mfordy Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 Discussion Thread Escort Rebuild Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KKtrips Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 Nice work - whats the plan for it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfordy Posted January 8, 2012 Author Share Posted January 8, 2012 Planning to go classic racing in 2013. Period mods only so probable spec will be: -1760cc Pushrod with Rocket Box -Adjustable front suspension with capri vented disks -TranX LSD -2-Link Lit and lowered rear with standard drums -Full interior plus cage -Standard sport exterior But the plans may change - YB after winning lotto!.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
14fast Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 Looking good, keep at it. Good choice of engine they put out good power. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfordy Posted February 2, 2012 Author Share Posted February 2, 2012 Looking at buying this gearbox. Advertised as an RS2000 box but I think it's just a gearbox out of an Aussie 2 Litre escort. Anybody got any ideas whay clutch I'm going to need to mate this up to my pushrod? Spline count is: In 23 Out 25. Distance from bell housing to gear stick is the same as existing type 2 box so should fit straight in with a bit of persuasion around the tunnel Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raizer Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 Will be pretty much no difference between that and a UK RS2k box. Use a Hillman Avenger or Hunter clutch plate with your stock pressure plate and flywheel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfordy Posted March 27, 2012 Author Share Posted March 27, 2012 Turns out that the short extension housing is unique to Aussie escorts - UK readers on another forum had never seen one like this before!.. Ended up buying gearbox (not the one shown but a different listing on TM) c/w bell housing, fork, bearing and driveshaft. Unfortunately, bell housing had been modified and will require some welding to recover - maybe replace with alloy one Just got to sort out a gearbox mount now. Was told an auto gearbox mount will fit straight in. Can anybody confirm this? Thanks Will be pretty much no difference between that and a UK RS2k box.Use a Hillman Avenger or Hunter clutch plate with your stock pressure plate and flywheel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfordy Posted June 17, 2012 Author Share Posted June 17, 2012 What do you guys reckon is the best fix for the transmission mount? I read somewhere an auto mount backwards would do the job or just fabricate a new one. Holes are about 45~50mm out. Next photo slightly out of focus - sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raizer Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 Yeap auto one backwards. Or weld tabs to that one if you can't find an auto one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfordy Posted June 17, 2012 Author Share Posted June 17, 2012 Thanks Raizer. Anybody got one they want to sell?.. Yeap auto one backwards.Or weld tabs to that one if you can't find an auto one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfordy Posted July 17, 2012 Author Share Posted July 17, 2012 Anybody know where to buy a complete Escort 1600 Sport graphics kit? There was a guy advertising on Tardme but hasn't for a few months now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
two_days_late Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Looking good bro. I got my stripe kit from the TradeMe guy and it looks great. I'll PM you his email addy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfordy Posted July 19, 2012 Author Share Posted July 19, 2012 Looking good bro. I got my stripe kit from the TradeMe guy and it looks great. I'll PM you his email addy Cheers for that. PM received Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KKtrips Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 Looking good man - reeeeal good. Super tidy and I'm jealous of your ability to make it look a piece of cake.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDA780 Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 Damn this is tidy!! Will you race this in Tracer Historics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfordy Posted September 21, 2012 Author Share Posted September 21, 2012 Looking good man - reeeeal good.Super tidy and I'm jealous of your ability to make it look a piece of cake. Damn this is tidy!! Will you race this in Tracer Historics? Thanks guys.. Unfortunately funds are a bit limited to sort out motor and diff before next season but we'll see Not sure what Tracer Historics are but intending to do a few Classic Trials meets at Hampton and Pukekohe as well as a few club meets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaneo Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 Looking good keep at it did you find decals I know a guy that has factory spec ones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Type49 Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 Loving this thread, makes me wish i didn't sell my white 1600 sport.... . Great colour, good to see a nice car getting finished properly. Just a thought... are you going to paint behind the grille satin black too? As per the factory? Awesome car... keep up ythe good work... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfordy Posted September 21, 2012 Author Share Posted September 21, 2012 are you going to paint behind the grille satin black too? As per the factory? Yeah, you're not the first person to spot that. Still undecided kinda like seeing the colour behind the grill. Thanks for the positive comments though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfordy Posted September 21, 2012 Author Share Posted September 21, 2012 Looking good keep at it did you find decals I know a guy that has factory spec ones The contact two_days_late gave me worked out - good guy to deal with. He also makes a heater surround transfer for a reasonable price http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/car-par ... 550380.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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