Guest baz9707 Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 Well here is the start of my new hobby, when I get time from work. Today I took the seats out and got rid of the manky insulation liner. Wet and mouldy, a bonus is that there is no rust under it all exept some small bits that I treated, and primed. I have a engine in the garden that I am cleaing and getting ready to fit as the one that is in the car ran dry of oil at 80 mph and does not start anymore. The bonus is the spare one cost only 60 quid with a exhaust system and aload of spares for free. Once cleaned and spayed red I will take it down to thework shop and get it started. There is a dent in the drivers door that needs filling and I will be taking the body kit off and back on again to neaten it up. Bought a roof of ebay for 100quid just need to fit it not sure weather to try myself or pay 180 for someone else to do it. Paintwork is not that bad will take it back and polish up with a few tips. Will post a few pics this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest spenny Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 good luck with the abby mate .. get some pics up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaz Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 Looking after an escort cab is a good hobby mate, I can tell you from experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest baz9707 Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 The interior is looking a bit shabby anyone know where I can get replacement covers for the seats. I will be taking out the door cards and give them a rub down and a spray. Lets see how that works out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest baz9707 Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 I recieved my insulation/ sound proofing today will be fitting it over the weekend thats when I HAVE FOUND OUT WHERE WATER is getting in on the passenger side. Will be great to have a weekend to do some work. Im on duty on Sat but hopefully there will be no problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaz Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 check the battery tray, it's an area were mk 3's and mk 4's rust and let's water in the passanger side footwell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest baz9707 Posted May 13, 2012 Share Posted May 13, 2012 Wow I have been away or busy and my car has been sat on camp for ages now the inside looks like a scrap heap everything stripped off and just left inside the car. The roof order I cancelled too much hassle fitting it so bought a complete roof of ebay for 50 quid. Went over to help take it off the old car. Only a few bolts and some patience 15 minuets. The body kit is still off and the new engine still needs to be fitted. I really do need to sort this out now. The paintwork is ok but not great any tips other than a respray. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingergman Posted May 13, 2012 Share Posted May 13, 2012 any pictures? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest baz9707 Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Will get some on when I bring my camera to work as that is where the car is. Just waiting to get Reme to give me a hand down workshops. Got the replacement engine down their on folks today hopefully by the end of the month it will be on the road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest baz9707 Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 Well put the roof on today Black looks ok. Has a small hole on the side.. I am selling the roof frame complete with handles tension cable and the old cover if anyone is interesting I live in Woodbridge Suffolk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest baz9707 Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 Cannot believe that I have broke the rear plastic oil holder on the pump to the roof not great anyone know where I can get one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest John Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 like the above pic :crazy: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest Lee81 Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 You'll need to upload your pics to photobucket or similar. Failing that you will need to downsize the image then upload it in the advanced reply box. The link you have is on your computer so only you will be able to use it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest baz9707 Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 Well here is the car minus body kit and the old roof which is now off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest baz9707 Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 Here is the pesky hole near the battery tray one pic from below the other from the top. Then I put some 151 frame sealer on it and some hammerite sorted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest baz9707 Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 Here is the new roof on and the sound proof that I have laid after giving the floor a clean. This stuff was great peeled of the backing and it went on a treat, goes around the groves so easily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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