Had this a while now so thought i'd chuck a thread up. Basically a father son project / mild resto.
Car details;
1976 Mk2 escort.
1600 Ghia 4door
78k genuine mileage
The plan was to make a clean car you could use everyday, sticking with the original kent xflow engine and original interior.
When we got it;
You can't tell by the photo's but the paint was completely shot, someone had tried to rattle can over the original paint and it was cracked everywhere with no clear coat, real mess. Plus the home made 1/4 bumpers and thermos flask exhaust tip (yes it was a thermos flask!)
All in all a bit crap.
At this point we knew we would have to respray it but it would be a bare metal job if we were to do it right.
Lowered it 2" on blocks and springs (remember it's a low cost build this, saxo takes up the big bucks), we also have some poly bushed lower arms to fit.
After a few months of sitting around we stripped the paint off and set about fixing all the rust and dodgy filler jobs it had from its previous life.
We set about getting quotes to spray the car and couldn't really justify spending the money with the saxo still here.
So for a few months (about a year!) The escort was tucked up in the garage untill a few months ago we bit the bullet and painted it ourselves, so we set about finishing all the body work.
After sourcing the paint, thinners and hardener we set to work.
The car was given a going over in the garage, we are planning on doing it again next year as we could of put alot more coats on than we did.
The car was wet sanded and polished by myself and came out well:
The colour is genuine 2012 Focus RS Frozen white.
We sourced a set of black and chrome original bumpers, new headlights and a few bits of black trim.
We fitted the screen's ourselves:
Also got new rear lens's
Apart from the rear one where Burton Power sent us two front rubbers :wall:
After 3 month wait for them to get it in stock, i'm waiting again to for them to get the right one! Total ball ache. This is how wrong it is, hangs over the edge of the car!;
We also decided on the wheels, 8J minilights, black with a polished rim. Currently need tyres but they really look the part:
A few days ago i set about doing a small wire tuck in the engine bay and replacing any rotten wires.
And that's about up to date with where it is. Next job is to pull the engine and box out and clean the engine.
Going to have a new billet rocker cover, magnecor leads, switched to elctrocnic ignition and a genuine oil and filter service, along with rebuilding the carb.
Which should keep it going well. While i do that dad will smooth and spray the engine bay ready for it to go back in.
Future plans:
-Replace fuel lines
-Clean + Paint suspension
-Ashley pipe (louder the better)
-Fit the wheels
-Replace interior and sort a few MOT bits out
-Long term i may fit a mild cam to wake it up a bit
-Find a cheap 5 speed box
How you enjoyed your read.
Who says you can't get a shine on white:
Sam
Car details;
1976 Mk2 escort.
1600 Ghia 4door
78k genuine mileage
The plan was to make a clean car you could use everyday, sticking with the original kent xflow engine and original interior.
When we got it;
You can't tell by the photo's but the paint was completely shot, someone had tried to rattle can over the original paint and it was cracked everywhere with no clear coat, real mess. Plus the home made 1/4 bumpers and thermos flask exhaust tip (yes it was a thermos flask!)
All in all a bit crap.
At this point we knew we would have to respray it but it would be a bare metal job if we were to do it right.
Lowered it 2" on blocks and springs (remember it's a low cost build this, saxo takes up the big bucks), we also have some poly bushed lower arms to fit.
After a few months of sitting around we stripped the paint off and set about fixing all the rust and dodgy filler jobs it had from its previous life.
We set about getting quotes to spray the car and couldn't really justify spending the money with the saxo still here.
So for a few months (about a year!) The escort was tucked up in the garage untill a few months ago we bit the bullet and painted it ourselves, so we set about finishing all the body work.
After sourcing the paint, thinners and hardener we set to work.
The car was given a going over in the garage, we are planning on doing it again next year as we could of put alot more coats on than we did.
The car was wet sanded and polished by myself and came out well:
The colour is genuine 2012 Focus RS Frozen white.
We sourced a set of black and chrome original bumpers, new headlights and a few bits of black trim.
We fitted the screen's ourselves:
Also got new rear lens's
Apart from the rear one where Burton Power sent us two front rubbers :wall:
After 3 month wait for them to get it in stock, i'm waiting again to for them to get the right one! Total ball ache. This is how wrong it is, hangs over the edge of the car!;
We also decided on the wheels, 8J minilights, black with a polished rim. Currently need tyres but they really look the part:
A few days ago i set about doing a small wire tuck in the engine bay and replacing any rotten wires.
And that's about up to date with where it is. Next job is to pull the engine and box out and clean the engine.
Going to have a new billet rocker cover, magnecor leads, switched to elctrocnic ignition and a genuine oil and filter service, along with rebuilding the carb.
Which should keep it going well. While i do that dad will smooth and spray the engine bay ready for it to go back in.
Future plans:
-Replace fuel lines
-Clean + Paint suspension
-Ashley pipe (louder the better)
-Fit the wheels
-Replace interior and sort a few MOT bits out
-Long term i may fit a mild cam to wake it up a bit
-Find a cheap 5 speed box
How you enjoyed your read.
Who says you can't get a shine on white:
Sam
