EPIC FAIL installing wide arches to my Mk2 Ford Escort!! 🙁

[@maverick4177]

only here for the bodge 👍🏻 *Edit…..and i wasn’t disappointed 🤣 superb bodgery

[@marcushayesford]

#ProfessionalBodger 😃

[@JWxUK]

Stay tuned, they’ll be plenty more.

[@mark7218]

I dont see it as a bodge , i see it as someone doing his best with the abilities he has, and doing is learning, well done Marcus .

[@tinman917]

……….said no one ever

[@mark7218]

@@tinman917 Let's all see what you have done , nothing I suppose.

[@R6AAO]

Honestly, be proud of yourself. As a qualified welder I can tell you that you did a fine job and you should continue to weld as you are showing very fast and promising progress. The plastic arch might move about if you pour boiling water on it. Most plastics are thermosetting.

[@Dez55166]

I had a set similar on my classic mini , remembered I got a piping kit that went between the arches & the body . Finished it off nicely

[@stephengreatbatch1269]

Fair play another great job 👍

[@LeighBooth-l7i]

No going back now dude ! Great work there 👏 Kudos for diving in and giving it a bash !

[@marcushayesford]

Thank you sir!! 👍👍👍

[@clivefowler1932]

Gonna look awesome when its done, and great work mate, proper job 👌 can't wait for the next update

[@Squintanditsmint]

The channel was getting far too sensible, welcome back. Hilariously bodgetastic ❤❤❤

[@marcushayesford]

It’s great to be back mate! 👍

[@johnnyscott8796]

Good work m8 really enjoying this 👍

[@matthewc.419]

Without sounding rude , i wish ud left well alone and gone stock , just my opinion

[@janebottomley6852]

Hi Marcus, instead of using a blow torch, try using a hot air gun to manipulate your plastic, keep the good work up.

[@rossmclaren71]

Love it Marcus !! Your car your way 💪💪💪 but I’m surprised the arches are not Carbon Fibre knowing you 🤣🤣

[@George-pp1ph]

Mike, you make still archers we’ll archers I don’t steal

[@Razcal_Worx]

Good on you for keeping on the grind mate and chipping away. Not letting the set backs get you down.. got some wide plastic arches to fit to my mk2 polo replacing steel ones I welded on few year back… just keep doing your things, aslong as it’s safe and your happy with the end result that’s all that matters. We ain’t all got the time patience or money to make things perfect, I know I haven’t anyway haha.. wacky races

[@502days]

We build them to meet with our own requirements not to meet with anyone else's. Thank you for sharing enjoyed watching awsome mate 👍

[@marcushayesford]

Glad you enjoyed the video mate! 👍

[@502days]

you you for the inspiration Marcus

[@marcushayesford]

@@502days 👍👍👍

[@502days]

🤙

[@more.power.]

Tricky work to get them correct Marcus. Cheers

[@ragnarironspear1791]

Brilliant as always Marcus

[@garrickclark3965]

As I wrote, I was thinking ,bet there expensive In steel due to the shape. I think the beige ezzy could be a good one and worth a few quid if done right. The blue one ,I do like. Looks tough.

[@marcushayesford]

The value means nothing to me mate. I wish my cars were worthless. That way no one would want to steal them, and I could afford to buy more! 😃

[@rjauto7215]

mate ive got to say you have done a alright job well done marcus

[@Chadkn]

Defo think getting some made up in steel will last longer than plastic if you pop a tyre when that rubber flicks off steel will hold it plastic will smash mate Well done for getting stuck in 👍

[@Farina1967]

Its about time you did a xpack mk2 2 door 😀

[@marcushayesford]

Honestly if money was no object I’d love to do a rocket bunny pandem kit!! 😀

[@Farina1967]

Your channels got me really tempted to buy a mk2 and do a zetec conversion its really helped with my mental health issues watching you mess about with these old girls

[@marcushayesford]

@@Farina1967 Go for it mate! 👍 A Zetec powered escort is loads of fun! . . . . I’m grateful that my videos have made such a difference to your life. It’s honestly positive messages and comments like this that keep me going. It’s no secret that I battle with my own issues on a daily basis too, but I seem to be winning at the moment! 💪

[@Farina1967]

Glad your doing well mate keep up the good work, iv got my eye on the gold mk2 escort estate on ebay for a possible van conversion 😊

[@Dez55166]

I’d a set of these arches on my classic mini remember you could get a strip of pipping to go between arch an body of car . Finished it of nicely

[@maxeluy]

And making your own arches with fiber? Is a massive job, but at the same time a nice skill to learn.

[@R6AAO]

It's a lot of work. You can't just slap fibreglass on and shape it. You need to make a prototype, a mould, a negative and then you can lay fibreglass.. Personally I think there will be a company somewhere that sells steel fab arches as blanks that can be tacked on with a welder.. Probably Europe.

[@maxeluy]

@@R6AAO Yes, is a massive job, but the end result is better than those cheap plastic ones and even better, the learning experience

[@R6AAO]

@@maxeluy why get experience in a dead trade? If you want to do a proper job and learn a proper skill you'd make the entire quarter panel and extended arch from sheet steel, however at today's technology level you'd be making lightweight hollow parts from carbon fibre. Similar to the fibre glass but far more dangerous for your health.

[@JasonDean-t9d]

Great job

[@marcushayesford]

Thanks mate! 👍

[@694069406940]

that is going to look so good ween you have finished the biuld. the boot spoiler is a very good touch me likey love wtaching the biuld keep up the good work 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@marcushayesford]

Glad you enjoy the videos mate! 👍 Thanks for watching! 👍

[@georgeross9834]

What a load of work . Surely a Mexico arch would be nicer.

[@marcushayesford]

🤔

[@icanseeyouallfromuphere]

, oh also, buy a sheet of aluminium to make your own curved wing piece, that way you can widen it how you like (surely you know somewhere with a metal curving bench thingy I forget what they're called 😂

[@205harvey3]

Like the new clothing ranges especially the 205 😊. Enjoying the vids mate 👍

[@marcushayesford]

The 205 bits came out so well! 👍 Glad you enjoy the videos mate! 👍

[@205harvey3]

@@marcushayesfordi will be placing an order 👍 thanks mate

[@marcushayesford]

@@205harvey3 awesome! Thanks in advance for your order. 👍

[@StephenReece-g8v]

Should have welded the splits

[@RavinRambali]

I just saw a moredoor mark 2 escort on Marketplace here in SA with that same wing that you are fitting with it being more centralized on the boot for sale

[@arronstephenson3187]

For the return lip. Use a rod of Steel and cut a 10mm slot in the middle and slowly slowly go around and around folding the metal back.

[@garrickclark3965]

Keep going mate. Would be better with steel arches though.

[@marcushayesford]

My thoughts are that if I can get some cheap plastic arches to fit, then if I damage an arch drifting it will be easy a cheap to fix. 👍

[@Steve-Chapman64]

Great vid Marcus. Love your your grab it by the bollocks and get on with it ethos. Looks good. Im gonna enjoy the ride.

[@marcushayesford]

Thanks for watching mate! 👍 I just make everything up as I go! 😀

[@cortinaelmo]

Trailer arches are what the use to use on speedworth hot rods. They would look mint Marcus.

[@marcushayesford]

Im defo considering other options for the arches. Now that the original arches are cut off, I'll be able to accurately measure and see what dimensions would be ideal. 👍

[@philliptuck5884]

10/10 from me your car your rules . Can not wait to see this st 170 ish build

[@marcushayesford]

Thanks for your positivity mate! 👍

[@JWxUK]

Go careful with the spray wax and welding, many a car have gone up in flames due to waxoyl when being repaired. Wax the cavities after you’re done.

[@bobuncle8704]

A handy tool for body work is Cleco Fasteners. You can get them in a kit off of Amaz0n. You can get them in clamps, or 1/8” or 1/4” hole fasteners. They’re like a reusable pop rivet. Hold material in place while you’re working on it.

[@marcushayesford]

Thanks so for the info mate! 👍

[@bobuncle8704]

@@marcushayesford You’re welcome.

[@M.M.M.81]

I reckon a set of riveted on forest arches would look alot better, they would be easy to replace if they get damaged drifting aswell great video as always 👍

[@marcushayesford]

Thanks for watching mate! 👍 Maybe I’ll switch to proper arches one day but the budget will t allow it at the moment. 👍

[@jacobsaid6263]

Well done with the welder mate 👌. Unlucky with the plastic arch but as you say, alteast you can expirement wirh it now. 👍 Also are yous coming down to southend tonight? 🤔

[@marcushayesford]

Thanks mate! 👍 I THINK I have a solution for the arch 🤞 . . . Cat is dragging me to her friend’s engagement thing tonight! ☹️

[@st220saloonrestorations]

I would leave it standard with all the work you have done in the boot area. Standard car with good paint job and nice four spoke r/s wheels half moon F/bumper add the boot spoiler

[@paulsutton5549]

Hi there Macks I’m doing the same to mk1 escort mate

[@ieindustries6510]

Maybe throw the whole arch in an oven on low heat to fully saturate the arch with heat. Be careful and go a lower heat and maybe creep up on the heat if you need. Good luck.

[@danielhayward7214]

Try and find a arch roller to roll the inner arch out to meet the quarter panel

[@markoldfield2934]

OK, I'm off to bed to rest

[@knoxyish]

marcus you do what you want to it mate its your car arches are always a problem you will get there . regards !

[@marcushayesford]

I'll defo figure it out somehow mate. 👍

[@johnhayles]

When you lower it mate it should look normal as the wheel would move up and forward in the arch . Looking good keep up the good work

[@marcushayesford]

Iv always found that it look even more back in the arch when the car is lowered mate. 🤔

[@johnhayles]

@marcushayesford if you want a hand with anything if you get the other tarmac archs happy to help you with the cutting and making them fit

[@alangreenaway7363]

Follow the door line i think it.looks ideal with the banned wheels 😉😘

[@marcushayesford]

If I can get it to follow the door line it should look pretty good! 👍

[@countmurcielago9802]

I think you will start to think it be better with tarmac arches , problem is fitting and cutting to put bigger tubs in then you want to Turret it it’s a slippery slope your on. I know I did same as you cheap arches 😊

[@marcushayesford]

Yes these things are a slippery slope mate. Lets see how far I end up slipping! 😃

[@Frebs01]

Then the Atlas, Watts link, floating hubs, group 4 wheels. Tyres. Half a year to build, 10yrs to save the money 😮😂 Someone remind me why I bought a 2 door shell???

[@hoggmotorsport]

Haha U-turn....or handbrake turn! Yeah mate I see your point in building another drift car/daily out of Heidi. As for the rear arches...would a set of repair arches off something like a Mk3 Escort work 🤔 trim them down to fit and rivet them on, as on a Mk2 tarmac arch? 🤔 Your car.. Your rules 💪👍

[@swebb302]

Price is generally a good indicator of quality...

[@marcushayesford]

Yep! 👍

[@markwestmoreland912]

Done a good job on those arches mate to say you have no workshop etc. Would be nice to see proper escort arches fitted tho

[@marcushayesford]

I agree that proper Mk2 Escort rally arches would probably look more 'right' but I'm trying to make the car look different than all the others out there. The main reason for the cheap plastic arches though, is that if I damage an arch drifting it will be easy a cheap to fix. 👍

[@markwestmoreland912]

Hi mate just wondering if metal would be better as a bolt on as you can bash and weld bits on with no cost

[@joebloggs1583]

The purists will be having a nervous breakdown over this one😀👍

[@marcushayesford]

I think most of the anoraks have stopped watching my videos already mate! 😀

[@JWxUK]

Purists/anoraks don’t care as it’s not an avo or rare car & probably don’t watch this, it’s more about ppl giving advice & opinions but being shot down when they’re different esp when he asks for people’s thoughts both good and bad to help the YT algorithm.

[@danielhayward7214]

Use some jb weld to glue the plastic arch repair

[@marcushayesford]

I’ve heard good things about that stuff! 😀

[@JessicaMaguire-ec7le]

Try and do the arch the other way! Door side first see wot happens 😊😊

[@MatthewCarrera-qm7le]

To many dilemmas, just go thunder saloon style and be different 😂

[@marcushayesford]

Im defo considering other options for arches. 👍

[@davidhamilton218]

Jesus you’ve wrecked a decent escort shell

[@marcushayesford]

Not yet, but she may get 'wrecked' when I drift her into a wall! 😃

[@starfox_wr-45e93]

Im earlier than an anorak to wellie convention 😊

[@marcushayesford]

haha!! 😃

[@TheTomasPedersen]

Get the tarmac rear arches 😅

[@markbull923]

Get someone to make you some metel arches with replicate the plastic ones,, much better 😊

[@marcushayesford]

I think the ultimate answer would be to get some carbon ones made! 😀 . . . If I can actually find some that are a good fit to mould from of course. 👍

[@IanScottJohnston]

At least use fibreglass arches, not those cheap £1 plastic ones. With fibreglass at least you can re-work them.

[@marcushayesford]

These are premium £20 arches mate, not the cheap £1 ones! 😃

[@davesmith6734]

Why didn't you fit a set of fibreglass forest arches instead of those cheap plastic ones

[@marcushayesford]

Im trying to make the car look different than all the other arched Escorts out there. 👍

[@Farina1967]

Hate plastic arches much better standard

[@pesky49162020]

What about zacspeed arches they have a similar 'look' to the plastic ones but made for the mk2? If you wanted to try those plastic ones again, maybe cut off inner lip bit flush and it could bend easier. Do what you do Marcus...end of the day the cry babies are across all cars that are old go to car meets bitching about the mods etc....follow then to the car park and they get into kia rio lol..

[@joshuamikkelsen5239]

Good work chief .

[@marcushayesford]

Thank you sir! 👍

[@callumthomas653]

Just going from bad to worse this job now mate may aswell just stick her shell and I’d on eBay

[@marty3469]

Fit Golf mk1 or mk2 arches

[@steveo3002]

get some proper arches , those look cheap n nasty imo

[@marcushayesford]

They are very cheap and nasty! 👍

[@jasonhardy8383]

Just buy mk2 flared arches and fit the right ones because you will regret it.

[@marcushayesford]

The whole point of the new plans for this car is to try to make it NOT look like every other arched Escort mate. However, I could easily fit Mk2 rally arches later on if I wanted to. 👍

[@tinman917]

Sacrificed on the alter of KZbin popularity

[@marcushayesford]

I think I’ve sacrificed a lot of popularity because of the new plans for this car! 😀

[@icanseeyouallfromuphere]

, i wonder if you'd have done better to buy some sheet steel and cut your own arches, "learning curve"

[@stevemcevoy5628]

Jesus Christ

[@marcushayesford]

Amen

[@PaulHeyes-k8z]

🤔😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@marcushayesford]

👍

[@geraldmcmahon7361]

👍🫡👏🫡🤙💪🙌👋🏻👏

[@marcushayesford]

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