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MightySprocket
10-02-2009, 10:56
"if id known then what i know now" :hahaha: how many times has that been said :scratch:

the car was bought in 2006 as a 'restored' mexico replica. previously owned by a rally driver and had been used and won the Ilkley Jubilee Run
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn96/MightySprocket/PICT0080-1.jpg
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn96/MightySprocket/IMG_1002.jpg

but when MOT time came around an inspection found a few issues which led to a full strip and rebuild

the first sign of trouble
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn96/MightySprocket/100_1185.jpg

then the work started
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn96/MightySprocket/100_1188.jpg
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn96/MightySprocket/100_1352_web-1.jpg
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http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn96/MightySprocket/100_1433_Web.jpg
MightySprocket
10-02-2009, 10:59
then the new metal went in... lots of it
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn96/MightySprocket/100_1431_Web.jpg
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn96/MightySprocket/100_1432_Web.jpg
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doors repaired
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn96/MightySprocket/000_0101_Web.jpg
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn96/MightySprocket/000_0102_Web.jpg
MightySprocket
10-02-2009, 11:03
due to cost and availabilty I opted for Fibreglass wings, bonnet and boot.. the fit was superb

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn96/MightySprocket/100_1449_Web.jpg
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn96/MightySprocket/100_1446_Web.jpg
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http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn96/MightySprocket/100_1455_Web.jpg
graham John
10-02-2009, 11:06
"if id known then what i know now" :hahaha: how many times has that been said :scratch:


tell me about it, i was only going to change the battery tray on Black beauty :D :D

nice work, you are getting there with the car, any ideas for completion date ?

cheeRS
MightySprocket
10-02-2009, 11:07
time to make good the repairs
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn96/MightySprocket/100_1475_Web.jpg
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn96/MightySprocket/100_1541_Web.jpg
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http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn96/MightySprocket/100_1570.jpg

lots of rubbing and primer later it was ready for paint
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn96/MightySprocket/100_1681WEB.jpg
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final primer coat
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn96/MightySprocket/100_2085.jpg
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MightySprocket
10-02-2009, 11:09
finally colour
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn96/MightySprocket/Picture008-2.jpg
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MightySprocket
10-02-2009, 11:10
"if id known then what i know now" :hahaha: how many times has that been said :scratch:


tell me about it, i was only going to change the battery tray on Black beauty :D :D

nice work, you are getting there with the car, any ideas for completion date ?

cheeRS

im actually using the car now as everyday transport but I dont think these things are ever finished are they ;)
MightySprocket
10-02-2009, 11:13
now the fun bit :D the refit

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn96/MightySprocket/Escort004-1-1.jpg
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn96/MightySprocket/Escort002-2.jpg
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn96/MightySprocket/100_2189-1.jpg
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn96/MightySprocket/Picture008-1-1.jpg
MightySprocket
10-02-2009, 11:18
engine finished and ready to go in
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn96/MightySprocket/Picture013-1.jpg
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn96/MightySprocket/Picture005-1-1.jpg
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn96/MightySprocket/DSC00480-1.jpg


running gear on
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn96/MightySprocket/DSC00482-1.jpg
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn96/MightySprocket/DSC00483-1.jpg

and on wheels, which were destined not to stay on, wrong offset :scratch:
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn96/MightySprocket/100_2193-1.jpg
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MightySprocket
10-02-2009, 11:21
interior bits in
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn96/MightySprocket/100_2212-1.jpg
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn96/MightySprocket/100_2211-1.jpg

starting to look like an escort again
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn96/MightySprocket/100_2210-1.jpg
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn96/MightySprocket/100_2209-1.jpg
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn96/MightySprocket/100_2183-1-1.jpg
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn96/MightySprocket/Escort006.jpg
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http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn96/MightySprocket/Escort003-1.jpg
MightySprocket
10-02-2009, 11:26
then there seems to be a void... i think i got fed up taking photographs and just wanted to finish the car...

....:D so we jump to this
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn96/MightySprocket/RS4Spokes002.jpg
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn96/MightySprocket/DSCF0442.jpg

and is kind of how the car stands, it is being used everyday whatever the weather and despite a journey of epic proportions that i dont want to do again in a hurry...

I wouldn't swap it for the world... well maybe a nice mk2 RS2k would be tempting :D
Banishit
10-02-2009, 11:33
cracking job, cars looking great

dont know how the first person described that as restored though !!
matman
10-02-2009, 12:00
That is gorgous :o

I think it needs black mexico stripes tho, would look nice.
LOUIE
10-02-2009, 12:03
should be prowd of that looks lovely,

what you done with the revolutions????
MightySprocket
10-02-2009, 12:44
should be prowd of that looks lovely,

what you done with the revolutions????

thanks very much!

ive put them on a mk1 Fiesta :D with big arches obviously
MightySprocket
10-02-2009, 12:45
cracking job, cars looking great

dont know how the first person described that as restored though !!

lol, tell me about it... looked shiney on the outside :rolleyes:
Tongy
10-02-2009, 12:49
lovely car credit to you and good that its used .stripes will make it nicer still.
emily
10-02-2009, 12:53
top job ,looks terrific :cool:
Aled
10-02-2009, 13:40
Cracking job, well done ! Thanks for sharing the pics :)
RUDDY
10-02-2009, 14:03
Very nice, can I ask where you got the carpet set ?

cheers, Paul
Dave1800BDA
10-02-2009, 14:27
superb job there, enjoyed seeing it progress to what it is now, well done
MightySprocket
10-02-2009, 15:12
Very nice, can I ask where you got the carpet set ?

cheers, Paul

from memory i think it was East Kent Trim
MightySprocket
10-02-2009, 15:14
thanks for the positive comments guys, makes it worthwhile :thumbright:
SHIFTY
10-02-2009, 15:53
Looks lovely mate, fibreglass wing n that came out well too :cool:
Nice choice the rs 4's
Those revies looked the part too tho :cool:
Andyc
10-02-2009, 15:56
top car this great thread:D and used every day good on ya
ambls
10-02-2009, 17:39
that is lovely, well done :thumbright:
wiggyrs
10-02-2009, 17:43
Your cars a credit to you, well done :)
mk1gaz
10-02-2009, 18:29
:cool: Looks the nuts fella , red Mexico stripes would look good as well :cool:
mk1kid
10-02-2009, 18:30
Looks brilliant. Keep it plain white.:cool::cool::cool:;)
prs
10-02-2009, 18:50
that car's looking good.. the end is very much in sight! keep at it.

Robert
grum
10-02-2009, 20:42
very very nice :cool:
johnrst
10-02-2009, 21:31
Time to enjoy it now.After all your hard work
MightySprocket
11-02-2009, 07:38
:cool: Looks the nuts fella , red Mexico stripes would look good as well :cool:

nice one Gaz you read my mind ;)
MightySprocket
11-02-2009, 07:42
it has to go back in for paint when the weathers a bit better, there are a few bits im not happy with and I need to try another diff... the 4.1 is way too short for any stretched roads, great round the town and twisty lanes but I cant plan all my journeys like that :D unfortunatley!

Going to replace the head this year with a Vulcan job (when funds permit) as i think there is more power to be had yet

Superb comments guys, cheeRS
mk1gaz
11-02-2009, 17:56
nice one Gaz you read my mind ;) We both have good taste then :D
npikey
11-02-2009, 21:30
Cracking thread, car looks the nuts m8 :cool: ;)
Frosticles
11-02-2009, 21:34
job very well done there :) Looks fantastic.
trialscort
12-02-2009, 15:17
it has to go back in for paint when the weathers a bit better, there are a few bits im not happy with and I need to try another diff... the 4.1 is way too short for any stretched roads, great round the town and twisty lanes but I cant plan all my journeys like that :D unfortunatley!

Going to replace the head this year with a Vulcan job (when funds permit) as i think there is more power to be had yet

Superb comments guys, cheeRS
Whap a 3.54 in there for long distance, they are the biz.
It's come out lovely, and I just can't believe the quality of those glass wings, they look superb.:D
Rallyman72
15-02-2009, 14:51
red pin stripe like the original on the Custom Pack Mex would look nice as well and avoid too much unwelcome attention.
wildman
15-02-2009, 19:44
nah leave it plain , can i ask where the wings from?
MightySprocket
16-02-2009, 08:44
nah leave it plain , can i ask where the wings from?

Old Ford Autos mate, superb quality and fit
///Col-Col\\\
16-02-2009, 13:18
nice one matey :thumbright::thumbright: