Mk2EscortSport! Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 Well thought id set this up to help clear my head of the long list of things to do. I own a 1977 Mk2 Ford Escort Sport. I bought this about 3 yrs ago for $1800 with a WOF and Reg!. It has mostly been a daily driver, and is pretty much stock standard. (currently overseas, back in 2 months and will post pics). Things ive done: New Carpet New Door cards (from an RS1800 ex UK) New Dash Re-upholstered the original seats Installed a centre console and glovebox reconditioned the gearbox New starter motor, coil, leads Minor rust work for WOF Project plan: Re-paint car in the original orange colour with pin strips. (DIY job,..... not to confident thou) Build an all steel 1700 crossflow engine. (Have crank, pisitons, head, cam, almost complete ) Nothalane bushes throughout (will buy in UK) Capri coilover struts (need to find) Austin Princess four-pit calipers (Bought not fitted) Bias pedal box (hopefully a DIY job) Capri close ratio gearbox (bought not fitted) Fit original front spoiler (bought) Fit original spot lights (bought) 13x7 superlites on low profiles (need to save some cash) reset the rear leaf springs Get a WOF I am currently in the UK and i am trying to think of all those hard to get parts that I should bring back with me. (may also be able to bring back some small light parts for people. Any ideas on things I may need?? The basic plan when I get back is to get a new garage to store it in so i have enough room to work. From there will completely strip the car down for paint. After its painted install new suspension/brakes setup.. Fit new gearbox. Fit current standard engine. Get a WOF. Then spend the next few months building the 1700 beast on the side. (need to save some more cash, very expensive engine build ) The last touch will be the superlites. I really want the car to look standard but have alot of hidden power. I have had a couple of escorts but never had a big project like this one. Still learning as I go, any suggestions would be great!! Jacko Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mk2EscortSport! Posted April 23, 2009 Author Share Posted April 23, 2009 Ok so im back in NZ now and looking at finally continuing my escort project. In the last couple of weeks I have removed the sidedrafts and put the original carb back on the engine. It is now running better than ever!!! Had a couple of quick drives in it and have now parked it up for a complete strip-down so I can get get it ready for a paint job. Currently have the interior out of the car and repairing rust on the passengers side inner sill. Thankfully there is not a lot of rust work to do,... though I have not taken the paint back yet.... Also I am going to make my own bias pedal box. Have got some advice of LOW'N'SLOW. Does not look to hard. Going to using master cylinders off a Hillman imp .625 bore. Will take some photos over the weekend and post for you all to see!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mk2EscortSport! Posted April 28, 2009 Author Share Posted April 28, 2009 Finally took some photos today of the escort, started up an account with imageshack to host photos etc so i could post them up. Is there anyway I can get them better/bigger than the example below?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteretep Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 here you go, use the 'direct link' url when you upload the picture Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mk2EscortSport! Posted April 28, 2009 Author Share Posted April 28, 2009 Sweet Cheers mate,... Looks a shit load better. This is my project. Will get some more pics up soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mk2EscortSport! Posted April 28, 2009 Author Share Posted April 28, 2009 Standard 1600 at the moment,.... will worry about the new engine later All the nice new interior has been removed to start the rust work. Rust in the passenger side inner sill,... also under the bracket that the passenger seat mounts to at the front (removed in pic). Current remote brake booster setup. Works well but am changing it to a bias pedal box (currently making, pics soon) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mk2EscortSport! Posted May 9, 2009 Author Share Posted May 9, 2009 Little update: Have not been able to do fuck all at the moment as I am waiting for the garage to free up. Just trying to source parts that I need. Currently looking for Capri vented discs, Lowered springs, balance bar and master cylinders for bias pedal box. Any help would be great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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