JC600 Posted August 11, 2014 Author Share Posted August 11, 2014 Oh, and replacement engine stickers are cheap on eBay, and good quality. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted August 13, 2014 Author Share Posted August 13, 2014 Replacement dealer plates from DMB. :-D Sent from under the bonnet 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidmay Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Wow! This Escorts come quite far. Well done mate, it's looks like it's going really well :D 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted August 13, 2014 Author Share Posted August 13, 2014 Cheers mate, I hope so lol......alot blood, sweat & tears. Few more bits, and alot more hours to go. :) Sent from under the bonnet 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted August 14, 2014 Author Share Posted August 14, 2014 Managed to get the head unit working properly last night, new power straight from the battery with in line fuse. :-) Sent from under the bonnet 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidmay Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Cheers mate, I hope so lol......alot blood, sweat & tears. Few more bits, and alot more hours to go. :) Sent from under the bonnet What left have you got to do? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted August 14, 2014 Author Share Posted August 14, 2014 Get it painted, was going to be done Saturday.....but looks like I'm getting cancelled on. :( Fit brake shoes, and rear brake lines. Replace front caliper seals. Fit Monroe shocks and lowering springs. Adjust exhaust. Fit OE brake/ fuel line clips. Unseal under rear of car. Fit badges and decals. Paint calipers, drums and metal brake pipes. Fit front and rear spoilers. Re-fit interior. Fit xr3 steering wheel. Get tracking done. Fit new windscreen. Re-fit all trim, bumpers etc Tax & MOT Probs a few bits I've forgotten lol Most can't be done till it's painted. Sent from under the bonnet 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidmay Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Get it painted, was going to be done Saturday.....but looks like I'm getting cancelled on. :( Fit brake shoes, and rear brake lines. Replace front caliper seals. Fit Monroe shocks and lowering springs. Adjust exhaust. Fit OE brake/ fuel line clips. Unseal under rear of car. Fit badges and decals. Paint calipers, drums and metal brake pipes. Fit front and rear spoilers. Re-fit interior. Fit xr3 steering wheel. Get tracking done. Fit new windscreen. Re-fit all trim, bumpers etc Tax & MOT Probs a few bits I've forgotten lol Most can't be done till it's painted. Sent from under the bonnet Whoa! I see you have got a bit to go ;) You'll have to show everyone a before and after picture of the paint job :) I'm amazed how much your doing to it, but it sounds like your enjoying it :D 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted August 14, 2014 Author Share Posted August 14, 2014 Seems a lot but most stuff won't take too long. :) Before photo at the beginning of the thread, but will put them together. Might as well do it properly, and hasn't really cost much, just buying bits a pieces at a time. And finding some good deals. :) I love it, does get a bit stressful at times lol :) Sent from under the bonnet 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidmay Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Seems a lot but most stuff won't take too long. :) Before photo at the beginning of the thread, but will put them together. Might as well do it properly, and hasn't really cost much, just buying bits a pieces at a time. And finding some good deals. :) I love it, does get a bit stressful at times lol :) Sent from under the bonnet But the stress is so worth it ;) amazed it hasn't cost much, looked like an expensive project. But very interesting and can't wait to see the finished product :D 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted August 14, 2014 Author Share Posted August 14, 2014 When finished, Inc buying the car, all parts, paint etc, tax & MOT. Probs be around £2.5k. Insurance is only £162 fully comp for the year. Sent from under the bonnet 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidmay Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 When finished, Inc buying the car, all parts, paint etc, tax & MOT. Probs be around £2.5k. Insurance is only £162 fully comp for the year. Sent from under the bonnet WhAt!? Just £2.5k! :o Wow! Amazed that's all it's going to cost 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted August 15, 2014 Author Share Posted August 15, 2014 Helps doing most of the work yourself, shopping around for parts and having a knowledgeable Dad and mates. :) Sent from under the bonnet 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidmay Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 Helps doing most of the work yourself, shopping around for parts and having a knowledgeable Dad and mates. :) Sent from under the bonnet Yes, I can presume experience and knowledge from others can come in handy :) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted August 17, 2014 Author Share Posted August 17, 2014 Certainly does, I do know a lot myself.....but you do come across things that you need help with, my Dad taught me about cars and mechanicals from a very early age. And always modified my cars. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted August 19, 2014 Author Share Posted August 19, 2014 Birthday prezzie the in-laws got me for the Escort. :) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted August 22, 2014 Author Share Posted August 22, 2014 Few bits sorted today. :) Bumpers Primed. Insides of doors Primed. :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted August 23, 2014 Author Share Posted August 23, 2014 Insides of bumpers sprayed with stone chip. :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted August 24, 2014 Author Share Posted August 24, 2014 Tailgate cleaned up, not bad for a 32 year old car.....and inner boot corners cleaned, primered and sanded. Also sanded inside the doors and the bumpers. :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted August 25, 2014 Author Share Posted August 25, 2014 Few jobs done today, over rider's cleaned up. Coat of wax on spare wheel (cheers to my Dad for fitting the tyre). Fitted new screen wash tube in boot. Painted bonnet hinges, and a coat of primer on under side of bonnet (then the wind blew dust all over it). Bonnet will be replaced in the future, as it's not the best. :) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted August 30, 2014 Author Share Posted August 30, 2014 Decided to get a XR3I mfi exhaust system and manifold. Just waiting on the manifold to arrive. And will get a chrome sleeve for the tailpipe. :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted September 1, 2014 Author Share Posted September 1, 2014 Got the Sportex exhaust off, painted xr3i manifold and fitted. Just need to fit the rest of the exhaust tomorrow night. :D 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted September 2, 2014 Author Share Posted September 2, 2014 xr3i mfi exhaust system fitted, needs to go on a ramp for some fine adjustments. But looks loads better. Hopefully the sleeve for the tailpipe will arrive soon. And I'll get it fitted. :D 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted September 4, 2014 Author Share Posted September 4, 2014 Chrome tailpipe fitted & genuine fuel/brake clips fitted. :D 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L666JER Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 Very nice subtle tailpipe. Just enough to notice it but not too in your face. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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