gingergman Posted February 18, 2016 Author Share Posted February 18, 2016 cheers mate few random pics from this morning, you know its serious when theres a copper mallet out lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skittles80 Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 Nice to know we aren't the only one that name cars lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex.t Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 This car has transformed loads from whatbit staryed out to be. Such a good job. Looks very fresh and oem now. I have just realised that i commented on a pic on Facebook and didn't even realise it was your car. Top work. Id personally stick eith current wheels but everyone os different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiscoDan Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 cheers mate few random pics from this morning, you know its serious when theres a copper mallet out lol What size tyres have you got on those Cossie rims please mate? I'll be putting a set on my 97 Cab soon. To match up the original size wheels one of those tyre calculators is telling me I need to fit 215/40/16 tyres. Escort Cosworth tyres are 225/45/16. I'd prefer this size as there's more tyres on the rim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingergman Posted February 21, 2016 Author Share Posted February 21, 2016 225 is the propper size. ive put 195/40/16 on mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingergman Posted February 21, 2016 Author Share Posted February 21, 2016 blimmin car is still giving me aggro, hate the thing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiscoDan Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 (edited) 225 is the propper size. ive put 195/40/16 on mine Cheers. I'll go for the bigger size I think. Love that colour by the way. I've had an Escort RS Turbo and Focus ST in grey. Edited February 21, 2016 by DiscoDan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingergman Posted March 28, 2016 Author Share Posted March 28, 2016 spent 9 hours sorting one of its bigger issues today! after fooking about endlessly with the roof, came to the conclusion that the frame suddenly became bent?!?! so stripped the outer skin off it, removed it, fitted a buggered vinyl one, stripped that and then skinned it with my mohair! with yet another frame for refrance lol. even snapped a bolt in the new frame that had to drilled out. was a right mission, but its sorted! two frames for the skip now! so a few random pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian71 Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 I like the loo roll hanging on the wall m8, handy that ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingergman Posted March 29, 2016 Author Share Posted March 29, 2016 It's for the tears when something else breaks or goes wrong lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian71 Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 Lol, know the feeling m8 ,we were gonna get so much done on the mk5 Friday,spent most of the day looking for all the parts to put back on. I could have done with that roll m8 was getting close to tears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingergman Posted April 1, 2016 Author Share Posted April 1, 2016 another problem sorted this morning! changed the springs on it, never been so chuffed to make a car higher lol. now the tyres are not touching the arches when just sat there anymore she put up a fight as normal, had to strip it right down just to get the shock out gave the inner handles a once over too, but whats up with them??? (apart from being upside down ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingergman Posted April 24, 2016 Author Share Posted April 24, 2016 she is currently "done", few odd small bits to do but when will there not lol. MOT booked, insurance soreted, almost there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allblue Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 Stu, A credit to you Sir! . Cab looks fantastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingergman Posted April 25, 2016 Author Share Posted April 25, 2016 Cheers mate, glad you like it! I'm happy it's done and she can see the road again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian71 Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 Top job stu,I hope you are proud of what you have achieved. Look forward to the unveiling at classic ford. Regards Ian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingergman Posted April 26, 2016 Author Share Posted April 26, 2016 Yeah I am proud of it, it's not perfect and never will be but with my skills, budget, and time, it's the best I can get it, and I'm happy with it. I'm looking forward to spending some time with it with my son, that's what I'm looking forward to the most! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingergman Posted April 30, 2016 Author Share Posted April 30, 2016 This morning was MOT time! She passed! i was very nervous going out in it, but it actually drove amazing, so quiet and smooth, she cruised along nicely. bellowed out clouds of smoke to start with for a couple of miles, then cleared and didnt smoke at all after, i knew it needed a good run. It got more than a fair amout of attention at the MOT place, someone even asked about buying it lol. Got to get the tracking done and swap the rev counter on it. Also leaks from the driveshaft oil seal, i did replace them but one obviously hasnt seated correctly, il just leave it like that for the time being! Few pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian71 Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 Well done m8,amazing home smooth and quiet they are when you don't have a drainpipe and turbo and dump valve.got mine out garage last night (not touched it for six months) and drove to the new forest ready for beau lieu show tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Glenn65 Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 Looking good now it's all done! I wish I had the patience to do all the work you did on her! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingergman Posted May 6, 2016 Author Share Posted May 6, 2016 Had the tracking sorted on it today, Gave her a bit of a drive! Also got a new set of clocks and swapped the Rev counter over, and fixed the battery warning light, and adjusted the cambelt tensioner! So far so good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian71 Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 Looks mint on that tyre ramp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingergman Posted May 9, 2016 Author Share Posted May 9, 2016 cheers ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingergman Posted May 9, 2016 Author Share Posted May 9, 2016 few more pics of it excuse my ugly mug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian71 Posted May 10, 2016 Share Posted May 10, 2016 Nice one m8,see you at the pod ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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