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New Here - My Mk1 Ford Escort (Project)
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Seaneylad



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PostPosted: Mon Oct 21, 2013 5:19 pm    Post subject: New Here - My Mk1 Ford Escort (Project) Reply with quote

Hello all Cool

Sean here, im 22 just chopped in my 55 focus ST for a mk1 escort
not a resto but more of a project for me and my dad to enjoy!

orignally 1300.. running a 2L pinto at the moment.
Was restored 6 years ago but does need some TLC and work.




Ive started on some minor jobs at the moment, still has a water leak into drivers side which needs sorting asap Rolling Eyes

... Refurbed the Grille & buttons



Dealing with some minor rust










needs to sort underneath out next Smile
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Rick
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PostPosted: Mon Oct 21, 2013 5:30 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Welcome aboard, looks a lot more fun than an old Focus Cool

So will it be a daily driver then?

RJ
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Seaneylad



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PostPosted: Mon Oct 21, 2013 5:41 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Rick wrote:
Welcome aboard, looks a lot more fun than an old Focus Cool

So will it be a daily driver then?

RJ


Here was my ST 270bhp and a few other mods, was a good little runner, but to common and i prefer anything old skool Smile



Itll be used as a toy and weekend car .. Here is my new daily (my little run around)

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Penman



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PostPosted: Tue Oct 22, 2013 10:42 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hi
Is that a first generation Master campervan hiding in the background?
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BigJohn



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Location: Wem, Shropshire

PostPosted: Tue Oct 22, 2013 11:43 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hi Sean, Nice car and colour. My Mk1 is currently away getting a new floor pan migged in, then it's paint and reassemble. They are an infectious little car, ours has a 1300 Sport engine. It was my older sisters, then her sons used it, then my son bought it when he was 16 and put it back on the road for 5yrs, but it's been stored now for 10yrs so I thought it was time to resurrect her ......again.



I think a 2" drop all round and Weller banded 13" steels with chrome dog dish hubcaps, then I'll think about the engine/box when she's back on the road. John.
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Seaneylad



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PostPosted: Tue Oct 22, 2013 12:17 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

BigJohn wrote:
Hi Sean, Nice car and colour. My Mk1 is currently away getting a new floor pan migged in, then it's paint and reassemble. They are an infectious little car, ours has a 1300 Sport engine. It was my older sisters, then her sons used it, then my son bought it when he was 16 and put it back on the road for 5yrs, but it's been stored now for 10yrs so I thought it was time to resurrect her ......again.



I think a 2" drop all round and Weller banded 13" steels with chrome dog dish hubcaps, then I'll think about the engine/box when she's back on the road. John.


Yeah ive always loved mk1 and mk2 escorts.. My dad used to drive them years ago in his younger days. Ive bought it but its for both of us to use and improve it over the next coming months.

Sounds good, glad its coming back on the road, its very rare i see on the road... round my away anyway. Sticking with the same colour? It looks smart in the pic Smile
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Seaneylad



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PostPosted: Wed Oct 23, 2013 5:33 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Sorting/Treating inside wheel arch





New quick shift fitted, as old wont would select reverse over 1st most of the time :l



all solid underneath, needs some work on sills etc. but just coating in wax/oil to project the bottom.




Wrapped up for now, due to water leak
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