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

    It took me a while to make the decision... It didn't come lightly.
    I like the look of the car on standard arches. I could have had the rears pulled out and then had it repainted. The front wings also needed painting on the top, so i decided, seeing as i already had the arches... Why Not?

    I am going to see what the 13x7's look like on there... I would like to keep it on 13's as the gearing is nice on 13's. But i would like the look of 15s. Lets see what it looks like first.
    There is also the option of some nice 17 inch minilight style wheels i have seen... I think it would look great, but would spoil the drive, and thats what it's all about really

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

    Couple of options...

    15x8


    17x9.5

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

    Blimey! Brave move there mate, but it'll look mint when its done

    I think as long as you go nice and wide to fill the arches it wont matter if they're 13's or 15's. May even drive better on the taller wheel...but you may need more power then to light the rears up

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

    Big decision that, but if needs must..

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

    Can't wait to see it painted, to see if i have made a big mistake...

    It was a shame to cut the standard arches off, as they were almost perfect. Even the guy who is doing the work said it he didn't want to do it.

    It's done now... No regrets.

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

    Will look a different car completely when its done mate

    Like the 15's you shown in the pic btw, go for them bad boys!!

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

    Have you found a local supply of Minilite's Mark?

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

    Hi mark, could u please show ur axle pic? i love to see it... hehe

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

    I posted a picture of the rear axle further up the thread

    I have found someone who can supply minilite style wheels, they are made in Taiwan.

    Website... www.tikseries.com ... http://www.tikseries.com/retro.html

    I am going to what the 13x7s look like before i buy any more wheels

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

    Jeez o mate! wasnt expecting that lol...but will look sweet!

    Fair play to you. I like the look of the 15's however I must admit I like the way an escort drives with 13's too.
    Your 7x13's should look ok, thats what I have on the big wing at the mo with 10mm spacers...certainly more slidey than the 8's and 10's lol

    All the best with it mate and look forward to more updates

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

    A few more pictures of today...





    Had to trim the front of the arch as it was very close to the tyre when it was turning, and if i fitted bigger wheels it would have caught ... Hope i got them the same





    Should be done next week...

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    blimey that was quick. looks a good job too

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    Good bit of graft gone in there!, looks great

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

    Very nice, I had to chop a bit out of my front wings to clear the edges of the tyres on lock as well

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

    awesome work..! i think 13 x 7 et 0 will be just nice...

    update new photo aite?


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

    Cheers boys.

    Those are the most recent pics Med.

    I am going over to the garage tomorrow, as there is no one working, to do a few other jobs on the car, Including fitting the handbrake cable and having a look at fitting some Cibies. The owner says he will give me hand (nice guy)

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

    Quote Originally Posted by dobuy View Post
    Very nice, I had to chop a bit out of my front wings to clear the edges of the tyres on lock as well
    Thats refreshing to know, as i wasn't sure i was doing the right thing, all i knew was it needed doing. Better than the wheel hitting it at a later date and cracking it.

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    i reckon those 15" minilite reps.

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

    Looks like a good job. How have they sealed between the bubble arch and the original inner tubs at the back?

    Get them to round off the front edges of the front wings too while they're at it, it's the only thing wrong with the car
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    Re: Mk1 Escort Almost There... (almost)

    The rear inner tubs were a bit of a concern as they are standard tubs, not enlarged.

    When they first did them i wasnt happy and had them do them again. They were angled down instead of coming straight out. So that meant less clearance for the wheels. They are better now but still not 100% to my liking.

    They do not come out to the bubble arch they just come out to where the standard arch used to be, so there is a space between the bubble and the steel arch of about 1 to 2 inch. You cant see it unless you get sown and take a good look. But do you have any suggestions for making it look better?

    Get the car on the road and i'm going to take a look at those 15" miniltes boXXer

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

    Personally I'd cut the old outer tub out, then shape a piece of flat steel sheet and weld it from the original inner tub to the outer bubble.

    Gary's the guru on bubbles though, whichever way he does them will be the best - might be worth looking at some of his old builds?

    Gaps aren't good, they let water in!!
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    Re: Mk1 Escort Almost There... (almost)

    I was planning on undersealing it all in the gap, i was thinking if you seal it up and at a later date water does get it, it wont be able to get out... At least now the water can get in and can get out... Water out here doesnt seem to be such a problem it is back in the UK. The climate is always hot, so even when it does rain (and it does), it is dried out pretty quickly.
    Also people dont keep their cars in a closed garage, you can park it out side and not be worried about it going missing. Car thieves tend to target new or nearly new pick ups and drive them over the border and sell them.
    My concern was more aesthetic, but like i said, you can't see it unless you get down and have a good look.
    I suppose i should have consulted Gary before i started

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

    Got some paint on...





    They sealed up the gap under the back arch for me





    I made some spotlight brackets... Will fit them tomorrow.





    Stickers going on tomorrow also... The 7x13s look a little lost under the arches I think...

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    christ! they dont fuck about do they????

    i wish bodyshops over here where that quick!

    Looks the absolute nuts mate, credit to you

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

    that looks cracking

    made a nice car even better ...?

    if ya gunna keep the 13s on , get some nice big balloon tyres

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    you know what, as much i hate 17's on an escort, i honestly think the 17" minilite reps would look the tits on that, plus, it would be the first to have them fitted too.

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    Quote Originally Posted by boXXer View Post
    you know what, as much i hate 17's on an escort, i honestly think the 17" minilite reps would look the tits on that, plus, it would be the first to have them fitted too.
    Would have to agree there think they will look the nuts mate.

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

    Cheers

    I think it would look nice with the 17's too. The only problem being is it will spoil the gearing on the car I think. On 13's it feels pretty quick on acceleration, with 17's i reckon it's going to feel a bit slow. Also quite hard to get thing sideways with a 9.5 inch rim.

    Next week i will have a run down to the guy who sells the wheels and see whats on offer

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

    Fookin ell! as said they are bloody quick over there!
    excellent work and in such a short time, im impressed

    Look forward to the updates

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    if they are cheap enough, get 2 sets

    17's for pimping the streets

    and 15's for street skids and track days

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

    I was thinking about keeping the 13s for sideways fun and get some bigger wheels if i am going on a journey.

    Fitted the passenger side stickers today, put a new handbrake cable on and fitted a new gearbox/prop oil seal.

    Working in this weather is murder. I have never been so sweaty, my t-shirt and combats were soaking wet, like they had just come out of the washing machine.

    They haven't rushed to do my car, but my car was a smallish job compared to what work they have on at the moment, I suppose the thought was get it finished and get the money

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

    Stickered up and Cibies on ...







    One of the mechanics spilt petrol in the boot when removing the petrol tank and it has stripped the paint off, so have to wait until tomorrow before i can pick it up.

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

    looks Pukka Mark

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

    looks bloody lovely

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    cant believe how quick its all been

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

    Quality

    Get another 2 Cibies on there
    Screaming 1300 mexico rep

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

    top job

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    Cheers

    I only have these 2 Cibies here in Thailand and they are almost non existent.

    Can't wait to pick it up and give it what for.

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

    Looks "Ker acking" sunshine

    some nice wheels will make it even better

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