Chinese Shell

[alancdavis]

So has any one bought one yet

[Jim S]

Has anyone been to see one to see if they are any good

[para144]

I followed a thread on Facebook where 2 of the Chinese doors from same supplier were fitted to genuine shell. They apparently fitted well.

Saw another thread from the importer where they had fitted escort glass & rubbers to the window apertures.

Don't know anyone who's ordered a shell yet.

[blogsy]

I read somewhere that two Mk1 shells have gone out there to be un-picked.

[FOR24D]

Been told by " top rally boys " from Ireland that the shells are shite ! Would not use to re shell a rally car never mind a Road car !!

[alancdavis]

Dont sound prommising ,,Any details on the problems if any apart they are not RS spec ?

[Tim]

Not being rs spec isnt going to be a problem for anyone building a rally car

[alancdavis]

I know that but maybe its down to possible negative comments

I personally think these shells are perfect for restoring a rust bucket and if you want to go one step further and fit the RS bits thats all well and good

Hence the original question has any one done it yet

[LOUIE]

I know that but maybe its down to possible negative comments

I personally think these shells are perfect for restoring a rust bucket and if you want to go one step further and fit the RS bits thats all well and good

Hence the original question has any one done it yet

What v5 have you bought Alan

[RUDDY]

But do you end up with a Ford Escort or an Escort replica ?

[alancdavis]

What v5 have you bought Alan

couple of RS1800s

[alancdavis]

But do you end up with a Ford Escort or an Escort replica ?

Or even a kit car

[RStu]

I personally think these shells are perfect for restoring a rust bucket and if you want to go one step further and fit the RS bits thats all well and good

Hence the original question has any one done it yet

Not trying to be belligerent Alan, but isn't that what you have always campaigned against?

[para144]

Rules are clear enough - you can re-shell a car legally with a new shell, doesn't have to be an original Ford part.

You can legally transfer the ID if at least 2 major components are retained. These can be engine, gearbox, axle & even the steering counts as a major component.

Might not suit everyone's opinion but them's the rules.

[alancdavis]

Not trying to be belligerent Alan, but isn't that what you have always campaigned against?

Point is if you are shelling a like for like that you own it is same as restoring the original
Its when people buy an RS log book and try to pass a car off as something its not that is naughty

People would be supprised how many RS Pops are out there

Any one who buys a used shell with no ID has to ask where it has come from

Oh and adding the RS strengthening bits was with refrence to the rally boys