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Feb 22, 2013 21:23:17 GMT
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Def' keep the low profiles, such a fresher look than balloon tyres! They'll also look much more at home once the car is dropped  |
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1979 Chrysler Horizon 1.3 GL 1980 Ford Granada 2.8 Ghia 1985 Ford Sierra 3dr 1985 Ford Escort Mk3 1988 Ford Sierra Sapphire Cosworth 1989 Ford Escort 1.3 Popular 1995 Volvo 960 1996 BMW 525i 1998 BMW 323i 1999 BMW 530d 2003 BMW 530i . www.facebook.com/ABCARPIX |
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glen71
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Feb 22, 2013 21:31:29 GMT
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Very nice!... Well jealous!...
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Mk 4 Golf R32 for work
Zetec MGB GT for fun!...
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qwerty
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1983 granada mk2qwerty
@qwerty
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Feb 22, 2013 21:40:30 GMT
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That is soooo clean and tidy! Lovely Granny!
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1983 granada mk2Mercdan68
@forddan68
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Feb 22, 2013 21:46:39 GMT
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its never had any bodywork or welding done, i have a full complete history with it
good reading! car has been in the croydon area all its life
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1999 Jaguar s type
1993 ford escort
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Feb 22, 2013 21:48:02 GMT
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Dad had a few of these ,I love hearing them starting up then the woosh Beautiful to drive ,Your a lucky guy  |
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1983 granada mk2Mercdan68
@forddan68
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Feb 22, 2013 23:41:01 GMT
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did say this wasnt bein lowered........
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1999 Jaguar s type
1993 ford escort
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Feb 23, 2013 13:07:14 GMT
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My word, that is bloody lovely...!!! I can see you've still got the original 'torch' keys as well, brilliant |
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Feb 23, 2013 13:15:55 GMT
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Lovely car, but not a fan of the new alloys, always liked the way they sit with the standard wheels on. But as long as you like them thats what matters. I'd like to see some of these on one though www.comp.co.uk/wheels/wheels.asp?section=th-82-17 |
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dbdb
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Feb 23, 2013 15:37:31 GMT
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This really is a beautiful one.
Thanks for posting the pictures of the interior - seeing it in virtually as new condition was quite nostalgic for me. My dad had a 2.8 Ghia new on a X reg (this was before the Ghia X came out - was that for the '83 model year?)
He kept it two years. My dad's had the same colour interior as yours, though it was metallic Crystal green. Inside, it looked exactly like this. Is your car Champagne gold?
It is a pleasure to see a Grananda as good as this. I would put the original wheels back on though, I love the way the Mk2 Ghia sits on them.
David
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1983 granada mk2Mercdan68
@forddan68
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Feb 23, 2013 17:15:30 GMT
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thanks yes its champagne gold, i have the original wheels but i just love the new ones!
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1993 ford escort
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Feb 23, 2013 22:44:08 GMT
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Looks great, the colour really suits it and the wheels just set it off...
Lowering it would finish it off if you, doesn't have to be expensive, I have Gaz springs and shocks and is quite low, but a friend has lowering springs and new standard shocks and his car rides better than mine, they are still a comfortable car even a little lower.
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1982 Granada 2.8 Ghia X - SOLD ☹️
1976 Mini Clubman Estate - Getting there slowly.
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cozjon
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Feb 24, 2013 10:08:47 GMT
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that is one nice looking granny,
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Feb 24, 2013 18:44:42 GMT
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thats a nice looking granada you have.
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1983 granada mk2Mercdan68
@forddan68
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Feb 24, 2013 18:59:35 GMT
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thanks for all the comments...why havent i been on this site sooner??!!
I'm caving in here, lowering will commence very soon, the hunt for springs now begins
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davidk
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Feb 24, 2013 20:04:12 GMT
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Great car! I remember my mates Dad had the identical car, felt like a limo travelling in it! quick to back in its day! saying that i doubt its a slow coach now either!
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1983 granada mk2Mercdan68
@forddan68
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just taxed her today.....might extract her from the garage sunday for a blast
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1993 ford escort
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A big nod to the decision on the lows there sir...! It only needs about an inch or two off the standard height to achieve luxo-barge perfection |
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1983 granada mk2Mercdan68
@forddan68
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Mar 14, 2013 21:02:12 GMT
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shes all road legal and hopefully with a bit of help due to my hernia...ouch!
she will be lowered at the front saturday pics to follow
and a big thanks to rr people who replied to my post for help, never felt so useless in my life...old age or should i give up coaching football??!!
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1993 ford escort
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1983 granada mk2Deleted
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Mar 14, 2013 21:04:08 GMT
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Stunning example. had a 2.8 Ghia X years ago..mine was no where near as tidy tho. Still wish I'd kept it with the way values have gone up now!
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ChasR
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1983 granada mk2ChasR
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Mar 14, 2013 23:17:08 GMT
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thanks fellas...dunno whether to lower it, ive lowered all my cars....but this ones so original but maybe! will get more pics up soon and yes its chatsworth cloth interior currently on 205,50,15s but think I need 205 70s tho This and lows should set you straight, especially if you use the car often . It is wonderful to see such a clean and fresh example of a Mk2 2.8 Granny! Hmmm, a 2.8 Ghia X Estate... |
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