harris
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hi few pics or my new project my mate found this in a back garden and told me about this "old escort he had seen"..had to be worth a look. glad I did as it was a bit or a bargain! 160bhp xflow weber 45s, acralite forged pistons, shotpeened rods, tuftried crank, burton race head , titan roller rockers ,oil cooler etc 5 speed with quick shift,bilstien front legs, quick rack, koni rears and single leafs,rs alloys, etc,etc. it was built about 10 years ago,used for a year then garaged, then owener lost his storage and moved it to the garden, first job was to get it running right so cleaned the carbs new leads and she fired straight up    |
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Last Edit: Jan 12, 2012 16:38:43 GMT by harris
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harris
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few pics of how it looks now with window tints removed quick wash, and polished the wheels, plans are to repaint it unsure on colour yet and sort the interior, and some 7x13s had a good look round it needs no welding, still on original strut tops, had new wings and front pannel already so should be a nice easy one!  |
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harris
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That is a lovely looking Escort Hopefully a relatively pain free tidy up/resto. Seems a shame, but the first thing I thought when I saw it parked outside in your photos was 'please please please don't get nicked'. I really don't mean to put a downer on or tell you what to do, but keep it safe! Also just noticed, those inner wing/strut tops are remarkable for original |
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I've got Rovers.
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The best looking of all Escorts IMO and it looks in fine fettle. I'm more than a little jealous, even though i am a Rootes fan first and foremost.
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There is no such thing as a curse word car just overstretched expectations................. Herald 10/10 Gasser 10/10 Total score 20/10 |
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harris
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That is a lovely looking Escort Hopefully a relatively pain free tidy up/resto. Seems a shame, but the first thing I thought when I saw it parked outside in your photos was 'please please please don't get nicked'. I really don't mean to put a downer on or tell you what to do, but keep it safe! Also just noticed, those inner wing/strut tops are remarkable for original cheers mate, yeah I couldnt belive it when the guy lifted the bonnet! inner wings and tops are perfect don't think its even had wing rails! yeah its not ideal on the drive but always has a car infront of it. |
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Last Edit: Jan 4, 2012 22:29:11 GMT by harris
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drew82
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Love it buddy, your mate cant find anymore can he lol.  |
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Last Edit: Jan 4, 2012 22:30:28 GMT by drew82
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harris
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Love it buddy, your mate cant find anymore can he lol. haha he thought i was mad for buying it! lol |
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drew82
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And i think HE is mad for NOT buying it lol.
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awsome find |
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facebook: rodney dean / rd transport  |
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harris
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awsome find cheers mate it was just down the road too! |
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MaDSeB
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absolutely fantastic, cant believe that was sitting in someones garden.
have to ask, whats going on with the screen in the first pic?
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harris
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absolutely fantastic, cant believe that was sitting in someones garden. have to ask, whats going on with the screen in the first pic? yeah i couldnt belive it! thought it was gonna be a waste of time! as for screen ,carpets were soaked so all a bit damp inside. screen rubber is leaking so will change them when i paint it! |
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harris
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I'm gonna be moving the rs alloys on, all have legal 185 60 13s on.if anyone is intrested give me a shout cheers,
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harris
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picked up some fishnet recaros for it this weekend, will get some pics up asap.
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qwerty
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That looks beautiful. Please don't RS it. Cooking model 2 doors are so hard to come by nowadays.
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harris
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That looks beautiful. Please don't RS it. Cooking model 2 doors are so hard to come by nowadays. not sure what you mean by rs it, but plans are pretty simple just gonna get it painted unsure on colour yet? fit the fishnets and change the wheels, I'm after some 8x13 allycats |
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qwerty
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By RS I mean But the RS stufff on it. Mexico Bib and rear spoiler. I love alleycats. I have a set in the wheel shed for if I ever eventually get a Mk2 myself.
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harris
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By RS I mean But the RS stufff on it. Mexico Bib and rear spoiler. I love alleycats. I have a set in the wheel shed for if I ever eventually get a Mk2 myself.[/quote i may put the front bib on but prob not the rear, tink they look better without, let me know if you wanna sell em  |
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Last Edit: Jan 8, 2012 22:38:58 GMT by harris
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