Got loose in our MK2 Escort today ( pics )

[Markd89]

It was erm fun ?
A little project thread ( taster )


Hi,
Me and my dad have built many different cars, mainly escorts. just thought id share our last project together as my dad is getting to old ! lol

Started out as a bare shell.
This is the last of the doner car

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn292/MK2K07/Escort%20Project/2.jpg

I'm not going to go through every last detail i'll just post a few pics up from start to finish.
We where debating if we should take on a big project, as it was summer we thought lets have a laugh ! i began stripping the capri for the exels and the engine, the main priority as you can see from the pics was all the body work, the was so much rot and rust.
Everything got done outside the house, it was sprayed in my garden in a tent good job it was summer.
Everything was done to a fine detail, lots of hard hours where put in, in total it didnt take long to build atall. We built her from the ground up from what she was to where she is now, you wouldnt think it was possible to turn it all around with the funds we had.
Approx a week after it was all done and ready for the road, a deer went into the side of it and dented all the sill and rear quater it was a big shame and a shock, we dealt with it quickly and just fixed it within a week.
Overall i enjoyed my experience building it and cant wait to start my own project, i could say alot more about the car but i could type for days so i'll let the pictures show you the rest. ( Sorry they arnt in order ! )

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn292/MK2K07/Escort%20Project/1.jpg
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn292/MK2K07/Escort%20Project/100.jpg
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[Markd89]

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn292/MK2K07/Escort%20Project/52.jpg
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[L33 LEG]

that looks perfect! well done :) now sell me it Lol

[L14MNP]

Stunning mate! Any chance of spec?
Fair play for doing it all outside too!

[nov4801]

very smart mate,

[LEWI007]

Looks class, you better not of scrapped that capri ?

[valvercorsa]

sweet

[Markd89]

Stunning mate! Any chance of spec?
Fair play for doing it all outside too!
do a quick spec, to much to list

Engine is a 1.6 pinto all new pistons seals etc
Was running on single but now is twin 40's
Got a spax suspension setup
Full custom exhaust with 3 center sections ( still loud )
Standard interior apart from recaro seats
Most panels replaced as you can see not alot salvagable
Doner car was the capri so thats where the engine axel and other bits came from

Edit - The capri got scrapped, only thing left was tailgate lol it was rotten

[Cle]

hmmmmmmmmm:d i like lol

[novaload1992]

claaaass!!!!! :d

[J4MES]

schweet!!

[Joe Richardson]

looks nice:thumb:

[Mike]

Nice!

[Pistol Pete]

Top job. Re paint looks good for a DIY al'fresco jobbie!!

[Stuart]

shouldnt this be in 18+ lol

[Graeme]

I thought all old escorts had Vauxhall motors these days?

[jackbd]

I thought all old escorts had Vauxhall motors these days?

Please start that in the Old Skool Ford forums... that would go down a treat lol

Motor looks lovely mate. Top Banana :thumb:

[grooge]

my favourite motor, love mk2 escorts

[L14MNP]

I thought all old escorts had Vauxhall motors these days?
Only if they're built on the cheap. lol

[vaughanmc]

Does look good! Can't beat a Mk2 Escort :)

[davidfox280585]

quality build i do love a mk2 maybe i will buy one when i get my new house, we'll see

[liam944nova]

nice one cant beat a mk2!

[Graeme]

Only if they're built on the cheap. lol

True mate, Can't beat a mk2 with a big power yb in it :thumb:

[saloonwoody]

looks good m8 :) iv always been tempted to buy one ;)

[Ben]

very nice!

Yes you can beat a mk2 with a mk1!

[Connor]

mmmmmmmm that is nice!!!

How much did you pay for the shell??

[hybridturbo]

Niceone i was expecting an arched grp4 rep with an xe under the bonnet lol

Everyone should own one at some point :d

heres mine..

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c139/gsijoe/XTP660V/Photo0281-5.jpg

[twistysnovagte]

top marks on the build,even more so for doing it all in your garden:eek:

look clean and fresh,how it should be:thumb:

+rep

[Markd89]

cheers for all the comments, we have built a few mk1's aswell
Heres a few pics of cars we have built Long time ago now :

http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv136/markd89/DSCF6437.jpg
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv136/markd89/DSCF6458.jpg
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv136/markd89/DSCF6459.jpg

Some before and afters, not in any order would take me a while
All these where built outside =D

http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv136/markd89/paint1.jpg
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv136/markd89/Image3.jpg
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv136/markd89/Untitled-16.jpg
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv136/markd89/Untitle7.jpg
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv136/markd89/yellow.jpg
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv136/markd89/bap15.jpg

[Markd89]

http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv136/markd89/mk1s1.jpg

[Sturge]

Only if they're built on the cheap. lol

Try saying that to Camillus Bradley and the other top rally boys, I think you may get lynched :)

[Markd89]

And the yellow one in progress, have done a ford pop aswell just a quick snap :

http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv136/markd89/Untitled-11.jpg
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv136/markd89/Untitled-14.jpg
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http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv136/markd89/Untitled-16-1.jpg
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv136/markd89/Untitled-17.jpg
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv136/markd89/Untitled-20.jpg

Me raring to go :

http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv136/markd89/Untitled-22.jpg
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv136/markd89/Untitled-26.jpg
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv136/markd89/Untitled-39.jpg

http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv136/markd89/pop1.jpg

Have loads more pics but they are from a photo album not on the pc

[Saloony]

Thats all bang on mate.

But im sorry, how camp do you look in the spray suit lol

[Markd89]

Thats all bang on mate.

But im sorry, how camp do you look in the spray suit lol

Thats my dad lol, i'll let him know you said that ;)

[Saloony]

Yeah do it fella. If wanted ill put it in writting with some flowers lol

[Markd89]

Yeah do it fella. If wanted ill put it in writting with some flowers lol

a better spray suit will do :thumb: