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2011/02/26 21:37:27
blackmk1cossie

Black MK1 Cossie Escort Rebuild

Here are some pics of a complete rebuild on a MK1 Escort ..... fully seamed welded, steel works arches,all new rubbers & chrome; YB Cosworth 2Ltr (Race Spec); BD10 Cam; all cossie internals; 7.5:1 Comp Ratio; breather system; water/methanol injection; Cosworth 5spd; AP Racing clutch; quick shifter; shortened Borg Warner LSD; Coil over Bilstein; Brakes - 4 spot(front) 2 spot (rear) alloy calliper; Works Bias Peddle Box; custom interior .... to much to list ...





















































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blackmk1cossie
i will send photoes of interior and what it looks like finished as the rears are now 15 x 9 and engine has correct color hoses and finishing touches.
2011/02/26 21:55:11
Mk2_2dr_2L
Very tidy, good work!
2011/02/26 22:50:35
ratta tat tat
Yep, I'm jealous [:p]
2011/02/27 00:29:44
Phil
Very tidy Steve In the first few pics I was thinking for a moment...I wonder if this is the original black mk1[:p] Im sure Billy and F6 would be very proud to see what it has become[;^)]
2011/02/27 08:33:01
blackmk1cossie
well considering the engine,suspension,gearbox etc are all from my original black mk1 it fells like the same car.i still cant believe after 15 years i bought back all my old stuff that had been sitting in strorage for 10 years.it was ment to be.i only realised that it was billys car and my engine when i saw it in the flesh when i picked it up.one of the shots shows how i received he car,in many boxes.having not screwed together an escort for 7 years i was worried how i would go.but like a duck to water it all came back to me.i suppose building Escorts for a living for 10 years will do that for you.it took me all of 4 months to complete.i did everything including paint,welding,brake lines etc.the only thing i left to someone else was the fitting of windows,as the are mint and hard to get in cairns.
2011/02/27 08:52:51
maxrs
Very nice. Everything i see looks orsome!
You should be happy with the results.
I bet it's fun on the road? Well done.
2011/02/27 09:01:08
Mark
This car looks like fun, nice...Now to get Phil's back on the road and we can have a multi-car Cossie day out...
2011/02/27 16:52:23
blackmk1cossie
that sounds like a great idea.followed by a dyno shoot out
2011/02/27 18:06:53
Phil
Might not be as far of as you might think[:p] The SFCC track day at Wakefield Park is on the 20th of September[;^)]
2011/02/27 18:34:40
blackmk1cossie
ok deal i need an entry form.but you need to come down here for a dutton rally,a real drivers test,or just a good reason to drive fast on multiply tracks and get blind every night
2011/02/27 18:40:49
LINCOLN
Can I come and play too? - come on Steve help me finish mine.

Would be awesome to get these cars together!

However (power to weight) it would be coup when the sierra gets in arse handed to it by you three!
2011/02/27 21:00:26
blackmk1cossie
i called you on Friday and left a message that i would come and put that flash new white trash car of yours together,but no reply
2011/02/27 21:28:36
blackmk1cossie
i must thank lincoln for finding me this car,i cant believe i trusted him enough to buy it sight unseen.
2011/02/27 21:33:01
Mark
I have a lazy basic Cossie YBB (Nov 1986) in absolutely original 1986 condition, PLUS a few precisely chosen ancillaries, makes 281kW atw...Imagine cams, porting, TB, inlet, exhaust, and a myriad of other mods...........Phil my friend?! BERSERK!!!!
2011/02/27 21:39:22
Mark
quote:
Originally posted by LINCOLN

Can I come and play too? - come on Steve help me finish mine.

Would be awesome to get these cars together!

However (power to weight) it would be coup when the sierra gets in arse handed to it by you three!
Lincoln is on song...One nods in approval....[:o)][88][^][:0]
2011/02/27 21:42:40
LINCOLN
Must of missed message and call mate - how about this week?

Mark - it really would be great to get these cars together - I can imagine the photoshoot now.
2011/02/27 22:00:04
blackmk1cossie
let's contact one of the mags and see if they maybe interested
2011/02/28 15:41:33
Juiceman
As soon as I looked at the first picture I said "Holy sh!t" out loud.

Very nice!
2011/02/28 18:20:46
blackmk1cossie
thanks everyone for the nice words,like all of you i put lots of time and money in to my car and although it may not be to everyones taste i suits me quite nicely
2011/02/28 20:11:11
racin jason
One the case lads! let's see if I can sort a twin feature for you.

RJ
2011/04/03 19:37:22
cossie86
Nice work Steve,
looks tough!
Great to see you back in a Black cossied Mk1 :-)
brings back the memories!!!!

gis a call sometime to catch up

Rich West 0423162823
2011/03/08 11:50:31
rudeboy
Wow ... awesome work, well done.

And that first picture ... oh yeah!
2011/03/08 16:22:40
blackmk1cossie
take note of the steering wheel position,i have moved it down and back.because im 6.3 i had to lower seat mounts and basically sit in back seat.seats are leather and had the slimmest bases i could find.i spaced the column down and made a 75mm spacer as well as long boss kit to bring wheel closer to me.i modified the original t5 shifter to make it quicker by 40% then anything else on the market.no problem shifting quickly.if anyone is interested i will explan how to do it.then i lengthened the shaft so it sits right next to the wheel
2011/03/08 17:01:07
F6
quote:
Originally posted by racin jason

One the case lads! let's see if I can sort a twin feature for you.

RJ
Hey,add me in there too as I could be the third car.
2011/03/09 17:30:31
blackmk1cossie
which car are you going to use f6.as long as your falcon is cossie powered and you email your new details to me.
2011/03/09 17:52:50
F6
quote:
Originally posted by blackmk1cossie

which car are you going to use f6.as long as your falcon is cossie powered and you email your new details to me.
Hey Steve I may just fit a set of Cosworth pistons in the Falcons block. I sent you a pm.

Tony.
2011/03/09 21:59:23
ossie cossie
Excelent work mate, it looks awesome from the outside, just not likeing the blue fur on the dash. (personal opinion) just doesn,t go with the race interior.
2011/03/17 21:32:09
blackmk1cossie
due to all my old cars Escorts,group a sierra, 200sx, series 6 rx7 they all were purpose built with no bling,so i involved my whole family in this one,hence fluffy dice and electric blue velour.it will be finished as a 3 seater so my 5 year old can scream from the back seat while i drift through corners
2011/03/18 17:37:40
cossie86
Steve I can see it now big GRIN EAR TO EAR!!!

Must come and see it in the flesh soon.

Rich
2011/03/18 17:43:21
blackmk1cossie
i am transporting car to Melbourne over easter.if anyone needs car etc taken from melb or syd to queensland let me know
2011/03/18 18:43:34
Mark
quote:
Originally posted by blackmk1cossie

i am transporting car to Melbourne over easter.if anyone needs car etc taken from melb or syd to queensland let me know
Will the car pass Sydney for the photo shoot?
2011/03/19 09:05:15
blackmk1cossie
it could but it will be over easter
2011/03/19 13:38:13
Sean
I would interested in taking some pics if it does.

I remember seeing this car many years ago when Bill owned it. I loved it as a sleeper back then, but it looks amazing now! What a tranformation!
2011/03/22 23:10:55
blackmk1cossie
a few monthes after i sold billy the engine i came to Sydney to drop off another cossie motor and got to see the car built.he had guys everywhere at his house looking over the car.heard he is in to rotors now
2011/03/24 16:30:53
blackmk1cossie
Ive just received my 15x9 compomotives for the rear .how to discribe,um fat as
2011/04/15 19:17:37
rudeboy
Today I had the pleasure of seeing this car in person ... an absolute dream car.  It all works, especially the blue highlights.
 
Great to meet you Steve ... small world isn't it!  Or is it the Cosworth community?  Will catch up again later mate.
2011/09/25 19:29:55
binalong
ooooh oh .... I fink I gotta chuuubby
absolutely awsome sofar
2011/09/26 08:58:12
blackmk1cossie
thanks guys, great show, saw lots of old faces,i was hoping we had clearance to have a race down the run way. feel motivated to finish car and give some of you a ride at a club day.it puts a smile on my face.also thanks to all the people who made the effort to come and talk to an old timer like me.many nice comments. it makes you feel like the car you built from stratch over the last year is not only to my taste but to others as well. thanks freaks.
2011/09/26 17:23:09
DAZ
Car looked great, a real beast ... and you did a good job in and out the window when it was on the trailer.
2011/09/26 20:36:32
blackmk1cossie
not bad for an old man ,6;2 and a beer gut.not quite as smooth as the duke boys
2011/09/26 21:04:35
4130hugh
this car looked absolutly the muts nuts on the weekend, a real dream car! wildest stance!!
look forward to the next time i get to lay eyes on it
2011/09/27 19:19:56
rs turbo
Very nice build awesome to see ..
2011/09/27 19:45:59
ossie cossie
where are the rest of the pics with the 9 x 15,s on it???
2011/09/28 21:38:37
blackmk1cossie
the photo of the car in the events section at the rs show on the weekend has the 9s on it.they fill out the guards perfectly
2011/09/29 15:58:42
blackmk1cossie
can i gauge people opinion on the rear wheels on my car, my wife thinks that they need to sit in 20 mm on what they where on the weekend.i think to fill the guards to the max is the way to go, tell me what you think.photo on events site at rs day
2011/09/30 17:11:06
escort racing
Hi was the rebuild with the cossie hard to do,as i have just started to do mine,the pinto is out and ready for the cossie. Please give a call im also in melb thanks peter 0418372396
2011/12/14 16:57:36
blackmk1cossie
This car is now up for sale .contact me if interested. 0434916540
2012/02/19 20:09:29

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