stocky
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this is my 85 escort cabriolet project only had it a couple months already been busy! The car needed a good service so gave it a newcambelt kit to be safe also had dodgy starting porblems so stripped cleaned and greased the starter motor and all is good (why spend money!) Altonator also got the same treatment with new bearings costing £4 and a 2nd hand regulaotr wich was free! Since then I have fitted a full sportec manifold back exhaust system with 3 inch tailpipe and just this saturday fitted polybushes to the front arms antiirollbar and strutt tops. ![]() [/img]<a href="http://s756.photobucket.com/albums/xx204/rice12/?action=view¤t=car011.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i756.photobucket.com/albums/xx204/rice12/car011.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a> ![]() [/img]<a href="http://s756.photobucket.com/albums/xx204/rice12/?action=view¤t=car005.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i756.photobucket.com/albums/xx204/rice12/car005.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a> ![]() [/img]<a href="http://s756.photobucket.com/albums/xx204/rice12/?action=view¤t=car006.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i756.photobucket.com/albums/xx204/rice12/car006.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a> ![]() [/img]<a href="http://s756.photobucket.com/albums/xx204/rice12/?action=view¤t=car020.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i756.photobucket.com/albums/xx204/rice12/car020.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a> |
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Last Edit: Jul 20, 2010 19:10:57 GMT by stocky
1985 escort cabby, 1998 escort estate, i need a hammer and the oxy!
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stocky
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ta very much! will work out how this all works as i go along and have updates on the car! as you can see it need lowering shocks are kinda knacered anyways also needs a new hood oh and more power! Allready have all the parts needed for a mondeo v6 brake upgrade and have a s1 rs antiroll bar setup waiting to go on
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1985 escort cabby, 1998 escort estate, i need a hammer and the oxy!
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fieldy
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Doesn't need lowering too much, and the hood doesn't seem the worst. Looks 90% there.
good luck
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stocky
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will drop it about 60mm but gota find new wheels the late spec escort wheels don't suit it too well
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1985 escort cabby, 1998 escort estate, i need a hammer and the oxy!
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stocky
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Jul 17, 2010 21:06:00 GMT
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1985 escort cabby, 1998 escort estate, i need a hammer and the oxy!
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stocky
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Jul 17, 2010 21:14:24 GMT
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1985 escort cabby, 1998 escort estate, i need a hammer and the oxy!
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stocky
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Jul 18, 2010 11:58:50 GMT
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decided to with red for the engine but seems more orange!!  |
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chaz
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Jul 18, 2010 19:23:49 GMT
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Good to see another mk3 cab getting some TLC,
these cabs are getting rare now so good luck with
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stocky
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Jul 18, 2010 20:39:16 GMT
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thanks! am trying to keep it looking as much as ford intedned form the outside but got plans to sort the handaling performance out so it keeps up with them modern plastic shitboxes
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1985 escort cabby, 1998 escort estate, i need a hammer and the oxy!
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stocky
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Jul 19, 2010 21:38:39 GMT
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some update pics! picked up a set of weller wheels the other week in 6.5 j 16 but forgot to check offset as these are rwd offset they stick out from the car by alot!! so got some s2 wheels for now. car is now sitting a coil lower allround thanks to my angle grinder, oh and interior is now stripped! needs a small patch of welding on the floor so thought may aswell strip it! kinda like it may add a cage. the wellers  new plaque thingy  new grille and clear indicators  |
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stocky
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Jul 20, 2010 19:14:15 GMT
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well heres a pic with the s2 wheels sprayed one black not sure if its the way to go but i quite like it! also thinking i can go lower. oh and don't look at the dent!!!! i have a new door just needs paint  to go lower or not??  and don't look at the dent!!!! |
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stocky
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Feb 17, 2011 21:27:18 GMT
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well time for a bit of an update have been busy the last few weeks and now have my new engine in and running and looking very purple! i like most don't but I LIKE IT! so its on kawasaki zx6r bike carbs and alloy inlet from chester sports car also got there 3d ignition kit, am to lazy to figure it all out myself! also got a stainless exhaust manifold of ebay and while there bagged a swirl pot and oil catch tank for buttons. had to modify the catch tank bolt in bottom outlet breather filter on top. also using the mk5 box that came with engine. well have pics! [img src="[/img] ![]() i756.photobucket.com/albums/xx204/rice12/car004-2.jpg"] [img src="[/img] ![]() i756.photobucket.com/albums/xx204/rice12/car001-3.jpg"] [i  mg] [/img]  inn!! [img src="[/img] ![]() "]  carb'd |
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Feb 17, 2011 21:32:32 GMT
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you have been busy car must go very well with that engine.
p.s i like the wheels in black
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stocky
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Feb 17, 2011 21:38:21 GMT
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only had a chance to take the car on a very short drive but yes went well! still needs a choke cable (borrow'd bike brake cable didnt work!) and need to sort a new rad and water pipes but its getting there just slowly! if only i didnt have bills rent a need for food lol
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chaz
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Feb 18, 2011 22:43:51 GMT
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Glad to see more improvments mate, keep updating.
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stocky
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stocky
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my pics havent worked! argghhh i need a brew!
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stocky
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fudge it going home!
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