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[rwdrs]

Just out of interest how accurate were the measurements on the 4door, i took some measurements on to origional never welded 4 doors last week and between the 2 cars there was 4-5mm difference in the spacings of the centre chassis leg sections leading me to believe they cant of been the accurate from the factory???

That's pretty good considering these are 30 year old Escorts, and allowing for measuring inaccuracies and use and abuse. Were these two cars built in the same country? And were they from the same year, i.e. suspension pickup points????

[Darran]

mk2.

Just out of interest how accurate were the measurements on the 4door, i took some measurements on to origional never welded 4 doors last week and between the 2 cars there was 4-5mm difference in the spacings of the centre chassis leg sections leading me to believe they cant of been the accurate from the factory???

This one cross measured within 2 mm.

But guess ford would of been a bit random.
Were going to go with this shell as a bench mark to repair the rs shell.
At least it won't need adjustable suspension!!!

Quite a bit will be cut off the 4-door shell to repair all the bad bits on the rs shell.
It needs to many panels from express panels,,,would cost too much so were better off using used orignal ford panels.

[Br0nze M0nkey]

Keep going boys! I have absolute trust and faith in the work you and Mark are doing. Mike

[RS2kSX]

cracking work :-) love the jig

[13sport]

That's pretty good considering these are 30 year old Escorts, and allowing for measuring inaccuracies and use and abuse. Were these two cars built in the same country? And were they from the same year, i.e. suspension pickup points????

that totally splipped my mind il check tomo and let you no

[Darran]

mk2.

Dropped the rs on the jig and braced it up for the cut.
Will weld the front up and chassis legs on the jig to keep it straight.

[Darran]

mk2.

Few more of the rough bits!!
Normal escort patching up,,all will be cut out and the rollcage mounts!!

[Darran]

mk2

Front bulkhead tubbs beaten in at some point these will go for a replacement genuine bulkhead and poor repairs.
Rollcage mounts have made the inner tubs scrap! so were going for good used inner rear tubs.
More pictures to follow.

[Darran]

mk2.

right hand drive conversion!!


sills,with holes just filled over!






Throught we would see what was under the floor!!

Inner front tubbs/"a" all need to come out.

[RUDDY]

Don't be scared of the cutting discs boys, only one way to do them, cut it out and let in new panels.

These Escorts are always full of surprises whether they were £500 or £15,000

All the best, Paul

[Darran]

mk2.

Don't be scared of the cutting discs boys, only one way to do them, cut it out and let in new panels.

These Escorts are always full of surprises whether they were £500 or £15,000

All the best, Paul

The owner did'nt expect the surprises!!!!
See you at the weekend

[Darran]

mk2.

Heater bowl,needs to go.

As does panard rod

We'll take the mount off the floor and let it back into new floor.

[Darran]

mk2.

Were not too sure what to do about the rear 1/4s yet,
Here's a few pictures,,new ones would be great!! Were looking at a used pair next week.
Yes there plates welded in everywhere!!!!!




We already have rust free inner tubs o replace these.




Thats it for now,,,where a few days ahead in the workshop,,,but now sorting for the lakes

[pinto48s]

Thats had some savage repairs over the years! Suprised that steering mount is still attached.
I done a mini pickup recently, looked good as bought, once started cutting it was a mess.
220 hours of panel work to put it right.
You,ve got some hours to put in on this one.

[oldtimer]

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wait til you see what the next batch of pics it will be a stunner when done and it will be done right