Rebuilding my Escort Mk1 Mexico Replica

[AlexG]

Some more pics from the engine bay:

[AlexG]

and some from the underside...

[lee bishop]

Looks lovely

[AlexG]

Small progress today, engine still not ready. Weīre waiting since over two month now for the valves to complete the cylinder head.....

Stoppwatches:


Both seats with belts now ready...



Some parts still to be installed:

[AlexG]

Some pics of the complete car:





Wheels will be 7,5" Minilite with Avon Cr28 tyres.

[south west restorations]

Lovely car m8
Nice build as well
Cracked job

[AlexG]

Thanks! Canīt wait to get it finished.....

[AlexG]

Engine is still not ready....

So only some small work today:

[AlexG]

Got the missing parts today Hopefully the engine will be ready for installing until saturday.....

[Mexicomark]

I like the seats, where did you get them from..??

[AlexG]

www.bf-torino.de

Look very period and have a good side spport. But still comfortably for longer distances. I think they are replicas of some kind of Recaro seats from the 70īs.
Quality is ok, but the dealer is a little bit difficult to handle with. You shouldnīt be in a hurry when you purchase and donīt thrust in the confirmed delivery dates.....

[AlexG]

Today we put the engine and gearbox in:






New steering wheel is also ready:



And the tow hook marked:

[AlexG]

Car was ready for the first "Roll out" today. Ther are still many small things to do, but the end is near.

Original 7x13 Minilite wheels with Avon CR28:


Car before and after the test drive:

[AlexG]

And a short video of the first test drive! I still have to get used to the sound of the straight cut gear box.....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H8ucZ7styOo

[Lee R]

Brilliant mate. Sounds ace