to see if the doors fitted after all the work plus they have been of the shell for around 5 years so its nice to let them meet each other again. The fit is perfect tbh I'm well happy. Passenger door Thursday when we de mask and polish the strutt.

Need to try and find some new door check straps so going to see if Ford still do them at all before i end up painting mine matt black.

Here's a few more pictures of the completed fuel system, thanks for looking

Beach



Got the pipes cable tied up for now to give an idea of the routing etc but quite happy with how it all fits and flows etc it all works quite nicely just need to connect it from the tank to the Holley lift pump.



How it all looks from the back



The start of the internal fuel lines from the bulkhead



Roughly tied together and routed will p clip this all in tomorrow now Love the colour of this hose



How it all looks from inside the car, used some nice m6 csk washers from Pro Bolt to finish it off a little nicer. Pleased with that, much better than plain bzp headed bolts IMO



And finally how she looks with a drivers door on again Such a good fit too.




Thanks for looking

smiley

Oh yes mate very nice looks propper mint that

Beach

Cheers buddy. Put the passenger door on tomorrow

smiley

Can't wait to see it but I do think I red a1000 reg would look better

smiley

Seen it in the flesh today and hands down the best s2 build I've ever seen it looks brand new and the little details are just stunning awesome work mate it blew me away and its just a shell this is gonna be one epic s2 when finished makes me want to get on with the focus took a few snaps engine bay is art work well all of it tbh mate

dissmalrs

just wow

top work

little bram

Brilliant mate. But I can't wait to see this cars engine build

Beach

Everyone wants to see the engine and gearbox, i can safely say i want to see it more!!!

It will come in good time, i've plenty of jobs to keep me going before im worried about an engine in all fairness. It will be going to NMS in the next few weeks to get the ball rolling hopefully.

Get some pictures of the doors fitted tomorrow they look mega

foxy06

Best colour for a S2 imo

Already looks stunning sitting like that, look forward to seeing it built up

james kiely

iTrader: (5)

it just gets better with every picture chris

muz

Looking good, Chris. Starting to come along now.

Is true, Red ones are the best, especially the ones with grey roll cages

StephenC

Lol, it's proven the white ones are fastest and best looking so not sure about that

smiley

Be a good shoot out when your all done boys

Twins

iTrader: (18)

Looks fantastic

Beach

Cheers lads more updates tomorrow

Beach

Well i managed to finish off the fuel system today so that all just needs taking off now, tanks will be painted gloss silver by Oli then re fitted hopefully next week.

Fuel lines are all in place now so i cab finally crack on with my carbon battery box and all the wiring to go with it. Not really sure how I'm going to secure the battery yet either. I really want some kind of strap but think ill get some advice from Dave at DJM who made the box as I'm sure the same box was used on Colins legendary mk2 escort the helped build.

Really happy with how the internal fuel lines have worked, i only used 1 p clip per side and staggered the clips so i could keep the hoses as close as possible when routing them then just cable tied each opposite hose where there was no clip, figured I've not got to conform to any standard bar what i want to do myself. As long as it functions correctly I'm not going to get too fussed about whats right and whats wrong. So many views on this one lol so just did what i wanted.

Found my 450 quid brand new 4 spoke the other day too Kinda forgot i'd purchased it Fords eh........we just love em....thanks for looking ill keep the updates flowing now









Here's the battery cut off switch i've decided to use, liked how it had a cover and looked a little better than the naked ones that require a hole in a panel etc, i can mount this on a nice little alloy plate like the gear shifter. Thats about where it will be going too



Here's one last rear end photo just because i can



Thanks for looking again

Jamie_EscortSport

Chris shes looking lovely mate! Any pics of the carbon box??

Nash

iTrader: (3)

Superb build! Attention to detail is really nice.

Beach

Thinl there's one in here somewhere but the work computer is blocking all the images.

Its this weeks job installing that box and all the cables so i'll get some more updates for everyone this week

Andy_R

iTrader: (3)

Looking good Beach, nice to see all the attention to detail
Brilliant idea with the gearbox idea too, that ought to make for a sweet ride!
Following your build with interest - but not quite enough to get back into the RS game again

Andy

dannyboysean

amazing work pal. very methodical within your work buddy

smiley

What ever happend to your black s2 andy? Still about?

Andy_R

iTrader: (3)

Nah dude, I got fed up with all the reliability issues, broke it for parts and gave the shell away. It was a cracker too with lots of nice fabricated parts, as you know. After buying the Evo I realised I could have fast, reliable and have no issues with where I left it, as it was replaceable. Kinda like owning a Cossie in the 90's but more reliable. I punted the Evo not long after that as I had some real issues with speed, as in, ISSUES! I was gonna get locked up or die or both flat out everywhere and not giving a toss - wreckless. Think I've learned from it pmsl

smiley

Lol I know what you mean mate I lost all inerest for id say 10 yrs funny that the brain surgeon said that's the length of full recovery if possible and here I am russling up another monster

Beach

Thanks lads

Need some inspiration again, hoping to find some tomorrow again when i head down

cozzzzy power

I take it you don't want them body kit fitting strips then beach being as you never rang me back

Beach

Its nothing personal mate ive has the busiest year ever i dont have enough hours in my days lol. Ive not had any time to focus on the car due to other commitments so thinking about the strips has been the last thing on my mind. If you still have them after the dreadded Jan month ill come and collect them if thats ok.

Chris

tawny

Cracking build, just seen this for first time today, keep up the top work.

Staffi

iTrader: (1)

Top work & car Chris, a bit better than that shonky Cyrstal Blue Sapph you had pal.

Beach

So when it takes you 5 pages to even find the bloody thread you know its time to hit it again. Been a busy few months keep an eye open for some better updates over the next few months been busy with all sorts just not my car.

B19 JUB

wow what a build this is.cant wait for more updates

StephenC

Try not to take up too much of NMS's time more important cars there lol