look away if old fords offend you

[davidfox280585]

heres my little escort project ive had a while
well anyway here goes
http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/davidfox280585/escorts/07092008007.jpg
http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/davidfox280585/escorts/08112008.jpg
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http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/davidfox280585/escorts/07092008014.jpg
http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/davidfox280585/escorts/03022009046.jpg
http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/davidfox280585/escorts/03022009047.jpg
http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/davidfox280585/escorts/05042009145.jpg
http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/davidfox280585/escorts/19022009063.jpg

[davidfox280585]

http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/davidfox280585/escorts/27122009277.jpg
http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/davidfox280585/escorts/04052010065.jpg
http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/davidfox280585/escorts/04052010067.jpg
http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/davidfox280585/escorts/04052010068.jpg
http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/davidfox280585/escorts/27122009274.jpg
http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/davidfox280585/escorts/28102010261.jpg
http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/davidfox280585/escorts/29102010266.jpg
http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/davidfox280585/escorts/29102010265.jpg
http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/davidfox280585/escorts/29102010267.jpg

[davidfox280585]

http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/davidfox280585/escorts/14102010178.jpg
http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/davidfox280585/escorts/14102010177.jpg
http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/davidfox280585/escorts/14102010176.jpg
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http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/davidfox280585/escorts/14102010172.jpg
http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/davidfox280585/escorts/14102010175.jpg
http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/davidfox280585/escorts/14102010171.jpg

what im trying to achieve is this
http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/davidfox280585/escorts/rsturb.jpg
spec,
1.8zvh(skint version)till i build a 2.1 as im using std rods machined crowns on pistons,
stage 2 head 285t2 cam
ported polished ports,
piper vernier pulley
fiesta rs turbo ofab management
custom mapped piggyback chip from msd on beiges though may need to upgrade them
3 bar map sensor
cossie fuel pressure regulator
pro alloy front mount cooler
stage 2 turbo
full samcos
pipercross foam cone filter
s1 lsd box,
2.5"scorpion with plug for flamer kit installed though not fitting one
chassis,
saff cos rear discs with custom braided hoses,
focus st170 front brakes 300mm
17" rs softlines
koni adjustables all round
fully polybushed throughout
all new bearings through and powdercoated where i can
interior,
standard except pillar mounted ford racing boost gauge
ive had a lot of engine pieces powdercoated,
inc wiper bracket, efi inlet, lifting eyes,throttle cable holder,coil pack holder,thermostat housing,
brake servo mounts,handbrake coupler,all engine mount cases will add pics soon of engine built up ready thanks for reading

[Pistol Pete]

Want!

Nice job done on that.

[comptoncj]

Very nice, Good to see a S1 getting some TLC, ive got a mk2 escort sat in the shed, really should have a go at that soon once my nova porjects are complete!

[db_1.2]

Im sure youll be impressed by the 1.8 zvh. I got one on my FRST, only 165bhp untill i get a -31 actuator, then ill be lookin nearer 200. But it really does go, good job its got LSD, id definatly recomend getting one. Nice job :)

[davidfox280585]

Very nice, Good to see a S1 getting some TLC, ive got a mk2 escort sat in the shed, really should have a go at that soon once my nova porjects are complete!
cheers guys id rather be working on the escort lol than your cab but i love my little nova cab strangely enough mines sat there wanting the new head fittig but im batting on with the escort the engine has had a new belt and water pump by the way and a smaller clio 16v oil filter incase you thought i was untidy lol,

is the escort a 2 or 4 door matey id love one:cool:

[Grey]

Very nice!!! my mate has a mk2 rs2000 in black dont see many of the old rs's about now! out of the mk3 yours is the favy for me! :thumb:

[davidfox280585]

Im sure youll be impressed by the 1.8 zvh. I got one on my FRST, only 165bhp untill i get a -31 actuator, then ill be lookin nearer 200. But it really does go, good job its got LSD, id definatly recomend getting one. Nice job :)

well i had a big power 1600cvh made 210bhp at the wheels but i knocked the crank out so swapped everything over to this with a zvh bottom end so looking for about 240ish heres my old s2 on the rollers what i broke for parts for this build

you can hear him building the power up then shut off and chatter:thumb:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qb8cANvHWHs

[comptoncj]

cheers guys id rather be working on the escort lol than your cab but i love my little nova cab strangely enough mines sat there wanting the new head fittig but im batting on with the escort the engine has had a new belt and water pump by the way and a smaller clio 16v oil filter incase you thought i was untidy lol,

is the escort a 2 or 4 door matey id love one:cool:

1978 2dr mate, its had a fair bit of welding done, but what one hasn't really, After xmas I may set to doing a few bits to it was thinking a 2ltr zetec on 45s

[davidfox280585]

1978 2dr mate, its had a fair bit of welding done, but what one hasn't really, After xmas I may set to doing a few bits to it was thinking a 2ltr zetec on 45s
sorry mate need pics as soon as you said 2 door,
there my favourite fords i will be having one next :)

[db_1.2]

Thats really good power, what management did you use? I did have an xr3i i partly restored, efi with gsxr bodies.

Lol yeh my fiesta has massive chatter, but it has a T3, only running 10psi due to actuator, but it i chipped and ready for more boost, but i wont bother, ive only driven it once this year, and im sure that will be the last. Its been restored professionally, so its just sat in my mates shed now.

[davidfox280585]

Thats really good power, what management did you use? I did have an xr3i i partly restored, efi with gsxr bodies.

Lol yeh my fiesta has massive chatter, but it has a T3, only running 10psi due to actuator, but it i chipped and ready for more boost, but i wont bother, ive only driven it once this year, and im sure that will be the last. Its been restored professionally, so its just sat in my mates shed now.

stage 2 head ported polished
fiesta turbo ofab 3 bar map sensor
piper 285t2 cam vernier pulley
beige injectors
cossie fuel pressure regulator
stage 2 turbo -31 actuator
custom mapped piggyback chip from msd
front mount cooler

[Mike]

Tidy, genuine RS aswell?

[db_1.2]

Near enough the same spec as my fiesta, bar the cam.

Here it is anyway http://pistonheads.com/sales/2202418.htm

Ive got a vernier to put on, but need a different cam in the ideal world.

What gearbox and clutch are you using with your S1?

[davidfox280585]

Near enough the same spec as my fiesta, bar the cam.

Here it is anyway http://pistonheads.com/sales/2202418.htm

Ive got a vernier to put on, but need a different cam in the ideal world.

What gearbox and clutch are you using with your S1?

cheers mike it is a genuine shell 63k 3 owner
im using the s2 lsd box with mk3 casings,
ap racing ceremetallic clutch good for 300bhp on a efi 220mm flywheel:thumb:

[db_1.2]

Nice choice. Mines got a stage 1 organic plate on a standard flywheel, its a bit snatchy, but it certainly does the job

[davidfox280585]

Nice choice. Mines got a stage 1 organic plate on a standard flywheel, its a bit snatchy, but it certainly does the job
have you swapped over to a mk5 escort clutch quadrant? ive yet to fit mine,
your fez looks sweet did you get any heat issues as my s2 ran hot so got a swirl pot and aftermarket breather system for this one:)

[db_1.2]

No i should of done really, ive not touched it yet, other than helping my mate put it back together, but since my ownership ive not spent a penny.

It doesnt run hot if driven normally, but if its booted for quite a while it will get hotter. But the turbo sits about 10mm away from the radiator. Was thinking about getting a jacket for the turbo, but im not spending anything on any of my cars now, im through with wasting money on cars! Lol

[davidfox280585]

me too i told myself this is the last car i will ever spend money on till i get an escos or mk2

[L14MNP]

Fantastic mate! I love these, yours is so clean now! I am sick of you teasing with that pic of it on axle stands with the back lights in and barely any others lol.

Good call on the project thread. :cool: ZVH FTW. I look forward to seeing this one come on.


Liam.

[ben doodar]

Really nice car mate. Allways had a soft spot for a sr1 rst.

[Andy]

lovely stuff mate.Keep seeing your old 1600i rep round here and its making me want one really bad!!

[davidfox280585]

lovely stuff mate.Keep seeing your old 1600i rep round here and its making me want one really bad!!
its sold mate guy on seriesone forum bought it he was a little shocked when i revealed all the bad about it as he pmd me asking what i know about it so i told himlol

looked nice but by had it seen a welder,
hes after 1300ono for it and cheers for the positive comment andy really does keep you going in a project when you get positive comments as it keeps you looking for the light at the end of the tunnel:thumb:

[Andy]

when did it sell,dont think it was that long ago since i last saw it??? Mind you i do forget what day/month/year were in alot! lol
Are you going for those wheels that are in that pic aswell?

[davidfox280585]

when did it sell,dont think it was that long ago since i last saw it??? Mind you i do forget what day/month/year were in alot! lol
Are you going for those wheels that are in that pic aswell?
yes the wheels are on andy and he bought it early this week you need to register to see the link otherwise id post it

[Andy]

what sites it on? im on RSOC if its that

[L14MNP]

Man, don't tease. RS1600i's are the one!

Lucky fella to have had one Dave. I think I remember pics of yours mate.

[K24_STE]

Very nice always liked seris 1's look's like you have put alot of attention to detail into it aswell..
will be keepin an eye on this one! :thumb:

[Connor]

Hmmmmm s1 rst :wisewood:

[CrAzY_kAyLL]

One of my fav old skool fords look foward to watching this build thread :thumb:

They had a mint one inside the compound where I had to collect me Nova from - they had it inside the garage and it looked like it had been taken out of the showroom of Ford and put straight into there garage waiting for another 20yrs for the value of it to go threw the roof

[sparkie1401]

good work, i was so tempted to buy a ford the other day

[NOV4_SPORT]

Lovely s1, the only thing that would make me want to sell my nova sport.


iain

[davidfox280585]

cheers guys i will keep you all upto date how im doing with it,im in garage tomorrow night so soe more updates soon,though christmas will e quiet having to buy presents and all

[davidfox280585]

what sites it on? im on RSOC if its that
www.seriesoneturbo.co.uk (http://www.seriesoneturbo.co.uk)

[pie]

got a soft spot for S1 turbo's

looks sweet buddy :thumb:

[Edd]

That looks a quality build

A credit to you

[saloonwoody]

i want !

[Graeme]

Excellent work David, most have balls of steel to change the whole chassis leg/inner wing/turret etc lol

[Nobby]

cant beat a nice series 1 tubz

[dave beety]

my mates try to sell his s2 rs turbo he cant sell it wonted 1100 with a s1 turbo lump in it

[John]

cool as. Wonder what ever happened to my old s1rst lol

[Novasport]

Didnt realise they had independant rear suspension.

[Mint FRST]

Didnt realise they had independant rear suspension.

Sure did. Excellent handling car these standard, back in 85/86 they must have been imense compaired to their rivals...

[16v Nova Kev]

that is very nice.

[db_1.2]

Sure did. Excellent handling car these standard, back in 85/86 they must have been imense compaired to their rivals...

I wouldnt agree, not having owned an s2 and an xr3i, but its different opinions to different driving styles

[Mint FRST]

I wouldnt agree, not having owned an s2 and an xr3i, but its different opinions to different driving styles

S2's and XR3i's had softer suspension and had different front roll bars.

Also the XR's had no LSD as standard.

As you said a matter of opinion I suppose...

[davidfox280585]

well been in garage finally after painting a citroen c1 front end and a rover bumper damage finally got to do work on this,
built the motor updrilled water pump to enlargen holes as zetec uses bigger bolts,timed her up with the 1.3 tensioner and new gates belt,
next on the list is clean and paint the gearbox then its lift in time(the best bit)
by the way the rocker cover sat on is a temp im getting a crackle black one
http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/davidfox280585/escorts/07112010277.jpg
http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/davidfox280585/escorts/07112010275.jpg
http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/davidfox280585/escorts/07112010273.jpg
http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/davidfox280585/escorts/07112010272.jpg

need to take a load more stuff powder coaters black this time not the candy blue,
need powder coating is,bonnet stay fuel rail adn alternator sheild
will get pics of the rest of my powdercoated pieces ive had done next time

[K24_STE]

Nice. That engine looks spot on! :thumb:

[LEWI007]

I prefer the blue bits. Match the stripes on the side, and i prefer the polished cam cover, thats just me though

[Saloony]

I wouldnt agree, not having owned an s2 and an xr3i, but its different opinions to different driving styles

Im going to agree with you on that one. Proper shonky handling.

[davidfox280585]

Im going to agree with you on that one. Proper shonky handling.
my last series 2 was tail hapy,rather pin a nova into a bend than an escort,luckily i had 200 raging ponies to pull me back straightlol
heres the s2 i broke for spares to finish this
http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/davidfox280585/escorts/my_rs_turbo.jpg
and a few pics i like to keep me looking forward to the end of the build
http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/davidfox280585/escorts/rss1.jpg
http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/davidfox280585/escorts/series1.jpg
http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/davidfox280585/escorts/tigerstripes.jpg

[Saloony]

Wasnt so much the tail coming out, just how the body rolled in stages lol...
They look gash but i loved the hole zebra stripe thing lol. 2 of my friends had the S1. Then loads i knew had the 90's spec S2 as well.

[Bubba]

http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/davidfox280585/escorts/series1.jpg

bonnets open...broken? lol

i like the wheels...and strangly the whole car

[LEWI007]

God i love these cars :eek:

[davidfox280585]

well a update as such, spent a few hour cleaning and prepping my gearbox,

first of all obviously cleaned,then primed,then black metallic basecoat then was time to lacquer,
though had a crazy idea to keep to the blue black theme id add a dash of arden blue into the lacquer to give it a blacky/blue pearl look,
though added a slight bit too much of blue and wasnt what i was intending for but kinda looks good i can repaint it very easily just after some opinions really, thanks for following
http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/davidfox280585/escorts/08112010279.jpg
http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/davidfox280585/escorts/08112010281.jpg
http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/davidfox280585/escorts/08112010282.jpg
http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/davidfox280585/escorts/08112010283.jpg
http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/davidfox280585/escorts/08112010284.jpg

[16v Nova Kev]

thats cool mate i like it alot.:)

[Saloony]

Liking that

[davidfox280585]

Liking that
im kinda unsure as its something different to the norm,i was going to drop silver into the lacquer to give it a shadow chrome but couldnt find and and dropped on a bit of arden in a tin so mixed a bit with the lacquer and got this lol

[LEWI007]

Looks good, i love bright engines

[Pistol Pete]

Looking good. I so would love a S1. Retro coolness!!

[auzzy-b]

Really nice car mate!

[davidfox280585]

cheers guys still in 2 minds whether to just repaint gearbox metallic black or leave it funky blue pearl??????decisions decisions just dont want to get it in and not like it

[Pistol Pete]

I would have gone with silver. Should have painted mine before fitting it, but was in too much of a rush TBH!! Might be a job for next winter lol

[davidfox280585]

I would have gone with silver. Should have painted mine before fitting it, but was in too much of a rush TBH!! Might be a job for next winter lol
wanted a colour that would be easy to clean but guess as its lacquered it dont matter may rub down againg though im kinda into the gloss black as the cam cover will be the same colour :)

[Saloony]

Leave it as you have it now. It looks good. To be fair your gonna have this car like every other S1 that lerks about now, near on standard looking bar the wheels, so little touches like that that arent too in your face and are good quality makes the car yours.

[CrAzY_kAyLL]

The blue looks fresh and nothing wrong with been different under the bonnet like someone else said it makes it your own rather than a carbon copy of everyone elses engine bay :thumb:

[davidfox280585]

well not much of an update really worth mentioning but the car has remade it into the garage returning with a dented wing a few paint chips,thats what happens when you take a project from a garage when its not finished all due to my mate refusing to work outside to do his timing belt but meh!!!
if it was my garage it wouldnt have moved!!!!!!!
well good news the box and engine are on the floor to be assembled,busy night tomorrow collecting engines and hoists so hopefully be updating this with pics in the next week or so keep watching

[L14MNP]

http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/davidfox280585/escorts/series1.jpg

bonnets open...broken? lol

i like the wheels...and strangly the whole car

Raceline RL7. Of course you like the whole car. They're awesome!

Dave, this is going to be something special mate! :cool:

[davidfox280585]

cheers liam having 3 projects on the go with the cav ongoing aswell just gets too much with full time work and the house too,plus getting roped into other stuff means less time,
i was hoping for it done this summer but the nova has spat some more oil out reminding me its a proper xe and its destiny is to leak oil:(

though there is few parts im not happy with but will either get redone in phase 2 in a good few year i have no plans on sellingit ive had it 4 year already though i can guarantee when the engine is bolted in thats when the motivation comes:thumb:

[AdamK]

Subscribed love old school fords mate good luck with the build

[Rickardo]

Dave, i love it. :thumb:

[scorge01]

not a ford fan.lol but hate to admit love the mk1 and 2 escorts and s1 turbos top job mate:thumb:

[davidfox280585]

not much of an update rally,
but i bolted the flywheel on tonight with the clutch,fitted the gearbox,fitted new driveshaft seals,fitted all my mounts ready for the lift in and got it all ready for the lift in tomorrow night
finally the engine and box will be in its home:d
then sort front brakes still then all the fun bits:thumb:

[davidfox280585]

well lifted the engine up ready tonight with all good intension,
the mk4 drivers side mount is different to a mk3 one only slightly and its pushing my engine over an inch too far:wall:
luckily i have one on a cabby i bought for spares:p
oh and bought a recovery truck toolol

[Damo]

Nice one dave glad to hear your cracking one with it sorry not had chance to get over for a nosey and pick them lifters up been mega busy just fitted new driveshaft seals on mine and resprayed my drivers rear arch this last weekend but will get over soon.

[davidfox280585]

Nice one dave glad to hear your cracking one with it sorry not had chance to get over for a nosey and pick them lifters up been mega busy just fitted new driveshaft seals on mine and resprayed my drivers rear arch this last weekend but will get over soon.
no worries i think ive killed the nova its spat all its oil out round oil pump and tapping from top end though oil was on minimum still,im hoping its the oil pump give and lost pressure to the top:cry:
i'll sort it though main priority is get the scort engine bolted in plus i like working on clean stuff like the escort:thumb:
did youdo the arch yourself? or your mate

[NOV4_SPORT]

Looking good matey, hope you get the engine bolted in soon.

iain

[davidfox280585]

Looking good matey, hope you get the engine bolted in soon.

iain
cheers iain,
well tonight i raping the 3i cab for my mount and finishing bolting the engine in!,cant beleive the mk3 and mk4 uses different mont there nearly the same car lol
well anyway took a few pics last time when we were trying to bolt her up:thumb:
unsure why he seats look mucky in the pic as they are immaculate:(
and a few pics of coloured goodies:)
http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/davidfox280585/escorts/17012011420-1.jpg
http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/davidfox280585/escorts/17012011421.jpg
http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/davidfox280585/escorts/17012011422.jpg
http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/davidfox280585/escorts/17012011423-1.jpg
http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/davidfox280585/escorts/17012011418.jpg
http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/davidfox280585/escorts/17012011419-1.jpg
so the big lift in tonight as im having a break from the nova cab till my parts arrive for it so will get a pic bolted in hopefully tonight:thumb:

[Damo]

Yea mate did the arch myself i got a sandpaper wheel pn the diegrinder at work to get the worst off then primed flatted and painted looks like new now just got to get a repair panel for the pass side now lol that should be fun.

[mk1nova_rich]

I absolutely love Series 1s, Tom Scarlett's mental track build did it for me but I love the interior too much to have anything other than a fast road car. Ford got these absolutely bang on :d just a shame they followed it with the S2 :( looks cracking work what you've done so far mate, keep it up!!

Going back to Tom's S1...I loved the imperial blue RS1600i rocker cover he did with polished fins and Ford Motorsport logo. Just means changing the inlet etc

[davidfox280585]

well after a bit of headscratching and lifts in and out,and a combination of a mk3/mk4 hybrid its in,
excuse the wiring its just sat on top as we was looking through to see what we dont need and is the next on the cards
next few things i have planned are
the hoist is only still on as the arb has a mount for the gearbox front and it is easier to fit shafts with this off and easier to work on temporarily

strip wiring all old mfi wiring
fit shafts
refit arb setup inc front box mount
plumb the fuel pipes in
powdercoat rocker cover
plumb the water and boost up
refurb gear linkage
strip my efi harness and retape neat
refit my wiper motor and heater blowerhttp://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/davidfox280585/escorts/21012011428.jpg
http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/davidfox280585/escorts/21012011427.jpg

cheers for the great comments guys:thumb:

[Edd]

that looks awesome !!!

very high standard of work, I'm liking it a lot

[Southie]

Pure filth, love S1rst's :cool:

[davidfox280585]

that looks awesome !!!

very high standard of work, I'm liking it a lotthere is a phase 2 edd as i bought it as a bare shell so sourcing parts and trial and error is the method im using,just realised im using the wrong mount :(
link to the problem explained
http://www.escortupgrades.co.uk/Escort%20Upgrades/Escort%20Upgrades%20Index.html
them engine,then zetec,then installing zetec

[Mike]

Pure filth, love S1rst's :cool:

Same :)

[faker]

white s1 turbos are my fave. love one.

[davidfox280585]

white s1 turbos are my fave. love one.
cheers mate but they only come in white bar a handful,2 black 1 was princess dianas
http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQJKTQBVr0ZO-0RWumvrFt3L8brKW-C5f_k9y43WLJG-jtOxzfyJQ
and a grey one no pic though
and a blue one for a tv programme called cats eyes in the 80's
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k68/murphyci5/vlcsnap-2010-02-08-22h54m42s247.png

[davidfox280585]

well ive surprised myself really with this as ive got a fair bit done,including tweaking my brake offset slightly as caliper brackets were catching discs,engine and box in,gear linkage refurbed and tensioned and greased,
arms all tightened up gears on most hoses on alternator refurbed and on,starter refurbed and on,new focus power lead with extra earthing hopefully sat on its wheels again todayready for my handbrake cable and sort my fuelling out,
im considering running a late spec xr3i mk4 tank as these have inbuilt fuel pumps which are much neater and means i can uprate it cheaply,looking at running a daewoo nexia pump again just need to find out if the lph is good enough,id presume it would be running 4.2bar pressure,
pics later thanks for looking

[stevie-p]

my last series 2 was tail hapy,rather pin a nova into a bend than an escort,luckily i had 200 raging ponies to pull me back straightlol
heres the s2 i broke for spares to finish this
http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/davidfox280585/escorts/my_rs_turbo.jpg
and a few pics i like to keep me looking forward to the end of the build
http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/davidfox280585/escorts/rss1.jpg
http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/davidfox280585/escorts/series1.jpg
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I have one of them wheels with a centre cap and brand new tyre in the pic above if youir intrested?

looks brilliant mate and the standard of work is amazing :thumb:

[davidfox280585]

I have one of them wheels with a centre cap and brand new tyre in the pic above if youir intrested?

looks brilliant mate and the standard of work is amazing :thumb:
cheers but mine are the softspoke not the diamond cut,i did put a link over on s1 forum for you few week ago when i spotted it id try passion fordmate to sell it:thumb:

[blue_peg_16v]

dave any progress on the rs then?

[davidfox280585]

dave any progress on the rs then?
loads rich,been having a break from the nova since we fitted the "mint" bottom end,
the escort is fairly far on now,giving it a few monthand i think it should be ready for running bay all done start on paint,id like it done this summer but i want to use the nova and get bike done and used so not going to rush though i will be gutted getting it finished and not being able to use it with the bad weather as its too clean underneath to use lol,
just bought a late spec efi mk4 tank with inbuilt pump to keep thngs tidy,fitting a daewoo pump to itlol

[Dervy]

cheers mate but they only come in white bar a handful,2 black 1 was princess dianas
http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQJKTQBVr0ZO-0RWumvrFt3L8brKW-C5f_k9y43WLJG-jtOxzfyJQ
and a grey one no pic though
and a blue one for a tv programme called cats eyes in the 80's
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k68/murphyci5/vlcsnap-2010-02-08-22h54m42s247.png

that looks like an old skyline behind it:thumb:

[Mike]

Old skool Celica ST165?

[davidfox280585]

little bit of progress but more little stuff you dont see
http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/davidfox280585/escorts/17022011016.jpg
http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/davidfox280585/escorts/17022011016.jpg
bought these
http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/davidfox280585/escorts/escortclear.jpg
made into these
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http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/davidfox280585/escorts/28022011019.jpg
and love this pic i found on the net
http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/davidfox280585/escorts/2wrf1ua.jpg

[Pistol Pete]

*drool* diamond cut RS severn spokes!! Love those wheels.

Rear light clusters look good.

[Mike]

Om nom nom!

[Damo]

http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/davidfox280585/escorts/2wrf1ua.jpg[/quote]

This is class.

[davidfox280585]

well the engine is in and shes on her wheels,
i have a efi tank and escort cosworth fuel pump so need to paint it up and fit it,
mfi wiring removed,efi loom retaped and tidied itsnearly ready for running soon sorry i have no pics lol

[Spudly]

http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/davidfox280585/escorts/2wrf1ua.jpg




OMG:eek:

[blue_peg_16v]

dave if there the same wheels as yours you need to get your diamond cut they look awsome

[davidfox280585]

yes there the same but i prefer the softspoke ones

[blue_peg_16v]

needs finishing mate and quick get the nova gone and get it on the road before summer is gone lol

[davidfox280585]

id love to,i need the nova gone ideally but not giving it away,id rather break it and cut the shell into pieces

[blue_peg_16v]

I know mate but it's worth more in bits than your asking for it just a pain in the ass and time consuming breaking it, don't let Shane help if you do break it he's bound to ruin at least £300 worth of parts lol

[bazil]

Looking good mate, but not a fan of the back lights I'm afraid,
I prefer the softspokes, diamond cuts are like the fords speedlines IMO lol,
the brother had 4 S2 and 1 S1 RST, nice cars, pick of the bunch had T3 hybrid, Mahle pistons, lightend and balanced bottom end, derv box full magnex and good old Ahmed bajoo ecu, fooking rocket ship for a 1.6!!

It got killed by an old codger driving straight through a crossroad and T-boning him :(

as regard earlier post about coloured cars, datapost had a red press car built too :)

[davidfox280585]

update,
well its running lol
ill let the pics talk
http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/davidfox280585/escorts/01062011285.jpg
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http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/davidfox280585/escorts/01062011299.jpg
found these two beautys
http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/davidfox280585/escorts/03062011304.jpg
http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/davidfox280585/escorts/01062011295.jpg
http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/davidfox280585/escorts/01062011298.jpg

[davidfox280585]

http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/davidfox280585/escorts/01062011286.jpg
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http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/davidfox280585/escorts/03062011306.jpg

[Iain]

Can't beat a well thought out colour scheme in the bay! Looking nice.

[Mike]

Ooooh looking good!

[boss]

a mate of mine breaks mk 3 nd 4 escorts let is no if u need out mate nd al ask him you mite be to see some pics of them on my wip in projects

[davidfox280585]

boss, getting close to underneath and bay all done, then i can start on paintwork, will pm you if i need anything matey

[NOV4_SPORT]

Looking really good mate, keep at it.

iain

[blue_peg_16v]

Time for an update ya man kisser

[davidfox280585]

i thought id lost this thread in the swapover,

[davidfox280585]

http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/davidfox280585/escorts/25072011400.jpg
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[davidfox280585]

http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/davidfox280585/escorts/31072011430.jpg
http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/davidfox280585/escorts/31072011431.jpg
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took a week out of work to get cracked on with this for ford fair but i know i wont get it done in time,
i have done everything from prep paint repair kit with help from a few friends along the way,
starting to see light at the end of the tunnel now,

need to get my bodyshop mate to flat and polish it
get fuel tank filler overflow hose sorted
need to find a good windscreen
fit me decal kit
take my rs7 wheels to be blasted and coated
save some pennies for 4 new tyres
modify my spotlamp brackets
fit my comet 500 spots CHEERS MERRIS
general tighten on everything and rebuild interior:thumb:

[Damo]

Looks minty mint that dave need to see this in the flesh.

[davidfox280585]

Looks minty mint that dave need to see this in the flesh.
you know where i live dude,i will make brews!
working away next week shame as i wont be able to get anything done to it and ford fair is on the sunday

[Mike]

So much want!

[davidfox280585]

cheers mike its gradually getting there

[steviegsi]

Always preferred the rs1600i looks myself. But the wheels and lights are exactly the way I like the turbos. Look forward to seeing the finished photos.

[Ditch p]

some propper sterling work done on this car so far, really looking forward to seeing finished pic's...

[NOV4_SPORT]

Looking very good mate, you have put in a lot of time and effort and it shows !
+ rep
iain

[davidfox280585]

cheers lads for the comments,there is a few things im not happy with but its a long term project so i plan on doing a rolling resto sorting the things im not happy with,this means its only off the road a short time as i have owned it for so long i want to use it,
to say the least i have done it all myself not paid anybody, i have built the engine,wiring prep,paint etc etc and all in a lonely dusty garage i dont think its too bad,
i cant afford to pay a bodyshop for a pro job so i will persevere and tackle what i can,
many thanks again keep looking as will be updating again soon

[Andy]

Absolutely fantastic,really nice work mate is that

[*Adz*]

looks the dogs mate! as true to vauxhall i am... cant beat a old ford! :)

[blue_peg_16v]

Dave I'm starting to like the hock replicas wi the kit on lol let us know when ya back and I'll pop over and give you a hand again, how's the Audi roof is it all still working?

[davidfox280585]

yes im liking them too but i have dropped the rs7 softspokes at the coaters today so no going back now, i will be back on friday night but a busy weekend again,
engagement party to go to:(
ford fair sunday:p
working local the next week so will have my wheels fitted and sort the spot brackets out and get the bonnet painted,
audi roof has a intermittent glitch,stalls when putting it down sometimes,though its been fine today,putting it down to being off for so long:thumb:

[davidfox280585]

well some progress done today unlike blue peg who is a lazy man kisser ,im hoping for around 230bhp from her maybe but we shall see as soon as its setup,
£320 lighter today my softlines have been powdercoated and new tyres,
thought id also fit my mudflaps and finish off fitting the kit,also bolted my powdercoated tow eye back on, and yes i did work on the drive in the rain which is real dedication lol,
http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/davidfox280585/escorts/02072010435.jpg
http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/davidfox280585/escorts/02072010436.jpg
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[Matty Winslade]

im in love ;)lol

[Mike]

Looks really nice with those wheels on.

[Edd]

That's looks very nice mate

230 odd bhp will be fun lol

[davidfox280585]

cheers guys for the comments,edd its a 1.8zvh on efi,it made 210bhp as a 1.6cvh so im hoping my estimates arent too bad,
though once i have it finished and using it im planning of building a 2.1 and aquiring either a gt28/30 or a t34 turbo,the management is custom chipped ofab with the chip being a rewriteable motorsport developments 3 bar map sensor and cosworth fuel pressure reg running beiges though i think personally the injectors will be about on there limit now

[danderv]

May be getting a black two door 1.3 sport escort one owner but it is pretty rotten and the owner wants too much dough for it but i am working on it.Love old fords.

[christurboo]

love it mate old fords are the nuts

[davidfox280585]

well bonnet is painted,front bumper and end caps painted and fitted,
fitted new door handle pssenger side,fitted spots and rebuilt the doorcards,fitted overriders all round
http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/davidfox280585/escorts/05072010450.jpg
http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/davidfox280585/escorts/05072010449.jpg
http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/davidfox280585/escorts/05072010448.jpg
still loads to do

[blue_peg_16v]

lights and grill are looking better in the picks mate

[davidfox280585]

i knew it would all come together pikey boy i even fitted the ford badge,come down tomorrow as you can help bolt the bonnet on

[blue_peg_16v]

will do mate will be about 8.30 got a lesson at 7.30 for an hour

[Benn]

Really impressed with removing one side of the front chassis.

[blue_peg_16v]

update,
http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/davidfox280585/escorts/03062011304.jpg


dint you get the towbar to refit to the rs lol

[davidfox280585]

screw you rich, and cheers benn,im hoping to get it all done for next years shows though there is plenty im not happy with and want to improve on

[davidfox280585]

getting there
http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/davidfox280585/escorts/03072010464.jpg
http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/davidfox280585/escorts/06072010453.jpg
http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/davidfox280585/escorts/03072010463.jpg
getting some of these reproduced
http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/davidfox280585/escorts/03072010460.jpg

[blue_peg_16v]

Charlesworths Jesus that's a blast from the past

[davidfox280585]

im getting dealer window sticker too

[davidfox280585]

http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/davidfox280585/escorts/05072010465-1.jpg
not bad to say i painted it in this old shonky dusty garage
http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/davidfox280585/escorts/09072010468.jpg
http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/davidfox280585/escorts/06092011487.jpg
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http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/davidfox280585/escorts/06092011484.jpg

[pie]

that is porn buddy :)

[Cenoura54]

Good job buddy!
that escort RS it's really cool.

[davidfox280585]

glad you like guys , boost gauge now fitted in pillar mount proper ford racing one and number plates with rs owners club now fitted

[blue_peg_16v]

When we chopping the dolly to take the dagenham dustbin to wakey

[Damo]

Top work dave looks the dogs mate.

[Nick J]

Awesome. Cant wait to see it at a meet sometime!

Nick.

[NOV4_SPORT]

Looks epic buddy !

+rep

iain

[comptoncj]

Looks good, I must admit i have bought a 90 spec series 2 in mercury grey as my next project. Keep up the good work!

[Pistol Pete]

This is looking awesome. Top work!

[davidfox280585]

****ing ratchet isnt big enough for the clutch need to get a mk7 pedal on and so close to setup now

[davidfox280585]

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[GTE TURBZ]

Ive been searching like mad for one of these, attending donington park this Sunday in the hope that a restored s1 is up for grabs.

after an original motor with original s1 wheels etc, custom model on a c plate. So difficult to find a good one

[cossienova]

Lovely car fair play. My mate has one with 200hp goes very well! Always wanted one myself.

[davidfox280585]

gte turbz yes they are hard to drop on, i got this one locally within 600yds to me,i guess it found me as the owner approached me asking if i knew anyone who would be interested,had a look and took it home with me though was a shell,
cossienova, this will be approx 220-250bhp at wheels so hopefully be pretty lively, i have considered selling it as i yearn for a mk2 escort or mk1 or mk2 van but we shall see, i always wanted a s1 rst and after near completing it i kind of after something older now though i have got older, ive built it to a spec i had in my head from when i picked it as a shell few bits left to do yet

[davidfox280585]

oh i cant fit standard wheels unless the front brakes are removed its got focus st 300mm front brakes with saff cosworth rear discs

[GTE TURBZ]

theres a b-plate restored non-custom rst on ph that im contemplating, but really want a custom on a c plate dont know why but think they appear to be more desirable, and the D's u never see up for sale unless u knew someone selling it like in your case.

[davidfox280585]

yes there was a peach on ebay last week,owned by the secretary of the rsoc for years he took 4700 for it, avoid c301 sab thats on there unless you want to do a bit of bodywork as the kits flushed in, abd the c reg one at 3650 looks strange for some reason and the asian guy selling sounds like a dealer,
ive been looking for my mate as hes in the market too

[GTE TURBZ]

theres that one for 7k on ph and i ended up chatting to the guy and he said when he was looking, he want to see c301 sab all the way from scotland to kent, and said he was so peed that he was gonna give the guy a hidding as it was not as discribed in add, acc to he's words, said it was the biggest pile of junk hes seen.

i had not seen the one that went for 4700, since selling the nova 6 weeks ago, ive been looking daily, have not seen 3650 either, where else do u look apart from ebay, ph?

are u a member on series on turbo site, suprised u posted on a nova site, i look from time to time to see whats new as used to visit this site regularly when had the nova, whats ur excuse.

[davidfox280585]

few mates on here and help with there cars,though regardless a nova site theres a select few who appreciate a old ford,
lee aka moza on the s1 forum has just listed his for sale and a very good one with all history but its a non custom but its very very nice

[GTE TURBZ]

seen it, my budget is 6 - 6.5k, im not looking for concurs but should get a decent one for that money i hope

[davidfox280585]

with ease at that price

[GTE TURBZ]

cheers mate, pm me if u see one come up cheers

[davidfox280585]

well not much of an update, i replaced the alternator for a 70 amp series 2 item
now charging at 14.4v instead of 1.2v well happy,will be fitting alarm next week and repainting interior floor then recarpet it and rebuild trim

[scorge01]

Loving this mate :) not after diamond cut rs7 spokes are ya :)

[davidfox280585]

Loving this mate :) not after diamond cut rs7 spokes are ya :)
no my funds are tight at the minute,too much going on though info me some details how much?

[scorge01]

Theres a mates but mint condition there's 5 of them no tyres 400 not sure if that's a good price or not but there awsome wheels 

[davidfox280585]

a bit steep for no tyres but if there mint wheels then they are worth it i have £650 in mine with powder coating and tyres but this way i knew they would be like new

[scorge01]

yeah wasnt sure they are mint tho like new tbh and only done about a 500miles max also there are 5

[davidfox280585]

well where do we start,

fitted toad ai606 all wired though having ssues with the factory fit central locking at the minute, the dash is out and interior as im painting the inside

i also refurbed a steering wheel for it,
i also have bought a 13 row mocal oil cooler for it and me and blue peg fitted it the other night,ive also ordered some new seals for my front tie bar rod ends from ford
http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/davidfox280585/escorts/05012012040.jpg
also found an old pic of my s2 bad pic i know this was taken on a mobile 5 year ago lol
http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/davidfox280585/escorts/22112006048-small.jpg

[cossienova]

Nice Rs steering wheel love these got them on all my fords first mod I do! Looks a nice car u have there! Always wanted an s1!

[davidfox280585]

cheers buddy,ive been wanting one for my mk4 but ive got to watch my spends as im trying to get my transit recovery back on the road and spending on the s1 aswell as house.

they make the interior for me and its a 63k 3 owner car i dropped on it to be honest the car found me you could say

[pie]

i got to stop reading this or il end up with one f lol

nice update :thumb:

was the cossie yours to ?

[davidfox280585]

i got to stop reading this or il end up with one f lol

nice update :thumb:

was the cossie yours to ?
no its my mates 330bhp 4x4 in flint grey,we need to paint the bumpers on it and sort the alarm then he may use it lol,
ive done more pie just rather get cracked on,ive also aquired lower spot brackets and have some hella 550 comets with covers that match to go lower down,
hopefully very shortly i will be fitting an aftermarkey fpr with gauge,rebuild the interior with alarm fully working and looking in a couple of months to get it motd and setup,

glad you like

[pie]

i love it dude fair play got a soft spot for old fords had a couple of mk2 xr2's when i was 18

would love a s1 if i ever got rid of my cav or found more room i think id have one lol

[davidfox280585]

i love it dude fair play got a soft spot for old fords had a couple of mk2 xr2's when i was 18

would love a s1 if i ever got rid of my cav or found more room i think id have one lol

id love a mk2 xr2 zetec on twin 45s or a mk2 rs2000 but i cant part with this its here to stay so unless i buy a big house in the future then i cant see me getting anything else

[pie]

f lol it was hard keeping 3 car's for me lol down to 2 now lol

will you do the ford shows this year fella

[davidfox280585]

f lol it was hard keeping 3 car's for me lol down to 2 now lol

will you do the ford shows this year fella

maybe but unsure i will definately doing fordfair but that wil be all maybe sherburn fordmeet if its done but who knows

[bazil]

The car is a credit to you, I like the 3 spoke, I still have mine but sadly my 4 spoke has went missing :(

[Andy]

Love the steering wheel,nice touch David

[davidfox280585]

cheers guys,the steering wheel was a little rough before
before
http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/davidfox280585/escorts/rswheel.jpg
after
http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/davidfox280585/escorts/05012012040.jpg

and a few pics i have kicking about
http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/davidfox280585/escorts/13012012044.jpg

i have loads more i want to do like zinc plate every bolt,i hav a full ghia i am stripping for every bolt so i can get them done and swap as i go
and this thing has been keeping me busy,wings,doors,crossmember,arches,spring hangers,alarm,
remote winch,capri steering wheel,power steering conversion phewwwwwww nearly there hoping to have welding done tomorrow evening
http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/davidfox280585/escorts/14012012049.jpg
beacons,spots etc etc
http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/davidfox280585/transit/01012012034.jpg
http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/davidfox280585/transit/01012012033.jpg
rs16i style lol
http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/davidfox280585/transit/01012012039.jpg


http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/davidfox280585/escorts/13012012043.jpg

[Andy]

That looks fantastic mate!

[Mike]

That is awesomely clean!

[davidfox280585]

cheers andy,hopefully the ruck will be nearly done,its got a ex rac beacon with indicators and strobes and 2x360s all wired up lol
4 nights of wiring including the clifford alarm thats been fitted
better than before anyway,its a rough paint on the tranny just to seal it from the new wings and arches but i guess its a d reg workhorse,better than before im sure anyway
http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/davidfox280585/transit/transit1.jpg

[Andy]

Cant beat a good ole' smiley!
I had a V reg smiley truck for a while in 09

[davidfox280585]

That is awesomely clean!
cheers mike,its far from how im happy with it but as everybody who takes on a big project realises how much hard work goes in and nothing is ever good enough,i have a list in my head of what needs doing for me to be happy and its a big list!,
the series 1 is here to stay so i have years to get it to how i want it,
though i dropped on a pair of undamaged front bodykit arches for £25 i couldnt drive to sheffield quick enough for them lol

[davidfox280585]

mines pre smiley andy mk3 one of the first mk3s too , surprisingly pretty solid too minus these parts im changing

[pie]

trucks look wicked are they astra vents ? lol

[Andy]

Ah just read its D reg now,Yeah the one i had was solid,front arch lips were really good,most have gaffer tape on these days lol

[davidfox280585]

trucks look wicked are they astra vents ? lol

yes just the one i was gonna fit the pair but i misplaced the other so if anyone needs a n/s gte vent i have one lol

[pie]

i have n/s gsi vent f lol

[mowgli]

i had an N reg double cab tipper smiley for a few years.... it could do 87mph & no more... we even went down a massive hill on the a14 full tilt trying to get back to the future (88mph) and it wouldn't.. my brother traded it in for a eurocargo tipper....it was excellent, once we'd fixed a few quirks... the previous owner ran a fleet of them on road repairs... he was old school & put a hammer thru the heater housing because he didn't want his blokes to sit in the warm.... and his blokes repaid the favour by shoving some resin cement down the filler neck, so it took 45 mins to fill the tank... and it not only took a fair bit of finding but several hours of removing..

[davidfox280585]

i had an N reg double cab tipper smiley for a few years.... it could do 87mph & no more... we even went down a massive hill on the a14 full tilt trying to get back to the future (88mph) and it wouldn't.. my brother traded it in for a eurocargo tipper....it was excellent, once we'd fixed a few quirks... the previous owner ran a fleet of them on road repairs... he was old school & put a hammer thru the heater housing because he didn't want his blokes to sit in the warm.... and his blokes repaid the favour by shoving some resin cement down the filler neck, so it took 45 mins to fill the tank... and it not only took a fair bit of finding but several hours of removing..
lol
good old work vans,our tm vans and trucks are destroyed by the lads,ie new 61 plates with scratch marks on the inside glass from putting dirty work boots up:roll: no respect

[cossienova]

Cool transit! Who re furbed the steering wheel for u? I have one that needs a re furb and so far been quoted £100!!

[davidfox280585]

Cool transit! Who re furbed the steering wheel for u? I have one that needs a re furb and so far been quoted £100!!

cheers its only been a quick rush tidyup job but more welding and repairs to be honest,
i did the steering wheel myself as long as there not ripped they come up pretty good

[pie]

how did you refurb it dude ? would it work on the old cavy gsi wheels?

[davidfox280585]

how did you refurb it dude ? would it work on the old cavy gsi wheels?

yes i used a repair dye from liquid leather cost 19.50 delivered for 250ml of dye,ive also done my sofa lol

[pie]

f lol at sofa

take you rub it on and buff it ya?

[blue_peg_16v]

tranny of dreams yyyyyyyiiiiiiiiiiiip!!!!!!!

[davidfox280585]

f lol at sofa

take you rub it on and buff it ya?
no just rub it on neat and it dries and has a built in sealent too,dries a nice matt black colour
the last few coats i diluted it by 10% and rubbed it on, i gaurantee you wont be disapointed,i also did my audi leather too
http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/davidfox280585/04122011002.jpg
http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/davidfox280585/04122011003.jpg
this was really bad,my sofa is 4 year old now and had dyed a little from sun,it fetched it up like new and hid the few marks it had too

[davidfox280585]

tranny of dreams yyyyyyyiiiiiiiiiiiip!!!!!!!
now with butcherd mk5 transit bumper lol even more pikey bodges now

[pie]

kool il give it go thanks :thumb:

[davidfox280585]

new exhaust ive purchased thats not my car,mines clean but not that mint lol
http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t144/jsquatts/7c97e4d2.jpg
http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t144/jsquatts/5b86b96d.jpg
new fuel cap ordered,
a central locking module that ive been missing ordered,
new front arb seals from ford
another front panel as im not happy with mine and loads more little bits
watching a racetech fpr with aeroquips

[Andy]

it fetched it up like new and hid the few marks it had too
Nice to read proper yorkshireism on this site.Makes it feel like im reading a local thread lol Love the work and love the lingo mate

[davidfox280585]

Nice to read proper yorkshireism on this site.Makes it feel like im reading a local thread lol Love the work and love the lingo mate

tha cracks me up tha does andy!
glad you like i even think i'll beat spud too lol

[Andy]

lol lol lol
I think i will aswell,i said to him,i'll be running before you are! "well at least it will be running in miles to come down and help me!" he says! lol unbelievable cheek! lol

[pie]

love the exhaust buddy :thumb:

its the only type to have on a RST imo :)

[davidfox280585]

love the exhaust buddy :thumb:

its the only type to have on a RST imo :)

came in at £130 all polished up which i didnt think was a bad price for a mongoose system,im more eager to get my central locking module and get the alarm finished with the total closure,
you put morettes back in yet pie

[pie]

mongoose should sound sweet to :)

and ya they gone back on f lol

[davidfox280585]

progress,
toad alarm fully installed now minus bonnet pin to fit,
central locking fully sorted after a good headache,
door cards rebuilt,
picked up a full mk3 ghia for spares and it donated a 1 key lockset with torch key and a few goodies i needed
changed the fuel pressure reg for a different one as i presumed mine was goosed,
collected my new mongoose system,
re gaitored my front arb tie end joints with new genuine seals,
may make a mot end of the month im being serious too
also,

my mk4 xr3i td,
i borrowed to my mate who has give it a little love while in his posession and treat it to a top mount intercooler done away with half the heater box for airflow and sorted my boost leak,he reckons it goes like a train now but we shall see lol,
i have it booked into a rs specilist for epas fitting and my new wheel
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/150756277056?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

[blue_peg_16v]

Trev will be fecked the was quicker than his van before lol

You working on it tomorrow night?

[davidfox280585]

Trev will be fecked the was quicker than his van before lol

You working on it tomorrow night?
yes he couldnt hande the power non intercooled, now it will tear his arms off lol,
yes rich im having another hour i think,might fit my exhuast tonight

[davidfox280585]

well thanks to rich for coming to give me a hand to bleed the brakes and help me fit the new mongoose system i have for her,
shiny shiny
http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/davidfox280585/escorts/17022012073.jpg
http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/davidfox280585/escorts/17022012071.jpg
and my new steering wheel for it
http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/davidfox280585/escorts/05012012040.jpg

[pie]

nom nom nom :thumb:

what she sound like buddy?

[davidfox280585]

nom nom nom :thumb:

what she sound like buddy?
i honestly dont know,it was 10.30 when we left the garage but its similar to my other system so should be the same,the neighbours would cry if i started it

[Liam]

Looking really nice there! On another note I saw this and it reminded me of you for some reason:CLICKME (http://copart.co.uk/c2/homeSearch.html?_eventId=getLot&execution=e9s1&lotId=12259532&returnPage=SEARCH_RESULTS)

[davidfox280585]

Looking really nice there! On another note I saw this and it reminded me of you for some reason:CLICKME (http://copart.co.uk/c2/homeSearch.html?_eventId=getLot&execution=e9s1&lotId=12259532&returnPage=SEARCH_RESULTS)

i am already watching it to be honest but i reckon it will still make 1200 i reckon

[blue_peg_16v]

That's what daves will look like if Shane ever gets hold of the key, did the monkey use a breaker bar to do up those bloody bleed nipples

[davidfox280585]

That's what daves will look like if Shane ever gets hold of the key, did the monkey use a breaker bar to do up those bloody bleed nipples
must have done rich,he really is a nugget sometimes, im glad we have brakes sorted,i will still have another bleed soon again and order the flex bar for the servo

[blue_peg_16v]

Yeh needs the flex bar I thought the pedal box wasn't done up right when I was pumping the breaks lol

[pie]

the S1 is bad gutted for the owner

[bazil]

Tell me this David, are those 3 spoke wheels rarer than the 4 spoke?

Nice touch on the mongoose, were they not the Collins ones back in the day?

[L14MNP]

i honestly dont know,it was 10.30 when we left the garage but its similar to my other system so should be the same,the neighbours would cry if i started it

Looks fantastic David! Don't put yourself/your car down either. It looks just as clean as the car you got the exhaust from!

lol @ late night noise and neighbours, I was welding and grinding until 23:15 on Thursday.

[blue_peg_16v]

Late night noise is ok and if it was at his or mine we wouldn't think twice, but the car is stored in a mates mums garage and it's her that gets it in the neck off the neighbours so not really fair.

[davidfox280585]

Tell me this David, are those 3 spoke wheels rarer than the 4 spoke?

Nice touch on the mongoose, were they not the Collins ones back in the day?

id say they are to be honest i looked for a while for mine at a good price, the thing is the 3 spokes werent a standard fit they were a accessory wheel while the 4 spoke came standard on the rs1600i so there are more 4 spokes around but i have one of those too for my diesel mk4

cheers liamnp,yes its at a friends mums house so its not be who would get the grief it would be her and its not worth loosing the garage space as i just give her electric money for using it

cheers guys and cheers rich you were a great help as always

[davidfox280585]

well ive just stripped the dash from my donor ghia,removed column complete after wriggling round on the floor,i hate dirty oily cars,

i will be fitting the dash back in tonight in the s1 with the new column and my 2 spoke finally on all dash built up for good,
then only leaving the interior floor to paint and refit interior trim a few hours job

well happy how things are progressing at the minute

[pie]

we needs pics lol :)

[davidfox280585]

we needs pics lol :)

patience my friend,
i will have pics tonight as im like a big kid now im so close to it roadworthy after 4 year!, though most of four year was me working away and being lazy and not even looking at it for months

[pie]

bet your well chuffed now its nearly on the road buddy :)

[davidfox280585]

bet your well chuffed now its nearly on the road buddy :)

its going to cost another £350 with mot,tax wheel bolts ghia spec and a setup at the tuners but yes im very very happy though there is stuff im not happy with like the doors for example ive just won 2 doors on ebay so going to get them painted and fitted sometime this summer along with my other new bootlid ive aquired :)

[pie]

sweet :thumb:

[davidfox280585]

just won a stainless cosworth engraved map sensor bracket so i can mount my map sensor up properly

[davidfox280585]

dashboard back in, new steering column in,hopefully by the weekend it should resemble a full car

[davidfox280585]

well heres the update,
floors cleaned only 2 little suspects that i am going to test my new shot blast gun out with,
and how its sitting oil cooler etc,
http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/davidfox280585/escorts/19022012080.jpg
rusty fords eh!
http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/davidfox280585/escorts/19022012081.jpg

now this looks like damage and upon further inspection underneath its beel plated very very good as i didnt even see it when i did the underneath will shotblast up nice,it isnt rot more a tear like its hit something underneath but this is my only real issue but to be fair its that good im gonna blast and seam seal then paint i think
http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/davidfox280585/escorts/19022012079.jpg

http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/davidfox280585/escorts/19022012082.jpg
http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/davidfox280585/escorts/19022012084.jpg
2 keys one torch key
http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/davidfox280585/escorts/18022012076.jpg
http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/davidfox280585/escorts/19022012085.jpg
http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/davidfox280585/escorts/19022012086.jpg
http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/davidfox280585/escorts/19022012087.jpg

[pie]

looking good david :thumb:

what seats came in the S1 turbo's?

not same as the S2 are they? or ya

[davidfox280585]

looking good david :thumb:

what seats came in the S1 turbo's?

not same as the S2 are they? or ya

glad you like
http://www.rs-ford.co.uk/2004/int.jpg

http://www.rs-ford.co.uk/2004/int2.jpg

[davidfox280585]

well here we are,
she is all built up now and after some major hedscratching as to what issue i had it turned out to be a bad joint on my map sensor suppressor and she is now running perfect,
i have a boost issue ie its kicking in too early and the turbo has been advised for my spec i need to run a cosworth turbo!
its making too much boost too early which isnt suitable to the map on my chip so going to replace the actuator and finish a few bits then mot time definately on road next month

well happy

[davidfox280585]

well todays progress,
picked her up after speaking to tony i knew what needed changing etc,
i set the tracking up,
i replaced my -31 actuator and is now holding steady 16 psi! ive adjusted my servo rod but the brakes still seem spongy, is this due to mk3 mondeo calipers and saff discs?

it drives awesome and today was my first ever drive,all i can say is wheelspin galore i am well chuffed with it to say the least, i need to get it back to art engineers for the proper setup as he only gave me a basic setup so i can get tracking,mot etc etc done

mot tomorrow at 10.30 then hopefully post office

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[pie]

happy days mr fox :)

we need vids now not pics!!! lol

[davidfox280585]

happy days mr fox :)

we need vids now not pics!!! lol

definately,
loading todays pics now

[Spudly]

Top marks as always mate, we will need to have a shake up in our region and get everyone together once all the projects are back on the road, olivers mount perhaps?

[davidfox280585]

Top marks as always mate, we will need to have a shake up in our region and get everyone together once all the projects are back on the road, olivers mount perhaps?

definately even get richs van done,i have more time spare now this is near as done for the time being

floors painted before i fitted twin carpets in,
http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/davidfox280585/escorts/24022012107.jpg
today having tracking done and check up and touch paintchips up unerneath
http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/davidfox280585/escorts/06032012132.jpg
http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/davidfox280585/escorts/06032012130.jpg
http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/davidfox280585/escorts/06032012129.jpg
http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/davidfox280585/escorts/06032012128.jpg
http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/davidfox280585/escorts/06032012127.jpg
http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/davidfox280585/escorts/06032012126.jpg

[Andy]

Top marks as always mate, we will need to have a shake up in our region and get everyone together once all the projects are back on the road, olivers mount perhaps?
LOl there will be more fords and pugs etc than novas lol