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2006/02/01 16:22:50
mad-mk1

My mk1 Escort (Cossie In!!!)

howdy been wanting to post pics off my car for ages but only just got it to a point worthy of being shown. My name is luke, from sa hopefully be ready for the cruise.

Mk1 1975 Escort
Burnt orange ( i think)
2lt pinto
5 speed sierra with short shift
4.11 lsd
motor yet to be run in, no idea of power yet
16x7 ROH wheels
Custom stereo (alpine and fusion)
custom dash auto meter gauges
velo milano seats retrimed black and grey vinyl
rear discs
mk2 front end
quick rack
keyless entry


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62 comments Leave a comment
2lt_Scort
F***'n awesome Luke.
Did you have it tuned at Boostworx? I drove past a few times after Tafe just to look at it [:x)]

Its extremely tidy looking an very tasteful the way you've done it.
What sort of Master cyl is it running? does it have standard Mk2 brakes up front?

Look forward to getting a better look at next cruise.

Rhys
2006/02/01 16:31:36
mad-mk1
yeah it has been there a few times now, getting various stuff done rear discs etc. but yeah standard master cylinder mounted in the cabin behind the pedals. The fronts i think are mk2 but i remember i measured them a while back and they were slightly larger.
2006/02/01 16:44:46
darnoldrs
Very nice looking car, and quite original also. Looks like a lot of attention went into the detail of it. Very well done.
2006/02/01 16:50:51
GeoffWade
Very nice looking car now Luke, you have done a great job. I am building a MK1 which will also be Orange. Mine will have a 1.6L Pinto in it, and more than likely a 5 speed Sierra box.
2006/02/01 17:17:41
Mr Mk2
Looks great, i seen that in a magazine or drag strip some where???

Engine bay and side on pic look the best i think.
2006/02/01 18:05:54
jrmr
Nice looking car mate. Love to catch up and go for a cruise...
2006/02/01 18:17:00
RS2000mk2
im with rhys, f@#king awsome!! get this car out to a cruise![:p][:x)]

would love to see it in the flesh looks imacculate, nice work!

cheers
rhys
2006/02/01 19:06:21
scortfreak
[:u]

I WANT IT. [88]
2006/02/01 22:06:55
RS2000mk2
quote:
Originally posted by scortfreak
[br]

I WANT IT. [88]


easy there tiger[;^)][(#)][88][88] thats what they call having a problem[;^)][:p][88]
2006/02/01 22:10:15
scortfreak
quote:
Originally posted by RS2000mk2
[br]
easy there tiger[;^)][(#)][88][88] thats what they call having a problem[;^)][:p][88]



Come on, one more wont hurt! [:x)]
2006/03/01 01:55:32
lucas
great car mate. love the colour she must go well and look forward to seeing u out on a cruise.

scortfreak u need to go to rehab.
2006/03/01 21:06:34
Mickas
I have also seen this car b 4 in a magazine.....very nice.....
2006/03/01 21:38:54
scortfreak
quote:
Originally posted by lucas
[br]scortfreak u need to go to rehab.




[88]
2006/03/01 21:44:18
Mk2_2dr_2L
very nice indeed !

I'm starting to think that i should move to SA, you guys have so many nice escorts down there !!
2006/03/01 23:14:21
MkI_JeT
Originally posted by Mr Mk2
[br]Looks great, i seen that in a magazine or drag strip some where???


i also fort i'v seen it before goin by pics of the interior an paint job so had a look around,this car has been aronud a while its was in sept/oct `93 issue of fast fours and in 97-98 was in issue no.34 of hot4's. It was built/owned and draged in SA by Adrain Wood,who also owed a tubbed red datto1200 ute runnin a 2ltr pinto,sc-14 supercaherger,a holley carb and nos good for 9's but now is currently runnin a orange rs2000 plates [RS0 000] (i fink) with simialr setup just efi( it can be seen under da forums magazine articles sections Supercharged Mk2 Escort RS2000 - ZOOM Issue No.74 )

2006/05/01 22:16:52
RS2000mk2
quote:
Originally posted by MkI_JeT
[br]
Originally posted by Mr Mk2
[br]Looks great, i seen that in a magazine or drag strip some where???


i also fort i'v seen it before goin by pics of the interior an paint job so had a look around,this car has been aronud a while its was in sept/oct `93 issue of fast fours and in 97-98 was in issue no.34 of hot4's. It was built/owned and draged in SA by Adrain Wood,who also owed a tubbed red datto1200 ute runnin a 2ltr pinto,sc-14 supercaherger,a holley carb and nos good for 9's but now is currently runnin a orange rs2000 plates [RS0 000] (i fink) with simialr setup just efi( it can be seen under da forums magazine articles sections Supercharged Mk2 Escort RS2000 - ZOOM Issue No.74 )




wow thanks for that bit off info, ima real fan of that RS you speak of, yet never seen it once and im at the drags every meet!haha

any further info on owner or car??

cheers
rhys
2006/05/01 22:24:10
mad-mk1
yeah the car used to belong to adrian woods and like you said was a full blown drag car running flat 11's back in the 90's with a supercharged pinto motor. it had a much bigger bonnet scoop with the same blue stripe on it.

i aim to supercharge my new motor once i have the funds and take her to the drags see what she'll do. hopefully it'll be in a magazine again, someday
2006/05/01 22:59:11
2lt_Scort
The Orange RS came from Happy Valley,bout 1minute from home. Russ was looking at buying it before Adrian did bout 5years ago...

So Rhys all the good sheet is coming from down south [:p]

Rhys
2006/05/01 23:24:31
RS2000mk2
haha no sheet aye, i have been told by a number of people about all these crazy escorts hangin round the happy valley, morphet vale area![:p]

does the orange rs still live near you?

cheers
rhys
2006/06/01 08:15:52
2lt_Scort
Nah I don't know where it lives now. When we had a look at it it was just a shell with no driveline. But from memory it had a hilux diff to go with it. They guy selling it also said he had a Cosworth motor "stored away safely"

Rhys
2006/06/01 12:56:33
2lt_Scort
Luke,
After having a look at the cruise, Im very impressed with the detail of your car. Top work.

What are the specs on your motor?

Rhys
2006/02/26 13:46:45
mad-mk1
thanks mate,

its 2lt
twin 40's
port matched intake and exhauste
port polished head
hardened valve seats, for unleaded
oversized valves, twin valve springs
fr33 cam
bored 60thou
o-ringed
custom extractors ceramic coated, 2 1/2" mandrel bent exhauste (madat)
just off the top pf my head
2006/02/26 14:01:53
2lt_Scort
Nice one your car has alot of goodies,

Was interested to know what I was up against the other night

Rhys
2006/02/26 18:58:37
mad-mk1
yeah thanks, is that your brother in the red rs? your cars looked great and had a bit more poke than than mine. have to have a re-run...whats the widest road in adelaide any five lane roads..?
2006/02/26 19:10:24
RS2000mk2
quote:
Originally posted by mad-mk1
[br]any five lane roads..?


[:p][:p][:p][:p][:x)][:u][88]
2006/02/26 19:18:09
2lt_Scort
quote:
Originally posted by mad-mk1
[br]yeah thanks, is that your brother in the red rs? your cars looked great and had a bit more poke than than mine. have to have a re-run...whats the widest road in adelaide any five lane roads..?


Thanks, yeh we're brothers. Re-run....sounds good. I need to make a few changes to give myself a better chance against Russ I reckon.

5-way [:x)]

Rhys
2006/02/26 19:51:20
RS2000mk2
quote:
Originally posted by 2lt_Scort
[br]

I need to make a few changes to give myself a better chance against Rhys I reckon.


bahahahaha[;^)][(#)][88][88][88]
2006/02/26 20:02:13
Shea
hey mate, here it is! i've been wondering who owned this gem! i saw pics of it on the cruiz a while bak. looks imacculate from every angle. i look forward to seeing it on a cruiz.
Shea
2006/07/08 22:39:23
ESK-74
hey mate, would like to say that you have one nice mk1 there.
was just woundering what kind of seat that ypu have in your Escort, cause they look like they would hold you in very good.

and why do all the good Escort's have to be in different states, you dont see very many Escort's in brisbane, always somewhere els.

cheers
2006/08/08 17:20:47
mad-mk1
hey yeah hopefully another sa cruise soon,
cheers thankyou, yeah they are Velo "milano" seats retrimed, they are awsome with harness hold you in so you dont move,
2006/08/08 20:38:40
HITMAN
LOVE IT sweetist mk1 ive seing, the interior is great+++
2006/08/13 22:10:05
mad-mk1
thought i might post up some recent changes, its been a lil while.

New brakes ages ago now


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some shots from all ford day ages ago now


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almost forgot got new lil motor as well


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cheers luke
2006/10/09 17:27:56
lizard
Was that the cosworth engine that was on eBay??
2006/10/09 17:32:25
mad-mk1
yes it was!!
2006/10/09 17:37:04
lizard
Congrats on the purchase mate!!!

Also what brakes did you upgrade to?

Cheers
2006/10/09 17:39:40
mad-mk1
Thanks mate i'm pretty happy with it
its a kit bought from hoppers stoppers think they are in vic, they are 290mm vented and cross drilled with twin pot calipers.
still in need of a pedal box to get full use out of them, not working 100% just yet. wrong master cylinder size and bias aint right yet.
2006/10/09 17:53:16
sundowner
ahh so after all those differnet motor and different setups over the years its gettn a cossie... can't wait to see it boost round Adelaide
2006/11/09 23:11:04
sundowner
what's happenen wit the old donk?
2006/12/09 20:45:54
mad-mk1
still in there for the moment probably have the cossie on a stand for lil while, put braided hoses on chrome as much as i can, then throw it in. Will sell the old motor maybe with gearbox, not sure yet.
Oh probably going to put a decent front end in there as well before motor goes in.

Yeah i already can't wait for the first cruise with all the other guys from the forum !!!
2006/12/09 20:52:15
Mk2_2dr_2L
Congrats on becoming a Cosworth owner
2006/12/09 21:03:01
RS2000mk2
quote:
Originally posted by sundowner
[br]what's happenen wit the old donk?


put it in the van!!!![88][88]
2006/12/09 22:41:15
Joshua
Sorry only just noticed your topic and just got to say, That is one neat Escort!
2006/12/09 23:11:28
2lt_Scort
The engine will complement the car nicely. When do you plan to have it up and running?

Goodluck with it

Rhys
2006/12/09 23:19:18
tybrown
that looks great!!!!
also with a cossie those mk1's become street weapons!!
2006/09/13 11:36:53
SR_2000
hey luke
have fun wif my motor mate.
this car is awesome. wen it rolled in my drive way my mouth jus literally dropped.
it is amazing. im in love
how much were those brakes luke?
cheers
Matt
2006/09/13 11:43:24
mad-mk1
Thanks for the comments all!

Hopefully have it running in a couple of months depending on how much i want to do to the rest of the car to get it up to scratch. ie decent front end, fuel system etc.

Probably need a new gearbox, can anyone suggest any gearboxes(other than t5)? have heard of the supra (w55 i think) and celica 5speed w50 but not sure whether they will be strong enough.

Matt the brakes were 1200 i think from hoppers stoppers for the kit, everything you need to complete it, does require upgraded master cyliner though.

Not real sure what i am doing with the motor/gearbox, if anyone is interested send me an email with any questions/offers whatever...open to anything at this point

Thanks
Luke
2006/09/13 18:42:14
scortfreak
... wow. That thing is PERFECT. [:u]
2006/09/13 20:18:12
SR_2000
luke yeah mite get those brakes aswell. are they adr approved?
cheers
Matt
2006/09/14 09:50:34
mad-mk1
http://www.hoppers.com.au/290cortina.pdf

Hey Matt, heres a link to their site, not sure whether they are or not(adr approved) i imagine they would be, if you speak to them just ask, very friendly people.

Cheers luke
2006/09/14 18:47:12
mad-mk1
Had some more recent up dates:
motor painted etc


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still have quiet a bit more to do but some progress at least
2006/07/12 19:46:52
mad-mk1
Also have new rear end, reset springs with an extra leaf, painted all diff housing etc. converted the current front struts into coilovers, world cup x member, adj lower control arms, supra 5 speed dellow bell housing more details to come also have more better pics not off my camera phone!

Cheers Luke
2006/07/12 20:21:39
Simon
Cossie looks awesome mate, keep up the good work. Anti dive looks great too, although there's something oddly familiar about it - I just can't quite put my finger on it!
2006/07/12 22:46:13
mad-mk1
let's just say i borrowed the idea...

cheers mate
2006/07/12 23:27:38
nigel mk1
Motor is looking great! Did you purchase your wcxm or did you fabricate it yourself?

nigel
2006/07/12 23:33:22
mad-mk1
bought it from burtons in the uk! heaps cheaper than local quickco

cheers luke
2006/09/12 01:42:51
Mk2_2dr_2L
Nice, The never ending spending begins [:u][:x)][:x)]
2006/10/12 09:37:17
mad-mk1
couple of new pics, got the motor in today so thought it was time for the badge. Just a trial fit but everything fit up nice not hitting anywhere.

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Cheers Luke
2007/01/19 17:40:58
sundowner
in all the years that that car has been gettn modified ,
its finally got the motor it deserves....

and the badge

well done luke
2007/01/19 19:39:26
Phil
Nice one!!! Just wait till its running[%][;^)]
2007/01/19 19:42:34
Mk2_2dr_2L
Awesomeness [:p]

Now the game begins
2007/01/19 22:21:43
MkI_JeT
Any Updates!!
2007/08/21 15:53:20
mad-mk1
been working heaps playing footy other stuff other than the car, but have the ecu now, haltech e6x, fuel system almost done and chroming of more parts. Have the gearbox now, got off fellow forum member, also dellow bellhousing mounted up, clutch is a one built locally using a magna extreme clutch can't remember now what its rated at. Panhard rod, possibly a new diff, ford 9" may be overkil..getting the tailshaft shortened, possibly new turbo or highflown T03.


more pics to come...


Cheers Luke
2007/08/21 17:29:09

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