Angliafab 24 Report post Posted February 2 Now starting this LHD Mk2 Escort resto/ build thats going to be a classic rally car in france........jeez its rusty 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steved35 96 Report post Posted February 3 Nice project , I keep looking at shells and wonder how much work it is for a diy to get it up for paint Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dt36 671 Report post Posted February 3 13 minutes ago, steved35 said: Nice project , I keep looking at shells and wonder how much work it is for a diy to get it up for paint I have also thought this with a MK1, but wonder if my Missus would end up phoning Car SOS when I'm about 80, saying "It has no sentimental value to us. We just want it out of the garage, so I can park my car in there during the winter". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dt36 671 Report post Posted February 3 Looking forward to lots of pics on this Mk2 resto build. Should be informative. Got to admire some of the skills that go into these builds. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
notenoughtime 131 1 Vehicles Report post Posted February 3 What’s the spec going to be Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Angliafab 24 Report post Posted February 4 It will be built for classic rally, thats 75% new panels to remove the rust from the car. Retro fabricated rollcage, seam welded, leaf sprung rear axle with an anti tramp kit, Not sure on engine yet but will have an enlarged gearbox tunnel too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Xp197777 157 Report post Posted February 4 Got to be a BD or millington if funds will allow ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Monza 156 Report post Posted February 4 Usually by the time the shell has been rebuilt....sandblasted, panels, welding, more panels, more welding.... prob even more panels and welding... bodywork and into paint....there aint much left in the mk1 kitty for a pinto...never mind a BD etc!!!Thats how it was for me anyhow!!Good luck with this mk2 tho mate and keep the pics coming Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Angliafab 24 Report post Posted February 4 Poor litle escort has had a hard life Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Monza 156 Report post Posted February 4 It's surprising (or maybe not!!) how much rot and repairs sandblasting reveals. I thought my mk1 was pretty good.... until it came back from blasting. HOW BAD was it?? Still....shows what you got and what's needed to make it good.Onwards and upwards mate Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cuili1 37 Report post Posted February 5 9 hours ago, Monza said: It's surprising (or maybe not!!) how much rot and repairs sandblasting reveals. I thought my mk1 was pretty good.... until it came back from blasting. HOW BAD was it?? Still....shows what you got and what's needed to make it good. Onwards and upwards mate Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk Yes, totally agree ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Angliafab 24 Report post Posted March 4 More progress on the rally build, the car is now on the jig with front end removed, chassis legs have been mocked up with inner wings.... now to repair and make the bulkhead water tight before final fitting the front end. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dt36 671 Report post Posted March 5 Got to admire this level of work. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
notenoughtime 131 1 Vehicles Report post Posted March 5 Amazing top work 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Monza 156 Report post Posted March 5 Nice new panels going into this...going to make for a solid motor. Great work 👍 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
