The Black Beauty

[grum]

well, :)

i cleaned the garage out last week, (hence more stuff for sale - amazing what you find) and then washed the BB and fitted a few bits n bobs that add to the detailing, some gromets etc etc.

Battery is now on charge, may book her in for an MOT soon ;)


cheeRS

did you find any 69 litre anti-static tape ? desperate for some :o

:rolleyes:

[oggie snr]

did you find any 69 litre anti-static tape ? desperate for some :o

:rolleyes:
I was looking at some of that last night :D

[oggie snr]

well, :)

i cleaned the garage out last week, (hence more stuff for sale - amazing what you find) and then washed the BB and fitted a few bits n bobs that add to the detailing, some gromets etc etc.

Battery is now on charge, may book her in for an MOT soon ;)


cheeRS
plenty of time GJ YOU HAVE TILL MAY NEXT YEAR !!! ;)

[graham John]

I was looking at some of that last night :D

remember the 'Visit' well :D

plenty of time GJ YOU HAVE TILL MAY NEXT YEAR !!! ;)

;)

cheeRS

[grum]

:crybaby: or may well be :D ........;)

[paul spence]

:rolleyes:

[graham John]

;)

cheeRS

[Dave1800BDA]

:)

[grum]

:confused:

[Andyc]

:cool:

[paul spence]

:cat:S

[graham John]

[/URL]
[URL="http://www.flickr.com/photos/foreverfoxed/"]http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3158/buddyicons/25488440@N08.jpg?1226233696#25488440@N08 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/foreverfoxed/):cat:

cheeRS

[graham John]

going into the garage later on, clean out the Garage, re asses where i was with the Car, and hopefully aim to 'Crack' on over christmas


cheeRS

[richy c]

all torque you are:)

[wetandwindy2]

going into the garage later on, clean out the Garage, re asses where i was with the Car, and hopefully aim to 'Crack' on over christmas


cheeRS

think we heard this one before :rolleyes:

[Dave1800BDA]

all torque you are:)

think we heard this one before :rolleyes:

:D

[grum]

think we heard this one before :rolleyes:

:rolleyes: agree, wasn't it this time last year :confused:

[graham John]

see parts wanted -------Carbs 45's


cheeRS

[grum]

see parts wanted -------MOT


cheeRS

:rolleyes: more like it ............................................ and toner for the copier :o

[graham John]

see parts wanted -------Carbs 45's


cheeRS


anyway, met up with Mr Frost earlier today, and 'procurred' a set of weber 45's as no longer wanted for his Gravel machine,:D

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o217/escortrs_album/frosty007.jpg


something to fit over christmas


cheeRS

[Andyc]

So will this thing be moving before xmas:D

[Frosticles]

So will this thing be moving before xmas:D

LOL, Better be

[graham John]

LOL, Better be

;)

cheeRS

[Andyc]

Is it running yet Gra

[paul spence]

Is it running yet Gra
:whistle::sleepy1::D

[hally]

:whistle::sleepy1::D

:o:o:D:D

[Andyc]

:o:o:D:D
:sleepy1::sleepy1::sleepy1::sleepy1::sleepy1::slee py1::sleepy1::sleepy1::sleepy1::sleepy1::sleepy1:: sleepy1::sleepy1::sleepy1::sleepy1::sleepy1:

[Andyc]

well Gra any news:(

[paul spence]

well Gra any news:(

yeah,its still in the garage:D

[graham John]

time for a refresh,:)

have bought some 45 webbers of Frosty as he has now upgraded to 48's so will soon fit these,(thanks Enduro ;)) decided to go the hydraulic handbrake route as well (i have cosworth calipers on the rear and thus have a legal handbrake)

have nearly finished the work to the house, therefore can soon get started (again)

will it be ready for the lakes 2010 :eek:


cheeRS

[Andyc]

will it be ready for the lakes 2010 :eek:


:rolleyes::D:D:D:D:D

[andym]

Graham....Did you say it was going to be ready for the Lakes....... This year:D

[graham John]

hopefully by end march it will be road ready and going

pics soon

cheeRS

[graham John]

Anyway, cracking on, took the Dellortos off tonight, and will replace them with Webbers

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o217/escortrs_album/002-6.jpg


http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o217/escortrs_album/003-3.jpg


http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o217/escortrs_album/004-8.jpg



cheeRS

[graham John]

currently experiencing inlet 'manifold issues' :smash:

:whistle:

however maybe some progress to come over the weekend


cheeRS

[escortzetec05]

looking good makes mine look like a walk in the park:D

[graham John]

looking good makes mine look like a walk in the park:D


at least we both have the best colour..............;)

cheeRS

[richy c]

at least we both have the best colour..............;)

cheeRSwhat of, starter motors:rolleyes::)

[graham John]

stripped out the interior tonight in preperation for the re plubbing of the hydraulic handbrake and the re directed fuel lines due to the webbers being different to the dellorto's (mainly manifold width differences)

god, everything was locktite originally therefore stuff was very difficult to undo, however got there in the end

amazingly, the Rally design hydraulic handbrake kit comprised 5 items and i have managed to only use 2 :confused:, saying that i think it wa a universal kit

pics tomorrow guys


cheeRS

[graham John]

some pics of assembling the handbrake to a spare 'Dummy' lever

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o217/escortrs_album/handbrake001.jpg


and with the (Speedsport) braided hoses


http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o217/escortrs_album/handbrake011.jpg


cheeRS

[Tongy]

Carpet onroute to you sir

[graham John]

Carpet onroute to you sir



:thumbright:


:salute:


cheeRS

[para144]

Can I suggest a welded on tab seems to make them work better

http://www.gartrac.com/store/images/products/GAR6127_expanded.jpg

[graham John]

Can I suggest a welded on tab seems to make them work better

http://www.gartrac.com/store/images/products/GAR6127_expanded.jpg


you can indeed Mike,
hadnt thought of that and it looks as though there could be some benefits

will have a 'play' later

cheeRS

[Fat Cat the Rat]

Mount lever and cylinder and weld a tab on when it's all in situ, you can then get the "feel" perfect, just the slightest of pulls and round she goes !!:)
Ps, forgot to mention to try and get the rod as straight as poss !

[graham John]

Mount lever and cylinder and weld a tab on when it's all in situ,

any pics or more info.......?

cheeRS

[graham John]

as a little additiion i purchased a Pro peltor road set, and a full face intercom set for the car, excellent quality and nice bits of kit

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o217/escortrs_album/handbrake008.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o217/escortrs_album/handbrake009.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o217/escortrs_album/handbrake010.jpg


cheeRS

[graham John]

some pics of assembling the handbrake to a spare 'Dummy' lever

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o217/escortrs_album/handbrake001.jpg


and with the (Speedsport) braided hoses


http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o217/escortrs_album/handbrake011.jpg


cheeRS


cracked on with fitting it this morning, didnt want it to be too obtrusive / untidy therefore quite a bit of detail in fitting the rod to the lever via the handbrake shroud / cover


http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o217/escortrs_album/handbrake003.jpg


http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o217/escortrs_album/handbrake009-1.jpg


http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o217/escortrs_album/handbrake002.jpg


http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o217/escortrs_album/handbrake007.jpg


http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o217/escortrs_album/handbrake014.jpg

bled the brakes, nice foot pedal and nice short travel on the handbrake, this evening time to re fit seats, belts, extinguishers and bits of trim:)


cheeRS

[grum]

i bet even Foxy is getting excited now about the imminent m.o.t :rolleyes:

[mk2ddc]

Tidy job you`ve made of that handbrake, looks well smart :)

[graham John]

;)
thanks,

seat and all trim re fitted tonight, more pics to follow

cheeRS

[fox2fox]

when is it ready for the mot gra???? i carnt take it any longer:confused::confused::confused::confused::con fused:.carnt wait to see it at the lakes 2015????????:D:D:D:D:D

[Andyc]

when is it ready for the mot gra???? i carnt take it any longer:confused::confused::confused::confused::con fused:.carnt wait to see it at the lakes 2015????????:D:D:D:D:D
fu kc youll be lucky more like 2020:D

[graham John]

fu kc youll be lucky more like 2020:D


:rolleyes:
i build to a standard, not a date.................

;)
cheeRS

[Andyc]

IS THIS NOT FINISHED YET
photos please

[grum]

IS THIS NOT FINISHED YET
photos please

HE KNOWS NUMB NUTS !
can you not read !!

[Andyc]

HE KNOWS NUMB NUTS !
can you not read !!
NO

[grum]

bump

[GAZ W]

Will this car be classed as vintage status and not classic when it finally comes out :confused:

[graham John]

Will this car be classed as vintage status and not classic when it finally comes out :confused:

possibly prehistoric :p


cheeRS

[Miniliteman]

possibly prehistoric :p

cheeRS

Convert it to a Flintstone-mobile, and you'll be ready in 2 days max!

[vinny]

possibly prehistoric :p


cheeRS

no gj thats the owner :p

[lee bishop]

Convert it to a Flintstone-mobile, and you'll be ready in 2 days max!


i can hear the floor pans fizzing away from here :rolleyes:

[Little Barry]

Any more pics for us:) ??

[Andyc]

come 0n GJ

[grum]

come 0n GJ

hasn't he been in Bilbao ?

:rolleyes:

[Andyc]

hasn't he been in Bilbao ?

:rolleyes:
I but he got back yesterday morning :D

[fast eddie]

pics, pics, pics!:)

[graham John]

re fitted the refurbed dellortos, throttle cables bled and adjusted the brakes last night, this week hopefully turn it over and fire it up (not in the Grum sense though),

pics soon

cheeRS

[LOUIE]

i forgot yo had this car gray...

will we see it this year mate

[graham John]

lol

saw this today at the pencoed Classic car show, i darent comment......:o


http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o217/escortrs_album/pencoedCCCmay2010018.jpg


cheeRS

[mr freeze]

" somebody who's further away from finishing than me "

is that what your too scared to say .......:D:D:D

[graham John]

" somebody who's further away from finishing than me "

is that what your too scared to say .......:D:D:D

when i saw it being delivered on the Breakdown truck i thought initially it was NUB :eek:


cheeRS

[mr freeze]

when i saw it being delivered on the Breakdown truck i thought initially it was NUB :eek:


cheeRS


:D:D

[Frosticles]

Well?????????????????????????????????????????? Getting bored of waiting now LOL. :rolleyes:

[graham John]

Well?????????????????????????????????????????? Getting bored of waiting now LOL. :rolleyes:


havent you got anything left to sell.....................:D


cheeRS

[Dave1800BDA]

Well?????????????????????????????????????????? Getting bored of waiting now LOL. :rolleyes:

lock the thread custom:D

[graham John]

lock the thread custom:D



http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/9f/Loctite.jpg/220px-Loctite.jpg (http://bbs.rallyesportescorts.co.uk/wiki/File:Loctite.jpg)


if he did that you would not have anything to Spam on about :rolleyes:

cheeRS

[Dave1800BDA]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/9f/Loctite.jpg/220px-Loctite.jpg (http://bbs.rallyesportescorts.co.uk/wiki/File:Loctite.jpg)


if he did that you would not have anything to Spam on about :rolleyes:

cheeRS

:p pot kettle:):rolleyes:

[Frosticles]

havent you got anything left to sell.....................:D


cheeRS

plenty. What you after?????? :D:D

[Miniliteman]

plenty. What you after?????? :D:D

I know GJ was looking for an inlet manifold thingy. That's the last part he needed for completing his car. Believe he found one now in the Schnitzel BMW garage!

[Frosticles]

I know GJ was looking for an inlet manifold thingy. That's the last part he needed for completing his car. Believe he found one now in the Schnitzel BMW garage!

:D:D:D

[graham John]

Well,:)

i have week off from work next week (after the bank holiday weekend) therefore the plan is to take it for an MOT and see how we get off

cheeRS

[richy c]

heard it all before,your just keeping this post up to the top:D

[Andyc]

Well,:)

i have week off from work next week (after the bank holiday weekend) therefore the plan is to take it for an MOT and see how we get off

cheeRS
combe Rally day on my stand would be good:D

[graham John]

combe Rally day on my stand would be good:D

what date ?

cheeRS

[Andyc]

what date ?

cheeRS
18th sept

[Miniliteman]

18th sept

Week later RSOC ND and 2 weeks later Dutch Classic Ford Show!

[Martin]

Are you going for the longest thread in history with this G :p and the most posts

Just looked at page one and it was a good few months back....... Year : 2005

[graham John]

bump for the benefit of frosty.........................ref crossmember



cheeRS

[graham John]

Are you going for the longest thread in history with this G :p and the most posts

Just looked at page one and it was a good few months back....... Year : 2005


patience is a Virtue Martin............;)


anyway, decided that the resto is nearing completion and therefore wanted to fit a better starting system, hopefull next week i will fit the electronic ignition. Bought a red top 30 Varley battery this week and fitted it last night:) although it does look a little lost in the 'new' battery tray therefore i may renew the battery tray for a bespoke item, saying that, the wife just said "why not put a spare Varley next to it" ;)

might take her shopping tomorrow



picture below is the Varley, also bought a Varley charger to go with it to ensure the battery is kept fully charged when the car is not being used


http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o217/escortrs_album/varley002.jpg



http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o217/escortrs_album/varley005.jpg


ah well, if nothing else it is giving me some enthusiasm to get back in the garage and do some work on her, must make an effort for an M.O.T.



cheeRS

[RUDDY]

About time this was sold ...:rolleyes:

[graham John]

Aye, give me £25 big ones paul and its yours..........:eek: bargain


cheeRS

[grum]

68 pages this post is now, the car was effectively finished 30 pages ago :rolleyes:

agree with the Ruddster, get it sold :)

[graham John]

68 pages this post is now, the car was effectively finished 30 pages ago :rolleyes:

agree with the Ruddster, get it sold :)

'tis' an everlasting inspiration to others about to undertake a Resto ;)


mind you, if these 'Two' hadnt broken things it would have been finished a long time ago


http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o217/escortrs_album/welshrallybook008.jpg


:rolleyes:


cheeRS

[Dave1800BDA]

:D looked good g, no excusses please next year:) its got to get out

give it a clean please:)

nice battery btw

[grum]

Dave, i know what i was laughing at, what about you son ? :D

[Dave1800BDA]

Dave, i know what i was laughing at, what about you son ? :D


:o haribo:confused::D

[Miniliteman]

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o217/escortrs_album/varley005.jpg




Those wires do not like anything a pro would deliver ...

[76mex]

not worth 25 quid now g with the classic ford prices ive got 20 quid ;)

[191964]

patience is a Virtue Martin............;)


anyway, decided that the resto is nearing completion and therefore wanted to fit a better starting system, hopefull next week i will fit the electronic ignition. Bought a red top 30 Varley battery this week and fitted it last night:) although it does look a little lost in the 'new' battery tray therefore i may renew the battery tray for a bespoke item, saying that, the wife just said "why not put a spare Varley next to it" ;)

might take her shopping tomorrow



picture below is the Varley, also bought a Varley charger to go with it to ensure the battery is kept fully charged when the car is not being used



ah well, if nothing else it is giving me some enthusiasm to get back in the garage and do some work on her, must make an effort for an M.O.T.



cheeRS

Graham I would of thought you would be better off getting a spare charger than battery ,as the charger will get more use than the battery in your case. :D

[graham John]

:D

probably true Neil,

the other 'new' battery went flat on me after three years sat in the car and not being used

cheeRS

[graham John]

Finally, finally got the thing started last night :) (thanks to the help of Biker123)

checked / changed just about everything, but it was all down to over fuelling through the carbs and about 10.30 last night it burst into life.

Now i can hopefully book it in for an MOT and get some miles put on it



cheeRS

[Troll]

Finally, finally got the thing started last night :) (thanks to the help of Biker123)

checked / changed just about everything, but it was all down to over fuelling through the carbs and about 10.30 last night it burst into life.

Now i can hopefully book it in for an MOT and get some miles put on it



cheeRS

woo hoo

[vinny]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIfVE-rwz3g

[Chesney]

i'd forgot all about this thread, thought the car would of rotted away by now :D

[graham John]

i'd forgot all about this thread, thought the car would of rotted away by now :D


more chance of frosty getting a job :eek:


cheeRS

[Miniliteman]

more chance of frosty getting a job :eek:

cheeRS

Or you meeting someone really famous in the pub ... :p

[graham John]

Or you meeting someone really famous in the pub ... :p


http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o217/escortrs_album/celebs/WalesRallyGBFord149.jpg


cheeRS

[RS2000CUSTOM]

Will you be on track in the Just RS group at Croft next year ?

[graham John]

Will you be on track in the Just RS group at Croft next year ?

its quite possible Dave, ;)

cheeRS

[RS2000CUSTOM]

its quite possible Dave, ;)

cheeRS



Good lad !

Need as many escorts in the 2 groups as possible

[Miniliteman]

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o217/escortrs_album/celebs/WalesRallyGBFord149.jpg


cheeRS

Don't know him and that's not a pub; that's Citroen's hospitality tent for the gay :camp: ... and you are the VIP ! :eek:

Want to buy a nice 2011 Works Team Calendar GJ?

[grum]

:sleepy1:

:eek:

what another false alarm, ok then

:sleepy1:

[enduro]

:sleepy1:

:eek:

what another false alarm, ok then

:sleepy1:

:D:rolleyes: its only page 69 give the man a chance,still a need for more minilites surely.get it sideways up the gurnos mr john.:cool:

[SHIFTY]

is the flaps on yet? :D

[grum]

is the flaps on yet? :D
god knows, but there seems to be a lot of 'flappin around' :rolleyes:

[Andyc]

is the flaps on yet? :D
which ones and where from:confused:

[SHIFTY]

lol


The ones from Race Andy, same moulded forest ones I got..race and ralloy do em ;)

They also do they ''light holders'' :p lol


:D

[graham John]

Anyway, i need a rear tow Eye and wondered what to use, decided in the end to make a bracket that would fit up tight to the chassis, not hinder the 'Arc' of the leaf spring eye and not look too obtrusive, however it hat to be man for the job if required


http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o217/escortrs_album/random009.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o217/escortrs_album/random008.jpg



http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o217/escortrs_album/reartowingeye002.jpg?t=1290543675



http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o217/escortrs_album/reartowingeye008.jpg?t=1290543709



http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o217/escortrs_album/reartowingeye009.jpg


the chassis is in perfect condition and very solid, just need to add a small locknut behind the 'Eye' and job done

The spring can still fully compress without touching the bracket, i only had black paint in tins hence put the paint on quite thick


cheeRS

[vinny]

see gj, not just a pretty face - no scrub that

good job sir :D

[graham John]

despite the freeezing weather (if you are reading this in a global warmed 2050 you will be amazed to learn that the UK is in the Grip of a huge Freeze with temperatures as low as minus -20, in fact as i type it is now minus - 8 outside and it is a sunny mid morning, how cool is that ? or should i say "How Cold is that" ) ..............Anyway, where were we. Yes, despite the freezing wather i took the car out under its own power and washed the old girl down - first time the car has ever seen snow - bit like the Southampton team snigger members - now to get it back in and give it a good polishing before it (hopefully) goes away for setting up on suspension / ride height / Rolling road etc.

For all i know, and this is actually 2050 when you are reading this, the car may still be in the garage at home (chances are i will likely be in a box underground and it wont be for a bushtucker trial), meanwhile, heres a couple of Pictures of BB out under her own power


http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o217/escortrs_album/045.jpg


http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o217/escortrs_album/041.jpg


i bet Frosty is still spamming away.....................:rolleyes:



cheeRS

[Andyc]

Looking good

[Dave1800BDA]

gutters look good g:)

[graham John]

gutters look good g:)

Marley Flowline (Brown) 112mm x 60mm, shifts 1.46 litres per second, with end outlet, good stuff.

Fascias, soffits, barge, and dry verge all replace too, all by my good self, pics to follow if enough interest. (although AndyC has stolen a march with Op Conservatory)

cheeRS

[grum]

got to admit the Safari spec suspension is growing on me :)

"stilts is the new lowered"

[vinny]

up for alan davis :rolleyes::D

[alancdavis]

Cheer Vinny,, but I managed to find it ,,, then how dissapointed,,,not a flat front .:mad:

Never the less a superb car , , , :)

[vinny]

Cheer Vinny,, but I managed to find it ,,, then how dissapointed,,,not finished.:mad:

Never the less a superb car , , , :)



:rolleyes:

[taffr]

Cheer Vinny,, but I managed to find it ,,, then how dissapointed,,,not a flat front .:mad:



give him one event and i'm sure that will change:p

[Dave1800BDA]

give him one event and i'm sure that will change:p

:):d

[alancdavis]

You mead i will bash it into a flat front :rolleyes:

[RS_Fiesta]

Very nice GJ

[Frosticles]

Is it done yet? :rolleyes:

[RUDDY]

Is it done yet? :rolleyes:

Give him time son :D

[grum]

WANTED
inner front bumper support parts for nosecone of mk2 RS2000 :)

either contact GJ, or Grum direct via pm ;)

thanks in advance G

[graham John]

NowFor Sale


See cars for sale section

cheeRS

[taffr]

i'd heard a whisper:rolleyes:

[Andyc]

This still not seen the light of day COME ON

[richy c]

this thread still going:rolleyes:?

[grum]

inner front bumper support parts for nosecone of mk2 RS2000 now got ..................... thank you :rolleyes:

good luck will sale G :cool:

[graham John]

this thread still going:rolleyes:?


apparently................:rolleyes:

cheeRS

[Andyc]

Come on Sennybridge is up on us again get it out

[graham John]

actually seeing this post has given me a bit of a boost, so much so that i actually got a quote for insurance this afternoon which is quite good.:eek:

i am absolutly tied up for the next two weeks but will look to book it in for MOT / finish off few jobs the first few weeks in march

cheeRS

[WelshRS]

Get it sorted butt... the fes will be nipping at your heels soon:cool:


Chris

[graham John]

Get it sorted butt... the fes will be nipping at your heels soon:cool:


Chris


Aye, awaiting some Graphic design any day soon...............;)


cheeRS

[taffr]

Aye, awaiting some Graphic design any day soon...............;)


cheeRS


arn't we all graham :p:rolleyes::D

[WelshRS]

if you want the best you got to join the list.... i know taff should be at the top though:bootyshake:

Chris

[taffr]

if you want the best you got to join the list.... i know taff should be at the top though:bootyshake:

Chris

come on son, show the lads some of your latest creations in the workshop on these rally cars, get a new thread up with them on;)




will the car be ready for the 11th of march graham ?

[Groupcracer]

is it true that this car hasn't moved for so long the heritage Uk is looking classify it as an important momument and give it a heritage listing:D:D:D:rolleyes:

Just Joking GJ now hurry with the almanac.....

[Frosticles]

Bored now. :D

[graham John]

is it true that this car hasn't moved for so long the heritage Uk is looking classify it as an important momument and give it a heritage listing:D:D:D:rolleyes:

.....


got a familly of spiders living in the car now, maybe even some bats.......:eek:



however some progress made ove the last few days. pics to follow

cheeRS

[Groupcracer]

can't wait....Of course It would be lovely to see it out on the lakes one year....it would make the trip form Australia worth it.

[Dave1800BDA]

got a familly of spiders living in the car now, maybe even some bats.......:eek:



however some progress made ove the last few days. pics to follow

cheeRS

good news...just hurry up, as needs to be a driven soon

[bigiainw]

I've just read this whole thread, it's now 2am and I feel like I've just watched a film on sky+ and the last 5 minutes were missing because of a power cut...

Iain

[grum]

I've just read this whole thread ................

DON'T do it mate ..................

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