J-W-G Posted November 22, 2011 Author Share Posted November 22, 2011 So im in need of a new front and rear bumper full chrome no trim, circle headlights and grill if anyones got em Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7ESKY9 Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 i would start with wheels and lowering coz you can't really paint till you know your guards right to fit wheels with no rubbing with out putting alot of money into it, it wont be a race car so look more at style, low with wide dished wheels guards massaged to fit and a nice exhaust and maybe a front chin lip one of the other oldschool members did this one might give you a couple ideas you don't need 5 stud unless your big power 4 stud is fine man i miss my mk2 a lot 4 years put into it and takin away in like 10seconds just take your time mate do it all right the first time so u dont have 2 redone things again ive done that alot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-W-G Posted November 22, 2011 Author Share Posted November 22, 2011 Yeah its just hard not rushing shit on it! Especially when you can see the finished project so clearly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeastyBlue Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Giz your 1600 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-W-G Posted January 21, 2012 Author Share Posted January 21, 2012 Ha! Whats wrong with yours Beasty? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeastyBlue Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 I putt along with a little 1300 at the mo haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-W-G Posted January 29, 2012 Author Share Posted January 29, 2012 Big thanks to Simon for fixing up my rusty boot wells Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 Big thanks to Simon for fixing up my rusty boot wells No worries man. If the wof man fails you on rust in the bum end again this time I'll fix it for free. ps. Your dads rum rules hahah! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-W-G Posted January 29, 2012 Author Share Posted January 29, 2012 Big thanks to Simon for fixing up my rusty boot wells No worries man. If the wof man fails you on rust in the bum end again this time I'll fix it for free. ps. Your dads rum rules hahah! Sweet man! Ahh the joys of having a father who brews his own alcohol! So it should be after 20years of brewing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDA780 Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 Ah.. yes. I do like this colour and velour. Throw in some period bits eg box brownie, pipe and it'd look fresh. What parts you still looking for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-W-G Posted February 17, 2012 Author Share Posted February 17, 2012 Um bonnet is the main concern, front doors need some plug welding and car just needs a general tidy up. The vinyl roof is nowhere to be seen now though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-W-G Posted February 21, 2012 Author Share Posted February 21, 2012 FUUUUUCK. Okay someone help me out with the direction i should go in with this escort its doing my head in! Option 1) Keep it original (Being a Ghia with all the rarer goodness the escort offered factory) Head says this. Option 2) Take inspiration from the JDM os scene. Go all out ala mesh wheels, jam an SR20VE or 4AGE 20v. Heart says this. Confusing shit i know but would like something thats different but dont want to sacrifice the originality and scarcity of the Ghia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDA780 Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 If me. I'd go option 1.5. Keep the original look etc but put in a modern power plant that could if desired be replaced with an original 1600 (sleeperish). If it was me Zetec or Duratec it with Period style cam cover And use shortend type 9 5 speed, english diff or atlas if you wanna do skids. Eventually thats what ill do but with a Duratec. Also get a set of these: Compomotive turbos or Ronal's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweedazz101 Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 ^ This man speaks truth. Facing same dilemma with mine. I'm thinking restore it to as perfect as I can get it whilst hotting up a pinto to drop in when its purrfect. Minilites and Cibies. Winning. My 2c. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-W-G Posted February 21, 2012 Author Share Posted February 21, 2012 Zetec is definitely on the cards its just the availability of the parts which for the most part ill have to get from UK. First suggestion was jappa engines as parts are readily available here. Oh and as for pinto decided to flag that as its been done to death and dont really want to waste a cert on it for a moderate power increase and no increase in fuel mileage. But its there if i change my mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweedazz101 Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 But everyone love a Pinto lolwut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-W-G Posted February 21, 2012 Author Share Posted February 21, 2012 Lol. Need to get funds up to start this build properly. Gotta be sure what i wont from it first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweedazz101 Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Flick a PM to 14Fast, he could give you some advice about Zetec conversion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-W-G Posted February 21, 2012 Author Share Posted February 21, 2012 Hes doing it to his anglia? Seen alot of them on turbo sport very near the same amount of work for a jap engine, but the SR20VE amazes me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweedazz101 Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Na, hes got the Escort. viewtopic.php?t=31331 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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