FAST FLIPS Mk1 Ford ESCORT. Make some CASH!

[@willis8281]

I’m glad the algorithm popped this up on my recommended! What an amazing episode, no BS, really interesting watching you transform this beauty! 👍👍👍

[@Italanmo]

Well done Paul - not a fan of the blacked out bits but well documented story ! More Escorts PLEASE!

[@ODDAutos]

Will do 👍👍

[@peterj5751]

I agree on both counts. I would have thought that dechroming took value off. But please, more Escorts.

[@martintaylor8921]

Paul absolutely stunning what you've achieved, kudos to all the hard work and long hour's, love the full build video and no adverts, it's all about the content and not the KZbin money, loyalty to your subscribers for not selling out to sponsorships, top man 👍

[@ODDAutos]

They wanted to put 17 adds through that video, just erased them all ha ha. Hate them popping up every 5 minutes when you’re trying to watch a vid.

[@renaul_megane_rs_2254]

Absolutely stunning 👌😀😀

[@bigphilswheels]

Spot on throughout. Love the longer, less rushed format. The journey through the build is much easier to watch in one episode. I think that's why channels like 'M539 restorations' are so popular. So, hopefully it'll help you gather more subscribers. And the car turned out fab as well! 👍👍

[@ODDAutos]

Hope so mate 🤞 and thanks for the comment, glad you liked the vid 👍

[@sanjmistry]

I've always wanted a MK escort, lovely example !!!

[@pw3591]

Wasn't sure about all the black paint, but to be fair it came out looking good.Great vid !!

[@edalbagem]

Good format with the whole thing in one episode. Keep up the good work! 👍

[@ODDAutos]

Thanks buddy 👍, yes car turned out great 👍

[@fiestaturbo]

Probably one of your best videos, the hour long format is definitely welcomed.

[@williammcveigh101]

Brilliant really enjoyed it. I have MK1 Fiesta 1982

[@DeLambada]

I was taught multi leaf springs had a dampening effect, too (the different leaves rubbing against each other dissipating energy through friction). Appearently that effect doesn't really do much, if you can just replace it with a single leaf.

[@bandk2000]

My then girlfriend (now wife) had one of these in 1982. One night it was stolen from outside of my apartment. It turned up about 9 hours later, abandoned not too far from her own parents house! Baffled that it was abandoned and locked, the police officer showed us that when the locks on them were worn, both the door and ignition could be operated with a 2 pence coin! It was an eye opener for us, we got the car back and immediately invested in a Krooklok (steering wheel bar) Even so 5 months later it was traded for a new Fiesta.

[@ianmangham4570]

Sorry about that 🙏

[@kevinmoffatt]

World cup top mounts good, crying out for RS contrast stripes . Ford got the shape spot on; they have always been desirable just a shame they dissolved faster than asprin.Bought a very nice mk 2 and was horrified when I lifted the soundproofing on the scuttle plenum to find the metal had left the building.

[@rossbritton4008]

Those CHROME Bumperetts Make that CAR..Twin Cam Style..Never Mind the GROOVE..In Australia we put V8 WINDSORS in them..OH, There are RULES on the CONVERSION..$

[@craigpimlott204]

I put a Rover 3.5 litre V8 in one in the 80’s .went like a stabbed rat and the sound was like nothing else flat out ..

[@johnbailey2002]

Great work presented well. No need to see every nut and bolt. Magic.

[@josegoncalves5556]

My very first car,it was as old as me when i bought it, 1974,loved it.this video brought me down memory lane.absolutely loved it.

[@joeleeway4604]

Love the finished look bar the black bumper wrap.

[@stevesas632]

Great video, brilliant work. I personally would have kept the bumpers & grille chrome at least. Can understand de chroming those window rubbers (they do look unnecessary) but not sure most people want to see black bumpers on a mk1 Escort.

[@paulcherry8256]

Paul, I started to watch this knowing it was an hour long video... Thinking I'd watch it over a couple of days.. But.. The information and detail you give out is awe inspiring that I couldn't switch it off.. The transformations you create on all of the vehicles that work with are excellent.. Keep up the good work. 👏

[@bigmalcvids]

Great refreshing video,no bull just good.I had a Triumph Dolomite 1850 HL 1974(N) , ( Bought second hand in 1978)Blooming snapped the back axle doing burn outs,& then it seized up on my Mam & Dads Drive( no anti freeze ) What an idiot! 🤡Scrapped in 1982😢🤷…Great Car tho’

[@JohnClee-b8z]

Absolutely fantastic video. I was that enthralled, I didn’t even notice there were no adverts until you mentioned it at the end. Great editing, superb content. This is the bollocks. I could watch this type of video all day. Finally, a proper car show! Keep this format coming.

[@ODDAutos]

Ace comment mate, really appreciate that 👍

[@chopperhehehe]

Snap I didn't notice e either mk1 escort an am hooked lol 😊

[@RachaelSA]

I always love all your videos, but this longer, start to finish, are the best so far. It reminds me of the shows Flipping Bangers and Wheeler dealers.

[@NB_NB_NB]

Agreed

[@ODDAutos]

Great comment, really appreciate that Rachael 👍

[@jasperdemann5936]

Agreed....kind of! Much better standards here than on 'Flipping Bangers'. I've had to stop watching that. Those guys broke my cringeometer! 😁

[@ozbassman11]

Really enjoyed the video. The trick was finding the right base car at the opening, and then you were able to capitalize on that. So thanks for the great watch.

[@paulsomers9442]

Great to see start to finish in one video. Thanks

[@racheljones5616]

Awesome. Nothing gets my full attention these days but I stopped everything to watch this. Subscribed 👌

[@johncouriermeh]

I learnt to drive in an Escort MK1 GT in 1971. What a magic little car that was.

[@jackcameback]

When cars were that simple to work on - Loved my little Fiesta 1.3 Ghia with a Supersport crossflow - twin weber with a nice open air filter

[@davidlouis2354]

Great to see a clean and organised workshop. More rare than the Escort. Excellent job!

[@mrt1392]

Great video thanks for your time and effort, even my 5 year old was happy to watch it with me 😊

[@glynholloway5117]

Learned to drive in a 1968 MK1 Escort in 1969. Loved the video and your work. Just wished you had blacked the tailpipe and got the n/s bonnet level with the wing. Still loved it though.

[@danielvanderveken5127]

Great video, my grandfather had one of those, people used to take them to the junk yard back in these days . Now they are unaffordable here.🇧🇪

[@ianmangham4570]

Fantastic to see her sitting nice with the better 4 spoke alloys 👌

[@robertcanning1888]

My dads 1st car . exact same colour lol. 50 yrs ago. Wish we still had it. Good luck with it

[@patrickstarnes2355]

Loved it ! Normally 20 mins is enough for me but this was easy watching 👍

[@martinwhitaker5332]

Really enjoyed this tidy up of the Escort, good idea to continue this format if you can.

[@jamesgilpin5535]

Nostalgic, great. Good job

[@billylowe507]

I'm American so I've seen those little cars but not like you guys. I love it. To be honest I disagreed with your suggestions until I saw them great work love your channel

[@GarryHollington]

Really enjoyed the down to earth non waffle review. Work down really good and some useful tips. Would certainly watch another, but the mk1 escort top suff. Appreciated the improvements to a much loved iconic car.

[@justinboon3811]

This man is a genius 😊the Mach1 is sorted excellent 👍 job

[@JakeGould11]

Quality video but in the next one I need a cost breakdown on what you paid, spent fixing it and sold it for! A very good watch though!

[@aqa321]

Working your ass off! Shows how a good mechanic can really transform what looks like an already decent classic car.

[@reaper0374]

Lovely looking car. Was already a pretty good starting point, but with a few tweaks and changes, it looks amazing now.

[@ODDAutos]

Thank you mate, appreciate that 👍👍

[@rudolphvanthoff1391]

Loved it. Honest flipping and done right. Sure I’m not a fan of dechroming, but… most was easily reversible and as you stated it was to target a newer audience, which is what is needed to get better dollars (plus that’s my views vs yours and it was your project! Have at it). Well done

[@fredyorke9952]

Loved the car just a few niggle points for me , N/S/F bonnet not level with wing ,seat cross members need to be matt black also rear seat X member matt black , inside sills matt black and the head lining needed steaming to pull the wrinkles out other than that absolute lovely Mk1 I had one the same colour many years ago it was a pleasure watching you work thanks

[@pauljeffries]

Stunning work, great car, brilliant video, i loved every second of that 👍👌

[@GaryClough-g4s]

Looks and sounds mint - seen it is now up on Dream Car site so some tickets purchased. Would be good to keep it in Worcestershire 🤞. Great video- thanks.

[@madbull4]

It does look good (the car). Just think, that's a 56 year old car! Awesome! I'm going to subscribe. Am interested to see what you're going to do next. The video format is good as well. Cheers.

[@paulhorton5594]

Bless you both I’m glad your having a break x

[@MrJonah30]

Great build loved the start to finish

[@GrahamPatterson-w4j]

Great video one hit is brilliant from start to finish.

[@oresterodrigues2858]

First time I viewed your video. Just love the sound of that carburetor. You hardly see them in South Africa. In the 90's they were still fully packed on our roads. Nice video 👌.

[@markallchorn2438]

Fab vid, bought back some excellent memories. Used to autocross an ex RAC rally bubble arch Mk1 in the 80s 👍

[@markhorsburgh3989]

Hiya Paul, that is one of the best videos you've ever posted.... Still miss the ones with you and Keith f-ing about and having a laugh, but people move on. Lovely job on that Mk1 👏 👌 👍

[@gresleyt.9163]

Ahhhh…how could you!…….what a great looking car ,and what you’ve done,THEN you sell it to DC giveaways…..i could of cried…..I’m 70 years young and it took me right back,right back to driving anglias,consuls and later escorts..what an upgrade they were!..…i would of been that kid with the dosh, in the pocket…(not that Ive gone much)..Ive searched to see if it was won..it was….Im crying on me crumpets…Great job Paul,and all the black over paint looks ACE…what a difference it makes,the bucket seat frames were real old fashioned ingenuity..look great..…and love the faults that came up,just like the old days working on them…and standing back thinking..what next,..why isn’t it working…..! Cheers Mate..still crying though……!😂

[@erikdikkers7931]

Could of ???

[@LeeLeesAdventures]

How much did it fetch can see it on there web site.we never knew how much it cost to buy or what he sold it for. Thats w]the main reason i watched it for the mk1 escorts it was my first car. I had the Mexico 🥹

[@gresleyt.9163]

Not sure how many tickets were sold in the lottery, to get the car….but whoever got it ,got a cracker…..and they will only go up in value…great show,shame it never went on the open market,but i think it would fetch a premium price…good on him ,he did a great job…

[@SamThredder]

@@erikdikkers7931 no point in trying to teach an old dog new tricks haha! he's right, i was looking forward to it going to someone who loved it not some idiot who just wins it then probably spins it into a ditch

[@brad9529]

Fluid Flywheel, I've never heard that before. That's cool.

[@nigelwilson8331]

What a stuning car.😊😊.ive had so many mk1 and 2 s. Loved what you have done.however did you not see it had lowering blocks on the back and changing the spring wasnt reallly needed.just take out the blocks.they do cause more trouble than there worth.and as for the rev counter i have mended so many because people dont see how they work.but yea faulty gauge.great job..

[@richsmith1640]

Fantastic knowledge sharing, amazing build and super effort with the video production 🎉 Superstar.

[@nevermind2534]

Now days its v8 mercs for me but this bought back memories of working on old fords and minis etc and the fun of thrashing the guts out of these old bangers.

[@MrPlum1282]

Thoroughly enjoyed this! More videos feature length please! Thanks for sharing with us!

[@turnamere4859]

Another like for the new format 👍🏻 My first 3 cars were Mk IIs but I've always loved the lines of Mk Is and I do like the subtle de-chrome detail on this example.

[@paulhack5577]

I watch a few car shows over the pond which are excellent and at last found one here . Loved this from the start to finish Paul and hope and pray we can see loads of vids like this. I'm retired so love this era of car and can't wait for your next endeavour. i wish you all the success you need to keep this going.

[@vicpulido4345]

I learned a lot makes me griling and kicking coz im also reviving a 87 model lancer sl boxtype w/c i score in a junkyard somewher here in the phillippines.

[@zumabilla]

Great episode and very respectful upgrade. Thanks for sharing. I’ve subscribed. I can’t wait for more videos.

[@oxfamshop]

With the wheels that were on it , it looked as if the the car dwarfed the wheels. You made it look great . I imagine you can sell the wheels that were on it , Steering wheel , adaptations and so on.

[@jimbob578]

I usually only watch 20-30 minute long KZbin videos, but this still worked for me as I just split it into two viewings. I didn't even notice no adverts, and yes that was awesome, but honestly you deserve to make money from these! I would definitely not grumble at ads in there (especially as people can just install an ad-blocked anyway) As for the car, very nice. My friend had a red Mk1 and loved that. The black... not completely to my taste, but it still looks good, I just don't like the bumpers in satin? Maybe matte or gloss would look better. Your content is awesome mate, I feel like I know a secret on KZbin by watching you, when the viewing figures obviously don't compare to something like MA. Got to get you to at least 50k subscribers by the end of this year for sure 🙂 I've posted a few of your videos on my forum now, and will continue to do so.

[@davidbishop6864]

Amazing job on the MK 1 loved the 1hour format and no adds!

[@marrerowski]

Nice build. Looks like a great fun ride.

[@MikMech]

Love the 'From Go to Whoa' Format. 👍👍

[@escorthq5060]

Much preferred it before you started with the black paint, mechanical stuff was good, made a really well sorted car 👌

[@prestcoldandy910]

What a great video , straight forward and practical . I am 61 , love the old escorts , i had a mk2 silver harrier when i was 19 wish i still had now , that was a pleasure to watch thank you

[@toggenation]

Love how you bring it up to an excellent standard without gilding the lily.

[@ODDAutos]

Ahh cheers buddy, glad you liked it 👍

[@NikosDIY]

Def like the 1hour long start to finish content... It would be great if you could add in the cost and how much you made... and also film a bit more of the work!

[@Baddad36]

Having a parent who owned one from new, I can testify they came out the factory with door gaps just like it. And the clunking bonnet. Ah the memories. All that is missing is a rusty exhaust, 155/13 wheels and tyres and the constant smell of unleaded. Good to see the Kent(?) engine has gone though. But the de-chrome... 😥Subscribed.

[@chiefrocka8604]

Unleaded 😂 That was the 90’s , no such thing in the 60’s 80’s and 80’s

[@TheNorthernmunky]

Brilliant video Paul, absolutely loved it

[@jasonshaw4957]

Car looks fantastic De-Chromed. Low, fast and mean…and there is no denying that you know your Ford Escorts. Anyone will be lucky to own this. Keep up the great content and work. Any VW love coming for us Dubbers?? 😜

[@wellsyandcars]

Stunning mate, love the Twin 40 burble. Brings back so many memories from my first car.

[@fuzzylumpkins6034]

My fatheer in law has 4 of these and a Mexico in his back garages. The market for them and minis is from old men getting older that liked this, junk to me, in the 70s and never had the money. They are buying memories. I figure these cars have a market for another 10 years and it will fall off a cliff. Til then it has taught me just because I think they are junk, someone else sees a value in them that is far more than metal deep. I have now had to fab 3 bodies and find we can restore an MK1 in our sleep fully over about 9 days and always make several grand a week flipping them. I always give my FiL grief for having these old bangers brought in and he always gives me grief for my JDM cars. The difference is I can work on his, he looks at the GTR engine and walks away for a cuppa. Great looking example and great flip, everyone happy and you made it through January without having to tighten the belt.

[@grayfool]

Loving the longer format. Great job. We're gonna have to start calling you the Escort whisperer. The car looked weird on the original wheels, like a roller skate. Very strange!

[@Mick-sl3nv]

Absolutely awesome episode, more of that please. My MK1 escort and MK1 transit thorougly enjoyed watching also 😎😎

[@Uncomfortably-Numb-]

Clocks4Classics Paul. Next time you want to repair a tachometer. About £45 for the kit. Replaces the old broken tech. Easy to fit, job done 👍 ps: leave the bloody chrome on 😂

[@ODDAutos]

Ahh I’ll give them a go next time 👍👍

[@Uncomfortably-Numb-]

They’ve also posted some videos here on KZbin of them fitting the kits 👍👌

[@Cybersix6666]

Love these longer video. Keep them coming please 👍

[@leeprice9602]

Brilliant love the hour episode No adds which is fantastic One thing that pisses me off Is adverts! Don’t change anything Be good if Keith made a guest appearance

[@studley73]

What a cracking little car i personallpreefer it with chrome but its horses for courses would love to see some more long videos like this

[@markcozzie]

Reminds me my first car,same colour as well,HOB 460N 1750cc mk1 escort, epic

[@jplcustoms1642]

Awesome build. Love the full build videos.

[@hsingh630]

Fantastic all round, awesome classic car, clear informative goal and presented brilliantly. (Can’t stand these adverts and sponsored videos in other KZbinrs channels)

[@duckhunter8203]

Absolutely loved the in depth video was great as always, had a few goes on it so hopefully it will be mine😂😂

[@ericbarrington9522]

love the build and attention to detail well done, takes me back to my mk1 1300GT white with blue roof

[@sibzilla]

Well impressed with the work you did on the seats. Lovely clean shop as well mate.

[@xjs36]

As always I love your work. It doesn’t matter what format you use, but that was a great hour of viewing. Thank you❤

[@malcolmgreen2676]

Love the no ads and complete build in one show but most of all the escort looked absolutely amazing when you finished transforming it. One hell of a brilliant job well done mate it looked and sounded magnificent.

[@ronnieteulon]

I love a MK1 with black rather than chrome I did the same on my one. Stunning looking car. Like the complete video in one

[@jackphillips3962]

Excellent job! The car looked fantastic in that final shot of the in the closing sequence. De chroming and sorting out those silly wide wheels made all the difference to the look of it!

[@ivorpeachey4366]

Loved it Paul, wished the car was mine. There’s something special about a mk 1 escort

[@paulocaldeira7508]

Let me introduce my self. I’m Paulo and I’ve been hooked on oldSkool fords since the late eighties. You have inspired me and made buy one, so I got a 1975 4 door 1.3 mk2 escort and now I have to do the restoration . So I will be looking for information and tips to do that job thanks for inspiring me. Paulo Caldeira Portugal 🇵🇹keep on doing it very satisfying and helpful to watch. Thank you.👍

[@debarra136]

Great video paul! I like the longer format too.

[@peerspeerspeers]

Absolutely amazing job and a great watch too. More please!

[@ODDAutos]

Brill 👍 cheers Peers 👍

[@martinda7446]

This Escort gave me flashbacks. I had a neighbour in the late 70s early 80s who had a brown 1100 Escort Mk1 estate. I would often chat to him as he set the tappets at the weekend. Every weekend. For approx 8 years. That is 416 full tappet jobs setting 8 valve clearances a time, including a double check and a triple check - He always triple checked. (He seemingly kept repeating the process - I'm giving him the benefit of being thorough and precise) 24 measurements. Rounded up that is 10,000 tappets. And you know what... I wouldn't let him near any of my tappets. He had a lovely family, a very sweet daughter and a very nice wife. In all seriousness this behaviour indicates some deeper issue. He also insisted he was still receiving 405 line television years after the transmitters were turned off. He wouldn't listen, I was studying telecommunications engineering at the time and knew the subject and transmitter well. (Crystal Palace and nearby IBA tower). His wife left him and I know she was really happy afterwards. He still did his tappets and still thought he received 405 line TV. I think it was those black bumpers. Black door handles, black rear light surrounds. Black window trim. Black wipers.... Edit: I meant the black stuff may have made me think of the dark times with that old brown estate... I read it again and worried you may have thought I was comparing your strange behaviour and chromephobia with this mans behaviour. I most certainly was not. Even if you have a weird chromephobia you are still saner than I am... That should be obvious... and of course nobody is comparable to the Hawaii Fivo-O man (He looked like one of the characters from that classic TV programme - broadcast in 405 lines from the Crystal Palace transmitter). Edit: I forgot a detail. The rest of his time was seemingly taken up attempting to re-string the tuner section of his Rigonda radiogram. I know for sure this took him at least 5 years.

[@allysonsquires8421]

Smashing it as per. You have transformed yet another car, I am more Vauxhall but I have nothing but love for this car and how you modernised it the absolute dogs!

[@coreywingrove458]

Nice one Paul ....Mint ... Thanks for the effort and up loading to KZbin great video and car... Thanks Corey

[@ODDAutos]

Cheers Corey, glad you liked it mate 👍

[@shaundell4630]

Awesome Video. Great car and good humour 😄👍. Brings back memories. My first car was a MK1 1100 4 speed escort. Driven loads of cars and some had loads more power, but never gave me the same thrill as that Escort 😁. Always enjoy your videos and look forward to the next one. Thank you for the excellent content.