RWL81P Posted November 19, 2018 Report Share Posted November 19, 2018 15 minutes ago, notenoughtime said: Just looked at that on eBay, looks good base that does look a minter, although its left hand drive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YellowTaxi Posted November 19, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2018 Good point there RWL. I have just got rid of an RS Focus 4wd, without doubt the most underwelming car I have ever owned. Aparently had 345hp but I nnever found them! A mk1 Focus? Had one when they first released them. Loved that car but the look of a Mk2 RS200O Escort is what I want. If only I could sling a Mk2 escort body over Focus running gear. Now that would be something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notenoughtime Posted November 19, 2018 Report Share Posted November 19, 2018 What would be the plan if this was bought? At least all the trim and clips are there sodabasted and painted? Changed dash obviously and weld up holes in bulkhead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meXEco Posted November 19, 2018 Report Share Posted November 19, 2018 Didn't realise it was a left hooker-BUT looking at the pics it needs minimal if any welding-paint looks good enough saves a few quid there-you'd only need to do a rhd conversion which is easier than repairing a shite shell. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colr6 Posted November 19, 2018 Report Share Posted November 19, 2018 1 minute ago, YellowTaxi said: If only I could sling a Mk2 escort body over Focus running gear. Now that would be something. New build thread coming ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWL81P Posted November 19, 2018 Report Share Posted November 19, 2018 5 minutes ago, YellowTaxi said: Good point there RWL. I have just got rid of an RS Focus 4wd, without doubt the most underwelming car I have ever owned. Aparently had 345hp but I nnever found them! A mk1 Focus? Had one when they first released them. Loved that car but the look of a Mk2 RS200O Escort is what I want. If only I could sling a Mk2 escort body over Focus running gear. Now that would be something. dont like any focus other than the mk1 rs. recaros, nice bumpers, nice wheels. a really nice looking car. but not quite an escort cossie! lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notenoughtime Posted November 19, 2018 Report Share Posted November 19, 2018 3 minutes ago, RWL81P said: dont like any focus other than the mk1 rs. recaros, nice bumpers, nice wheels. a really nice looking car. but not quite an escort cossie! lol. Price of escort Cossie vs Focus MK1 RS though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWL81P Posted November 19, 2018 Report Share Posted November 19, 2018 Just now, notenoughtime said: Price of escort Cossie vs Focus MK1 RS though i know but mk1 rs is going the same way. no cheap uns for sale! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notenoughtime Posted November 19, 2018 Report Share Posted November 19, 2018 Just now, RWL81P said: i know but mk1 rs is going the same way. no cheap uns for sale! Luckily I bought one when I did ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWL81P Posted November 19, 2018 Report Share Posted November 19, 2018 Just now, notenoughtime said: Luckily I bought one when I did ? pity you dint stash it away in a garage! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notenoughtime Posted November 19, 2018 Report Share Posted November 19, 2018 2 minutes ago, RWL81P said: pity you dint stash it away in a garage! It is stashed away, I was going to use it this year for the summer but didn’t get time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YellowTaxi Posted November 19, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2018 Rung the guy and car does sound good. Not far from me either. He has sent me lots of photos and it does indeed look good. Now what do I do. Me heads gone all fuzzy.! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RWL81P Posted November 19, 2018 Report Share Posted November 19, 2018 Just now, YellowTaxi said: Rung the guy and car does sound good. Not far from me either. He has sent me lots of photos and it does indeed look good. Now what do I do. Me heads gone all fuzzy.! buy it before it gets snapped up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notenoughtime Posted November 19, 2018 Report Share Posted November 19, 2018 £8500 on evilbay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YellowTaxi Posted November 19, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2018 Perhaps I should start a new thread. ''Whats involved in converting from Left hand drive to Right hand drive.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YellowTaxi Posted November 19, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2018 Is it worth 8.5K? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eeb43 Posted November 19, 2018 Report Share Posted November 19, 2018 33 minutes ago, YellowTaxi said: Thanks Col. Not negative at all, Spose I needed to hear it. how would you get it registered and legally on the road? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT36 Posted November 19, 2018 Report Share Posted November 19, 2018 48 minutes ago, YellowTaxi said: Thanks for the heads-up on that one Mex. I have dropped him a message asking for more photos.Its not far from me. Anybody want to buy a Genuine Mk2 4 Door RS2000? Col, we could buy this between us and strip it for parts. Baggsie the seats first... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meXEco Posted November 19, 2018 Report Share Posted November 19, 2018 Gotta be worth that compared to £6k for a bare not well finished shell-get it bought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notenoughtime Posted November 19, 2018 Report Share Posted November 19, 2018 2 minutes ago, YellowTaxi said: Is it worth 8.5K? What’s it going to cost to convert it to RHD you was going to pay 7k for a shell offer the guy 7k he could only say no Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meXEco Posted November 19, 2018 Report Share Posted November 19, 2018 Dash panel-from a scrapper-dash top-bulkhead plate for pedal box-pedal box-wipers and wiper panel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meXEco Posted November 19, 2018 Report Share Posted November 19, 2018 He should have import papers that's all you'd need surely? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YellowTaxi Posted November 19, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2018 I wonder whats under those red and black seat covers.? Still. Not buying it for the seats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eeb43 Posted November 19, 2018 Report Share Posted November 19, 2018 2 hours ago, YellowTaxi said: Story so far.. As per my last post (4 door 2 door differences). Im considering building a road car from one of the new Higgins Shells. I have had several Escorts Mk1's and Mk2's and although I loved them all they all rattled and banged away like any old car does. My plan is to build a sort of modern car on a brand new shell with tons of sound deadening, power stearing, modern fuel Injection and perfect road manners is what Im after, a car thats a pleasure to drive. I do have other classics at the moment so If I want a pure bred Ford I have access already. I have read lots about these new shells, seen a green Mexico as a built-up finished car from one. I have seen a shell in the flesh. Im no expert so will be enlisting a body shop to do all the prep and painting. Surely these are a better starting point than an old patched-up rusty shell? I not a welder so doing one myself is out of the question. I am a self confessed perfectionist so will pay for the right finish. What Im after is a road car, im really not into any of the Rally look, its got to be standard looking for me. I have bought at a very good price a 4 door Australian RS2000 its actually in very good shape. Bought at a good price as I say and has all the bits I need including Roll top seats, 5 speed RS front nose etc etc. Im not happy with breaking a perfectly good car but when I add up all the bits I need it works out consideably more than I paid for this car. Add to that the shell and bits I dont use will have a residual value as well. I have been building-up a Cosworth N/A for the project, Fitted the Throttle bodies yesterday so that now all ready to go. Soo.. what do you lot think? Any opinions however harsh welcome. how would you get 1 of the new shells legally on the road? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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