Ad16v Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 (edited) Hey all Well i've been here just over a month now so i guess its time to write up a progress thread This is my 1998 Panther Black Finesse! Its only my 2nd car (previous was an old battered MK2 golf) and thanks to insurance costs i plan on keeping it quite a while so i want to spend the money and time making it look mint. Brought it dec last year with 51k on the clock and no rust, interior was mint, only fault i could see was a cracked gear knob. I did have a slight issue with some of the paintwork.. not really sure what happened but it looks like there was a build up of metallic bits in a few places which the previous owner tried to fix by buying a can of panther black and just spraying it straight on Thankfully i managed to get most of it off I haven't got a definite idea of what i want to end up with but for now im keeping a colour theme of black and silver/chrome inside and out http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk23/adwink/Ads%20Escort/IMG_0108.jpg http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk23/adwink/Ads%20Escort/IMG_0112.jpg http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk23/adwink/Ads%20Escort/IMG_0109.jpg http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk23/adwink/Ads%20Escort/IMG_0114.jpg http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk23/adwink/Ads%20Escort/IMG_0113.jpg Work Done So Far : Not a great deal but i am busy saving for the more expensive stuff lol Sprayed the front grille silver (although i did get a spare from the scrappy in case it went wrong lol) but the jury's still out on that onePainted callipers and drums silverReplaced standard indicators with some clear smoked ones Replaced standard dash surround with a gloss black oneSwapped the cracked gear knobReplaced the standard black dials with some white onesReplaced the black clock by doing the template mod thats around here somewhere but i'l do it better with a white clockReplaced standard handles with some nice chrome gia ones(BIG thanks to Lordjc and mickygti for all the help!!) To-Do : New wheels! 16's but not sure which ones yetGti skirtsBetter exhaust40mm lowering springsWindow tints (rear)Tinted brake lights (legal limit)Maybe change the bumper Colour coded handles and mirror'sthats as far as i've got for now lol Here's a closer look at the grille, i'l get back down the scrappy and do the lower one soon but like i said im still deciding on it http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk23/adwink/Ads%20Escort/IMG_0100.jpg I'l keep this updated, thanks for reading Comments and ideas are more than welcome! Edited June 27, 2011 by Ad16v Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongo Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 plans sound good fella,love panther black too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 About time you got a thread up mate And you're most welcome I'll keep my eyes open for panther black parts cheap at my local Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickygti Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 Very good base pal,looked just as clean when i saw it. Very good base pal,looked just as clean when i saw it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee grout Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 Thats a cracking base to sat from good job Look forward to seeing what you do in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
escortjas Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 Looks a nice base, and that grill isn't too bad either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ad16v Posted May 3, 2011 Author Share Posted May 3, 2011 Small update : Added some more chrome bits courtesy of Jc Number plate surround http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk23/adwink/Ads%20Escort/IMG_0123.jpg Chrome tipped handbrake, goes nice with my chrome handles and gear knob (BIG thanks again to escort-ross for all his help!!) http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk23/adwink/Ads%20Escort/IMG_0124.jpg I dare say i'l change the front bumper at some point in the future but till then or until i get a decent splitter im trying somethin different... and by different i mean cheap Butchered a mk2 mondeo down the scrap yard and fitted the rubber trim bit, needed cutting but after i got it the right size it just clipped on straight round the edge.. not bad for £4 http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk23/adwink/Ads%20Escort/IMG_0121.jpg http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk23/adwink/Ads%20Escort/IMG_0129.jpg Hopefully get a gia grille this weekend and after that its wheels! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee grout Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 Thats a bargain for £4 nice touch + Its different to the norm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ad16v Posted June 27, 2011 Author Share Posted June 27, 2011 (edited) Latest stuff going on : Put some black and chrome 17" wolfrace alloys on, i'l need to respray the chrome parts at some point due to some flaking, maybe just do them all black? http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk23/adwink/Ads%20Escort/IMG_0217.jpg Been wanting to do somethin with the back lights for ages, thought about half tints but found a product a bit ago i liked the look of so i decided to try out Its a coloured film kinda like a mesh that covers your lights but still lets all the brake light ect through. I went with black but it comes in a variety of colours, cost me £15.35 to do all my rear lights and i would have had enough left over to do my side indicators if they needed it so pretty cheap Really easy to apply it, no need to take lighjts off and if you mess up you can just take it off and try again. Took me about 45 mins but that was in the searing heat sunday lol Kit unpacked http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk23/adwink/Ads%20Escort/IMG_0239.jpg Film on before trimming http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk23/adwink/Ads%20Escort/IMG_0240.jpg Other side all trimmed and bonded on http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk23/adwink/Ads%20Escort/IMG_0237.jpg Comparason - before and after http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk23/adwink/Ads%20Escort/BACK.pnghttp://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk23/adwink/Ads%20Escort/IMG_0242.jpg Really pleased with how they turned out and for £15 its a bargain Head to http://www.flyeyeskit.co.uk/index.php if your interested Next job was to fit the angel eyes i brought from TC-DNB Thought i was gonna pass out from the heat trying to loosen some of the bolts but got there in the end http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk23/adwink/Ads%20Escort/IMG_0244.jpg I'l take a few more pics when ive had chance to give it a nice clean and wax but i really like the angel eyes, think they suit the car really well! I have 2 mint driver and pas half leather seats to go in next (looks at JC ) and some panther black mirrors to fit (looks at ross ) Skirts, fogged bumper and cheap backbox planned for now with lowering springs not far behind Edited June 27, 2011 by Ad16v Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeyMk6 Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 Looks great mate really smart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt86 Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 Not entirely sure about the back lights myself but the rest of the car is good progress, always liked those wheels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 Looks good, Don't mind doing the seats they are easy... with a 10mm deep socket see what Ross is up to sunday? mini meet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ad16v Posted June 28, 2011 Author Share Posted June 28, 2011 Looks great mate really smart Cheers! Not entirely sure about the back lights myself but the rest of the car is good progress, always liked those wheels I didn't really know what to expect when i brought it but for the money and ease of use im pleased with the results, plus the lights are a lot darker now but fully legal Looks good, Don't mind doing the seats they are easy... with a 10mm deep socket see what Ross is up to sunday? mini meet? Sounds good mate, i'l see if we can sort it out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TC-DNB Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Looking good mate, that rear light stuff does the job nicely! Nice lights lol Your car is crying out for some coilovers/lowering springs though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ad16v Posted June 29, 2011 Author Share Posted June 29, 2011 hehe cheers mate! I know it needs lowering but unfortunately my wallet is crying out for money atm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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