Mk4 escort to MK3 conversion?
14-10-2005, 09:00 PM
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Mk4 escort to MK3 conversion?
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Has anybody out there ever converted a mk4 escort to the looks of a mk 3?
I've got a tidy(ish) Mk 4 XR3I but really prefer the looks of the mk3 all the mk3's i've looked at are either 2 expensive or complete dogs!
Just wondering if anybody has done it and what panels are required
I can do all my own welding so thats not a problem
Any advice comments etc would be gratfully recieved
Has anybody out there ever converted a mk4 escort to the looks of a mk 3?
I've got a tidy(ish) Mk 4 XR3I but really prefer the looks of the mk3 all the mk3's i've looked at are either 2 expensive or complete dogs!
Just wondering if anybody has done it and what panels are required
I can do all my own welding so thats not a problem
Any advice comments etc would be gratfully recieved
14-10-2005, 09:10 PM
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av done it twice take screen out two wings off and front panel and rain scuttle were screen went u cant get them any more a had to use a second hand one u need rain scuttle 2 wings front panel bonnet bumper headlights and all the rest and with mk4s the back panels different got piece missin out middle and hav to change it as well to get mk3 lights inand bumper 
14-10-2005, 09:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Series 1 van
av done it twice take screen out two wings off and front panel and rain scuttle were screen went u cant get them any more a had to use a second hand one u need rain scuttle 2 wings front panel bonnet bumper headlights and all the rest and with mk4s the back panels different got piece missin out middle and hav to change it as well to get mk3 lights inand bumper
15-10-2005, 11:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Series 1 van
av done it twice take screen out two wings off and front panel and rain scuttle were screen went u cant get them any more a had to use a second hand one u need rain scuttle 2 wings front panel bonnet bumper headlights and all the rest and with mk4s the back panels different got piece missin out middle and hav to change it as well to get mk3 lights inand bumper
what you planning then? S1 rep or RS1600i or something? be nice to see it anyway
15-10-2005, 12:41 PM
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what you planning then? S1 rep or RS1600i or something? be nice to see it anyway [/quote]
Not to sure yet, cars red so might go for the 16i rather than the S1
[/quote]Not to sure yet, cars red so might go for the 16i rather than the S1
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15-10-2005, 05:02 PM
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True but i think i like red
Plus if i was to change the colour i'd want it done properly ie bareshell respray
Used to have a white micra
and that was a bugger to keep clean as is my wife's black focus
Plus if i was to change the colour i'd want it done properly ie bareshell respray
Used to have a white micra
and that was a bugger to keep clean as is my wife's black focus
15-10-2005, 10:03 PM
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if u can weld theres half the battle a cant so hav 2 get me best mate to do it while a tell him were and wen it goes good look a fancy caspin blue for my rs16i van like or while [yawn]again for my new van then al hav a series 1 and 16i van white
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conversion
Have just had my MK3 30,000 genuine miles! Converted into S2 RsT. Was a nightmare the following were changed for the conversion:- Bonnet, wings, front panel, scuttle, tailgate, rear panel cos lights sit different, front suspension inc anti-roll bar, doors (cos the trim fixings inside are different) even the bulk head is bloody different where the steering column mounts up. Also in my conversion the engine mount on the inner wing required changing cos the engine sits low in a MK3! Ur conversion shouldnt be too bad if ur just going for external looks only.
Was it worth it? In this case it is a mint car even the underneath was taken back to shiny metal and acid etched etc. May add a couple of photos when i work out how to do it.
Ur conversion shouldnt be too bad if ur just going for external looks only.Was it worth it? In this case it is a mint car even the underneath was taken back to shiny metal and acid etched etc. May add a couple of photos when i work out how to do it.
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Re: conversion
Originally Posted by fawdy
Have just had my MK3 30,000 genuine miles! Converted into S2 RsT. Was a nightmare the following were changed for the conversion:- Bonnet, wings, front panel, scuttle, tailgate, rear panel cos lights sit different, front suspension inc anti-roll bar, doors (cos the trim fixings inside are different) even the bulk head is bloody different where the steering column mounts up. Also in my conversion the engine mount on the inner wing required changing cos the engine sits low in a MK3! Ur conversion shouldnt be too bad if ur just going for external looks only.
Was it worth it? In this case it is a mint car even the underneath was taken back to shiny metal and acid etched etc. May add a couple of photos when i work out how to do it.
Ur conversion shouldnt be too bad if ur just going for external looks only.Was it worth it? In this case it is a mint car even the underneath was taken back to shiny metal and acid etched etc. May add a couple of photos when i work out how to do it.
i cant believe wot i just read!
16-10-2005, 03:39 PM
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Re: conversion
Originally Posted by fawdy
Have just had my MK3 30,000 genuine miles! Converted into S2 RsT. Was a nightmare the following were changed for the conversion:- Bonnet, wings, front panel, scuttle, tailgate, rear panel cos lights sit different, front suspension inc anti-roll bar, doors (cos the trim fixings inside are different) even the bulk head is bloody different where the steering column mounts up. Also in my conversion the engine mount on the inner wing required changing cos the engine sits low in a MK3! Ur conversion shouldnt be too bad if ur just going for external looks only.
Was it worth it? In this case it is a mint car even the underneath was taken back to shiny metal and acid etched etc. May add a couple of photos when i work out how to do it.
Ur conversion shouldnt be too bad if ur just going for external looks only.Was it worth it? In this case it is a mint car even the underneath was taken back to shiny metal and acid etched etc. May add a couple of photos when i work out how to do it.
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17-10-2005, 06:09 AM
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that man is a nut! why ruin a mk3!!!!
if ya gonna go mk4-3 thats a good idea cos there is a hope of getting a younger better shell but the other way round is just mad!! mine is a wreck at the mo but i wouldnt change it for the world into a mk4 you may as well buy one cos there dead cheap at the mo cos there in the chasm of shed at the mo with just us harcore fordies to save em. i sold my mk2 to get a mk3 cos they are just such an attractive car the mk2 was fun but not half as practical as me baby mk3.
if ya gonna go mk4-3 thats a good idea cos there is a hope of getting a younger better shell but the other way round is just mad!! mine is a wreck at the mo but i wouldnt change it for the world into a mk4 you may as well buy one cos there dead cheap at the mo cos there in the chasm of shed at the mo with just us harcore fordies to save em. i sold my mk2 to get a mk3 cos they are just such an attractive car the mk2 was fun but not half as practical as me baby mk3.
17-10-2005, 07:26 AM
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Originally Posted by danxr3i
that man is a nut! why ruin a mk3!!!!
if ya gonna go mk4-3 thats a good idea cos there is a hope of getting a younger better shell but the other way round is just mad!! mine is a wreck at the mo but i wouldnt change it for the world into a mk4 you may as well buy one cos there dead cheap at the mo cos there in the chasm of shed at the mo with just us harcore fordies to save em. i sold my mk2 to get a mk3 cos they are just such an attractive car the mk2 was fun but not half as practical as me baby mk3.
if ya gonna go mk4-3 thats a good idea cos there is a hope of getting a younger better shell but the other way round is just mad!! mine is a wreck at the mo but i wouldnt change it for the world into a mk4 you may as well buy one cos there dead cheap at the mo cos there in the chasm of shed at the mo with just us harcore fordies to save em. i sold my mk2 to get a mk3 cos they are just such an attractive car the mk2 was fun but not half as practical as me baby mk3.
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Originally Posted by Series 1 van
av done it twice take screen out two wings off and front panel and [b]rain scuttle were screen went u cant get them any more [/b]a had to use a second hand one u need rain scuttle 2 wings front panel bonnet bumper headlights and all the rest and with mk4s the back panels different got piece missin out middle and hav to change it as well to get mk3 lights inand bumper
Isn't this one
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Make: FORD
Model: ESCORT MK3
Variant: 09/80-01/86
HCP Part Number: 30-27-268
OE Equivalent: 6156976
European No: 252532-0
Description: FULL SCUTTLE PANEL
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