Orionzetec Posted August 6, 2008 Author Share Posted August 6, 2008 Another update.... With the shell sound and undersealed/waxoyl'd etc it was time to turn attention to the bodywork.Ive never really done anything like this before and was a matter of asking friends and trial & error to get things right.Im going to do everything on this project on my own with the exception of the final spray job.Its not all that difficult just a matter of not rushing things and taking your time and learning various technques The old Orion RS bumper rubbed down with a replacement rs2000 bumper. The one i had been using was crap and needed changing (Note the cut outs for the different bumper lights).http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q164/orionzetec/Escort%20Rebuild/IMG_1324.jpg How Ive Spent Most Of My Evenings This Year!http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q164/orionzetec/Escort%20Rebuild/IMG_1331.jpg Got hold of an Orion Mk3 bootlid to replace mine. The Mk3 doesnt have the Ford badge recess in the middle which will help me make the bootlid appear smoother. I could of used the smooth bootlid from the white orion but it fancied a different look.http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q164/orionzetec/Escort%20Rebuild/IMG_1337.jpg Removed the lock and marked the raised part around the hole.http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q164/orionzetec/Escort%20Rebuild/IMG_1338.jpg After some welding,filling, and rubbing down i got to this stage. The mk3 bootlid had a small dent on the left hand side. This is whats under the filler.Lock hole has gone.http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q164/orionzetec/Escort%20Rebuild/IMG_0193.jpg I then spent a considerable time repeating the procedure by removing both door locks and any small dents & dings from 12years being parked in car parks.http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q164/orionzetec/Escort%20Rebuild/IMG_0194.jpg Much better without the door locks!I thought about which side repeators to get and couldnt find ANY decent looking ones.(The oval is too long and looks weird imo)So with my new found talent i moved onto to removing the crap repeators! Much better without em http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q164/orionzetec/Escort%20Rebuild/IMG_1363.jpg Gone! http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q164/orionzetec/Escort%20Rebuild/IMG_1364.jpg More Soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apnea Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 Coming along nicely, I love the bonnet on your white Orion!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markc Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 keep em coming Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hicksy Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 This is more like it, lovely updates keep em comming Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orionzetec Posted August 7, 2008 Author Share Posted August 7, 2008 After rubbing down everything loads of times and extreme degreasing it finally got to the point where there was nothing left to do but spray! Id waited many months for this and was quite happy knowing most of the hard work had been done. Finally shes in!http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q164/orionzetec/IMG_0220.jpg Due to having only one booth to use we had to spray parts over 3 nights. 1st night was the bumpers, spoiler, skirts, bonnet and bootlid2nd Would be the doors (inside&out)and 3rd would be the shell(wings,qtrs,roof,door shuts,front panel etc) After spraying on the 1st night i suddenly realised id have no bootlid to drive home with!The bootlid was still warm from being in the oven and there was no way i was going to refit it that soon after spraying.A stanley knife,masking tape, a ford bumper box and 10 minutes later i knocked up a temporary bootlid to get me home!Got a few laughs!http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q164/orionzetec/IMG_0228.jpgLuckily it didnt rain! Theres several steps ive missed out but they really are boring and not much interest. In the booth for the final time!!http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q164/orionzetec/IMG_1436.jpg Getting excited now Bye Bye Blue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markc Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 and why are the rest not posted up yet lolgood work chap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny1107 Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 what colour is she going? looks like some good progress, keep it up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkyMark Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 Nice mate, keep the updates coming Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orionzetec Posted August 22, 2008 Author Share Posted August 22, 2008 Sorry for delay in updates... Spax setup arrived http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q164/orionzetec/Escort%20Rebuild/IMG_1466.jpg Not as low as the coilovers i used to have. May not be low enough. We'll see how it looks/works soon. Exhaust from the old orion awaiting to go on the escorthttp://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q164/orionzetec/Escort%20Rebuild/IMG_1475.jpg Resprayed the rear lamps too as the tint had faded in the sun. A few new coats later Also did the grey plastic black for a better apperance.http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q164/orionzetec/Escort%20Rebuild/IMG_1464.jpg Gotta Love these.Not cheap but the quality is spot on. Need trimming a bit to get my new 6.5 comps in the door Im sure they'll sound great.http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q164/orionzetec/Escort%20Rebuild/IMG_1484.jpg Spending most of my time wrestling with rusty suspension bolts that just wont budge!Once they're out they get greased up so wont be hard to remove again! Credit card taking a beating sadly The fun continues................. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karl Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 whats the body looking like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orionzetec Posted August 23, 2008 Author Share Posted August 23, 2008 Its looking good now the spax suspension is on Will post pic later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steveg83 Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 Get better soon! wanna see some progress Lks good m8 i love orions have had a few. would buy another in a second just hard to get a good 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steveg83 Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 Get better soon! wanna see some progress Lks good m8 i love orions have had a few. would buy another in a second just hard to get a good 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hezz Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 blimey no half measures! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orionzetec Posted August 30, 2008 Author Share Posted August 30, 2008 More updates.... Straight out of paint...No door/windows seals, spoiler or skirts, std suspensionhttp://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q164/orionzetec/Escort%20Rebuild/IMG_1445.jpg RS Spoiler onhttp://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q164/orionzetec/Escort%20Rebuild/IMG_1457.jpg Fitting the RS Skirtshttp://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q164/orionzetec/Escort%20Rebuild/IMG_1501.jpg Semi-finished http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q164/orionzetec/Escort%20Rebuild/IMG_1515.jpghttp://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q164/orionzetec/Escort%20Rebuild/IMG_1516.jpg Still loads to do.... stereo, interior, lights, wiring, single wiper, Pug washer jets, the list goes on.... Opinions please. Say what you think And its still a Ford colour!Not bad if i do say so myself B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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