Brilliant video series begins. Looking forward to this resto. Inner wing replacement is a bit daunting... But might be worth a shot to try to repair the original.. Biggest concern is what's hidden in the chassis leg.. I'd investigate that 1st...andbonce that's in place you can go either way.. Repair or replace the inner wing. 👍
Just subscribed, this will be an interesting project for me. I owned a 1979 MK2 Escort that was about 18 months old, Sierra beige, not the best colour but loved the car to bits. Traded it for a brand new MK3 1.3L in 1981, sold that and bought a new XR3i in 1983, kept that 3 years, bought another new XR3i, kept that about 18 months then bought a second hand series 1 RS Turbo, which was my pride and joy. Unfortunately the villains also liked them, and it was stolen twice in the 2 years I had it. I guess you could say I was an Escort guy! I am now 71 and have been restoring cars now for about 10 years. I am currently working on a 1998 BMW 840Ci when health permits. Dipping and blasting both have their pro's and con's. If it were mine, I certainly wouldn't dip it, very expensive and there will be nothing left of it afterwards. As others have said, if the dimensions are as good as you say, get it well braced up now so that it goes nowhere, possibly get a mobile blaster to do a section at a time, for me, the inner wing is too bad to save, bite the bullet, buy the panels and start from there.
whenever you clean paint/rust off an area i suggest you paint it with a phosphoric acid type treatment, since hidden rust ( black rust turned shiny due to wire wheel hiding in plain sight pretending to be good metal) turns black again. it also helps neutralise the rust in the deeper pits where sander and wire wheel dont reach. I use a product called "rust blast" that also contains a short term sealer so you can leave it like this for a while.
I think people have the wrong end of the stick . They think you are new to this kind of job. I can see you are making content and teaching at the same time 👍 . Now as for the shell ,not too much worth saving ,but you already know that. Going by your pre gapping it will turn out fine . Looking forward to seeing progress 👍👍
@@DWVehicleFab I know that lol,cars going to be awesome. If people would pay attention before they speak ,they would have seen the other one in the garage lol 👍
I think it all depends on your skills, affordability, and how much time you want to spend on it. If you want a great project where time is not an issue, also considering the great work that has been achieved in recent times, then it could be satisfying to save these panels.
Can you even buy complete inner wings? Definitely try and repair where possible for me but yours has had a lot of previous repairs hasn’t it. I hate it when people just patch over without cutting the rot out but it’s how repairs were done back in the day.
I'm no expert panel man but have managed to replace a mk2 inner wing and tbh it turn out to be a lot less work than the other one I repaired. Get the spot weld drill out and crack on.
The correct thing to do is replace the inner wings the panels are readily available now actually all the panels are except roof ones that’s the best and easiest way to do it the front ends was always rotten on them
I would remake and replace sections with several welds trying to limit the amount of patches, with one large section of new metal. However i am not a car body work wizz,, i make human parts ( upper and lower limbs) with various metal, carbon, grp, titanium, leather etc... same but different. 😂
I have repaired a lot of cars in my time. As Turbowank has already mentioned you are waisting time and money grinding and sanding. Get it sandblasted buy yourself a car rotisserie or jig and spay it in Epoxy primer ( that will keep the good metal from surface rust) then you can see with what you are fully dealing with. I would also suggest using 1inch box tubing inside the car to build a cage so to speak to keep the strength in the shell while you are carring out repairs. Good luck with your project,
Thank you for the feedback Bob, I hope that you enjoy the progress. Don’t worry, this isn’t my first rodeo, more will be explained in the full episode 👍🏻
Just subscribed mate , this is going to be a great restoration I can tell , what is the plan for it are you going standard look with x flow engine etc or a nice bhp engine with subtle mods? Iam doing mine should be ready in another 2 years probably, looking forward to future videos 👍🏻👍🏻
Srew it up and start again to many patch work quilts out there no matter how good job im sure you will do, you will still be underwhelmed with the finished result,
This was my first car in Australia. Can't wait to see this restoration. Hope it all goes well.
Brave resto, when’s the next video m8?
Just replaced my inner wing, I'm no fabricator, but it was an easy job and well worth it
Genial tengo un escort 81 , 4 puertas que estoy comenzando a restaurar y estoy aprendiendo mucho con tus videos 👍
Brilliant video series begins. Looking forward to this resto. Inner wing replacement is a bit daunting... But might be worth a shot to try to repair the original.. Biggest concern is what's hidden in the chassis leg.. I'd investigate that 1st...andbonce that's in place you can go either way.. Repair or replace the inner wing. 👍
We need a update 👀
The Escort Mark I en II are two of my favorite cars. I enjoy seeing you restoring this mark II.
Sandblast and replace.time saved and the quick leaps in time and seeing progress will keep you motivated.
Thank you for your thoughts, always appreciated.
Defo replace less hassle started my second project two weeks ago, what it needs I'll replace.
Any more videos to come on this project mate?
Had a V reg one of these also in White. Lovely car very nippy 1300. Subbed
Just subscribed, this will be an interesting project for me. I owned a 1979 MK2 Escort that was about 18 months old, Sierra beige, not the best colour but loved the car to bits. Traded it for a brand new MK3 1.3L in 1981, sold that and bought a new XR3i in 1983, kept that 3 years, bought another new XR3i, kept that about 18 months then bought a second hand series 1 RS Turbo, which was my pride and joy. Unfortunately the villains also liked them, and it was stolen twice in the 2 years I had it. I guess you could say I was an Escort guy! I am now 71 and have been restoring cars now for about 10 years. I am currently working on a 1998 BMW 840Ci when health permits. Dipping and blasting both have their pro's and con's. If it were mine, I certainly wouldn't dip it, very expensive and there will be nothing left of it afterwards. As others have said, if the dimensions are as good as you say, get it well braced up now so that it goes nowhere, possibly get a mobile blaster to do a section at a time, for me, the inner wing is too bad to save, bite the bullet, buy the panels and start from there.
Appreciate your thoughts and feedback Bob.
My dream car build is a mk2 escort
I'll get one one day
Just subscribed. I think this is long and windy road. Hats off!
whenever you clean paint/rust off an area i suggest you paint it with a phosphoric acid type treatment, since hidden rust ( black rust turned shiny due to wire wheel hiding in plain sight pretending to be good metal) turns black again. it also helps neutralise the rust in the deeper pits where sander and wire wheel dont reach. I use a product called "rust blast" that also contains a short term sealer so you can leave it like this for a while.
looking forward to more videos mate
I think people have the wrong end of the stick . They think you are new to this kind of job. I can see you are making content and teaching at the same time 👍 . Now as for the shell ,not too much worth saving ,but you already know that. Going by your pre gapping it will turn out fine . Looking forward to seeing progress 👍👍
Thank you for the comment Danny. Really appreciate it. I am certainly not new to car restoration 🙂
@@DWVehicleFab I know that lol,cars going to be awesome. If people would pay attention before they speak ,they would have seen the other one in the garage lol 👍
Jig, front off at bulkhead, start again
I’d replace . Looking forward to following this build
I think it all depends on your skills, affordability, and how much time you want to spend on it. If you want a great project where time is not an issue, also considering the great work that has been achieved in recent times, then it could be satisfying to save these panels.
Love the channel. I can't wait for the next video 👍👍
Thanks Martin
I would replace it.
Another thing, please use safety glasses or shield when grinding, specially when using wire wheels... Eye surgery is no fun.
Appreciate the comment and I totally agree. I have clear safety glasses on at all times 👍🏻
Can you even buy complete inner wings? Definitely try and repair where possible for me but yours has had a lot of previous repairs hasn’t it. I hate it when people just patch over without cutting the rot out but it’s how repairs were done back in the day.
I'm no expert panel man but have managed to replace a mk2 inner wing and tbh it turn out to be a lot less work than the other one I repaired. Get the spot weld drill out and crack on.
The correct thing to do is replace the inner wings the panels are readily available now actually all the panels are except roof ones that’s the best and easiest way to do it the front ends was always rotten on them
There is more metal there then I was thinking replace the inner wings will be alot better and stronger mate
I would remake and replace sections with several welds trying to limit the amount of patches, with one large section of new metal. However i am not a car body work wizz,, i make human parts ( upper and lower limbs) with various metal, carbon, grp, titanium, leather etc... same but different. 😂
Glasses or goggles and a visor when using power tools .
Indeed Wayne, I have clear glasses on in the video 👍🏻
I apologise about the glasses , but when using a wire wheel , a visor is a must . I piece of wire embedded in your face hurts , I now use a visor .
Correct Wayne, I have felt that pain before. Good advice to take onboard and one that I should listen to 👍🏻
100% replace 😊
I would go replace it will stop the rot
If I had your ability and the new panels are available, I would replace them.
Definitely replace
I have repaired a lot of cars in my time. As Turbowank has already mentioned you are waisting time and money grinding and sanding. Get it sandblasted buy yourself a car rotisserie or jig and spay it in Epoxy primer ( that will keep the good metal from surface rust) then you can see with what you are fully dealing with. I would also suggest using 1inch box tubing inside the car to build a cage so to speak to keep the strength in the shell while you are carring out repairs. Good luck with your project,
Thank you for the feedback Bob, I hope that you enjoy the progress. Don’t worry, this isn’t my first rodeo, more will be explained in the full episode 👍🏻
Just subscribed mate , this is going to be a great restoration I can tell , what is the plan for it are you going standard look with x flow engine etc or a nice bhp engine with subtle mods? Iam doing mine should be ready in another 2 years probably, looking forward to future videos 👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks Tim, I couldn’t possibly give the game away at this early stage 😁
When is pt2 out? looking forward to it, Also id say replace as many available new panels as you can, give it another 50 yrs of life
Hopefully by the end of the month 🤞🏻
Srew it up and start again to many patch work quilts out there no matter how good job im sure you will do, you will still be underwhelmed with the finished result,
Appreciate your thoughts and feedback.
Replace inner wing to much work fixing .
I'd get it dipped or blasted first to much time is wasted doing by hand and no way can you do it as good...
Just try and repair it
100% replace 😊
Appreciate your thoughts 👍🏻