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  1. lotusk

    lotusk Formula 3

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    #201 lotusk, Jul 16, 2014
    You sure have great attention to detail.

    I'm amazed that Ford still had its wheels after being parked in a public place near Del boy territory!...south london, etc....
     
  2. 275GTB

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    #202 275GTB, Jul 16, 2014
    Though Del Boy Trotter came from Peckham!
     
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  9. lotusk

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    #209 lotusk, Jul 16, 2014
    All 4 corner quadrants have been refinished...

    Pray tell....what type of finish and who did this work?
     
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    #210 275GTB, Jul 17, 2014
    Powder coated
     
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    #211 275GTB, Jul 17, 2014
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    Front boot compartment has been detailed, wax in all the cavities. Every panel is so original on this car it is a delight, all the original factory finish is present and nothing has been tampered with...
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  13. Dino Chang

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    #213 Dino Chang, Jul 17, 2014
    Yes, a very popular conversion in the late 80s. I did one myself, a fine engine that was to. I manages to get a twin plenium from a vitesse V8, my block was a 3.9 cross block (ex janspeed) also with large valve heads from Peter Burges. Some parts were bought from J E Eales (JE Developments)
    Way back a friend of mine wrote two books about tuning this famous engine (David Hardcastle). I wonder were he is now.
    The Mk 1 was a car i wished i kept, yours looks great mate. :)
    What are your specs on that bad boy.
     
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    #214 275GTB, Jul 17, 2014
    FORD ESCORT SPECIAL - RALLY SPEC 5 LITRE TVR ENGINE

    Chassis No BBATMG17130
    Shell was built by Mike Taylor Developments - MTD Rallye Sport. Weighing just 1000kg all in with engine. Additional preparation done by Prepfab.

    Engine No 124C / 5000cc
    Engine was built by TVR Power with a cross bolted crank, race pistions and heads, dry sump, custom stainless steel exhaust.

    281Bhp at the rear wheels, the car started to jump on the rolling road because of the small wheels!!

    Transmission - T5 5 speed, limited slip diff.

    Suspension - fully adjustable coil overs all round, 5 link Watts linkage at the rear.

    Brakes - AP oversize disk all round, with bias adjustment.

    Steering - World cup Gartrac rack, with adjustable electric power steering.

    Safety Mods - Fully integrate into the shell custom built Safety Devises cage, fuel cell in a steel box, fully plumbed fire system.
     
  15. lotusk

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    #215 lotusk, Jul 17, 2014

    Thanku

    Finish was....gloss black?
     
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    #216 275GTB, Jul 18, 2014
    i have over polished them before refitting them!

    I also further investigated the window runner brace, that you previously mentioned break. it turns out i have a crack in mine, so going to MIG weld it before it snaps completely. Thanks for the heads up.

    cheers Mark
     
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    #217 Dave rocks, Jul 18, 2014
    Mark, very, very nice work. Keep it up and thanks for sharing :)
     
  18. lotusk

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    #218 lotusk, Jul 18, 2014

    Pleased to have helped
     
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    #219 PaulK, Jul 18, 2014
    What a wonderful thread that clearly reflects such a passionate owner.
     
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    #220 275GTB, Jul 21, 2014
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    Its so nice to be refitting parts rather than taking them off!!!!

    I have started to do the clean-up and refit of the interior.

    Rear window area, seat belt covers, ecu covers and glove box all back in place and looking sharp!

    I also fitted the new driver-side seat belt i found on ebay a while back.
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    #221 275GTB, Jul 21, 2014
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    hi, i cleaned all the black leather area of the dash, a small amount of glue needed around the edge of the airbag hole, but other than that all is in good shape. Bottom cream leather section refitted.

    3 clock instrument binnacle refitted after SNM treatment, all clocks checked for light and function. Ready for new audio system to be fitted - still undecided as to what route to take.

    Main binnacle and steering wheel all cleaned up, still want a F360 steering wheel, but in no rush.

    I am leaving all the air vents out for the moment, until the audio system is fitted - ease of access and i may upgrade the speakers and tweeters etc.

    cheers
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  23. Gottaloveit

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    #223 Gottaloveit, Jul 22, 2014
    Great thread Mark - really appreciating what you're doing with the car. Thanks for posting.

    Quick question - re; the plastic quadrants on the inside of the doors by the mirrors that you painted - what did you use my boy ?.

    You mentioned it was a "textured plastic paint" but which one ?.

    I need to do this on my car as they are a bit scruffy so would appreciate a steer.

    Keep it coming !!!

    Cheers
     
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    #224 275GTB, Jul 22, 2014
    Hi,

    this is the stuff i use here, it is fantastic:
    MASTERTEX PLASTIC TEXTURE FINISH TEXTURED AEROSOL PAINT | eBay
     
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    #225 275GTB, Jul 22, 2014
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    Hi
    I made a template of the boot floor a while back, to get a mat made up (earlier in the thread).

    The new mat arrived today from the ever helpful team at morethanpolish.

    Got to say i am absolutely delighted and as always the fit is absolutely perfect!

    note: the carpet shell is not back in the car yet, but you can see the fit is great.
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