Escort MK2 Rebuild

[fordman]

Thanks to everyone for the recent replies and support.
It is an old wooden sledge, which belong to my wife and her sisters.
The shell was fully stripped back in January, then wiped over with a rag and Gibbs. Odd small patch of slight surface rust, but generally still very clean.
Should just need a good wipe with pre-paint cleaner to get rid of it when ready to paint.
It has just been pointed out to me that WD40 does not contain any silicon, and apparently does not create any problems near paint shops.
That from someone who works in a major body repair centre.
I'm sure this will create a little debate!

 

[octo0072000]

not sure about the WD40 bit
i do have fond memory's of a sledge like that one though

 

[Cobbler]

According to the WD40 advert it has never contained silicone. I understand it's mostly white spirit, it evaporates & leaves virtually no residue.

 

[Paul Bladen]

Rear tubs

Fitting the rear tubs was easier than I thought it would be.

All the parts and all the required measurements were supplied by our good friend Sean, at RW.

But this was definitely a case of "measure many, many times, then cut once!"

After a bit of thought, I made up the jig and a template for the rear turrets, and just took my time to make them fit.

At the moment they are just tacked in, but the time consuming and difficult bit is done, I hope!

Making a start on the 4 link boxes next.

Happy to help if you need more info.

Hi what is the hight on your towers to the bar across the rear windows and width .please.

 

[Paul Bladen]

Interesting looking jigs there Neil..!! I'll borrow your ideas if you don't mind. I'll stay one step behind you so you can find out what works and what doesn't, save me doing things twice, or in some cases 3 times. LOL.

Hey Neil can you give me the measurement on that jig . Hight from the bar to the tower and width. Please.