JC600 Posted September 5, 2014 Author Share Posted September 5, 2014 Cheers mate, just the way I like it. :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted September 8, 2014 Author Share Posted September 8, 2014 Thought I'd let her out for a breather. :) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted September 8, 2014 Author Share Posted September 8, 2014 http://youtu.be/WiG9B8SlTYo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted September 14, 2014 Author Share Posted September 14, 2014 Got all the brakes sorted today, except one brake pipe needs doing on the n/s rear drum. Then the new braided line can be fitted. All brake shoes, springs, clips, cylinders etc replaced. Front brake caliper seals, dust covers, bleed nipples etc replaced. Braided lines, discs and pads have been replaced a few weeks ago on the front. Sorted the leak from the fan switch, fan needs new contacts or a dash switch fitting. As not kicking in. All sensors and switches are new. Big thanks to my Dad for all his help. :D 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted September 20, 2014 Author Share Posted September 20, 2014 That's all the brakes done, new drilled/grooved discs, pads, new caliper seals, bleed nipples, new shoes, cylinders, springs, clips etc, braided lines all round. And all bled with new fluid. :D Still needs a lick of paint. Now onto the suspension! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted September 20, 2014 Author Share Posted September 20, 2014 What a ball ache of a job, but new track control arms fitted, and poly bushes fitted to front control arms and anti roll bar. Will get the front shocks and springs fitted tomorrow and that will be all the front suspension done. (except for painting). :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted September 21, 2014 Author Share Posted September 21, 2014 Front Monroe gas shocks and -30mm lowering springs fitted, painting time now. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted September 21, 2014 Author Share Posted September 21, 2014 All painted up, ready for the wheel to go back on. Inner arch is getting stone chipped. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted September 21, 2014 Author Share Posted September 21, 2014 I know it's a bit dark lol......but that's all underneath upto the fuel tank undersealed. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted September 24, 2014 Author Share Posted September 24, 2014 Got nearly all the rear suspension done today, just one tie bar to do then get it all painted. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted September 25, 2014 Author Share Posted September 25, 2014 Got the last part poly bushed, painted the rest of the suspension and brake parts, and undersealed the rest of the car underneath. :D 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L666JER Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 This is probably one of the most thorough and detailed build threads I've seen. Brilliant read. Heard that polybushes completely transform the ride. When is this looking to be on the road? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted September 26, 2014 Author Share Posted September 26, 2014 Cheers, it's hard work.....but it's getting there....it's not concors, but clean and tidy, and usable. No time set, just when it's done lol. Got a few little jobs to do, and needs painting so I can put interior back in, and trim etc back on the outside. Hopefully next few months. :-) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StumpyBloke Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 Love this! My first ever car 25 years ago was an Escort 1.3 GL (X Reg)...it was my pride and joy. This thread bring back a lot of memories! Awesome work! Sent from my iPad using Ford OC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdeMk1 Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 Great work, reminds me of when I did a full nuts & bolts resto on my XR3! Took me 4 years & loved every second of it. Keep it up mate, soon be done. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted September 26, 2014 Author Share Posted September 26, 2014 Love this! My first ever car 25 years ago was an Escort 1.3 GL (X Reg)...it was my pride and joy. This thread bring back a lot of memories! Awesome work! Sent from my iPad using Ford OC Cheers mate, my first car was a mk3 Escort 1.1L x reg....that only cost me £60 lol :-) Great work, reminds me of when I did a full nuts & bolts resto on my XR3! Took me 4 years & loved every second of it. Keep it up mate, soon be done. Thanks mate, would love to do a full nut and bolt resto, but just haven't got the time. Find it hard doing this, but I love doing it. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted October 6, 2014 Author Share Posted October 6, 2014 Got my gearbox resting on the anti roll bar sorted out.......my mate figured out that my OE roll bar is a slightly different shape due to it having a 4 speed from the factory. So off with the 22mm front arb and on with a 24mm xr3i 5 speed arb. Job done, upgraded and plenty of clearance. :-D 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted October 10, 2014 Author Share Posted October 10, 2014 Repro tax disc arrived today. :D 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted November 12, 2014 Author Share Posted November 12, 2014 Finally got some genuine Ford spotlights. :D 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted December 7, 2014 Author Share Posted December 7, 2014 These arrived the other day, there graphite grey. :) And don't think I ever put a pic of this one in the thread. As my car is an 1982, it would of had one of these. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted December 15, 2014 Author Share Posted December 15, 2014 Put the carpet, seats and door trims back in, when I got home from work. As the interior will be masked off, and it's taking up alot of room in the garage. Least now I can tidy up, and find all my lost tools lol :D 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted December 23, 2014 Author Share Posted December 23, 2014 That's better, work bench clear. And tools all accounted for lol :) 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StumpyBloke Posted December 31, 2014 Share Posted December 31, 2014 Am loving this...brings back so many (good) memories. Keep the updates coming :) Sent from my iPad using Ford OC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted December 31, 2014 Author Share Posted December 31, 2014 Cheers mate, will do. :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted January 20, 2015 Author Share Posted January 20, 2015 Been really busy lately, so not had a chance to work on the Escort. Have been collecting a few parts though. :) Throttle cable bracket, has taken months to find this. Also got the bolt to hold a the spare alloy in place. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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