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    Mk2 Escort Harrier YB Project

    Thought i would start my Restoration on here.

    I Bought this Harrier about 5 years ago i think of GB on here and had it full shotblasted etc by Lea at Atkins Motorsport and he built it up to new shell it is today included a custom rollcage, Rear Atlas Axle etc etc. i think nearly every panel got replaced.

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    After lea had finished with it i had it sitting for a year waiting for it to get painted in the end I got it painted which took a lot longer than thought but really pleased with the results! 6 weeks turned into 2 years. i finally picked it up last week so now i can crack on.















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    Re: Mk2 Escort Harrier YB Project

    Looks like they have done a pukka job there. Nice Car


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    Re: Mk2 Escort Harrier YB Project

    Was there much wrong when you bought it? Looked pretty good in the pics!

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    Re: Mk2 Escort Harrier YB Project

    it was ok but like all old cars once you shot blast them it brings out all holes everywere. but now i know its all good with all new panels etc .

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    Thats cracking! Good work mate
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    Re: Mk2 Escort Harrier YB Project

    Loving that mate !!

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    Re: Mk2 Escort Harrier YB Project

    car looks pukka have used lea for my axle and other bits and bobs top bloke

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    Re: Mk2 Escort Harrier YB Project

    Have u changed to Forrest arches on the back as they look different in the before and after pics?

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    yes put whole new arches on, tbh not much left of the original car

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    Re: Mk2 Escort Harrier YB Project

    very nice.

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    Re: Mk2 Escort Harrier YB Project

    Looked nice before
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    Re: Mk2 Escort Harrier YB Project

    Started on the front today and fitted some new lights, really like the look of them aswell, i purchased some new grill bolts etc etc, starting to look like a mk2 front now.





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    Re: Mk2 Escort Harrier YB Project

    very good work.

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    Re: Mk2 Escort Harrier YB Project

    Quote Originally Posted by CoventryCortinas View Post
    Looked nice before
    that's what i thought, but it looks great now

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    Re: Mk2 Escort Harrier YB Project

    Quote Originally Posted by dave_cos4x4 View Post
    very good work.
    You still got your mk2 Dave?

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    Re: Mk2 Escort Harrier YB Project

    Looks super strong now Stu, me and the misses was only talking about you 10 minutes ago. Are you still doing the same thing workwise?

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    yes mate still in that industry pm me if you want.

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    Re: Mk2 Escort Harrier YB Project

    Quote Originally Posted by roosie View Post
    You still got your mk2 Dave?
    lol, yes Stu, it has been etch primed and primed I believe, still lots to do on it before I get it back home, only been in there 6 years. lol

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    Re: Mk2 Escort Harrier YB Project

    just think of it as storage like i did. never going to lose money. im aiming on getting this back on road for about early part of next year all finished.

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    Re: Mk2 Escort Harrier YB Project

    Very nice....my dream Escort will watch this build

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    Re: Mk2 Escort Harrier YB Project

    that's it Stu.

    i'll be watching this thread to see how you build yours,get a few tips here and there.

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    Re: Mk2 Escort Harrier YB Project

    Massive long overdue update:


    Ok engine is in, Axles are in, just started to plumb the brake lines in at the moment, will update more pics later this week.







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    Re: Mk2 Escort Harrier YB Project

    Hi all
    I'm from Australia, What is a Harrier?

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    It's a model of escort like Mexico, rs2000 etc

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    Re: Mk2 Escort Harrier YB Project

    That is lovely! Credit where it's due fella...

    How did you do the carbon cover for the HT leads on the cam cover? Are they standard type leads?

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    Re: Mk2 Escort Harrier YB Project

    just takling to GB tonight about this car will dig out a few pics i have of it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Alan G View Post
    That is lovely! Credit where it's due fella...

    How did you do the carbon cover for the HT leads on the cam cover? Are they standard type leads?
    I've cut the centre part of the rocker cover and used some zetec leads . The plate is aluminium with carbon 3m wrap on it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by morcheen View Post
    just takling to GB tonight about this car will dig out a few pics i have of it.
    That will be good .

    Did you used to own it also?

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    Re: Mk2 Escort Harrier YB Project

    never owned it ,i've more than enough old fords

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    just beautiful mate!

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    Re: Mk2 Escort Harrier YB Project

    Tasty

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    Re: Mk2 Escort Harrier YB Project

    found a few




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    👍

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    Re: Mk2 Escort Harrier YB Project

    My friend had one of your Harriers siblings from the same dealership...
    IMG_4041.jpg

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    Re: Mk2 Escort Harrier YB Project

    Managed to find the owner who has this in the 90s and he lives not far from me. small world. and he sent me some old pics of it. its good to know all the history and pics all though its life.

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    Forgot you still had this pal

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