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2009/03/17 23:07:05
MK2 Pete

MK2 2 Door Rally Prep

http://www.turbosport.co.uk/showthread.php?t=138308
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maxrs
Nice find, I like the wheel arch work.
Thanks for sharing MK2 Pete.
2009/03/17 23:30:58
MK2 Pete
Thanks mate! got a new welder the other day, some some big progress hopefully about to happen, ill keep you up2 date!
2009/03/18 00:39:40
MK2-PV
So i see you found the web site Pete :)
have a good one
2009/03/18 15:50:29
MK2 Pete
quote:
Originally posted by MK2-PV

So i see you found the web site Pete :)
have a good one


Yer thanks for the TIP! came across some handy tips! let me know how your up and coming projects come along!

Oh and the Windscreen didn't fit, but its cool, found one at U-pull-it it 2day for $40.
2009/03/19 01:11:02
MK2-PV
quote:
Originally posted by MK2 Pete

quote:
Originally posted by MK2-PV

So i see you found the web site Pete :)
have a good one


Yer thanks for the TIP! came across some handy tips! let me know how your up and coming projects come along!

Oh and the Windscreen didn't fit, but its cool, found one at U-pull-it it 2day for $40.


dang! serious.. bugga, im sure you'l make your moneyz back for it tho ;)
2009/03/19 18:41:53
MK2 Pete
Yer threw it back up on e-bay!
2009/03/19 22:25:59
MK2 Pete

2009/05/25 01:01:10
MK2 Pete










2010/08/03 22:50:58
jimmyd
quote:
Originally posted by MK2 Pete




Hmmm, Worksafe would just love this one.....[88][88][88]

Cheers

James
2010/09/03 08:24:24
MK2 Pete
It worked! I'm happy!
2010/09/03 23:32:11
MK2 Pete
2010/12/03 22:58:05
digginganddirt
looking great mate, not gonna get rid of the sun roof?
2010/03/13 10:13:25
Diablo69
Fantastic looking hoist you have there. Very inventive to use truck and forklift. Great build. Keep it up.
2010/03/13 14:55:06
MK2 Pete
quote:
Originally posted by digginganddirt

looking great mate, not gonna get rid of the sun roof?


A little too much work for my liking, I guess i might do it down the track!
2010/03/13 21:55:04
MK2 Pete
quote:
Originally posted by Diablo69

Fantastic looking hoist you have there. Very inventive to use truck and forklift. Great build. Keep it up.


Thanks mate, having a bunch of fun building it thats for sure!
2010/03/13 21:58:05
MK2 Pete
Splashed some 2Pak paint on it this arvo! This is what it looks like after a final 1200 Rubdown and single coat of paint!


2010/03/13 22:30:10
Simon
Nice work Pete. I wish my project was progressing as quickly!
2010/03/20 12:21:20
MK2 Pete
The Shell is back home and getting a tidy up before final coat of paint.

Also doing engine rebuild over the next day or two, installing Cam and other goodies.


2010/10/08 22:34:25
MK2 Pete


Engine Rebuilt...details to come
2010/08/13 20:00:07
digginganddirt
looking great mate keep at it! :D
2010/08/14 01:27:11
MK2 Pete
2010/08/22 15:10:20
MK2 Pete




2010/10/09 00:12:31
Brett
Nice work there Mk2 Pete, looks like a quality build.
Keep the updates coming.
2010/10/09 21:42:21
MK2 Pete




Installing the Tran-X straight Gear Kit! Trouble free so far with 5th to put back on and selector forks ect!
2010/11/11 22:58:54
Timmeh
quote:
Originally posted by MK2 Pete
Installing the Tran-X straight Gear Kit! Trouble free so far with 5th to put back on and selector forks ect!

This car is so nice, exactly what I would like to build in the next 5 years or so. Keep up the good pics and good work!
2010/12/11 11:30:32
MK2 Pete


Teaser of my Diff Set up.

1st Pinion Bearing ON. :)
2011/01/27 22:31:30
MK2 Pete


Sometimes it can be just making the perfect tool to complete the job which is the most rewarding!

Pre-load on pinion bearing made easy!
2011/02/02 23:08:12
MK2 Pete
Hey guys,

Im in Adelaide and looking for a Auto gearbox tunnel for my project.

Any help would be awesome!


Peterjamesharper@gmail.com

Pete
2011/02/27 18:41:02
Puzzlescort
I put an auto tunnel in mine & will never do so again.....

you loose to much space in the foot well. if you are wanting to have the space to pull the gearbox in & out and are prepared to cut the old tunnel out I would get folded up keeping enough space for a foot rest next to the clutch pedal

just my opinion from someone who has done it on 2 shells
2011/02/28 06:43:18
MK2 Pete
quote:
Originally posted by Puzzlescort

I put an auto tunnel in mine & will never do so again.....

you loose to much space in the foot well. if you are wanting to have the space to pull the gearbox in & out and are prepared to cut the old tunnel out I would get folded up keeping enough space for a foot rest next to the clutch pedal

just my opinion from someone who has done it on 2 shells


MMMM food for thought brother! The second time I've heard that in the last few days! thanks! def noted!
2011/02/28 22:58:09
MK2 Pete
I just today visited the project which is currently with Lance @ WALKER Chassis and the full-cage is looking the business with all suspension points now permanently linked with an artwork of tubing. At 1st inspection he has again done another sensational job, cage is tight up on the body with some penetrating welds deep in the heart of some difficult angles I presented to him.

The driver and passenger seating provided by VELO now have a home to accommodate my actual 6ft torso with ease.

STAY TUNED FOR PICS TO COME!

SUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE ACCOUNT FOR PROJECT VIDEO UPDATES.

http://www.youtube.com/user/Petghettoballer23546?feature=mhum
2011/02/28 23:09:32
harrier
Not sure what I liked more, the Escort or the Trikes! [88][88][88][88]
2011/03/03 19:23:08
MK2 Pete




2011/03/09 00:59:24
krt10
i recognise that shed.


looking good pete
2011/03/09 04:30:44
MK2 Pete


I thought I would double check. I'm pressing the wheel bearings onto the 1/2 shafts, is this the correct way with the o-ring on the inside and the lock ring (not pictured) then on the outer side.
2011/03/16 22:57:12
Gdub

Doesnt really matter what side the o-ring is but it should be towards the wheel rather than the diff. The o-ring does bugger all anyway. The lock collar goes on last.
2011/03/17 21:23:06
MK2 Pete
2011/04/07 15:10:11
MK2 Pete
I went with a BMW Alpine white......I'm sure you'll agree it came up well. Manchester Crash repair here is Adelaide did the final spray job and I'm pretty stoked with the finnished product!

The 2L & Type 9 are mated together and ready to be dropped in!
2011/04/07 15:17:14
krt10
coming along really nice.
i do agree, love the white
2011/04/07 21:03:22
MK2 Pete




After a wrestle with my old cortina sump and WC X-Member found I needed a new RS sump, had a new cast AL sump ordered and engine in soon after, relatively hastle free.

Webber linkage and intake manifold all set up

Next problem...standard steering coupling is knocking on the cross member...GRP4 steering coupling needed?

2012/04/24 00:04:25
sundowner
love this car
 
keep the pics and info coming...
 
2012/04/24 08:35:52
Matt75
Great stuff and yes, the GRP4 steering coupler will fix your problem.
 
Cheers,
 
Matt
2012/04/24 09:15:12
mud
Looking good. 
  

2012/04/24 16:11:30
mk1escort73
looking great
2012/04/25 10:02:41
MK2 Pete




At my age, In 4 years some earn a home load deposit, some a Trade and some even get a degree, (Now still into my 5 year of that idea), but in for years of my time I'm now only a few work hours away from start up of a complete ground up rebuild of a 1979 MK2 Escort. And cant wait to head out and tear up the tarmac.
2012/07/04 20:32:16
MK2 Pete
Anyone had any experience with these pedal boxes?


 
Interior  Check.

2012/09/03 22:35:34
Matt75
Hi Mate,
 
Love the dash and flocked dash mat.  Can you post some closeups of the dash as I am looking to do something similar?
 
Awesome work.
 
Matt
 
 
2012/09/04 10:47:24

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