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Final part of the restoration OOP

The shell is now painted and ready for the refitting of all the refurbished and new parts.

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Part 9 of the restoration OOP

The shell is now painted and ready for the refitting of all the overhauled and new parts

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RED MEXICO FHE PART 5

The car has all been refitted, MOT tested and test driven. On doing a few miles and customer test driving it was decided to fit a Quaife ATB diff, for a little extra traction on road use and ease of maintainance.

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RED MEXICO FHE PART 4

The shell is at the paint shop where it is seam sealed and prepped ready for paint. Shell is primed and then the under side is painted first with a stone chip type product and is then over painted with body colour. Inside is next, with sound deadening added,body colour and then the small areas of black. Now the rest of the shell can be painted.  Once back the refit of all the new and over hauled components can begin. First to go in is the new headlining. All the suspension is next and then the engine and gearbox. Wiring loom,fuel and brake lines, glass and interior follow.  Mexico stripes are added and the final touches done. Car now ready to be returned too our customer.

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RED MEXICO FHE PART 3

While the fabrication work to the shell is being carried out, all the mechanical components are stripped,cleaned,overhauled and rebuilt.The engine has been stripped, checked, new gaskets and bearings fitted along with a new higher lift camshalf. The head is also stripped and checked with any necessary parts renewed.Steering rack was also stripped and cleaned with new rack shaft bush fitted,new gaitors and a fresh coat of paint. New track rod ends also fitted.The transmission was also looked at with any parts that needed replacing being done and a new Quaife ATB diff unit fitted into the rear axle.Front suspension was changed to period Bilstein front struts and up-rated coil springs and Bilstein dampers on the rear. M16 front calipers reconditioned and rear drums stripped and over hauled.Pedal box and servo unit also stripped , cleaned and seals replaced .Front and rear bumpers sent away for cleaning and rechroming.The seats were also stripped, the frames repaired in places and then recovered .All parts ready for the rebuild once the body shell arrives back from painting.

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Part 8 of the restoration of OOP. 

The shell has gone to the painters where it has been undersealed and primed.  Sound deadening has then been fitted and the top coats of paint can be added.

Once the top coat of red has set,the small areas of black on the inside, front and rear panels, pillars and window surrounds are added. Now the paint is on, off to the trimmers to have the new vinyl roof fitted.

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RED MEXICO FHE PART 2

After getting the car stripped down to the bare shell it was sent off for acid dipping to see how much work the shell needed. When it came back all the areas that needed attention could be plainly seen. Lots of small perforations in the floor lead to the whole floor being removed and a new complete floor pan fitted back in. Damage to the rear quarter panel also became apparent and this was also removed and replaced. New outer sills and parts of the a pillars were also treated to new metal. Once all the repairs were done ,it was back for another acid dip and prime. Next stop for the shell will be the paint shop

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RED MEXICO FHE PART 1

We have collected another Mk1 Escort Mexico for a full restoration. This car has been owned by the customer for many years and they contacted us for a full strip and rebuild . The car mostly complete and all parts which had been removed were boxed and labelled. The car and parts were collected from the customers home and brought back to the workshop where it was stripped down to the bodyshell and could be checked over to see what repairs were needed to the shell.

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MTW 200 P

MTW 200 P  is an ex works mk2 escort that we were asked to recommision on behalf of a customer. The car was stripped down to a bare shell and all componenents were checked and where needed replaced for period correct items.

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GREEN MEXICO SHELL PART 7

The bodyshell and panels have been dipped and primed with a red oxide type primer and is now ready for the paint shop.

Once at the paint shop the shell will be checked over for any imperfections and these will be addressed .

The shell is then prepped and painted back in its original colour of Ford Modena Green.

Car painted by AT Motors.

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GREEN MEXICO SHELL PART 6

The final fitting up is completed and the shell is now ready to go for dipping to remove any surface rust and have a coat of primer applied

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RENAULT CLIO 172

Renault Clio 172 which has been used for track day use has come in to us ,as the customer is looking to go stage rallying. The first thing to do was strip out the interior ready to fit the FIA/MSA spec, full weld in rollcage. This is being carried out by our fabricator, Easterbrook Motorsport Fabrication. Once the cage has been fully welded in, the seat rails and tubes for the sill stands will be added to the shell.

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HISTORIC GROUP2 FIESTA BUILD PART 2

Fuel tank platform is fabricated and fitted into the boot / spare wheel area, ready to except the purposely fabricated alloy tank. The fuel pump and filter are housed in there own compartment and the filler neck is fitted to the rear pillar. A firewall is fabricated over the tank and fuel pump to keep them isolated from the cabin area.

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HISTORIC GROUP2 FIESTA BUILD PART 1

A  good low mileage mk1 Fiesta was found for the basis of this build. The car was stripped and the body shell sent away for dipping . Once back at the workshop any repairs were carried out and the seam welding and strenghtening plates added. additional skid plates are welded to the underside and seat mounting rails fitted to the inside.New larger inner tubs are fabricated and fitted. Rollcage is trial fitted with all the holes marked. Cage is removed and  strengthening plates added to floor and tubs. Wide arches are fabricated out of aluminium, fitted to the shell, then moulds are taken to replicate these in fibreglass. The shell is then sent back for redipping and primer coat.

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MK1 ESCORT HISTORIC RALLY CAR PART 3

Now back from the painters the refit of the components can begin. The suspension and axle are fitted first to make the shell mobile again. The FIA spec rollcage is then put into place and the rest of the interior fittings and wiring are installed. FIA spec centre fuel tank is installed and the fuel lines fitted. Finally the engine, gearbox and exhaust system go on. Now the suspension geometry can be set and rolling road session booked.

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MK1 ESCORT HISTORIC RALLY CAR PART 2

Whilst the body shell is away being painted the rest of the components of the car are assembled. This includes a new wiring loom being made to complement the new dash and centre console with added switches and gauges. The engine was also sent for rebuild with a historic spec from SRD engines. All other components are stripped, checked,cleaned,powdercoated or replaced.

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MK1 ESCORT HISTORIC RALLY CAR

This MK1 Escort came to us as a restored rolling shell to be prepared for historic rallying. A dry build was to be carried out first, assembling and drilling holes and fitting brackets where needed, before going off to be painted.

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GREEN MEXICO SHELL PART 5

The new floor panel is now put into place and welded, replicating the original spot welds. With the floor pan in place chassis sections and bulk head can be lined up and fitted. Next to go on are the new inner wing sections and front panel. Once these are fitted the wings and doors can be lined up to get the gaps right,before the wings are welded and doors hung. At each stage the relevent parts of the jig frames can be removed.

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GREEN MEXICO SHELL PART 4

The shell is put onto the jig and the removal of the panels can begin. The floor pans and bulkhead need replacing so these are cut away along with the inner wing panels ,which also need replacing. A jig is connected to the door pillars and door shuts to keep the shell in-line as the floor panel is removed. A cross brace is also put in place, which also connects to the roof so the shell does not flex. With the bulkhead removed the new floor section can be slid into place.

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GREEN MEXICO SHELL PART 3

Panels ordered and arrive ready for the restoration of the shell. Various panels are kept in stock, the rest ordered in, as we are an agent for Magnun panels.

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GREEN MEXICO SHELL PART 2

Mexico shell is back from the heat treatment and with all the paint, underseal and loose corrosion removed the examination of the shell can begin. All the areas that need repairing are visible and the ordering of panels can begin.

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GREEN MEXICO SHELL PART 1

Collection of customers mk1 escort mexico shell to be restored. The shell was already stripped of all mechanical parts when we collected it. Inital inspection was carried out and then the shell was sent away for heat treatment to remove all paint and underseal.

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Part 7 of the restoration of OOP. 

Back from being dipped and primed the shell is seam sealed and ready to go off for paint

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Part 6 of the restoration of OOP. 

With the jig and the internal braces made, the task of cutting off the old panels can begin. Any of the original panels and sections that can be repaired or retained are attended to first. Making sure the bodyshell does not flex or go out of line is acheived by making the internal and external jigs and braces. Once on the jig and happy that everything is square and lined up, the removal of the panels can begin. As each panel is removed and area prepped for refitment, the shell is checked to make sure everything stays in line. All areas of corrosion are dealt with as each section is repaired. The shell is now starting to take shape. Once repanelled, the shell can go back for a light chemical dip to remove any surface rust and then primed ready for painting.

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Part 5 of the restoration of OOP.

New panels are ordered for the rebuild. These include rear quarter panels, chassis sections, door skins, bulkhead, front inner wings. The old door skins are removed and the new ones welded on. A chassis jig is made and the shell attached ready for the next stage.

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Part 4 of the restoration of OOP. 

Engine stripped down and checked for wear. All components checked , cleaned and replaced where needed. This is done in-house with only machine work done off site.  All transmission, suspension, braking, and steering components are all stripped, cleaned, powdercoated or painted and rebuild using new bearings, seals and gaskets where needed.

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Part 3 of the restoration of OOP.

Now stripped to a bare shell and primary inspection done, its time for the shell to be taken to be heat treated to remove any paint, underseal, filler and sealants .  This process will reveal the extent of the corrosion and damage to the shell. After being through the heat treatment the shell is washed and treated to slow down the process of going rusty whilst the fabrication work is done.

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Part 2 of the restoration of OOP.

Now back at the workshop the next task is to strip and box up all the parts ready for the next stage. Once stripped the body shell is inspected for damage and corrosion.

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Part 1 of the restoration of OOP.

Collection of the standard Escort MK2 RS2000 which had been sitting in a garage in Cornwall for about 20 years. Customer got in contact with us to do a full restoration on this car.

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Mike Pinn’s MGB came to us for some upgrades before being used in competition. Alloy radiator and electric fan, electric fuel pumps, race battery and more!

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Part 2 of Mk1 Escort restoration. Fitted Pinto engine with mild cam and twin 40’s with a 5 speed gearbox. Also Bilsteins all round. Now back with the owner Phil Stroud

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Restoration of Escort Mk1 road car. To be built into an RS2000 replica. Part 1 of 2…

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Zetec engine install to Graham Rogerson’s Rothmans replica. Thanks to Darrell Taylor for his help.

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GT40 now finished and ready for the road!

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COY 153T is an original David Sutton car. Unfortunately was involved in an accident on the Wyedean rally. We managed to save the bodyshell and then re built it keeping it as original as possible.

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SJN 830R came to us for a new Jondel BDG engine and some suspension work.

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RWC 455K won the Safari Rally with Hannu Mikkola driving in 1972. We had to check this ex works Escort over before the customer took delivery.

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FORD GT40 Replica. We helped our customer with this new build project. Soon to be going into the paint shop.

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Metro 6R4. We maintain this ex Tony Pond works 6R4 for the current owner Stuart Larbey who still uses it!

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EUW 939V is a Group 4 Mk2 Escort built for Ari Vatanen / David Richards to compete on the Colin McRae Forest Stages Rally in 2008.

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PVX 400K is an ex works Mk1 Escort driven by Roger Clark. We were asked by the owner to make it safe to use in competition. We have carefully fitted modern bucket seats, harnesses and extinguishers. All the mechanicals have been checked and serviced to make the car reliable. We do as little as possible to keep the car as original as possible so as this piece of motorsport history can now be used again.

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Sierra Cosworth. We maintain this totally original rallycar for the Andrews family who still own it. Russell continues to drive it on demonstration runs at motorsport shows.

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WRV 207K is a Safari Mk1 Escort built for Stig Blomqvist / Ana Goni to contest the East African Safari Rally 2007.

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Early stages of an Appendix K Mk1 Escort.