Mk1 Escort Circuit car, crash repair.

The Docs lovely little Mk1 Escort took a tumble at Kangchajarn Circuit on the weekend 8/7/2012.
After much discussion on wether to reshell it or repair the damage he chose  to repair it, with only  4 or 5 weeks before the next race we may be cutting it fine.



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                                                New slicks@Kangchajarn circuit.

Pristine condition Mk1 race car.

Slightly egg shaped Mk1 race car.

Ongoing repairs.

Inner wing repairs

Front panel back from the dead.

Straight as a die, honest guv.

24/7 2102  front panel and inner wing repairs.

Any rusty sections are  cut out and remade by hand.

 Rust repair sections in the door panel are next,  its easier to repair now with the  absence of the  front wing.

UPDATE 27/7/2012

Roof back in line.

Nasty kink has disappeared.

Door closes better than before.

Door handle area was crushed and bent.

Passenger wing now straight.

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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.