Rich
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...so I might be calling on the combined help of the Area 52 massive to assist in the engine conversion on my Escort. I'll do what I can beforehand because I really want it to be as straighforward as possible, but there might well be a fair bit left to do come the play weekend if things outside of A52 keep going the way they are at the moment... This! Yes! I'll get involved for sure! Prime time to redo the chassis notch with the driveshafts out too? |
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This! Yes! I'll get involved for sure! Prime time to redo the chassis notch with the driveshafts out too? Yep...and probably a few other jobs that I simply didn't get time to do before the Gathering. I'll try and get as much stuff sorted beforehand so that everything is in place to do the swap etc...on the weekend and might see (time permitting) if I can get some machining done on the front struts too then, hopefully, things might go according to plan over the weekender. I might even then be able to get it to the Classic Ford show on the 2nd June. I'd better get planning! Thanks for the comment though, it's great to know you're behind this! I'll be supplying some beers for this too.  |
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MrOtter
West Midlands
"Your car is your story, so don't let someone else write the book." - Moog
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I'd love to lend a hand too Bruce, I've taken a few engines out of Minis so it can't be that different right? I've got small hands too and am used to working in tight spaces, for any little fiddly bits! Also, I don't know if you saw my post on FB about the possible donation to A52 of a chainsaw in need of a bit of TLC, and some potential firewood for the burner? |
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We need these guys...
...but not these guys...
Chris
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MrOtter
West Midlands
"Your car is your story, so don't let someone else write the book." - Moog
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How about a tutorial on what to do in the event of a fire when starting the new engine up for the first time?
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Last Edit: May 4, 2013 12:26:13 GMT by MrOtter
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speedy88
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"Nice Cortina mate"
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Look forward to seeing you down there House, we LOVE cooking meat as well so I'm sure you'll fit right in. Bring plenty of beer and a sleeping bag ...so I might be calling on the combined help of the Area 52 massive to assist in the engine conversion on my Escort. I'll do what I can beforehand because I really want it to be as straighforward as possible, but there might well be a fair bit left to do come the play weekend if things outside of A52 keep going the way they are at the moment... This! Yes! I'll get involved for sure! Prime time to redo the chassis notch with the driveshafts out too? +1, all hands ready considering all I've done is work on my own cars the past few weekends. Really looking forward to this one and looks like I have it off work as well! |
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tofufi
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Looking forward to popping in and helping on the Escort  |
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rob963
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Provided my Mini is back together and road worthy by then (which it should be),
I'd love to help out as much as possible with the conversion on the escort ;D
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200 PAGES. curse word YEAH!
And what they said, I'm up for helping out with the Escort. Or just drinking beer, whatever really.
Mainly drinking beer actually.
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On payday. Could be an omen |
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...proper medallion man chest wig motoring. |
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dan91
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May 10, 2013 18:44:12 GMT
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Really want to get involved in this, I'm local ish and think it'd be awesome to spend a weekend working on cars with a bunch of like minded people, i've met Speedy before when i had my 340 but apart from that i've not met anyone else!
I'm capable with a spanner and more than willing to help, But i make a curse word cup of tea!
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speedy88
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"Nice Cortina mate"
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May 10, 2013 22:29:39 GMT
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Hey Dan, would be good to have you on board. Give Bruce a bit of time to get back to you and should be all set |
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tigran
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In rust we trust. Amen.
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May 16, 2013 22:10:25 GMT
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Me and Al are deffo 100% down for this Bruce, hope that's cool, pretty sure I mentioned it at Brean very briefly.
Cannot wait to get stuck in on the Escort - nice to have a target for a weekender.
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1987 BMW 525e - The Rusty Streak
1992 Micra K10
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RobinJI
Posted a lot
"Driven by the irony that only being shackled to the road could ever I be free"
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May 19, 2013 16:46:13 GMT
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One week to go  Escort playing sounds like a nice plan to me too. A thought's just occurred to me. There's racing going on at Castle Combe on the Monday, which I'll certainly be going along to to catch up with my old college who are running their Radical PR6 in the Sports & GT. Anyone else fancy coming along? Combe's website describe it as: "Lots of Japanese cars, including MR2s and the Nippon Challenge and our own championships for Formula Ford 1600, Sports & GTs and a packed grid of Saloons. The 125 Open National Karts add contrast to proceedings." Sounds pretty good to me.  |
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May 19, 2013 22:33:05 GMT
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yes, I will likely be popping up to Combe for the saloons at least |
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May 20, 2013 11:45:20 GMT
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How about a tutorial on what to do in the event of a fire when starting the new engine up for the first time the answer being, switch the fuel pump on and off and continue to start the engine ? the most bizarre/scary/funny video i have ever seen ? |
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speedy88
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"Nice Cortina mate"
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Starting to get excited Jon, upload last month's pictures already! |
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Rich
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Starting to get excited Jon, upload last month's pictures already! You know he's in lydney, being.. Busy.. |
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speedy88
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"Nice Cortina mate"
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I assume internet exists in Wales? |
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May 21, 2013 10:47:58 GMT
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internet in Wales? They've barely got electricity, and even that is only got in small quantities from rubbing sheep together.
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Escort playing sounds like a nice plan to me too.
