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Re: Rusted mk1 Escort coup resto 2024/11/21 10:15:05 (permalink)
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Thanks Shaun, I chose a colour that hopefully won't date like modern pearl/metallic colours, and fits in the era of the car. The other colour was Hyundai N Performance Blue, glad I went this way..
Graphics, yes but not the everyday mk1 escort stripes we all see, however, my choice is on some mk1s
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Re: Rusted mk1 Escort coup resto 2024/11/21 19:17:20 (permalink)
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Yep agree, a period colour
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Re: Rusted mk1 Escort coup resto 2024/11/25 21:25:47 (permalink)
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Not too much going on, lots happening behind the scenes.
I did manage to get the drivers guard main part in glass today I won't show how it's done as I've already done that with the other guard.


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Re: Rusted mk1 Escort coup resto 2025/01/10 15:06:17 (permalink)
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Been off here a little while as nothing happening with the coup to be of any interest. With working on the rally pack here n there. My mate who we've gone halves on had been catching diseases and flu plus a heart scare so things have gone relatively slow.
I did get my mk1 focus fuel pump rectified and it's alive again
Also since I'm not really working much now I hope t can concentrate more on my car's when possible a lot more.
I am in the middle of building a CNC machine which will be invaluable to myself and fellow car enthusiast, not only small Ford's but any model and not only cars but other things that can use the products it makes. More on this when it's running in a month or so, been buying electronics and drivers etc so it's not far off being built, plenty of printing as well..


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Re: Rusted mk1 Escort coup resto 2025/01/15 10:59:02 (permalink)
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Goes to show, just a small amount of encouragement a few years ago with an old 3D printer, and we have created a monster!
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Re: Rusted mk1 Escort coup resto 2025/01/17 09:31:53 (permalink)
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Yeah, I still need to build that biggie 450x450 printer , I could fit a Pinto intake on it and build it in 1 piece once we've designed it. The Pinto manifold flange is about 420mm wide.
My recent 3d print for the toolbox was a tube straightener for brake lines, it uses skateboard bearings which are cheap on Ali , 20 for $7 .. if anyone wants one they are on Thingyverse to download and print , cheaper than buying one !

Bought $300 of SHS/RHS for the CNC project, I have about 70% of all the stuff now so I can get the main frame virtually completed. All the printed parts are finally done, the claim some big items will take up to a full day to build but I got it down to 13hrs without loss of strength.
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