Ozzy's Rebuild...(Mk1 Escort)

[mk1gaz]

Top stuff , the cylinder head looks nice mate . Should sound the nuts .

[oldskooljoe]

looking good

That engine looks the nuts

[SHIFTY]

Thanks lads

Well she's came along way in the past 5months or so as we have been workin our asses off trying to get her ready for the lakes ... and alots been done since the last update plus you will be pleased to know that iv got plenty o what a resto thread needs...yip!... pics a plenty! lol
Alot of the parts fitted ready for mot...we had a change of plans on the old 40's that came with the car so we went for a nice new shiney set of 45's!...makes a great soundtrack now
Anyways il let the pics do the talking as im away for a drink

New 45's


Interior all sorted





45's on and filter..



Now we can begin to chill out....thank ****!


Might try get more pics or even a wee vid of her in action soon

[plentysideways]

A credit to you both. Who got to drive it first?

[SHIFTY]

A credit to you both. Who got to drive it first?

Thanks for the comment mate
Well I have to own up that I got the 1st drive!...what a sound! lol
Took it easy for the first few mins to bed things in and see if everything was ok....then she got a wee burst sideways up the drive
All things going well will be taxed and motd this week then we will get some miles under her belt before the lakes
Thanks again

[Tim]

really liking the look of this mk1,very 70s rally car and i love it,cant wait to have a good look around it on the lakes

[graham John]

good stuff, well done

cheeRS

[SHIFTY]

Thanks lads!

Tim: Thanks mate, yeah were really pleased with how she's turned out. We were after the 70's rally look and id say we have got it - all thanks to my oldskool dad
You are more than welcome to check it at the lakes mate, would be good to put more names to faces on here aswell

[SHIFTY]

Jeez o iv not updated this in a good while - since last post engine was stripped and new pistons n rings, mocal catch tank, grp4 rad and elec fan etc fitted, she's now goin like a wee sweetie .........right time for the new update:...
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Howdy folks thought id give you a wee update on whats been happening with the mk1 over the past while.
She is going to be going onto gravel stages soon so we have been doing some more mods...
Which were as follows.....
Got her in and on stands etc ready to weld on the chassis to sill skids, had to remove mudflaps for welding.

This is what the chassis to sill skids look like, good 2-3mm formed plate

This is where they go

Had to bore a hole for cage bolt and trim other end where it meets chassis leg for snug fit

Prepped and welded in place

Other side


Some primer then gloss going on


Also fitted the new tran x straight cut type 9 box 8-) , with taller 1st gear.

Had to purchase a nice new set of hard compound Kumho Gravel spec tyres...sure to rip up the dirt! lol


Back to bed ready to go!



Finally done the gravel test day and had a blast.
Going to be sorting the underside with full length chassis to sill skids, got ones up front and they worked a treat with the gravel rash!...once I get em welded on and all painted il get some more pics up.....
Heres some pics and a wee vid clip....
***be prepared...you may never have seen her this manky!*** ..









and a wee vid clip....

http://s148.photobucket.com/albums/s16/GBZ_photos/new%20random%20pics/?action=view¤t=Video001.flv

Big thanks to everyone @ EACC for todays event ...cana wait till next one!
Got her in the workshop today and jacked her up to see what the forest stage had done..... lol
Going to fit full legtnth chassis to sill skids next week as we have the fronts but full legnth ones would be spot on...as you can see it fair takes the paint off! ....all well worth it tho!
Thankfully she is a solid wee ****er as the stage can knock hell out the cars!
GRAVEL RASH PICS!!!....










She will be back in action again soon ....after I am covered in paint no doubt

[mike77cos]

Looks like your going to have fun

[SHIFTY]

Looks like your going to have fun

lol these auld escorts provide endless fun

[south west restorations]

hey

i better wae those skids mate on ur car stop the floor getting a bashing .
well dirty eh u be getting the steamer ot.

[Mikethepanel]

Thats the thing about the woods mate! No paint left!
Nice build tho, brings back memories of doing mine

[youngpecker]

Great thread.....Top man!.

[SHIFTY]

Thanks lads

Mike: I know mate its like getting the underside shot blasted but with gravel lol.

Thanks again for the comments boys!