Mk1Mad Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 Nice work on getting it going Chris. I now that feeling, well pleased. Let us keep that updates coming. I getting jelous so might try and save a little US$$$ to bring back and find me a project... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 Yeah good idea Nick. Ford please this time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QCADTA Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 Howd ya get on with ya bonnet cable setup. i can pull mine to bits and take pictures if you want, i wont need mine coz of the carbon bonnet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My name is Russell Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 Um should be all good for now thanks man think i may be able to work it out from that low res pic will let ya know if i get stuck second time round. Thanks anyways. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My name is Russell Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 I getting jelous so might try and save a little US$$$ to bring back and find me a project... DO IT!!! Anglia or mk2 escort with forest flares . When ya back in NZL? Gaz old man is bring n his escort down this weekend so we are going to get onto painting that straight away before uni begins preferably. It will be one of those 1 week jobs just like mine lol. Got the windows installed yesterday with new chrome locking strips, hasn't had windows in it for a while definatly worth paying someone to do it even the specialest struggled a little he was getting his sweat on. In saying that it didnt look to dificult with the correct tools. He didn't use a string either just a suction cup to lift it into place the worked the seal onto the window. The locking strip supplied by rare spares was one size to big so they are a bit of a tight fit, hopefully they dont pop out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arsnik Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 MEAN MARI, MEAN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mk1Mad Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 Anglia would be nice. Will have to keep an eye out and stop buying stuff over here... Looks totally mean chris. How was it to drive? Cant wait to get back and check it out, hopefully it will be certed and all legal! Hmmm, with that pic of GAz's Cortina and Escort you'dd think you guys have a bit of a Ford tendency.. Haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 you guys have a bit of a Ford tendency.. Haha. Us?, No way! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d.p.n.s Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 you guys have a bit of a Ford tendency.. Haha. Us?, No way! lol yeh man i cant wait till my vans done then i can tow my mk1 around with my ummmm mk1 lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My name is Russell Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 Anglia would be nice. Will have to keep an eye out and stop buying stuff over here... Looks totally mean chris. How was it to drive? Cant wait to get back and check it out, hopefully it will be certed and all legal! Hmmm, with that pic of GAz's Cortina and Escort you'dd think you guys have a bit of a Ford tendency.. Haha. Chur boe. When ya coming back? Would be mean to see what ya could make of a ford after seeing all your other projects. Engine isn't quite running well but all the wiring is sorted which is good so can start her of the key, all the brake lights, horn, indicators, headlights etc still work which makes life a bit easier. Hopefully have her finished in the next couple weeks before winter sets in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 Am just ordering that manifold etc online and itll be sent to ya Nick. Send ya through details soon mate. Hope Chris's engine runs ok when all sorted. Gaz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My name is Russell Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 MEAN MARI, MEAN Haha is that you mad mike? Welcome to OS cunt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mk1Mad Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 Um. Fly back into Auckland on the 12th of April, then heading down to the NP for a bit. Not sure what im up to from there. Maybe work in petrochemical in NP until grad. Also, am planning on sending in an app to work at Treble Cone for the season as its been mega fun over here working. Otherwise will head back to Welly and get a proper job..... Sounds mean with the wiring, at least it sounds pretty simple to sort, just follow a wiring diagram. Will be good to see it regoed and Wofed, Have you mounted the seats? Driveshaft Loop? Front Brakes? GAz. Will let ya know when the Manifold arrives. and try and see how much it would be to send it back as a "gift"... haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 Yeah man sounds good. Its already on its way so the tracking number said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My name is Russell Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 Mount seats Pedal box Accelerator cable, Speedo cable, brake & Clutch Weld new steel around gear stick and install shroud & Carpet Get Bonnet release working properly, cant work out how the thing goes back together anyone got any advice? New Coil Wire in everything properly. Carb Air filter (K&N?) Bonnet & grill re fitted Springs sorted (as there is no travel in them as they are, suggestions?) Return fuel line (unsure if we need this yet or not) Alternator & bracket Radiator fan and boot popper wired into switches Exhaust (eek an expensive item :S) Brake booster and callipers installed Battery - wire terminals Paint still needs a proper cut and polish Driveshaft loop Door lock installed on driver’s door (picked up set of 3 similar to solex) New heater coil if i ever find one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My name is Russell Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 Small update Pedal box done with a new clutch cable tab welded in the engine bay, Accelerator cable fitted, brakes fitted with a new vacume hose. Gbox cross-member has been mounted. Driveshaft fitted. Windows fitted. Engine and electric fan all wired into ignition/switch. Made a new alternator bracket from scratch to clear the booster, which has been installed and appears to work all good (took a few trips to super-cheap to get correct belt) Also picked up a sweet 4.125 Diff from Uncle Jase he is the man Next aim is to put some fluid in brakes and drive her down to the muff shop, can anyone recommend a place in wellington preferably near Kilburne? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d.p.n.s Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 nice one mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d.p.n.s Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 looking good mate i bet you cant wait till its all legal begal lol realy nice job mate. i was thinking of installing cetral locking on my van and was just wondering how you go about it? is it just a kit you buy? cheers dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KKtrips Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 Small update Pedal box done with a new clutch cable tab welded in the engine bay, Accelerator cable fitted, brakes fitted with a new vacume hose. Gbox cross-member has been mounted. Driveshaft fitted. Windows fitted. Engine and electric fan all wired into ignition/switch. Made a new alternator bracket from scratch to clear the booster, which has been installed and appears to work all good (took a few trips to super-cheap to get correct belt) Also picked up a sweet 4.125 Diff from Uncle Jase he is the man Next aim is to put some fluid in brakes and drive her down to the muff shop, can anyone recommend a place in wellington preferably near Kilburne? A mate of mine builds good exhaust and reasonably cheap too - just dont tell him you know Unka Jake.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My name is Russell Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 Yeah easy as its just a solinoid kit, you can get them on trademe....http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motor ... htm...easy to instal as long as your escort is the later model that has the door unlocking tab at the top of the door not the earlyer models that have the built into the handle. Am just having a play around with installing the thermostat, newb question but where do ya plug her into the pinto? into the block or the head? It looks like it would fit into the blocks hole is that correct? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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