Lee's YB Powered Mk1 Escort - Walk around Part1 - Underside

Hi , a walkaround video of my Cosworth YB Powered Mk1 Escort to complement my build albums stored on my Facebook build page,
Please come and visit and have a scroll though the albums on my Facebook build page :-). Albums choc full of pics with full descriptions of what I've done and more importantly how & why i did it ! . Like , Comment & Share !
Album1 - A Portuguese LHD Mk1 Escort is the base for this project 1) tiny.one/ycy8b54v
Album 2 - LHD to RHD Conversion & Acid dip ! 2) tiny.one/yezwp6u7
Album 3 - Body Restoration & Group 4 Conversion 3) tiny.one/eem42627
Album 4 Cosworth YB Engine & Box Part 1 4) tiny.one/bdcsttmu
Album 5 Re-Dip & Prime 5) tiny.one/2n38ffj4
Album 6 YB Engine & Box Install into Mk1 Shell 6) tiny.one/2yz2cfrx
Album 7 Radiator & Intercooler install 7) tiny.one/336ukfcs
Album 8 Twin filler fuel tank - fabrication & install 8) tiny.one/yckn9u9t
Album 9 Front suspension & brakes 9) tiny.one/zkf88usw
Album 10 Rear Axle & brakes 10) tiny.one/2kr3bc9x
Album 11 Wheels and Bubble arch modifications 11) tiny.one/2p9xdk5s
Album 12 Accelerator Pedal & Throttle body mods 12) tiny.one/yphbmee4
Album 13 Corsa Electric Power Steering Conversion 13) tiny.one/zxk6nd9d
Album 14 Exhaust tunnel fabrication 14) tiny.one/2p9pufys
Album 15 Recaro seats, Seat mounts , Handbrake & Spare wheel 15) tiny.one/f5mwbtsz
Album 16 Registering an Imported classic in the UK 16) tiny.one/28zsrjy2
Album 17 Electrics #1 Creating the clock pod & other stuff 17) tiny.one/5dnkyxkd
Album 18 Electrics #2 Ancillaries & Battery 18) tiny.one/vemmyk9h
Album 19 Electrics #3 Creating the wiring diagrams 19) tiny.one/mw9uhxcx
Album 20 Electrics #4 Body Fabrication 20) tiny.one/5rzyh5vr
Album 21 Louvered Bonnet & Raised prop tunnel 21) tiny.one/4emyxccp
Album 22 Electrics #5 Making a wiring loom from scratch ! 22) tiny.one/3z2436v8
Album 23 Electrics 6 Installing a standalone Link ECU 23) tiny.one/23ucz2u7
Album 26 Technical drawings 26) tiny.one/ycknmmvu
Album 27 Interior trim 27) tinyurl.com/2phcne3u
Album 28 Doors & Opening 1/4 light restoration 28) tinyurl.com/mwff4hjb

[@carl_marks1626]

Blood, sweat and tears went into that. Great build 👍

[@Cossie.Mk1]

Like you wouldnt believe! 5 years to get to this point 😖 cheers 👍

[@jdubz22]

Just came across your build Lee, all I can say is - Very well done, a super tidy car from all angles, you should be proud of what you've made here!

[@Cossie.Mk1]

Thank you 👍

[@RussellLord]

this man has to be number one .......totally the best I've ever seen

[@Cossie.Mk1]

Cheers Russel 👍

[@stuartjamieson2427]

I'm a massive Mk1 fan. So any Mk1 fans are sound by me good work Mt

[@Cossie.Mk1]

Thank you

[@michaelhodgson3833]

Wow !, I used to compete in the 70's in something like this, I threw a fiat 131 motor and box in, jag back axle with inboard discs, club level rallying, (cough). This is looking great, wish mine had been as well specced as yours, good job fella.

[@Cossie.Mk1]

Thanks 👍

[@benjohnson7170]

Wow,that's a serious Mk1. A hell of alot work going on there. Looks bloody awsome mate. I'm in Oz,and have a standard Mk1 2door that's been waiting for me in the shed for 18years. And I'm finally ready......

[@Cossie.Mk1]

Thanks 👍 good luck !

[@shineautomotive]

What a lovely looking thing

[@Cossie.Mk1]

Thank you

[@corno]

Fantastic build, love the level of detail! That accent doesn’t sound too far from me, hopefully see this on the road when it’s done!

[@Cossie.Mk1]

Fingers crossed!

[@TheRebelOne.]

That's a stunning build Lee. You're attention to detail is second to none. Looking forward to the next installment!

[@Cossie.Mk1]

cheers mate 👍

[@ianfrost5011]

Love your work and even better seeing your videos, watching from Brisbane Australia 🇦🇺

[@Cossie.Mk1]

Thanks mate 👍

[@Kosahdus]

Looking super nice 👍. Well done

[@Cossie.Mk1]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@gaillaffer7579]

Your skills are amazing. You have the car and garage I yearn for. I’ll be following your updates for sure. Thanks for the great post.

[@Cossie.Mk1]

Thanks 👍

[@alastairwatson3201]

It’s a wizard bit of kit! Nice work, bloke!

[@Cossie.Mk1]

Thanks 👍

[@pauldashwood2897]

There’s some tidy work there .great build

[@Cossie.Mk1]

Thanks 👍

[@canyoncarver]

Simply amazing work. Always loved Escorts. You are taking this one to another level!

[@Cossie.Mk1]

Happy to hear that! cheers 👍

[@russcole5685]

Amazing fabrication. Great work. And Hello from little New Zealand

[@Cossie.Mk1]

Hello there!

[@jst1261]

Wow! what a build! so cool! Go for it!

[@Cossie.Mk1]

Thank you

[@stu2427]

Stunning work well done

[@Cossie.Mk1]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@stu2427]

@@Cossie.Mk1 pleasure watching it Mt. I grew up with mk ones. 11....1300 cc.... Then dropping a 2 litre pinto in them thrashing them till they drop. If only I knew what they be werth now.. But yours is on a different planet.

[@paulwhiteman3625]

That’s a thing of beauty, sir!!

[@Cossie.Mk1]

cheers mate 👍

[@christianjarvie7120]

Lovely work Lee been following your FB page since you started. Great to see this Vid.

[@Cossie.Mk1]

Much appreciated

[@peterripon6551]

Great build mate! Will follow your progress.

[@Cossie.Mk1]

Thanks 👍

[@davos4wdadventures]

Wonderful work mate🇦🇺

[@Cossie.Mk1]

Thanks 👍

[@garrywitcomb2334]

Gonna be a beast mate Work of art 👍👍👍

[@Cossie.Mk1]

Thanks Gary 👍

[@Straitsify]

Wonderful car! Please keep posting videos :)

[@Cossie.Mk1]

More to come!

[@davidsnowball2981]

Just came across your Chanel, very impressive lots of work there,subscribed,good luck from Adelaide Australia

[@Cossie.Mk1]

Awesome, thank you!

[@hansvanleersum8309]

Fantastic job you have done! Top top top! Hvl.

[@Cossie.Mk1]

Glad you liked it!

[@callumliddoni6827]

That's clean, lovely work mate

[@Cossie.Mk1]

Thanks a lot!

[@HDfatty]

Great work Lee as always 👊🏻

[@Cossie.Mk1]

Thanks 👍

[@sikazfuc]

Awesome build

[@Cossie.Mk1]

I'm glad you like it

[@natbravata5859]

Hi Lee. Excellent build. All the right bits!

[@Cossie.Mk1]

Thanks 👍

[@williamschultz298]

Nice car and good to see somebody documenting making an engine swap.

[@Cossie.Mk1]

Thanks 👍

[@paultaylor9939]

Looks well look forward to seeing the rest of it cheers

[@Cossie.Mk1]

Part 2 now posted ! - Check it out & subscribe for more :-) kzbin.info/www/bejne/pIiVY2alpJl2g9U

[@vanboss8782]

Brilliant work keep the videos coming 👏

[@Cossie.Mk1]

Thank you! Will do!

[@torstenkaus3559]

what an amazing & clean build 😙😙😙 lots of fine and well thought out "little" details 👍

[@Cossie.Mk1]

Thank you very much!

[@tonybilco1317]

Beautiful build Lee loved this walk around and in depth explanation..thankyou

[@Cossie.Mk1]

Thanks 👍

[@Ralph2]

Amazing project Lee. Apart from all the work, there has clearly been a tremendous amount of thought gone into this. Subscribed.

[@Cossie.Mk1]

Thanks for the sub!

[@alistairvian]

Beautiful car very nice work ❤

[@Cossie.Mk1]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@andybaker5800]

Nice clean work Lee. Keep the videos coming. I’d like to watch your progress. Well done 👍🏼

[@Cossie.Mk1]

Thanks, will do!

[@wesleycook3181]

great job on the supension front and rear nice

[@Cossie.Mk1]

Thanks 👍

[@clydecotton]

Amazing build mate!

[@Cossie.Mk1]

Thanks a ton!

[@kevinwilson7049]

Fairplay 2u brother.. doing a lovely job.. reminds me of back in the day , when I had a rwd 205 with all the goodies cos worth 2.4 for hill climbs.. only if I cud do it all again.. best of luck brother🤩🤩👍👍✊

[@Cossie.Mk1]

Thanks 👍

[@pauljeffries]

Great video Lee, the car is looking fantastic, a hell of a lot of work has gone into that build so far, keep up the good work 👍

[@Cossie.Mk1]

Thanks, will do!

[@pauldby1479]

Fantastic work!

[@Cossie.Mk1]

Thanks a lot!

[@1BCamden]

Great, thanks for taking the time and sharing

[@Cossie.Mk1]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Phil_The_Maker]

Very nicely done 👍.

[@Cossie.Mk1]

Thanks 👍

[@sirstevio]

Looking great!

[@Cossie.Mk1]

Thank you

[@shlongcoleman]

Keep up the good work matey , looking amazing, mines just 3/4 of a rusty shell at the moment

[@Cossie.Mk1]

Good luck!

[@mattyj624]

Cool build that fella 👌

[@Cossie.Mk1]

Thank you

[@THEROADSMITH]

What a work of art. Even the stands. Well done mate!

[@Cossie.Mk1]

Thanks a lot!

[@princessharold]

That's some great work!

[@Cossie.Mk1]

Thanks!

[@boastyy]

Awesome work mate!😀

[@Cossie.Mk1]

Thanks a lot!

[@Hazzy238]

Fantastic work mate!

[@Cossie.Mk1]

Thanks a lot!

[@greggbutler9344]

Some big money being spent here 👍 ❤

[@Cossie.Mk1]

Unfortunately parts for these things aren't cheap , but I'm managing to keep some costs down by doing the majority of fabrication and engineering myself 👍. I'm fortunate to have some brilliant friends with lathes , milling machines and TIG welders too - i couldn't do this build without my mates !

[@amendippanesar]

This is absolutely epic

[@Cossie.Mk1]

Thank you

[@samdutton1612]

top job mate, very well done, a high end example, thanks for sharing it with us 👍

[@Cossie.Mk1]

Thanks 👍

[@Adam151082]

That looks mint!! 👌🏼

[@Cossie.Mk1]

Thanks 👍

[@briantodd9996]

Looks great 👍

[@Cossie.Mk1]

Thanks 👍

[@tonyw3250]

Massive amount of work, looks great

[@Cossie.Mk1]

It was! Thanks 👍

[@cholleron]

Great video, really interesting 👍

[@Cossie.Mk1]

Glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@tonysmith754]

Awesome job

[@Cossie.Mk1]

Thanks 👍

[@kstoff2218]

Great work.

[@Cossie.Mk1]

Thanks!

[@curtiswilcock5628]

Got to appreciate all the hard work you put in to this nice work keep it up loving the stands for the body too 😉

[@Cossie.Mk1]

Much appreciated

[@theoriginalwallace]

Beautiful build, Lee! I'm selling all my YB engines, boxes, efr turbo & parts in a job lot. My Viva HC was fitted with the YB, but to be able to actually get it finished & on the road, it's now getting a n/a Honda S2000 engine & box from the YB sale funds. Simple screamer! Cheers. Leigh.

[@Cossie.Mk1]

Sounds great!

[@evo5349]

Nice work.

[@Cossie.Mk1]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@garethdavies3220]

Hi Lee , a very nice job. If you haven't done already a proper bump steer check will benefit the handling greatly, easy to do with straight edges and tape measures. Looking forward to seeing more.

[@Cossie.Mk1]

Thanks Gareth , ive checked the geometry for bump steer ( im a wheel alignment engineer for JLR 😉) The track rods are parallel to the lower arms at ride height 👍

[@petersmith9950]

Nice work mate

[@Cossie.Mk1]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@lukeframpton3671]

Nice work

[@Cossie.Mk1]

Thanks

[@Dutcharmytent]

Great video, and information ,have subscribed.

[@Cossie.Mk1]

thanks fir the sub !

[@glengriffiths4090]

It's beautiful

[@Cossie.Mk1]

Thanks 👍

[@2102Chris]

Very nice work m8

[@Cossie.Mk1]

Thanks!

[@scottstorey4158]

very nice 😃

[@Cossie.Mk1]

Thank you 😃

[@nunzioguarino3974]

beautyfull job !!!!

[@Cossie.Mk1]

Thanks 👍

[@trickydickydoudlebug]

Lovely motor - will be a beast when its completed! Will you be using it for any events, or just a very fast road toy? Any idea on colour choice?

[@Cossie.Mk1]

thanks . No idea on colour yet. The plan is to be my weekend toy / fast road car , but i am interested in doing a few sprints , hill climbs , track days and maybe a bit of drag racing !

[@pattiboychannel311]

Wow, very tidy

[@Cossie.Mk1]

Thank you

[@sucapizda]

Super nice build. I know how tricky all this is. Are those rear callipers the only ones in the rear. Or are these just for the E brake?

[@Cossie.Mk1]

Yes, theyre the only ones. Theyre from a Sierra Cosworth and incorporate a mechanical (cable operated) handbrake.

[@floydlivingston6762]

Pretty interesting I have to ask why I have to pan hard bar on the rear end

[@Cossie.Mk1]

its a watts linkage. With the leaf springs gone there's nothing to locate the axle laterally . The watts linkage controls the axle movement side to side more accurately than a panhard rod.

[@brianpitt5428]

Car /project looks great and i like your approach .Classic body shape will always look good ,will follow your progress with interest .Particularly like fuel cap and location .What colour will it it eventually be and will you paint it yourself ?

[@Cossie.Mk1]

thanks , i keep changing my mind on the colour. Theres a long way to go yet , so have plenty of time to decide 😆. i cant paint - it will be going to a pro

[@jellybaby7]

Well informed video, superb build. Take it Doberman dogs protect the garage with fully armed snipers, alarms, smoke protection

[@Cossie.Mk1]

Thanks - its very well protected 😉

[@philtucker1224]

Hello Lee, I’m a very keen Mk1 Escort fan (and previous owner) this build looks great and I can see that you’ve clearly got a fairly decent budget for this build. (Sorry I don’t have a Facebook account) is this car for professional track use? Or are you building it for a client? (Or will it be for sale on completion? Thanks buddy, really interesting build!👍

[@Cossie.Mk1]

Thanks , no im building it just for me .I had plenty as a kid in the 80's and Ive wanted to build one for years - it will be my pride & joy

[@adrianlivesey4375]

Hi, thanks for the walkaround of the car, I'm just in the process of building my YB powered Mk1, what size are the rims and tyres you are running? I've got 8" rims and was looking to run 215 45 15 but there is a lack of tyres available in that size

[@Cossie.Mk1]

Theyre 9x15 ET-24 on the back and ET-12 on the front. Tyres are Avon ZZS 245/40r15 👍

[@bigsquatchsasfoot1964]

That’s quite a machine you’ve build there my good man very impressive , I’m certainly no mechanic but I know a proper decent build when I see one and this is right up there with the best of them I’d say nice job …any idea on a colour yet or is that a secret? 👍

[@Cossie.Mk1]

Thanks ,The Paint video is coming very soon !

[@mk2_mtbwales]

Unbelievable attention to detail on your build. Can see a lot more in the video than what’s in the build pictures. Well done and keep up the good work. Ps where did you get the gold anodised hubs front hubs and brace etc ?

[@Cossie.Mk1]

Thanks Mark , I took them to a local anodisers (E.V.Woods Ltd) and had them done myself before i assembled everything.

[@timewilltell3098]

Yamaha it490 and a mk1 escort That's a 💯 sub from me 🤝👍

[@Cossie.Mk1]

Sadly i sold the IT490 years ago , but the money i got for it paid for the Mancave to be built , so's i could build my Escort 👍

[@timewilltell3098]

@@Cossie.Mk1 great bikes but old ford's are more my thing anyway 👍 I

[@patrickcurley8951]

Super build,did you decide on a color yet

[@Cossie.Mk1]

Not yet!

[@craigorford9932]

Hi just seen your channel very interesting,What colour you going to paint her

[@Cossie.Mk1]

Thanks Craig , I'm Not sure yet 🤔

[@shadmonk]

beautiful, where to get these brakes from?

[@Cossie.Mk1]

Thanks , check out album 9 of my Facebook build page here > facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.138303707957440&type=3 The Brembo callipers are from the 'Nurburgring' edition of Vauxhalls Corsa VXR , the discs are AP Racing 304mm x 28mm

[@Teyz1989]

Woww

[@Cossie.Mk1]

thanks :-)

[@kimthomas4320]

what size petrol cap is that? looking for something similar for my capri. looks like a monza cap

[@Cossie.Mk1]

it is a Monza cap . it fits 2 1/4" neck 👍

[@kimthomas4320]

@@Cossie.Mk1 thanks mate

[@davidtreharne8782]

Hi mate are they works arches on the rear?

[@Cossie.Mk1]

Hi David , yes . Theyre actually the full rear 1/4 panels with the bubble arches pressed in . The front wings are the same - all were sourced from magnum panels here in the UK

[@glenr901]

Excellent video, what did you use for the boot gas struts?

[@Cossie.Mk1]

Cabinet gas struts off ebay , they're about 250mm between centres and rated at 130 Newton's

[@glenr901]

@@Cossie.Mk1 Top man

[@cammos]

That front end suspension looks week as. And i hope ur gunna strip it all before painting it

[@Cossie.Mk1]

front suspension looks weak ? . im doing a 'dry' build - it allows me to do all the mods now without risking the paint. It wont be long before its ready to tear down to get painted in its final colour.

[@Steviegtr52]

Air horns. ????

[@Cossie.Mk1]

lol - i was waiting for someone to pick up on that 👊. Theyre just conventional electric dual tone horns 👍

[@gdfggggg]

Can I have it? I’m happy to pay you delivery. Thanks.

[@Cossie.Mk1]

🤣

[@bigjimharris5446]

👍👍👍👍👍👍💯💯💯💯💯🇧🇧🇧🇧🇧🇧🇧🇧barbados clarence harris

[@Cossie.Mk1]

cheers Jim :-)

[@johnrowell942]

@MarcusHayes check this fantastic build

[@Cossie.Mk1]

Cheers John :-)