michael_200

yea its all in good nick! even ideas of a rough price for the bits and peices before i stick it up for sale cheers..

hows it going clearing the garage out and found a few parts and just wondering could any of you give me an idea of what they are worth 2x mk2 escort 2dr doors with glass and handles 2x mk1 escort 2dr doors with glass and handles, all doors are good condition no rust etc mk2 escort boot lid mk1 escort boot lid 1300 x-flow, miliage unknow but was running perfectly when removed just wondering if anyone can give me a bit of an idea what they are worth thanks michael

Hows it going mate? just wondering if you can give me a bit of info about that mk1? whats it lowered at the back and what springs are used on the front. is it also a standard english axle on the back? and guessing are the wheels 13x7j? Just getting to that stage myself to build up my car and just seen that one and looks to sit perfectly!! many tanks michael.

http://www.google.co.uk/imgres?imgurl=h ... x=59&ty=39 just if anybody knows a bit about it stunning looking car!!

Also any idea what's better to run ? A 2000e box I have or buy a type 9 five speed will there be much difference performance wise? Don't mind about moving the gear stick back, I just think the 5 speed will be easier with the off the shelf clutch etc . Thanks

Excellent, thanks for the quick reply, sort of got what you mean about the rad will have to get a better look when I'm back at the car, thinkin a trial fitment will be the best idea! Sorry just one more thing which side does the bigger engine mount sit at.. Thanks again michael

hi again finally got stuck into the mk1 escort last week, got the 1300 x flow out stripping away getting ready for the full respray! just looking for a point in the right direction im sure this has been answered before. just about the engine conversion, looks straight forward so far.. rs 2000 engine mounts and big rad are my sort of concern how far do i need to chop etc to fit in the bigger rad? and also what way do the rs2000 mounts go as far as im aware there is a long one and a short one right? many thanks

hi hows it going got this stuff to put on bare metal called galvafroid it is a zinc rich primer and looks good so far anyone ever used it and know what its like in the long run? also do yous think it would be good as a base coat and then primer over when getting around to a full respray? or do yous think the like of the red bonda primer would be be better? many thanks

happy days, the waterbased is getting a good coverage and looks well just wasnt to sure about what to do next about the matt finish... must say dont think id have the payience to do a whole car, il leave the mk1 escort to a real painter to spray and tell him to use 2k i think! ... oh aother thing, how long after the clear coat to polish would overnight do? any recomendations what t polish with, i was thinking g3 with the buff and then super resin polish... or just super resin polish with alot of elbow grease??

so dont be attemtying to flatthe waterbased down then i take it??

anyone had a go spraying it yet, had a go at spaying it the other night and couldnt get a gloss finish,now on to the second attempt tonight in the garage. All the paint goes on fine but when its dried its very matt. do you rub down th waterbased paint before the clearcoat?? or do you put on a good few coats of clear coat then 2000 grit wet and dry then polish? nevery done any spraying with waterbased...... any advice would be usefull Cheer!

happy days doesnt sound too bad rally then!

yeah handy enough with the welder!mines rhd, but just hearng from some people there talking thousands for this swap, but really all you should need is engine mounts from rally designs? and a bit or swapping and sorting things out, think i will run with the standard 4 speed x flow gear box thats in it unless i can get a 5 speed somewhere! whats that company retro ford would you have a contact for them? cheers

just bought a pinto for my escort! was toying with what to put in and this came up and couldnt refuse! ready to bold in! any threads in here to tell me what needs changed or to watch out for, its just currently running standard 1300 x flow and 4 speed gear box! was hunting through my old classic fords as i remember it give you a guide, but think its been chucked out! cheers lads

yea thats it.. ( not to sure how to post photos sorry)