"Budget" Escort Mk2 Project

[Tr7v8]

Re: "Budget" Escort Mk2 Project

Keep at it it will be worth it in the end

[tom_escort_mk2]

Re: "Budget" Escort Mk2 Project

Made some progress at the weekend. Seat rails are finished and roll cage plates are welded in so I need to take the cage out to get it and the floor painted.







Starting work in the engine bay as i have grp4 strut top plates to put in, and the radiator cut out. My plans to do it cheap has gone out of the window as I'm going to put a load of new panels on it and get it painted. No way will it be ready next year but hopefully its something I'll keep for a long time! Just need to keep making progress and the motivation will remain.

[tom_escort_mk2]

Re: "Budget" Escort Mk2 Project

After alot of deliberation, I've decided to continue with the car's repair. Santa bought me a few new panels so I've made a start on getting rid of the old ones as they were rotten, beaten and full of filler.









Pretty solid underneath but now I need to find someone to fit the new panels. Any recommendations would be appreciated.

[madragon199]

Re: "Budget" Escort Mk2 Project

coming on strong now....why dont you fit the panels yourself...judging by the other work youve done..it shouldnt be a problem.....i think tfitting the gearbox tunnel is harder than fitting the front end.....position it first with self tappers then weld it up...cool project ...cheers mark

[tom_escort_mk2]

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Bit more progress, trial fitted the engine to the gearbox using one of the conversion plates. All fitted nicely.





Car will be going to get a load of new panels fitted but there were a few areas that I needed to check whether they need work. My experience with this car is that its full of filler, and I wasn't wrong as you can see.









Think i may get the car blasted as its covered in filler and will be good to see any areas that need doing as I want it done right.

[Boziemk2]

Re: "Budget" Escort Mk2 Project

looking good mate i am building an escort to circuit race also on a tight budget. money dont go far when your buying escort parts.

[tom_escort_mk2]

Re: "Budget" Escort Mk2 Project

Had the car blasted this week and I can now see all the issues. In addition to what I thought it needed, it needs a repair to a dent on the roof, bottoms of the rear quarters on both sides, possible outer arch on passenger side, rear panel and door jam on passenger side. Here are some pictures to show how much filler was on it and the state of the car.





























Bit worried about the whole rear quarters but I have someone coming to look at the bodywork so fingers crossed I'll know more soon.

[madragon199]

Re: "Budget" Escort Mk2 Project

its all very repairable....but the budget will be blown...still looks a very solid car...keep plugging away ...cheers mark

[tom_escort_mk2]

Re: "Budget" Escort Mk2 Project

I definitely need to remove the word "budget" from the title of this thread!

[madragon199]

Re: "Budget" Escort Mk2 Project

I definitely need to remove the word "budget" from the title of this thread!

just add the word "blown" in front of budget.........

escort = expensive...but worth it ...cheers mark

[katana]

Re: "Budget" Escort Mk2 Project

Could have been worse - could have been REALLY rotten. A posts look nasty but the rear valence is a picture......hide it with the bumper no one will notice!

[Erikmex]

Re: "Budget" Escort Mk2 Project

Doesnt look bad that at all, all the usual places, easily fixed.

[GavinR]

Re: "Budget" Escort Mk2 Project

Good idea to get it blasted, and doesn't look that bad

[tracktoy]

Re: "Budget" Escort Mk2 Project

quite a solid shell really, still a lot of work but seen a lot worse rescued

[tom_escort_mk2]

Re: "Budget" Escort Mk2 Project

Thanks for the messages guys. Trial fitted the engine and RX8 gearbox at the weekend to make sure I put the big gearbox tunnel in the right place!





Fortunately it fitted. I've now collected all the panels I need to fix the car so I'm taking it to a bodyshop this Saturday so hopefully it'll start looking like a car soon.

I've been having a think about what colour to go for and I was thinking white but my heart is saying to make it like the below (other than the arches). Thoughts?