17 10 10
Finished welding patches into R/H A pillar cut and started to fit patches into top of fire wall as always happens on a sunday ran out of gas for the mig welder so will exchange it this week and start again. it will be a couple of weeks till I can get any more work done as this coming weekend is a long weekend in NZ so we are off out of town for a couple of days and this week is already full of car club events both Alfa and Escort.
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Monday, October 11, 2010
Since my last post i have not done an awful lot as i have been busy with my other passion Alfa Romeo. Here in New Zealand the Alfa Romeo Owners club have just wrapped up our centenial celebrations with a massive track weekend and AGM at Hampton Downs race circuit. however on the Escort things have been ticking over most of the last few weeks have been taken up when time allowed by cleaning up the rustier areas removing under seal and cutting out rust now the fun begins repairing Patching and welding. So far I have finished the under side of the R/H sill and lower pillar area and just need to primer coat and put a skim of filler over the area this will be done when the car has been sand blasted which wont be for another couple of months. I am wanting to wait for the warmer weather to arrive first as in New Zealand we are just into our Spring and it is still quite cool and wet.
Underside of the RH a pillar and outer floor inner guard area
Sunday, October 3, 2010
11/09/10
Cut off R/F strut reinforce ment plate. once removed found that there is not a lot of the original top strut plate left so will source new ones from england. Will do the same to the L/H guard to see if that one is the same.
18/19/09/10
Picked up rotisserie, fitted it rolled it out side and gave it a good wash down both inside and out. Removed fuel lines as thes will be rerouted through the inside of the car with a cut off tap installed. Remove all surplus bolts and wiring removed L/H guard this side is as bad as the R/H side. so plenty of welding and cutting to do removed L/H door this one was especially hard as the pins nad rusted in place. Will need to find a better way of fitting the doors to avoid this in the future. L/H a pillar is also rusty although not as bad as the R/H one will still need a couple of patches installed.
Cut off R/F strut reinforce ment plate. once removed found that there is not a lot of the original top strut plate left so will source new ones from england. Will do the same to the L/H guard to see if that one is the same.
18/19/09/10
Picked up rotisserie, fitted it rolled it out side and gave it a good wash down both inside and out. Removed fuel lines as thes will be rerouted through the inside of the car with a cut off tap installed. Remove all surplus bolts and wiring removed L/H guard this side is as bad as the R/H side. so plenty of welding and cutting to do removed L/H door this one was especially hard as the pins nad rusted in place. Will need to find a better way of fitting the doors to avoid this in the future. L/H a pillar is also rusty although not as bad as the R/H one will still need a couple of patches installed.
inner R/H floor looks worse than it is
R/H firewall forward looks as bad as the photos show
L/H door and guard off
A pillar quite rusty is worse than it looks
Lower A pillar and floor
boot the hole is where the fuel tank is. Still deciding weather to refit in the hole or fill it in and replace with a fuelcell
Good shot of the turrets and the 2 link pick up points
the tunnel is quite badly mashed about will replace with a larger tunnel
01/09/10
Test fitted bubble arches to see how they looked and to get the boss to pass her approval ( it is yes).
Stripped down struts to component parts will get these rebuilt and spring reseated as the springs are a little loose in the seats.
04/09/10
Removed head lights found that this was originally a "square" headlight model no visible rust around front panel so will retain as is
Investigated A pillar rust and have decided to remove front guard to allow easier access to the rust. Glad I did as there is a lot of rust up under the guard. patches have been put in over the top of the rust so I will cut out the rust and replace with fitted patches. Will replace the guards with fibreglass ones.
Removed rear axle and suspension this car is fitted with 2 link arms (similar to a type 49) and a panhard rod.
the diff is not Unfortunately fitted with a LSD so will fit one before re installing rear end.
The rear will need new bushes (nolathane) and new spring hangers.
Will pick up the rotisserie for the car from the previous owner which he has offered to loan me until he needs it.
Test fitted bubble arches to see how they looked and to get the boss to pass her approval ( it is yes).
Stripped down struts to component parts will get these rebuilt and spring reseated as the springs are a little loose in the seats.
04/09/10
Removed head lights found that this was originally a "square" headlight model no visible rust around front panel so will retain as is
Investigated A pillar rust and have decided to remove front guard to allow easier access to the rust. Glad I did as there is a lot of rust up under the guard. patches have been put in over the top of the rust so I will cut out the rust and replace with fitted patches. Will replace the guards with fibreglass ones.
Removed rear axle and suspension this car is fitted with 2 link arms (similar to a type 49) and a panhard rod.
the diff is not Unfortunately fitted with a LSD so will fit one before re installing rear end.
The rear will need new bushes (nolathane) and new spring hangers.
Will pick up the rotisserie for the car from the previous owner which he has offered to loan me until he needs it.
front Bubble arch
top of the R/H inner guard
from under the wheel arch
After the guard was removed
just behind the strut towers
As you can see the strut top and inner panel is distorted new panel will fix this
Thursday, September 30, 2010
30 Aug
Removed R/R window no rust. Cleaned up front side and rear window frames of sealant all frames are clean at this stage. Will need to replace all window rubbers I am wanting to retain standard glass at this stage of the build as I am wanting to be able to use this car on the road.
removed front suspension and cross member. There are a lot of mismatched bolts so I will replace with new ones.
Coss member has been reinforced so will retain it at this stage. I will get everything stripped and powdercoated before reinstallation.
Anti roll bar is a larger than standard one so will reuse this as well
Stripped down front suspension
Bushes have all been replaced with nolathane ones
Will need to replace steering boots and will get the rack serviced as well.
Will need to replace front rotors will look at getting vented ones
Will need to get the calipers serviced or look at replacing with lighter units possibly Willwood units
Front suspension will need to be stripped and serviced (Suspension Tech East Tamaki)
Removed R/F door to allow better access to A pillar rust
Removed R/R window no rust. Cleaned up front side and rear window frames of sealant all frames are clean at this stage. Will need to replace all window rubbers I am wanting to retain standard glass at this stage of the build as I am wanting to be able to use this car on the road.
removed front suspension and cross member. There are a lot of mismatched bolts so I will replace with new ones.
Coss member has been reinforced so will retain it at this stage. I will get everything stripped and powdercoated before reinstallation.
Anti roll bar is a larger than standard one so will reuse this as well
Stripped down front suspension
Bushes have all been replaced with nolathane ones
Will need to replace steering boots and will get the rack serviced as well.
Will need to replace front rotors will look at getting vented ones
Will need to get the calipers serviced or look at replacing with lighter units possibly Willwood units
Front suspension will need to be stripped and serviced (Suspension Tech East Tamaki)
Removed R/F door to allow better access to A pillar rust
r/f door off
the rust in the A pillar
29 Aug
Finished removing sign writing
Paint is still in good condition however the advantage of cutting the paint is that you find any flaws. I have found a few small bubbles and some cracking around the rear quarter started to investigate and found a small amount of rust and under some bog and a couple of areas where the filler has cracked (remember this is a race car so not too surprising).
Removed the door rubber and found some surface rust there but found some major rust in the A pillar. I will need to cut this out and either replace the pillar or hopefully I will get away with just a couple of patches.
Finished removing sign writing
Paint is still in good condition however the advantage of cutting the paint is that you find any flaws. I have found a few small bubbles and some cracking around the rear quarter started to investigate and found a small amount of rust and under some bog and a couple of areas where the filler has cracked (remember this is a race car so not too surprising).
Removed the door rubber and found some surface rust there but found some major rust in the A pillar. I will need to cut this out and either replace the pillar or hopefully I will get away with just a couple of patches.
all the signwriting off and at this stage looking ok the grey primer marks flaws in the panelwork/ paint
first sign of rust r/h front corner in the boot drain chanel
found a few bubbles in the paint and a lot of bog under it plus rust spots under the bog
28 Aug 2010
Took delivery of the car this morning. I removed the sign writing from the R/H side cut paint and found the paint to be surprisingly good.
Started to clean up engine bay removed the original fuse box this will be installed on a new centre panel on the dash for easy access and will change to blade fuses/ circut breakers as they are easier to work on and wont come loose on rough roads jumps etc.
Found rust on the underside of R/F guard has been patched over but the rust has not been cut out will need to remedy this.
Engine bay area will need the most work as it is not very tidy
Steering rack is a quick rack 2.5 turns
Will need to get the underside engine bay and interior media blasted and primed will do a lot of rust work before it goes off for this so it will come back tidy. I will need to remove underseal, old paint and grease before i know exactly what i am dealing with.
the rear axle is an "english" axle but it has capri drums so it will only take 13" rims or larger the front has discs already fitted with type 16 calipers and solid rotors.
The roll cage is a standard 6 point weld in one by Prestige Motorsport in Manukau and has a brand new log book with the car.
Took delivery of the car this morning. I removed the sign writing from the R/H side cut paint and found the paint to be surprisingly good.
Started to clean up engine bay removed the original fuse box this will be installed on a new centre panel on the dash for easy access and will change to blade fuses/ circut breakers as they are easier to work on and wont come loose on rough roads jumps etc.
Found rust on the underside of R/F guard has been patched over but the rust has not been cut out will need to remedy this.
Engine bay area will need the most work as it is not very tidy
Steering rack is a quick rack 2.5 turns
Will need to get the underside engine bay and interior media blasted and primed will do a lot of rust work before it goes off for this so it will come back tidy. I will need to remove underseal, old paint and grease before i know exactly what i am dealing with.
the rear axle is an "english" axle but it has capri drums so it will only take 13" rims or larger the front has discs already fitted with type 16 calipers and solid rotors.
The roll cage is a standard 6 point weld in one by Prestige Motorsport in Manukau and has a brand new log book with the car.
the new toy on the trailer and in its new home
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