escort mk1 shells

[escosracer]

are they (2door saloon) all the same ?

sorry for the daft question...

[Jamie_mk1]

Not exactly mate, there is a 'RS' shell called a type 49 shell which is a slightly strengthend shell, doesnt make much difference though to be honest.

And if you are that bothered by it there are kits to turn normal shells into type 49 shells.

[escosracer]

so basically a regular shell can be updated to a 49 at any time then ?

[panelbasher]

so basically a regular shell can be updated to a 49 at any time then ?

yes mate

[Scott_B]

There is also an export shell as we know it in the uk, its kind of in between a std and type 49 shell for export markets, usually has type 49 shell top plates fitted to the inner wing and some other bits but im unsure as to what.

[alladdin]

there are also various age related differences. bonnet hinges, bulkhead holes, rear shock mounts and god knows what else !

[RS2KPETE]

I thought the type 49 also had a bigger Tranmision tunnel ?

[meXEco]

Nope just the autos i think.

[eric]

I have a export shell, it has the top plates plus inner, rear chassis strengthening and the bolts through the boot floor as std, no anti tramp bars but with a rear anti roll bar fitted as std fitment

[Zetec_Escorts]

The 68 models had no ARB and different rear suspension mounts.

[mk1cosworth]

early modela had door locks in the handles, later ones were below the handle,also very early ones had different front suspension set up

[meXEco]

Some things on early escorts:

Locks in door handles.
External bonnet release.
Washer jets on bonnet.
Heater dome goes to a point either side.
Compression struts (no arb).
Sticky out petrol filler neck.
Washer bottle on drivers side.
Rear shocks mounted on a bar.

Maybe a couple more things thats all i can remember.

[Zetec_Escorts]

Some things on early escorts:

Locks in door handles.
External bonnet release.
Washer jets on bonnet.
Heater dome goes to a point either side.
Compression struts (no arb).
Sticky out petrol filler neck.
Washer bottle on drivers side.
Rear shocks mounted on a bar.

Maybe a couple more things thats all i can remember.

No door lock on the pax side

[alladdin]

Heater dome goes to a point either side.

ive never noticed a bubble difference any pics ?

[meXEco]

Yup.

[alladdin]

i only meant the 2 types of bubble
thats the pointy ones sorted.

[v8ian]

Was the Twink built on a different shell again, Type48???

[meXEco]

i only meant the 2 types of bubble
thats the pointy ones sorted.

All other bubbles are the same just the real early ones are pointy.

And i added the other pics for the post.

[Zetec_Escorts]

The loom splits down both sides on the early models as well. Mines an F like the one pictured.

[Retromotorsport]

Rear fire wall is different to ... some of the floor pressings are different .. and the 'C' Pillar

type 49's are easier to fake than turning a late shell into an early one

[alladdin]

my early shell also has the t49 rear spring front hanger skids