Old school winter project

RobRS2 · 07-10-2009, 20:23

coming to a screen near you soon

the youth · 07-10-2009, 20:53

just uploading now!!!

steve

RobRS2 · 07-10-2009, 21:23

Yee haa welding burn and cuts

RobRS2 · 16-10-2009, 17:24

Right here we go from the start.

As the car was first seen, not 300 metres from my house

6 years sat in a garage.

The day of the long move

All of a 30 second drive

All tucked up in its new home

A few photos of the front end. Inner wings not too bad. The passenger side had already been started on and the drivers side had be shall we say worked on by an owner of the past, not he last owner though.

Work started today, hopefuly less then 6 months to finish

World cup X-member it and chassis tube mounts.

RobRS2 · 22-10-2009, 22:12

Todays work, well 2 hours anyway.

From a few small holes

To just one

Newspaper anyone??

The A post bottom corner looked a bit funny, so no point leaving it.

And this. I didn't spot it until looking at the photo. Spot more news paper

Time for some metal back in

Loads more to do

the youth · 22-10-2009, 22:53

whats the date on the newspaper?
bet it's mid 1980's

steve

patto · 23-10-2009, 09:47

nice one Rob, wouldnt mind popping in for a look at this some time.

RobRS2 · 23-10-2009, 13:06

Any time Patto

I need to see if i can find a date on the paper

Jim S · 24-10-2009, 19:51

Rob

Once you've got that one fixed up I'll bring this one down from Scotland for you to have a go at fixing up, then we can have some real fun on track with proper RS's.

Just turned the engine over today, by hand, and still seems fine.

Jim

RobRS2 · 24-10-2009, 20:01

No probs Jim. Just getting back into fitting panels from welding heavy gauge stuff.
I must clear some more room to work in.

Jim S · 24-10-2009, 20:56

I'll have to learn how to weld and fabricate properly before I attempt the RS2, wouldn't want to end up with a bodged up job

Jim

the youth · 24-10-2009, 21:39

Jim, it looks in great condition in that pic,
deffo need to get that one fixed and back down here,

rob, your garage need to be as clean as Jim's mums!!

steve

RobRS2 · 24-10-2009, 21:47

I swept the floor

Jim S · 24-10-2009, 22:02

Steve

Looks can be deceiving; it looks OK on the outside but not so good on the inside.

It’s not too bad, nothing that a week with a welder and some fresh metal wouldn't fix, oh and some skill. Not sure about the skill, can that be found on Ebay…LOL

Jim

RobRS2 · 25-10-2009, 16:56

No but the panels can and the rate there going up in price, get them now

RobRS2 · 28-10-2009, 20:39

More done

Kick panel

From here

To here

On the sill. I was going to leave it but the newspaper made me nervous

Opened up, its not too bad. rear section needs most work

Sill should be on tomorrow. Tried the floor and inner sill in place.

Not sure if i should keep the Ghia Wood,

(plastic)

the youth · 29-10-2009, 03:46

looking good rob, good job the new sills were with the car

steve

RobRS2 · 29-10-2009, 17:43

Your not kidding.

Ooopps, couldn't figure out why The floor was rusted yet seemed very strong. Then i found out someone had put a replacement floor panel in....... on the outside..
So i couldn't leave it.

One hole

New inner sill and front pan. Fit them tomorrow

young e · 29-10-2009, 19:47

good work there rob

RobRS2 · 09-11-2009, 22:47

More done or should that be more cut out.

Inner and outer sills done and floor repaired. A post and kick panel finished, didn't get an pics yet of that. Only some of the sill bits going in.

Move forward a bit and upward.
Strut top

thought i may get away with leaving the old repair that had been done.
No i don't think so.

As it was. You may think looks a bit naff but ok.

With the repair top off.

Was nice to see nearly half the chassis number

Almost to the repair stage

danny_boy · 12-11-2009, 16:29

not bad work rob, nice to see it still got a chassie number

RobRS2 · 12-11-2009, 17:53

Chassis number now on the dash

A few more repairs.

Strut top rebuilt

Top fitted

Moved a bit further towards the front and yes more filler and underseal

Almost at the end of the drivers side innerwing, slam panel ends are not the best.
So off with the end and in with some more metal.

Trial fit of the end, needs some extra adding

RobRS2 · 13-11-2009, 19:43

And more

Slam panel corner remade. Not to good at the panel beating lark. But i had a go.

And the extra bit added.

And around the corner. The front lower panel was not too bad but as i had a new one that came with the car. In it went.
I did find that the captive nuts for the ARB mount were well out of line. So they needed moving in by 10mm each side.

And just to make it look like i didn't have far to go. I popped a few panels on to see if it all lined up

the youth · 13-11-2009, 21:47

looking good rob was going to pop round today aswell, as I was off, but I went down the unit and started turning a track car into a race car!!

steve

RobRS2 · 14-11-2009, 13:41

Its turning into a long job.
Still got all the safety stuff for mine, all the same as you need to do

Northern Bloke · 14-11-2009, 14:07

Looking good Rob

Did Karl get hold of you - looking for a part for the Mk2 they're doing.

RobRS2 · 15-11-2009, 16:22

No not heard from them.

Not had any chance to get much more done.

Rapaired the passenger side slampanel, i think it would have been easier to have just fitted the complete new one that came with the car

RobRS2 · 17-11-2009, 17:44

Blocked nose and sore throat are slowing down progress

Ended up cutting more out than putting in. Strut tower fitted in on the passenger side.

The passenger side wing rail had be removed before i got the car, so there was a lot of bit to straighten and thin steel to remove. Just need to get it put back on in the right place.

Glenny boy · 18-11-2009, 05:28

Top progress. You dont mess about do you.

RobRS2 · 17-12-2009, 23:24

Been ill, :cry: out of the garage for almost 6 weeks.
So, a little progress.
Passenger side inner wing and A post had been worked on by the previous owner. Needed a bit of tweeking and bits adding. The wing rail has been a pain to line up :smash: and a few patches to add too.

Wing rail finaly on

And with the outer panels trial fitted :smokin:

Got a diff on order from Titan Motorsport, going for the same spec as Goldmember 45/45. Not sure on the pre load and don't know if it can be adjusted yet. Phone call toe the cage people tomorrow.

Glenny boy · 25-12-2009, 14:38

top progress. Its getting close to being finished now. I love mk 2 escorts.

RobRS2 · 18-01-2010, 20:59

Been a little time since i did some work on the old thing so out came the grinder again

A post, sill and floor...... will it end?

Just need this lot welding in now...

RobRS2 · 20-01-2010, 22:42

Don't feel too well, just spent £1k on bits.

the youth · 20-01-2010, 23:57

nice..do tell

steve

RobRS2 · 21-01-2010, 17:11

Roll cage and a plated diff.

Floor almost done. Just seam weld to the chassis left to do. On to the outer sill now...

Smurf · 24-01-2010, 17:42

Taking shape well Rob, soon be on the track

RobRS2 · 04-02-2010, 20:00

Tin worn banished from the passenger sill/floor. :thumbs:

And finaly sime mechanicals go on. Fitted the front suspension and wheels. Need to get it rolling as i need to turn it around so i can do the rear arches and rear panel. Then thats all the bodywork welding done and just the gearbox tunnel to widen.

Strut tops need altering to large size also and i need to get some top plates either RS ones or Group 4 ones. Not sure which ones.

young e · 04-02-2010, 20:21

looking good rob .i wished my garage was that big ..so i could do some work on mine

RobRS2 · 05-02-2010, 19:44

Its not big, there is too much shit in there.

Glenny boy · 06-02-2010, 17:39

Looking good matey.

RobRS2 · 11-02-2010, 20:19

Just found this thing in my boot.

the youth · 11-02-2010, 20:44

nice cage.
yours will be finished first at the rate i'm going..

steve

RobRS2 · 11-02-2010, 21:02

Don't know about that. Just done the Krypton factor getting the cage in the shell and a nice big bump on my head to. Then tubes are hard, lol.

RobRS2 · 12-02-2010, 14:41

Cage is in, but not bolted up yet.

Jim S · 12-02-2010, 16:26

Looking good Rob, is there room for headlining?

Jim

righthooker · 12-02-2010, 18:13

that is tight lol, see what you mean about fitting the 3mm plates lol

young e · 12-02-2010, 19:51

looking good rob ..keep it up mate

RobRS2 · 12-02-2010, 20:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim S

Looking good Rob, is there room for headlining?

Jim

Err no. Think is a comp only cage. Fits so close so in the event of a roll it should keep things stright ish.
I guess they could drop it 1/2" if asked. I'm not too bothered.

Glenny boy · 13-02-2010, 09:57

Bloody hell do you not sleep lol.Top work.Its nice to see a old escort getting restored.

RobRS2 · 13-02-2010, 16:43

I'm only doing an hour or 2 a day when i'm not at work.

Got one of the jobs done that i wasn't looking forward to. The driverside rear arch is on. Only 3 more major panels to do now.

Oh yes had a little fire too. Don't you just love underseal :smash:

07-10-2009, 20:23	#1
RobRS2 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,246	Old school winter project coming to a screen near you soon __________________

07-10-2009, 20:53	#2
the youth Calamity Kell - Secretary and Moderator Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Ingleby Barwick Posts: 2,118	just uploading now!!! steve __________________

07-10-2009, 21:23	#3
RobRS2 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,246	Yee haa welding burn and cuts __________________

16-10-2009, 17:24	#4
RobRS2 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,246	Right here we go from the start. As the car was first seen, not 300 metres from my house 6 years sat in a garage. The day of the long move All of a 30 second drive All tucked up in its new home A few photos of the front end. Inner wings not too bad. The passenger side had already been started on and the drivers side had be shall we say worked on by an owner of the past, not he last owner though. Work started today, hopefuly less then 6 months to finish World cup X-member it and chassis tube mounts. __________________

22-10-2009, 22:12	#5
RobRS2 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,246	Todays work, well 2 hours anyway. From a few small holes To just one Newspaper anyone?? The A post bottom corner looked a bit funny, so no point leaving it. And this. I didn't spot it until looking at the photo. Spot more news paper Time for some metal back in Loads more to do __________________

22-10-2009, 22:53	#6
the youth Calamity Kell - Secretary and Moderator Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Ingleby Barwick Posts: 2,118	whats the date on the newspaper? bet it's mid 1980's steve __________________

23-10-2009, 09:47	#7
patto Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 89	nice one Rob, wouldnt mind popping in for a look at this some time.

23-10-2009, 13:06	#8
RobRS2 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,246	Any time Patto I need to see if i can find a date on the paper __________________

24-10-2009, 19:51	#9
Jim S Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Yarm, in the garage next to my house Posts: 306	Rob Once you've got that one fixed up I'll bring this one down from Scotland for you to have a go at fixing up, then we can have some real fun on track with proper RS's. Just turned the engine over today, by hand, and still seems fine. Jim __________________

24-10-2009, 20:01	#10
RobRS2 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,246	No probs Jim. Just getting back into fitting panels from welding heavy gauge stuff. I must clear some more room to work in. __________________

24-10-2009, 20:56	#11
Jim S Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Yarm, in the garage next to my house Posts: 306	I'll have to learn how to weld and fabricate properly before I attempt the RS2, wouldn't want to end up with a bodged up job Jim __________________

24-10-2009, 21:39	#12
the youth Calamity Kell - Secretary and Moderator Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Ingleby Barwick Posts: 2,118	Jim, it looks in great condition in that pic, deffo need to get that one fixed and back down here, rob, your garage need to be as clean as Jim's mums!! steve __________________

24-10-2009, 21:47	#13
RobRS2 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,246	I swept the floor __________________

24-10-2009, 22:02	#14
Jim S Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Yarm, in the garage next to my house Posts: 306	Steve Looks can be deceiving; it looks OK on the outside but not so good on the inside. It’s not too bad, nothing that a week with a welder and some fresh metal wouldn't fix, oh and some skill. Not sure about the skill, can that be found on Ebay…LOL Jim __________________

25-10-2009, 16:56	#15
RobRS2 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,246	No but the panels can and the rate there going up in price, get them now __________________

28-10-2009, 20:39	#16
RobRS2 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,246	More done Kick panel From here To here On the sill. I was going to leave it but the newspaper made me nervous Opened up, its not too bad. rear section needs most work Sill should be on tomorrow. Tried the floor and inner sill in place. Not sure if i should keep the Ghia Wood, (plastic) __________________

29-10-2009, 03:46	#17
the youth Calamity Kell - Secretary and Moderator Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Ingleby Barwick Posts: 2,118	looking good rob, good job the new sills were with the car steve __________________

29-10-2009, 17:43	#18
RobRS2 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,246	Your not kidding. Ooopps, couldn't figure out why The floor was rusted yet seemed very strong. Then i found out someone had put a replacement floor panel in....... on the outside.. So i couldn't leave it. One hole New inner sill and front pan. Fit them tomorrow __________________

29-10-2009, 19:47	#19
young e Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: sunny stockton Posts: 2,149	good work there rob __________________

09-11-2009, 22:47	#20
RobRS2 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,246	More done or should that be more cut out. Inner and outer sills done and floor repaired. A post and kick panel finished, didn't get an pics yet of that. Only some of the sill bits going in. Move forward a bit and upward. Strut top thought i may get away with leaving the old repair that had been done. No i don't think so. As it was. You may think looks a bit naff but ok. With the repair top off. Was nice to see nearly half the chassis number Almost to the repair stage __________________

12-11-2009, 16:29	#21
danny_boy Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: northallerton Posts: 278	not bad work rob, nice to see it still got a chassie number __________________

12-11-2009, 17:53	#22
RobRS2 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,246	Chassis number now on the dash A few more repairs. Strut top rebuilt Top fitted Moved a bit further towards the front and yes more filler and underseal Almost at the end of the drivers side innerwing, slam panel ends are not the best. So off with the end and in with some more metal. Trial fit of the end, needs some extra adding __________________

13-11-2009, 19:43	#23
RobRS2 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,246	And more Slam panel corner remade. Not to good at the panel beating lark. But i had a go. And the extra bit added. And around the corner. The front lower panel was not too bad but as i had a new one that came with the car. In it went. I did find that the captive nuts for the ARB mount were well out of line. So they needed moving in by 10mm each side. And just to make it look like i didn't have far to go. I popped a few panels on to see if it all lined up __________________

13-11-2009, 21:47	#24
the youth Calamity Kell - Secretary and Moderator Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Ingleby Barwick Posts: 2,118	looking good rob was going to pop round today aswell, as I was off, but I went down the unit and started turning a track car into a race car!! steve __________________

14-11-2009, 13:41	#25
RobRS2 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,246	Its turning into a long job. Still got all the safety stuff for mine, all the same as you need to do __________________

14-11-2009, 14:07	#26
Northern Bloke Administrator Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Teesside Posts: 1,464	Looking good Rob Did Karl get hold of you - looking for a part for the Mk2 they're doing. __________________ Andy *If it doesn't break it's not modified enough*

15-11-2009, 16:22	#27
RobRS2 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,246	No not heard from them. Not had any chance to get much more done. Rapaired the passenger side slampanel, i think it would have been easier to have just fitted the complete new one that came with the car __________________

17-11-2009, 17:44	#28
RobRS2 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,246	Blocked nose and sore throat are slowing down progress Ended up cutting more out than putting in. Strut tower fitted in on the passenger side. The passenger side wing rail had be removed before i got the car, so there was a lot of bit to straighten and thin steel to remove. Just need to get it put back on in the right place. __________________

18-11-2009, 05:28	#29
Glenny boy Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: darlington Posts: 742	Top progress. You dont mess about do you. __________________ Northeast north yorkshire all ford meets organiser pm for details

17-12-2009, 23:24	#30
RobRS2 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,246	Been ill, :cry: out of the garage for almost 6 weeks. So, a little progress. Passenger side inner wing and A post had been worked on by the previous owner. Needed a bit of tweeking and bits adding. The wing rail has been a pain to line up :smash: and a few patches to add too. Wing rail finaly on And with the outer panels trial fitted :smokin: Got a diff on order from Titan Motorsport, going for the same spec as Goldmember 45/45. Not sure on the pre load and don't know if it can be adjusted yet. Phone call toe the cage people tomorrow. __________________

25-12-2009, 14:38	#31
Glenny boy Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: darlington Posts: 742	top progress. Its getting close to being finished now. I love mk 2 escorts. __________________ Northeast north yorkshire all ford meets organiser pm for details

18-01-2010, 20:59	#32
RobRS2 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,246	Been a little time since i did some work on the old thing so out came the grinder again A post, sill and floor...... will it end? Just need this lot welding in now... __________________

20-01-2010, 22:42	#33
RobRS2 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,246	Don't feel too well, just spent £1k on bits. __________________

20-01-2010, 23:57	#34
the youth Calamity Kell - Secretary and Moderator Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Ingleby Barwick Posts: 2,118	nice..do tell steve __________________

21-01-2010, 17:11	#35
RobRS2 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,246	Roll cage and a plated diff. Floor almost done. Just seam weld to the chassis left to do. On to the outer sill now... __________________