UK oldskool ford build with a little BMW inspiration

[jimmk1]

hi,

been checking out the forum for a while as looking to build a e28 bmw and thought id post you a few pics of my 10yr on/off build of my 1970 mk1 escort 1300E

body/chassis spec:
big wing arches
new floors, inner wings, roof,sills, a-pillars
complete front end, wings front valence, bonnet, strut supports.
integrated TVR cerbera rear chassis and differential housing,
one off upper and lower rear arms
one off adapted roll cage

suspension/brakes
bilstein coilovers: short tarmac spec front
nitron track rears (to be inboard mounted)
porsche boxster 4pots all round

wheels:
compomotive ml's 13x8 and 13x10

engine/trans:
S50B32 m3 evo engine
gt35r turbo
std m3 6speed
quaife 8.5 differential
single piece mk1 prop
clutch masters td725 twin carbon

this has been a long on off project and although it seemsa lot to replace and prob easier to have bought a cleaner car to start with after owning for 13yrs i cant bare to part with it!!

i hope you enjoy and please be nice. the final photo with the rear wheel in place is a moch up for rear arm fabrication so very similar to how she will sit..................

fabrication up to the rear arches was carried out by myself the rear and external body is being finished by a very good friend of mine due to his metal working skills!!!!

[jimmk1]

a few other cars/projects over time

my 325i cab on Z1 16s


first v8 (5.0)


350hp cosworth yb turbo xr4i


sc281 saleen

[Jorge]

Whoops, need to sort out those image links. Also no limit of number of pictures in posts on here......

[jimmk1]

Whoops, need to sort out those image links. Also no limit of number of pictures in posts on here......

i tried loading them and it only allows 5 pics at a time???? but i can see them once its posted help would be appreciated

[Jorge]

Well, works now, you have to click and like log in, then refresh? Easier to host on somewhere like photobucket/flickr.

Where are you in the UK

[jimmk1]

oh i see, i do keep having to re log in if its dormant for 10 mins or so. wasnt sure if thats not just my work server tho

im in essex.

and i love your 6 series by the way

[los02]

Open up an account with a picture host such as photobucket. Then copy and paste the full size IMG code for forums in here. It's free to host with unlimited photo uploading but if you exceed bandwidth (which you will if your project is cool and a lot of people click on the thread) you will need to pay something small like $30 US I think for two years of unlimited bandwidth (everyone and their mother can always see your pictures).

If you click my build thread in my signature below you will see what I mean. That's what I use. Plus I can access them anywhere I have an internet connection. I can also upload directly from my phone with the app they have.

I sound like a salesman. They should be paying me for this shit!

[los02]

FYI: I see broken links. No pictures at the moment.

[jimmk1]

los02 thanks mate i'll give that a go.

it will be a few months for next set of updates as car has been moved to Cornwall to be finished but will gather up all the other pics i have plus want to show past vehicles as well so prob be my best option
cheers again

[jimmk1]

new pics uploaded!!!!! i hope you enjoy

[Marsss]

nice work on the escort man!

[cobrawannabe]

Wow. We have extremely similar tastes. i would have personally put a Duratec in the Escort, but that's one helluva build!

[jimmk1]

Wow. We have extremely similar tastes. i would have personally put a Duratec in the Escort, but that's one helluva build!

cheers mate. the duratec had crossed my mind as i work for ford and parts are easily obtainable and it would be easier but had the idea yrs ago when the bmw engine came up and its kinda stuck.