Monthly Archives: October 2018

Quick update on the Millington Escort, after the last rally the engine was running little too hot, especially when queuing up on the stage start, so we decided to upgrade the radiator to a larger core (safari spec) and a larger 12" spal fan from the 11" that was fitted.
Should have a proper test on the next rally: Glyn Memorial Stages at Anglesey circuit next month

Today we took delivery from the fabrication shop, the fast road RS Escort Mk2. The main body shell fabrication is now done,

Mods include:
Base plates for the 6 point cage
Anti tramp bar brackets
Panhard rod tower
Under floor skids
Engine bay strengthening and gusset plates
Engine chassis mounts
Strut brace
Firewall
Radiator cutouts and mounts
Seat rails,
Fuel tank mount
Inner arch extender for alloy arches

Next job will be dry fitting the engine and gearbox, exhaust system etc before its sent to the bodyshop for the alloy arches and spoilers to be fitted.

Latest update on the New Mk2 Escort Group4 clubman shell, this week its had Raptor coating on the under side and a full finish coat of Radiant red paint inside. Next week we should see the mk2 finished with the outside painted in this stunning red colour.

https://youtube.com/watch?v=mFPGdQOo8bs

A genuine Ford Escort Mk1 bodyshell fabricated to Group-4 historic spec, was bought last year after being in storage for many years. All the hard work done including historic weld in cage and alloy bubble arches. Bodyshop work should start soon...

Using one of our brand new Escort Mk2 bodyshells as a base for this clubman spec shell, It basically has the same modifications as the full works spec car but with a traditional multi point bolt in roll cage and retaining the original rear wheel tubs, but extended out to accommodate the alloy tarmac arches.

Usual group-4 mods include, 4 link boxes, round turrets, watts linkage towers, large gearbox and diff tunnels, firewall, and under bonnet gussets and strengthening pates. This shell will have steel boot and bonnet

The shell is currently at the bodyshop, fitting the 13" wheel alloy tarmac arches, alloy front spoiler and rear RS1800 type spoiler, also dry fitting of all trim, bumpers, grills etc.  We should see some colour this week, a bright shiny radiant red to be exact :)

For sale: Brand New Escort mk2 Group-4 bodyshell to historic works+ spec, built to highest standards by Meirion Evans at Wales Motorsport, fully dry duilt to take BDG, ZF etc.
Currently in bare metal, can be sold unpainted or fully painted to costomer colour scheme

For Sale: £POA
Can be supplied bare metal or fully painted
World wide shipping can be arranged

Full spec is listed below

Specification includes:
Brand new base bodyshell including steel doors, fibreglass bonnet and boot
Fully dry built to accept all specific components
FIA Historic spec multi point weld in roll cage - Turret mounted
Fully strengthened and gusseted engine bay
Radiator cut-outs & mounts
Engine chassis mounts for BDA/BDG
Weld on strut brace
Strut top plates
Reservoir mounts
Gearbox tunnel for ZF
Large diff tunnel
Watts linkage towers
Round turrets
4 link Boxes
Seat rails
Fuel tank mounts
Dry sump tank mounts
Fire wall
Exhaust mounts fitted
Fully strengthened and seam welded
Sill tubes fitted
All bulkhead holes drilled to suit engine engine
Bulkhead oil and fuel unions welded in
All various brackets welded: extinguishers, battery box, fuel pumps, regulators, dash mounts, etc.
Alloy tarmac arches for 13" wheels
Alloy front spoiler

For Sale: £POA
Can be supplied bare metal or fully painted
World wide shipping can be arranged

So here we have a first of its kind, a brand new Escort Mk2 Group-4 Historic spec bodyshell fully fabricated and painted, fully dry built for BDG engine / ZF gearbox. ready for a rally car build.

Built by leading Escort Mk2 Group-4 Historic specialist Meirion Evans, Wales Motorsport Fabrication to the highest standards

This MK2 bodyshell is for sale, please contact us for more details
Full spec is listed below

Specification includes:
Brand new base bodyshell including steel doors, fibreglass bonnet and boot
Fully dry built to accept all specific components
FIA Historic spec multi point weld in roll cage - Turret mounted
Fully strengthened and gusseted engine bay
Radiator cut-outs & mounts
Engine chassis mounts for BDA/BDG
Weld on strut brace
Strut top plates
Reservoir mounts
Gearbox tunnel for ZF
Large diff tunnel
Watts linkage towers
Round turrets
4 link Boxes
Seat rails
Fuel tank mounts
Dry sump tank mounts
Fire wall
Exhaust mounts fitted
Fully strengthened and seam welded
Sill tubes fitted
All bulkhead holes drilled to suit engine engine
Bulkhead oil and fuel unions welded in
All various brackets welded: extinguishers, battery box, fuel pumps, regulators, dash mounts, etc.
Alloy tarmac arches for 13" wheels
Alloy front spoiler

For Sale: POA

So here we have a brand new manufactured Escort Mk2 bodyshell bolted down on to a special jig to ensure that the shell is all straight and true to original Ford specification. This shell will have Group-1 modifications done including alloy tarmac arches for 8x13" wheels that we plan to use.

The initial plan is to insert a 2.0 Duratec engine on throttle bodies with a type-9 gearbox and probably an English axle with tramp bars and panhard rod. It will have a basic bolt in 6 point cage and the usual bodyshell mods including large gearbox tunnel, bulk head and strut top plates, gussets, tank stand etc. More details soon...

Its been a while since we have posted any updates on the Millington Escort on here so lets see if we can get some news developments for you...

Originally built as a Group4 tarmac rally car back in 2004, competing on a wide range of event through Wales and the north west, mostly single venue tarmac rallies and later some closed road events in Ireland including the famous Carlow Mk2 challenge and West Cork in 2007. We then moved on to various forest events in Wales such as the Cambran rally, mid wales stages, Sweet Lamb etc.

Having been in storage for the last 5 years due to business commitments and other projects, we think its time to bring the VEC out again for some action. Will be doing a full service over the next few weeks including new upgrades, new seats, extinguishers , harnesses and a general freshen up.