My Mk2 Escort Build (Rally Looks/Fast Road Use)

[R5COS]

Why isn't the handbrake needed anymore ?

Going hydraulic which will be replacing the cable and lever will be closer to the gearstick old mounting and holes wont be used

[Tony B.]

Ah, that must be a regional difference, in England that wouldn't be allowed.

[katana]

Going hydraulic which will be replacing the cable and lever will be closer to the gearstick old mounting and holes wont be used

But this is a UK car and being built for Fast Road use? Without the cables you won't get a MOT so think again before firing up the welder!

[R5COS]

But this is a UK car and being built for Fast Road use? Without the cables you won't get a MOT so think again before firing up the welder!

As said in my first post on the thread I dont live in England m8, im over the pond in Ireland and cars pre 1980 are NCT (MOT) exempt here, but you wouldnt of known that unless u lived here.....

[alancdavis]

good system ,,,,

[R5COS]

good system ,,,,

Indeed it is and road tax is only €56 a year on vehicles 30 years plus compared to the extortionate rates we pay on newer ones. Majority of rally inspired road going mk2s here are using hydraulic handbrakes.

[1488ID]

Indeed it is and road tax is only €56 a year on vehicles 30 years plus compared to the extortionate rates we pay on newer ones. Majority of rally inspired road going mk2s here are using hydraulic handbrakes.

Thank jesus it's only 56! Pay 112 for the 2 Escorts for the year and 710 for the Altezza. It'd break you to own anything over 2.0

[R5COS]

i know what u mean my bmw is €710 a year also, this and the lack of NCT and all the bullshit that comes with our testers and the stupid VRT costs all played a role in selling my last cosworth and taking a break from them for abit... Its ok if u have a car on uk plates while its sitting in a bubble but come summer time ya cant drive a bubble around and customs these days just take the car off ya on the spot so its either pay up or shut up....

[oppositelock]

well Patrick, nice to see your escort project pics up and you are doing a tidy job on re furbing your engine and parts etc, its going to be a fine escort!, gary

[R5COS]

Thanks Gary, your skills with the welder have gone a long way in making it a tidy escort. Long road ahead getting it stripped and preped for primer but after a few weekends i should be well on...

[Mikethepanel]

Good work pal, keep it up and plenty more pictures!
Did you get this lot from grp4?

[R5COS]

Thanks mate, no got the strengthening kit from motorsport tools

[John Savage]

good stuff pat!!! if it turns out like your old escos its going to be a stunner!!!!

[R5COS]

Hi John long time no speak mate I see your gone old skool too nice looking mk1... The escos is a distant memory now but you never know i could be tempted into another at a later date Hope all is well with you ?

[John Savage]

Hi John long time no speak mate I see your gone old skool too nice looking mk1... The escos is a distant memory now but you never know i could be tempted into another at a later date Hope all is well with you ?

im fine thanks mate hope alls well with you, exactly the same for me pat, mine is under total restoration and now on final build only i've gone even older car than you, TOTAL nut annd bolt rebuild, blasted in side and out so hopefully it will last a bit longer.