mk1 eskys 1974 mk1 ford escort

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So i should finally start posting on here. Bought this at the end of last year and have been slowly stripping it down to respray.

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here is the link to my discussion

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this is how she sits now. its a bit sad

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so have been wire wheeling all of the running gear on weekends over the last few weeks. all looking a lot better.

Here are a few comparison pictures

 

 

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The boot and bonnet were rusted out so i got replacement ones for $150

 

Here are the new ones on the car

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So today was spent grinding off the paint in the engine bay. 

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The firewall and heater bubble before:

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And after:

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There was some rust but not too bad.

The worst of it is the fire as seen here:

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also below the radiator had a fair amount:

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Found these numbers that have been hand stamped on. Have no clue what it means maybe build number?

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Today was a productive day and now the engine bay has a coat of primer 

 

Also both the front and rear screen have been taken out

 

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So long time no update. Have been busy with school exams and my car being at an awkward location but it has been brought home and is now on the floor of my uncles workshop.

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