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2009/02/09 22:42:07

stuart h

Stuart's Mk2 2 door

Hi,

I am Stuart I live in WA I have just bought a 1977 Mk2 2door escort which i am slowly fixing my plans are to keep the car on the road i am not interested in a full rebuild i don't have the time or space plus i love to drive it so i am currently fixing the inside new carpet, new dash roof lining & door trims!
Mechanically its fine previous owners just spent $2000 on new bushes rubbers, steering rack , brake rebuild, electronic ignition & moving the battery to the boot!

There are a few things i am looking for C-Pillar trim and Rear door cards!

ill post a pic of my dash i just flocked its very easy to do and looks great compared to how i bought it.

stu

stu

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stuart h

A few before and after shots of the dash!

some of the pic are not working

any way you can buy the Flocking powder from timbercon in Perth or online you paint on the glue/paint then sprinkle the power over and leave it for 24 hours i ended up doing two coats to get it a bit thicker as for the crackes in the dash i cut them out and filled them with foam filler dont use bog it will only crack.

http://www.timbecon.com.au/details/black-flocking-11678.aspx

2009/02/09 22:47:33

MKI20L

Sweet

Not suprised you like to drive it, looks good

2009/03/09 19:45:04

Sterling

hey mate do you have any idea how those arches were put on? ive always had the idea of those arches with the mounting lip reversed, as to mount from inside the guard. no need to body filler + paint work.

just wondering if this had that sort of treatment.

2009/03/09 19:49:38

stuart h

i bought the car with them already on the arch's are bolted on with a rubber strip... i would like to remove the rubber and get a tighter fit but a bit of bog may be needed!

2009/03/09 19:57:21

Sterling

im intrested as to what you mean, by "they are bolted on with a rubber strip"?

ive been intrested in arches for a while, if u could have a look inside the guard, or if u end up removing them, and tell us how they were mounted that would be great. cuz they definately dont look like they were attached the normal way.

cheers

2009/03/09 21:03:37

JordyCharlieBoz

Mmmm those arches look tough as. I just hope mine end up as good.

2009/03/09 21:14:49

Timmeh

Very sexy, love it!

2009/03/09 21:18:35

stuart h

thanks my plans are to paint it red either do it like Colin Mcraes Mk2 with the black bonnet and black decals or do it as a Mexico replica!

Sterling ill take some photo for you it will be easyier to explain!

2009/03/09 22:21:00

stuart h

brand new set of these going on!!

2009/05/09 00:46:15

Sterling

ah, they should neaten things up a bit.

what motor is pushing this puppy anyway?

and i remember seeing a full set of door trims for a 2door, on ebay.

if i remember correctly they were brown though.

2009/07/09 22:00:38

escort1600

that flocking looks cool stuart...how much did you use to do the dash?

2009/11/30 12:39:49

Luke

That focking does look good so do the door trims.

2009/11/30 12:59:22

stuart h

flocking goes along way so a pack of fiber and a pot of glue will do heaps..

i just wish the dash and door trims where on the car not on the shelf in my study!!!! but thats what happens when you get distracted and change gear box's build houses and have kids!

2009/11/30 13:06:33

escort1600

Qty: $15.05 inc GST FPBL-50 Black Powder 50g
0 - Unlimited: $15.05

Qty: $15.05 inc GST FGBL-50 Black Glue 220mL

you reckon this is enough for the dash....also going to start 2litre have found bolts......fingers crossed

2009/11/30 15:24:51

stuart h

Yep the glue will do two packets you will ned to fill the cracks before flocking it!

that starter motor is the large type so it will be a beach to get in as it was to get out good luck!!!

2009/11/30 15:36:44

3sc0rt

Hi Stuart, That's a great find you have there! i actually dont mind the spoiler being white and as for the archers they just have tough written all over them! Those trims are very nice aswell.

What are your plans with the performance side of things? is it a 2lt? Havin it a bit low with a nice note comming out of it will definalty turn heads where ever you drive it! goodluck mate

Cheers Rhys

2009/04/12 13:26:07

stuart h

Thanks mate yep its a 2Lt not sure what i am going to do performance wise but will eventually get a set of 45's but i will upgrade the diff before doing anything to the engine!
currently i am putting a type 9, quick rack and group 4 steering coupling have upgraded the brakes to VL caliper and vended disks! i also have a set of scheel seat that need a bit of re-triming before going in!! but so much for me wanting to keep it on the road......i haven't driven it in months!!!!!!!!!

Also i am going to paint it red black bonnet and rally decals similar to Colin McRae's escort

2009/04/12 13:59:39

stuart h

update!! so much for keeping it on the road i have not driven it for months i have all the bit to get it moving but a huge lack of time and i dont have a shed plus it too bloody hot!!!!!

I have a Type 9 ready to go in quick rack with group 4 steering coupling,hoodling windscreens with new rubbers,fix a few rust spots get the scheels trimed,new carpet and new paint job!!

What i want to find a set of 45's sone rear door cards and a hilux diff i have a falcon lsd but not sure i want to go to the truble or shortening stuff!

2010/01/28 23:21:49

fordsy

The new door trim looks good. Where abouts did you get them from?

2010/01/28 23:27:02

stuart h

i got them from my father in-law (KCF Rallysport) in Kippa Ring north of brisbane he gets them made by a local upholster dont ask how much as my wife brought them back from brisbane for me and i would not have a clue!

2010/01/29 09:44:15

Timmeh

I know what you mean. I have even less excuse, I have a great big garage that the Eski lives in but so many other projects on the run that the Escort is only just starting to get attention again.

Still love this car, a two door flat front like this is my end goal with an Eski.

2010/05/02 22:54:37

stuart h

well i have the new hood lining in now and the windscreens so the the tarp is off and it looks soooo much better this weekend was going to be finishing off the body work to fit the type 9 and the few mods to get the scheel seats in but both kids are sick and i am not allowed to make any noise

althogh i have the steering rack back together so i could go and put that in!

2010/06/02 17:36:09

stuart h

The type 9 and lighted flywheel is in and she started first pop for the first time in 6 months i haven't driven her yet but hopefully this weekend not that she is readly for a big trip i just want to see how she goes with new struts and springs the VL Brakes and the quick rack!!

2010/06/04 20:40:17

digginganddirt

sounds great mate keep at it

2010/06/04 22:36:49

stuart h

Floor is finished and painted!! i am still going to put carpet in but at least the rust is gone and if the carpet gets wet it sould not rust any more!

good thing now is i can start puting stuff back in the scheel seat are getting retrimed and should be ready next week!!