Guest alex.t Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 i originally got this in august but i went away after purchasing it so i only started work in January. this is how it was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex.t Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Got it in to the garage and started the hunt for rust. Accidentally ripped the hood taking it off :-\ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex.t Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Built myself a work bench and then moved out of our lasses garage into a unit i am sharing with a few friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex.t Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Now stripped down even further and most of the rust found: Battery tray under fuse box front crash bar both front wings both rear arches a small bit in the center of the boot floor front chasis arms just behind the crash bar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex.t Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Exhaust and front struts removed Old seats New seats and door cards i got hold off whilst i was away More to come comments welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RScab Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Love a good restoKeep the pic's coming Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian71 Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Well done fella i admire you,will be worth it in the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex.t Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Well done fella i admire you,will be worth it in the end. Thanks i am still debating prepping it for paint myself or just gettingnit chemically dipped. And the colour will go either red or frozen white Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RScab Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Old seats are from a SE500 worth Keepin or sellin on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skittles80 Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Will be good when finished I would go with frozen white and with all the striping you have done I would go the extra mile and have it dipped good luck will be nice when all done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex.t Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Old seats are from a SE500 worth Keepin or sellin on Yeah they are but they were in terrible condition especially the fronts, i pritty much gave them away(better than binning them) i think the fella is on this site actually. Does any one know if you can get repair panels for the front off the inner wings? or would a fabricator be able to replicate one if i cut the old one out and toke it in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RScab Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 You can get inner wings on ebay m8 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ESCORT-MK3-1980-1986-INNER-FRONT-WING-PANEL-R-H-NEW-/350378250153?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&fits=Model%3AEscort&hash=item51942bcfa9 or you can get the shorter front type http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/escort-mk4-front-n-s-inner-wing-will-fit-rs-xr3i-/131124589670?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item1e87a27466 most repair panels on there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Ollie Posted February 26, 2014 Admin Share Posted February 26, 2014 great project try these guys this is where I got all my panels from http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Classic-Car-Parts-Direct/Escort-Mk3-4-/_i.html?_fsub=4&_sid=128719715&_trksid=p4634.c0.m322 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex.t Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 (edited) thanks for the help. Its the lower part of the inner wing i need. Edited February 26, 2014 by alex.t Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingergman Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Good work mate, to add, the top part of your new rear seats won't fit, tin top only Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest John Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 This was up for sale near Telstar last year i went to have a look at it the young lad wanted silly money it was on ebay then was pulled. i thought battery tray had gone not alot of hard stuff to do be grand when its done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex.t Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 Yeah thats the one. I didnt pay much for it like. Most of the rust was hidden by bumpers and bodykit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RScab Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 Drivers side http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FORD-ESCORT-MK3-INNER-WING-SECTION-O-S-RS-TURBO-RS-1600-N-O-S-RARE-/400693873629?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item5d4b374bdd Passenger side http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-MK4-Ford-Escort-RS-Turbo-XR3i-LH-Front-Wing-Repair-Panel-NOS-/230932050878?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item35c49f73be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maido Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 hi mate im only in hartlepool busting 2x cabs solid shells aswell if you wanting bits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex.t Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 (edited) Pm me your number mate. Im home this weekend and if your not busy i can get up and have a look either tomorrow or monday. Edited April 19, 2014 by alex.t Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex.t Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 Drivers side http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FORD-ESCORT-MK3-INNER-WING-SECTION-O-S-RS-TURBO-RS-1600-N-O-S-RARE-/400693873629?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item5d4b374bdd Passenger side http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-MK4-Ford-Escort-RS-Turbo-XR3i-LH-Front-Wing-Repair-Panel-NOS-/230932050878?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item35c49f73be Cheers for that. Ill keep an eye on them. Going to view a shell on monday "Supposidly" solid no rust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest John Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 thanks for the help. Its the lower part of the inner wing i need. depending on how far ur going mine was the same the holes in this area really arent needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest John Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 have a look at this thread u may get some help from it http://www.escortcabrioletclub.co.uk/forums/index.php?/topic/21436-new-cabbie/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex.t Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 (edited) Well it has been a long time since I update this thread, shame as I lost my old phone that had more pictures on it. I eventually got the engine out. and the shell is sitting in the body shop having all the rust cut out. Gearbox off this was the inside of one off my big end bearing shells inside the cooling jackets Inside the bores Head stripped Under side getting ready for a bit of TLC Yesterday I dropped the block and the head off at the machinist to be cleaned, bores honed (hopefully will not need to be re-bored) and head skimmed. Come next month I will be getting my crankshaft Re-ground as the was a little nick on one of the main bearing races. Edited October 22, 2014 by alex.t Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex.t Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 I forgot to mention that i picked up these earlier in the summer, Bargin in my opinion as they are fully refurbished, nearly new tyres for £500 I have also got my hands on a new 3" sportex system all i need to complete it is the manifold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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