Was told by Russ to post these up of my other toys
 

Built by myself over 5 years, is a full blown rally car and is Targa ready but have decided to run the WRX and keep the escort for special occasions.

The RS
 

Is bog standard and still has the original radio

Very Very nice looking escort's
And well done on the Rally King Build looks awesome from all angles
The attention to detail is great from the pics

Oh and thanks for making my friday :)

Yes! Those escorts are a thing of beauty! Do you have more progress pics of it on the rotisery etc?

Or a specs sheet?

[QUOTE=RUSSGT;808716]Yes! Those escorts are a thing of beauty! Do you have more progress pics of it on the rotisery etc?

Or a specs sheet?[/QUOTE]

Far too many build pics to choose from but this should give you an idea

Specs
 

[B][U][COLOR=#1f497d][FONT="Arial"]SHELL[/FONT][/COLOR][/U][/B][B][COLOR=#1f497d][FONT="Arial"]
Built to original GRP4 specs (GRP4 is the spec when this car was competing in the late 70’s early 80’s) - turreted, strut brace, firewalled, seam welded, 6 point cage with door bars. large diff/gearbox tunnels, alloy arches and front spoiler. GRP4 Sump guard

[U]ENGINE[/U]
205 block/forged mahle pistons /heavy duty race series bearings/ doweled lightened flywheel/ fully balanced bottom end/ group one big valves/ racetune spec cylinder head/ high torque race cam/ vernier pulley/ high volume oil pump/ bosch electronic ignition/ twin 45 DCOE webers/ ashley exhaust/ custom alloy radiator/ targa spec heavy duty clutch

[U]GEARBOX [/U]
Tranex straight cut 4 speed with quickshift

[U]AXLE[/U]
BORG WARNER/LSD/4.1 with new bushes bearings throughout

[U]SUSPENSION [/U]
Front: 2.8i struts, Bilstein inserts, 180lb lowered springs
Rear: Bilstein dampers/ 5 linked / GRP4 panhard rod

[U]BRAKES [/U][/FONT][/COLOR][/B]
[B][COLOR=#1f497d][FONT="Arial"]Bias pedal box with dash adjuster (as per GRP4 and bias peddle box is not a crappy after market thing it’s the real deal)
Front: alloy hubs vented/drilled /grooved discs with 2.8i Capri calipers.[/FONT][/COLOR][/B]
[B][COLOR=#1f497d][FONT="Arial"]Rear: vented discs with Mondeo calipers[/FONT][/COLOR][/B]
[B][COLOR=#1f497d][FONT="Arial"]Braided hoses throughout[/FONT][/COLOR][/B]
[B][COLOR=#1f497d][FONT="Arial"]
[U]WHEELS [/U]
13” Gold Supalites [/FONT][/COLOR][/B]
[B][U][COLOR=#1f497d][FONT="Arial"]INTERIOR[/FONT][/COLOR][/U][/B]
[B][COLOR=#1f497d][FONT="Arial"]Replica of original Rothmans/David Sutton car[/FONT][/COLOR][/B]
[B][COLOR=#1f497d][FONT="Arial"]Sparco seats with FIA approved 6 point harness[/FONT][/COLOR][/B]
[B][U][COLOR=#1f497d][FONT="Arial"]BOOT[/FONT][/COLOR][/U][/B][B][COLOR=#1f497d][FONT="Arial"]
12 gallon shaped alloy fuel tank, battery, alloy spare wheel post, facet red top fuel pumps
[U]
EXTERIOR[/U][/FONT][/COLOR][/B][B][COLOR=#1f497d][FONT="Verdana"][/FONT][/COLOR][/B]
[B][COLOR=#1f497d][FONT="Arial"]1980 ROTHMANS livery (all stripes are painted)[/FONT][/COLOR][/B]
[B][COLOR=#1f497d][FONT="Arial"]4 Cibie Super Oscars with correct period Carello covers[/FONT][/COLOR][/B]
[B][U][COLOR=#1f497d][FONT="Arial"]MISC[/FONT][/COLOR][/U][/B]
[B][COLOR=#1f497d][FONT="Arial"]CAMS inspected, log booked and registered by DOT for road/race use[/FONT][/COLOR][/B]

Amazing!

oh man, this needs a whole build thread, love those guards & your custom floor pan, would be stiff as a biscuit no doubt :cool:

Awesome looking cars. Bit of an odd question though, with the car having the Rothmans livery would they be any problem running it in Targa with the anti tobacco sponsorship rules in Australia?

It looks fantastic! Was it built here in WA?
I have a vested interest since I have a MkII Focus RS.
Interestingly a good friend of mine built an almost identical (to yours) Rothmans replica in Victoria...it was finished a few years ago.

[I]It's not often that Russ is correct but 10 points scored this time[/I] :D

Any videos of the rally escort in action?

I would give anything for a RS2000.

Then engine transplant.

Then kill myself with it.

[QUOTE=thehowlfactor;808726]Awesome looking cars. Bit of an odd question though, with the car having the Rothmans livery would they be any problem running it in Targa with the anti tobacco sponsorship rules in Australia?[/QUOTE]
Yes, had a fight with CAMS over it and they made me sign a stat dec saying "I am not receiving money from the tobacco company" after they received that they issued the log book. However i'm sure each event will create issues but last few years the car was on show at Langley park on the Sunday of targa west and 2 years ago I was invited to do a parade lap so i think if nobody makes a song and dance about it, it"ll be ok. BUT if it ever did run in targa west I wouldn't upset the apple cart due to QUIT sponsorship and I"d remove the signage.

[QUOTE=nauli;808727]It looks fantastic! Was it built here in WA?
I have a vested interest since I have a MkII Focus RS.
Interestingly a good friend of mine built an almost identical (to yours) Rothmans replica in Victoria...it was finished a few years ago.[/QUOTE]
Yes I built it here and you mean Franks car?
Externally they looked similar especially after Frank replaced the fibre glass arches with alloy ones but my car is not just a pretty paint job, its built to the GRP4 specs (other than not having a BDA) and the new owner of Frank's car spent upwards of 100k to bring that up to GRP4 spec :eek:

[QUOTE=TROLLEY;808745]I would give anything for a RS2000.

Then engine transplant.

Then kill myself with it.[/QUOTE]

A good unmolested 2 door RS2000 is now getting hard to find unless you have deep pockets, had mine for +13 years now and it's very rare she comes out to play. Between me and my co-driver we have x2 RS2000's, x1 GRP4, x1 rally pack. They are all the desirable 2 door and in immaculate condition. Hopefully we'll get all 4 of them out at Whiteman park next year.

I almost bought an rs2000 about 7 years ago for $2000. Damn thing wouldn't start when I went to look at it, owner wasn't around, then it had sold too quickly.

Great cars.

Welcome aboard. That's a fantastic build you've got there. I absolutely love the old rally cars! My dream ride is an Audi Sport Quattro S1.

[QUOTE=Mcclacker;808749]Yes I built it here and you mean Franks car?
Externally they looked similar especially after Frank replaced the fibre glass arches with alloy ones but my car is not just a pretty paint job, its built to the GRP4 specs (other than not having a BDA) and the new owner of Frank's car spent upwards of 100k to bring that up to GRP4 spec :eek:[/QUOTE]

Yep...Frank indeed...

[QUOTE=TROLLEY;808745]I would give anything for a RS2000.

Then engine transplant.

Then kill myself with it.[/QUOTE]

But what a way to go:rolleyes::D

[QUOTE=Mcclacker;808750]A good unmolested 2 door RS2000 is now getting hard to find unless you have deep pockets, had mine for +13 years now and it's very rare she comes out to play. Between me and my co-driver we have x2 RS2000's, x1 GRP4, x1 rally pack. They are all the desirable 2 door and in immaculate condition. Hopefully we'll get all 4 of them out at Whiteman park next year.[/QUOTE]

I bought a brand new white RS2000 back in 79, stupidly I liked 4 doors but in the end it was a better decision as 2 kids came along, I sold it for what I paid for it 12yrs later with 112,000K's on the clock.

It had a built motor by Rolly Waters years before he became RaceTorque, had twin Webber 45's, roller rockers, cam, exhaust, A008's etc.

Also had a 2 door Mk1, 2 door Mk2 and Mk2 van.

I had a few escorts myself. Was given a MK2 4 door that was smashed as my first car. Transplanted everything from that into a rolling shell that I bought from Racetune for $250.
Older brother fucked the rear suspension so I bought a 2 door for $450 and swapped the worked 1600 into that and put the stock 1300 from the coupe into the sedan and sold that on for $1000.
If only they were still that cheap...