In this episode we get a catch up on progress with the car prior to it going in for exhaust fabrication
Here’s Episode 13:
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In this episode we get a catch up on progress with the car prior to it going in for exhaust fabrication
Here’s Episode 13:
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In this episode we get a look at the rolling shell complete with engine and gearbox
Here’s Episode 12:
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In this episode we get a look at the painted shell and the Retropower guys visit Nitron factory to see how the custom struts are progressing. Some serious work has gone into the paint process, from a 2 pack acrylic base they progressively knocked back the finish with 1500 grit wet & dry, through to 3000 grit & mop cut and polish down to 3000 grit paste. Rumour has it it will be followed up with a ceramic coating in a later episode.
Here’s Episode 11:
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In this episode we get a look at some detailed paint prep on the newly modified Mk1 Escort shell.
Here’s Episode 10:
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In this episode the Retropower guys complete the metalwork, strip the car back down to a shell, zinc spray ahead of the paint prep. We get a good look at the escort on a rotisserie getting the seams sealed.
The inner wing has been modified to make space for a dry sump tank. Typically these go in the boot. Retropower have designed the cooler tank from scratch, we get to see the CAD drawings & some serious design skills.
The engine bay and bulkhead has been modified for custom loom with plug in connectors so the engine wiring loom can be unplugged from the bulkhead – no rubber grommets.
Here’s Episode 9:
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In this episode the Retropower guys take a look at the car at the end of the dry build stage. Gordon gets a good look around the work that’s been done, checks out the driving position, new suspension and under body mods.
Here’s Episode 8:
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In this episode the Retropower guys take a look at the progress on the metalwork and explain the dry build process. The Escort comes off the jig and onto a rotisserie so we get a good look at the work done on the underside.
The instrument binnacle has been moved to suit Gordon’s preferred driving position. Lots of work…..
Here’s Episode 7:
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In this episode the Retropower guys take a look at the progress on the bodywork. Most of the outer panels are on and complete. The custom dash metalwork is in place and some extra cross braces and seat mounts have been welded in to give a bespoke driving position requested by Gordon. The pedals have been modified to allow the room for a clutch foot rest and the steering column swapped out for an Opel Mantra unit that has a crumple zone. We also get a look at the start of work on the rear suspension. A turret kit is going in, however they are converting to landrover freelander struts and coil over suspension with engineered camber adjustors – not sure how I feel about that, but it looks interesting.
Here’s Episode 6:
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