Rebuilding my Escort Mk1 Mexico Replica

[AlexG]

Doors are also painted (sorry, no pics at the moment) und the rest is prepaired for the final coat:







to be continued next saturday....

[Lee R]

Looking good mate

[oum808p]

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Top quality. Keep up the excellent work.

[HarrierTony]

Looking really good, I bet you cant wait to get those doors etc fitted.

[AlexG]

Looking really good, I bet you cant wait to get those doors etc fitted.

Youīre right..... but to be honest I also canīt wait to drive it....
Iīm still satisfied with the progress and the quality of the work. There are many small things to do, but I expect it to be ready by the end of may at least.

[AlexG]

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Top quality. Keep up the excellent work.

Thanks for all your nice comments! Will keep you updated.....

[AlexG]

Now we have nearly completed the assembling. Still waiting for the engines and gearbox....





Steering wheel will be changed, but this is one of the last steps:



Drivers seat trial fitted:


I hope the engines will be ready for fitting during the next two weeks.... Canīt wait to drive it

[S17YDE JNR]

thats coming along brilliant, nice one

[south west restorations]

nice build

looks cracken job there

[gazcos]

That is looking lovely mate! Can I ask what make the seats are ?

Cheers Gaz

[AlexG]

The seats are made by a company named BF in Italy/Torino. This model is an exact replica of a Recaro seat from the 70īs. There are different other types also available here: http://www.bf-torino.de/

I donīt have a pic of the underside, bite the quality of the seat is very high! An they are looking period too...

[gazcos]

The seats are made by a company named BF in Italy/Torino. This model is an exact replica of a Recaro seat from the 70īs. There are different other types also available here: http://www.bf-torino.de/

I donīt have a pic of the underside, bite the quality of the seat is very high! An they are looking period too...

Thanks, I will have a look. They certainly look lovely !!!

[AlexG]

Small progress today, screws for the seat belts mounted:


Special made tow hook, wraps around the chassis rail:

[AlexG]

Inside of the car is now nearly finished:




Another detail pic of the rear tow hook:


At the front:


The car of my friend:


Engine should be ready hopefully until next weekend, procet is expected to be finished mid of may......
Canīt wait to drive it

Regards Alex

[Lee R]

Very nice