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    Re: Mk1 Escort Almost There... (almost)

    Much better! its a clone of my old one!
    Orange and black all the way!!

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    Re: Mk1 Escort Almost There... (almost)

    looks nice with the black stripe on ..

    but the pics where the blue stripe looks like gulf blue look smart too

    any more pics

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    Re: Mk1 Escort Almost There... (almost)

    Went on a little 'birthday' drive... only to find out the altenator is buggered










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    Re: Mk1 Escort Almost There... (almost)

    That looks the nuts i have never looked in this section from what i can remember and what a pleasure to see i cant wait to have 2 on the road

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    Re: Mk1 Escort Almost There... (almost)

    Lovely also the air con you have installed looks ace

    Now get out and enjoy it oh and get the polish off the back light lenses!!

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    That looks stunninggood decision on the mex decals tooas Dave says you need to clean them back lights up a bit
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    Re: Mk1 Escort Almost There... (almost)

    Some new back light lenses are coming... the ones on the car are fooked!

    I knew someone would mention the 'aircon'

    At least you didn't notice my bonnet pull cable

    Cheers for the comments

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    Re: Mk1 Escort Almost There... (almost)

    i noticed that cable.. and mine also like that..

    maybe bonnet pins will help for that.. just an idea..


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    Re: Mk1 Escort Almost There... (almost)

    Went on a little run the other day... Everything seems ok, but i need the rear wheel bearing doing they are noisey as fook.
    And for some reason the steeering rack gaitor is fowling the cross member and has already split the new rubber boot!!
    A Modification is in order










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    Re: Mk1 Escort Almost There... (almost)

    looks better everytime i see it

    door mirrors look nice , are they aftermarket or have you stole them of a toyota

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    Re: Mk1 Escort Almost There... (almost)

    I dunno what the mirrors are off... I bought em 2nd hand at a market a few weeks ago.
    Can see out of the drivers mirror, but the passanger side - forget it... Bit like the bullets... But not as bad

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    Re: Mk1 Escort Almost There... (almost)

    pic of mirrors before fitting



    and some new harnesses...


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    Re: Mk1 Escort Almost There... (almost)

    very very nice great thread keep the pics coming

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    Re: Mk1 Escort Almost There... (almost)

    Rear Wheel bearings done at the weekend, then off to a little show...











    Need a new steering rack i think... feels a bit notchy when turning right.

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    Re: Mk1 Escort Almost There... (almost)

    love this motor

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    Re: Mk1 Escort Almost There... (almost)

    Harnesses Fitted and New Steering Wheel






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    Re: Mk1 Escort Almost There... (almost)

    Good result...well done...

    I love the air con!

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    Re: Mk1 Escort Almost There... (almost)

    Everybody who sees it loves the air con
    I should have not bothered painting it and just fitted the air con... people wouls have been just as happy

    New back light lenses and surrounds fitted - loads better
    Also new number plate fitted, as the car has moved districts... slightly off centre tho



    Picture of it with some VW's at the garage too...



    And i needed a jump the other week, put the Cortina to use


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    Re: Mk1 Escort Almost There... (almost)

    The car is the mutts nuts but those blue stripes..... . Much better now.

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    Re: Mk1 Escort Almost There... (almost)

    very nice mk1 mate
    Dont like my drivin stop watching me

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    Re: Mk1 Escort Almost There... (almost)

    she looks the poochy penis
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    Quote Originally Posted by alex savill View Post
    she looks the poochy penis
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    Re: Mk1 Escort Almost There... (almost)

    Showing the VW's how it's done


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    One pic from today...

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    Re: Mk1 Escort Almost There... (almost)

    Lookin Gooood

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    Re: Mk1 Escort Almost There... (almost)

    i
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    Re: Mk1 Escort Almost There... (almost)

    Sorry... what did you say???

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    Re: Mk1 Escort Almost There... (almost)

    Engine out...



    Toyota 4AG waiting to go in...

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    Re: Mk1 Escort Almost There... (almost)

    should be nice once done , maybe youll be able to outrun those scooters
    but i wouldnt be too keen on the roadside repairs

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    Quote Originally Posted by Blower View Post
    should be nice once done , maybe youll be able to outrun those scooters
    but i wouldnt be too keen on the roadside repairs
    you got that right

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    Re: Mk1 Escort Almost There... (almost)

    I'm not too keen to be honest.
    BUT:
    The level of workmanship is about the same where ever you go unless you pay big ££££.
    This place is just round the corner from my place so i can keep an eye on things, and advise.
    I've seen this place fit engines before and I was happy with what i saw.
    They can do everything here, from modifying the sump to custom making me an exhaust, and fabricating the engine and gearbox mounts, so no need to go from one place to another.
    Drive it there, drive it away. (hopefully)
    Lets see...

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    Re: Mk1 Escort Almost There... (almost)

    AE86 4AGE...? hurrrmmm... now that's a better heart for her! are u changing the rear axle too? if so, i think u hav to shorten it abit...

    next will be the high spec cam... then upgrade to 4 throttle... next, custom big exaust manifold.. next blaa blaa blaa.. then short ratio gearbox.. LSD... too much to list.. LOL..

    finally, DRAG her to Kuala Lumpur...


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    Re: Mk1 Escort Almost There... (almost)

    Quote Originally Posted by Med View Post
    AE86 4AGE...? hurrrmmm... now that's a better heart for her! are u changing the rear axle too?
    See how it goes with the std one... The torque isn't that much on these and it only has 195's on there...

    Quote Originally Posted by Med View Post
    next will be the high spec cam... then upgrade to 4 throttle... next, custom big exaust manifold.. next blaa blaa blaa.. then short ratio gearbox.. LSD... too much to list.. LOL..
    Throttle bodies are on the list... almost bought some the other week, but the guy had sold them.

    Quote Originally Posted by Med View Post
    finally, DRAG her to Kuala Lumpur...
    One Day!!

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    Re: Mk1 Escort Almost There... (almost)

    Love this mk1, looks double cool

    You have done a brilliant job on it as it looked a real snotter in the first pics.

    Mate you are livin the dream, driving a sweet escort in permanant sunshine!! Are there many escorts out there or are they a rarity? Yours must really turn heads...

    I love the way its parked at the side of the road gettin the engine swap done, our health and safety guy would have a corinary . Now THAT is old school!!

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    Re: Mk1 Escort Almost There... (almost)

    Quote Originally Posted by GAZZAMK2 View Post
    Love this mk1, looks double cool

    You have done a brilliant job on it as it looked a real snotter in the first pics.

    Mate you are livin the dream, driving a sweet escort in permanant sunshine!! Are there many escorts out there or are they a rarity? Yours must really turn heads...
    Bit of a rarity actually... You are very very lucky to see one on the road driving. I get a few when i'm driving it...

    Quote Originally Posted by GAZZAMK2 View Post
    I love the way its parked at the side of the road gettin the engine swap done, our health and safety guy would have a corinary . Now THAT is old school!!
    Lets just hope the old skool can get the new skool motor running

    It's coming on well to honest... i'll get some pics tomorrow.

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    Re: Mk1 Escort Almost There... (almost)



    hey mark, i found this in melspec's thread. this is his friend mk1 cosworth powered :



    i put it up here coz it looks similar with ur color...

    BUT i liked this better:



    later she'll be A sickxteen hundred 4AGE powered...


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    Re: Mk1 Escort Almost There... (almost)

    the car is spanking

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    Re: Mk1 Escort Almost There... (almost)

    Similar yeah Med... maybe i should have put black rs2000 stripe on instead of blue

    This was taken a few days ago... I'll get some more this weekend...
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    Re: Mk1 Escort Almost There... (almost)

    Top car mate should be a good conversion

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    Re: Mk1 Escort Almost There... (almost)

    Cheers...

    Just waiting on the wiring now... Few more days... Maybe monday...


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