two_days_late Posted November 3, 2011 Author Share Posted November 3, 2011 Haha yea I think it is a Hyobung, that's not mine though. The wheels don't really fit without the flares. Had to cut some of the front guard away so they wouldn't rub (more than in those photos) and it just didn't look quite right, ruined the lines. The back guards were also going to need some serious pumping and even then I wouldn't have been able to get it quite as low as I want it. Kinda wanted to avoid them, but I think I've made a good compromise by going with some pretty small flares. Once they are molded to the body and painted I'm hoping it will look more subtle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JR Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 Do the wheels fit without flares? Looks sweet without them IMO +1, Bolt ons are sacrilege!!!!! *edit, I should have read your comment on the next page first..... Fair call. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raizer Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 Will you even need the bolt ons with how far you have managed to pull the stock ones out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
two_days_late Posted November 17, 2011 Author Share Posted November 17, 2011 Haha yea to keep them the right shape, will look balls without the flare giving it the right curve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camo_78 Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 the ones on my van have been on it for 2 years plus now.rears are fine,the fronts have cracked where i moulded them but thats ok as i have to take them off again anyway as van had a hit in the front left corner years ago.the guy who makes them builds boats for a living so id say he knows what hes doing with fibreglass,lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My name is Russell Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 those look sweet! good job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
two_days_late Posted November 27, 2011 Author Share Posted November 27, 2011 Thanks mate, yea I think my panel beaters done a pretty good job. He's based in Danneverke and does quite a bit from home if anyone in the areas looking to get some work done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KKtrips Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 ^ Chris Berkahn? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
two_days_late Posted November 28, 2011 Author Share Posted November 28, 2011 Nope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KKtrips Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 Looking swish man - I do like a tough looking Mk2 Eskie - and those flares and front lip definitely make it look tough.. Hope it will be low too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
two_days_late Posted January 8, 2012 Author Share Posted January 8, 2012 Thanks bro! Yep, have heaps of space under the guards to get it sitting really low now so maximum lowness will be a top priority Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dell'orto Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Looking swish man - I do like a tough looking Mk2 Eskie - and those flares and front lip definitely make it look tough.. Hope it will be low too +1, always wanted a sport. Big cammy sidey-fed pinto going back in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
two_days_late Posted January 9, 2012 Author Share Posted January 9, 2012 Cheers man, it's getting a 1600 back in it with a bit of work done to it. Once the cars painted then the next step is dropping this in and getting it running, battery will be mounted in the boot at the same time and engine bay tidied up (Deloomed, alloy radiator with nice hoses etc). Will be swapping those dellortos out for from recon'd webers as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfordy Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Escort is looking good mate!.. I see from your pic, you're not using a standard escort gearbox with integral bellhousing. What gearbox you going to run? T9 5 speed or rocket? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
two_days_late Posted January 9, 2012 Author Share Posted January 9, 2012 Cheers man. I'm going with the T9 at the moment aye, have a new sierra clutch and have modified the escort flywheel to suit. Will also be modifying the tail-shaft on the gearbox to bring the leaver forward so I can keep the original shifter hole. Here's a couple of pics: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfordy Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Cheers man. I'm going with the T9 at the moment aye, have a new sierra clutch and have modified the escort flywheel to suit. Will also be modifying the tail-shaft on the gearbox to bring the leaver forward so I can keep the original shifter hole. Here's a couple of pics: Really keen to hear how you get one modifying the extension housing/tail shaft - keep us posted. You staying with a cable clutch or going hydraulic? Is that a Sierra bell housing and what fork are you going to use? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
two_days_late Posted January 9, 2012 Author Share Posted January 9, 2012 Hadn't looked too much into the tailshaft modification yet, I just came across this guide in my travels so looks like it can be done without too much trouble: http://www.british-cars.net/mg-midget-sprite-technical-bbs/5-speed-type-9-gearbox-gear-lever-position-200810110843355749.htm Staying with the cable clutch and using the Sierra bell-housing / fork. Will also make up a custom backplate. Cheers! Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaneo Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 Looks good mate. how close till you get to drive again?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
two_days_late Posted February 27, 2012 Author Share Posted February 27, 2012 Should be done at the painters in the next week or so, then we can drop the engine and box in. Realistically sometime in the next few months and I'll be happy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfordy Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 How'd you get on shortening that type 9 tail housing?. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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