Mk1 Ford Escort Rally restoration in Thailand

This Mk1 Escort had a very bad dose of rust, some people had said it was ready for the scrap heap!
It has had new floors, inner / outer sills, chassis rails, boot floor, rear / front panels extensive work on the A panels , inner wings, inner wing tops and  bulkhead .
The rear wheel arches have been removed and  tubbed ready for Forest  bubble arches.
Front chassis rails have been replaced strengthened and fitted with a bolt through anti crush system to install the engine/suspension crossmember

rear tubs ready for forest arches.

rear tubs.

Hand made front panel.

New stock original Ford front wing !

A panels

Extensive repairs to inner wings.

Heater bubble removed and bulkhead strengthed.

New front chassis.

Stainless steel bolts, bolt through the chassis rails holding the crossmember.

BEFORE

New floors,pics show lower door before repairs took place.

Well these photos show just what can be achieved , the results are outstanding!

Update 24/7 /2012

Left side inner wing repairs going to the bulkhead, A section panel and lower chassis section.