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Re: My 1976 Mk2 Escort project
2015/05/27 15:13:22
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Please say those painted strut tops arent staying .....
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Re: My 1976 Mk2 Escort project
2015/05/27 15:18:49
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Gareth that is your pet hate
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Re: My 1976 Mk2 Escort project
2015/05/27 17:27:00
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No, new strut tops will be coming
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Re: My 1976 Mk2 Escort project
2015/05/27 17:30:02
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Paint is finished just need to finish the blackouts soooo happy how turned out
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Re: My 1976 Mk2 Escort project
2015/05/28 00:48:31
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Came home from work to a nice pile of parts, getting closer to completion with every swipe of the credit card yeewww.
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Re: My 1976 Mk2 Escort project
2015/05/28 19:00:43
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The paint looked amazing in the booth but when the sun hits it OMG can't get the grin of my face
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Re: My 1976 Mk2 Escort project
2015/05/28 19:23:40
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You deserve that smile of pride mate, that paint is bloody gorgeous
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Re: My 1976 Mk2 Escort project
2015/05/29 00:13:19
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Looking fantastic. Very jealous!!
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Re: My 1976 Mk2 Escort project
2015/05/29 02:30:50
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Thanks Troppo,Paul, I couldn't be happier it's finally getting closer to being started, and driven.
It's been a interesting journey since I started the build lots of ups and downs,but was great to finally see the shell completed and painted. And the colour worked out way better then what I had pictured in my head it would look like, we used a candy base coat then three coats of 2015 Ford ruby red, Three coats of red pearl, three of clear= good enough to lick!!!
Next Is getting all the Underside finished, Painted, and suspension shocks (Gaz adjustables Koni )(suggestions??) fit Full bushes kit (not sure yet what is the best option (nolathane, rubber, any suggestions???? Hopefully the wheels arrive next week and will chuck the tyres on and see how the car looks..
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Re: My 1976 Mk2 Escort project
2015/05/29 08:21:02
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Definitely go nolathane, rubber mat be cheaper but its softer and will not last as long. Nolathane will make the ride a little harder but you will feel the difference in the handling when you start throwing it around
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Re: My 1976 Mk2 Escort project
2015/05/29 22:36:58
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ausmk2
Thanks Troppo,Paul, I couldn't be happier it's finally getting closer to being started, and driven.
It's been a interesting journey since I started the build lots of ups and downs,but was great to finally see the shell completed and painted. And the colour worked out way better then what I had pictured in my head it would look like, we used a candy base coat then three coats of 2015 Ford ruby red, Three coats of red pearl, three of clear= good enough to lick!!!
Next Is getting all the Underside finished, Painted, and suspension shocks (Gaz adjustables Koni )(suggestions??) fit Full bushes kit (not sure yet what is the best option (nolathane, rubber, any suggestions???? Hopefully the wheels arrive next week and will chuck the tyres on and see how the car looks..
You need one of these 😉
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Re: My 1976 Mk2 Escort project
2015/05/29 23:32:13
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I will take one, how much!! What is it..lol
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Re: My 1976 Mk2 Escort project
2015/05/30 07:07:35
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Its called a rotisserie, theres plenty of free plans on the net if your welding is up to scratch, or you can buy then from about $600 and up
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Re: My 1976 Mk2 Escort project
2015/05/30 10:57:18
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Thanks troppo ,I knew it was a rotisserie thought Paul was showing me something new he was working, I was looking at the gearbox mount, I have a hoist to assist me in painting the underneath. But yes a rotisserie would have made it soooo much easier
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Re: My 1976 Mk2 Escort project
2015/05/30 22:20:53
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No. Nothing really of interest but needed to repair some holes in the floor from dodgy seat mountings and finish off the gearbox cross member. Whilst at it I may as well give the underside a re-seal etc
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