Re: Rusted mk1 Escort coup resto
2026/04/26 19:40:37
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Yes, they are getting thin in the ground and prices aren't dropping as the rarity is starting to creep in. I reckon mine will be saved as no significant damage was sustained. I'm driving my silver mk1 Focus ST170 clone (minus the engine)and it's so much fun to drive.
I remember when mk1 and mk2 escorts weren't worth 3 months rego or the battery under the bonnet, so many ended in wreckers because of that.
Also remember pulling a mk2 from a wrecker for only $90 back in 1998, later finding it was a one of those mega rare Escapees after rubbing back the green resprayed top coat and finding the faded remnants of the red and yellow stripes along the flanks.
Back to the present day, I managed to get the drain tubes connected to the sunroof front outlets, running them down the pillars and drilled a hole just in front of the door hinge strength plates, I bought connectors for an Audi sunroof drain at the sills, sort of a glorified grommet. I still need to plumb in the rear pipes and holesaw the inner C pillar for the path the pipe needs to drain without sharp corners. At the bottom end of the pipe I'll run them out at the front side of the rear inner wheel tub, if that makes sense, there'll be less stones/water/mud etc to cause blockages. Think it's time to design tpu grommets to stop the tubes getting rubbed and tearing.