1975 Mark 1 2 Door

[iancramb]

Hi Everyone.
I've owned my Escort for Five years now and since taking her off the road she has been stripped and sitting in the shed for over Four years now.
I think it's time to start on her but I dont know how to begin.
Help, I live on the Northside of Brisbane and would like some contacts for Parts and people who I can talk too.
Regards Ian

[dirty hands]

I would be interested to drop by and help some saturdays
like the two door escorts ..owned a mk 1 then a mk 2

I can help with mechanicals

what you got in mind for it

if its totally stripped
you start at the body
if its too rusty scrap it

as for parts what type of parts
ford escort wreckers at boondall is a start
rest find on gumtree ebay or online .just depends

most of the rubber may have perished
how is the trimming /door cards
No hope with wiring auto electrics sorry

[jpblue1000]

Originally Posted by dirty hands

if its too rusty scrap it

Don't you dare, they are never too rusty. We can almost buy every panel new now bar roof and lower front bulkhead...or maybe we can get them now.

Get some photos up...here is mine mid restoration

and here is a picture of a goat


JP

[iancramb]

Thanks for you reply, i live at Burpengary so it would be great to catch up and show you my car. I'll have to make room in my shed first and clear around the car. I have a lot of parts as i bought a Mark 2 and stripped it down for the 2Lt motor and running gear.

[iancramb]

Originally Posted by jpblue1000

Don't you dare, they are never too rusty. We can almost buy every panel new now bar roof and lower front bulkhead...or maybe we can get them now.

Get some photos up...here is mine mid restoration
image
and here is a picture of a goat
image

JP

Your car looks greatand thats the look i have in mind for my car with the bubble arches. Whats involved in removing the front wings?

[dirty hands]

iancramb - just up the highway 14 minutes away from me
that will work

mark 2 as a parts car ....rest does sound interesting
pop up a list of what you need as you sort through it

bet it has rust somewhere ..dont even think to paint it kermit green

[dirty hands]

let us know its codes if you can

this list inst that helpfull --- reviews and specs at the bottom is interesting reading

http://www.uniquecarsandparts.com.au...tification.htm


ford australia colours

http://www.uniquecarsandparts.com.au...ompany_A-L.php

[iancramb]

Originally Posted by dirty hands

iancramb - just up the highway 14 minutes away from me
that will work

mark 2 as a parts car ....rest does sound interesting
pop up a list of what you need as you sort through it

bet it has rust somewhere ..dont even think to paint it kermit green

Not green , it will be Orange one day. Not much rust at all and fairly straight as well. Just some under the heater box and spare wheel well, with the drives side A pillar the worst that i can see untill the paint get stripped off.

[jpblue1000]

The pillars are available new as exterior skins. the frame behind is usually OK if just a bit pitted.
Removing the front guards is a bit of a trial but depending on how they are fixed on you might be lucky.
Get yourself a long spot weld drill of about 8mm wire wheel in grinder the paint away from the seams across the top and drill out the welds all bar one at this stage, then climb underneath and address the front seam spot welds which may be easier to cut away and replace with new metal due to their angle. the guard mat have a few spots along the rear edge against the pillar so invest in some time to remove the doors. a 8mm punch chisel and a die grinder is useful here. Some have had good luck with the pin removal tools some haven't.
Finally grind away the lower strip weld at the base of the rear lower 1/4, then finish off witht he last top weld.
However if yours has been replaced after an accident at some stage like one of mine its probably easier to cut it away. So decide to cut either the guard or the guard support. If the guard is a good one cut the support and replace later like this



JP

[dirty hands]

orange should pop

when you get started you move this build to the project cars forum

hope you like welding

when you stat to referb body parts

pics are good as a reference point
only found a uk supplier so far

http://www.motorsport-tools.com/ford...=asc&order=sku

[jpblue1000]

try smcka (google search)for local parts, good guy good prices and local.

JP

[allanv6gt]

smcka - Steve Mackay
http://smckaperformance.com.au/

[dirty hands]

bad news here

web page says closing down

http://smckaperformance.com.au/

We are closing down and have limited stock left. What ever is showing on the website is what we have left and
anything out of stock will not be replaced

[iancramb]

Originally Posted by jpblue1000

The pillars are available new as exterior skins. the frame behind is usually OK if just a bit pitted.
Removing the front guards is a bit of a trial but depending on how they are fixed on you might be lucky.
Get yourself a long spot weld drill of about 8mm wire wheel in grinder the paint away from the seams across the top and drill out the welds all bar one at this stage, then climb underneath and address the front seam spot welds which may be easier to cut away and replace with new metal due to their angle. the guard mat have a few spots along the rear edge against the pillar so invest in some time to remove the doors. a 8mm punch chisel and a die grinder is useful here. Some have had good luck with the pin removal tools some haven't.
Finally grind away the lower strip weld at the base of the rear lower 1/4, then finish off witht he last top weld.
However if yours has been replaced after an accident at some stage like one of mine its probably easier to cut it away. So decide to cut either the guard or the guard support. If the guard is a good one cut the support and replace later like this

image

JP

Thanks for that good info. will help me when i get there.

[iancramb]

Originally Posted by dirty hands

bad news here

web page says closing down

http://smckaperformance.com.au/

We are closing down and have limited stock left. What ever is showing on the website is what we have left and
anything out of stock will not be replaced

Thanks heaps Dirty, yer i seen that yesterday. Bad news

[iancramb]

Originally Posted by dirty hands

let us know its codes if you can

this list inst that helpfull --- reviews and specs at the bottom is interesting reading

http://www.uniquecarsandparts.com.au...tification.htm


ford australia colours

http://www.uniquecarsandparts.com.au...ompany_a-l.php

body cr44re model 11316 paint c

[dirty hands]

no idea why didnt that second link stay working
http://www.uniquecarsandparts.com.au...ompany_A-L.php

[Vesper Martini]

What Models is your 2 door? if its not a "Sport" and has the square headlights I would start by getting a round headlight grill and front Quarter bumpers.
some like the RS2000 look But I Prefer the square grill with a set of classic Hella Rally spot lights

What Engine do you plan?

[iancramb]

Originally Posted by Bevsta007

What Models is your 2 door? if its not a "Sport" and has the square headlights I would start by getting a round headlight grill and front Quarter bumpers.
some like the RS2000 look But I Prefer the square grill with a set of classic Hella Rally spot lights

What Engine do you plan?

It's a 1300xl with the square headlights , which i like and thinking of fitting bubble arches. I've got a 2litre pinto which will be rebuilt with twin 45's
'

[V1nn1e72]

Originally Posted by iancramb

It's a 1300xl with the square headlights , which i like and thinking of fitting bubble arches. I've got a 2litre pinto which will be rebuilt with twin 45's
'

if you need parts, yesterford has some really good stuff and know what they are talking about. they are Australian as well so all the better
http://yesterford.com/

[whooligan]

The demise of Smcka will hinder a few restos for a while bur hopefully someone will fill the gap...even thought of importing parts myself but my other business is doing pretty well and it more of a sure bet....Escorts are running out fast and customers are limited.
The 75 model is the one to have as it has all the mk 2 suspension as well as the large strut tops to fit capri struts...highly recommended mod as it drops the front no end.
After 15 years of pulling apart Escorts, this year ive decided to learn how to weld and put them back together again.
Im picking up my own project today, so pretty excited.