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Dec 19, 2006 19:57:42 GMT
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Here's a few pics of my current daily driver, and shock horror its not a Skoda.      Its a 1991 Ford Escort 1.  van, ex British Gas. Its taxed and tested until Feb 07 and cost the grand sum of £50 ;D YES thats right £50 ;D Its had a pair of new front wings fitted, and there's a new battery tray sat in the back waiting to be fitted. The engine has done aroung 150,000 miles, but starts first time every time, and runs great. I haven't decided what my plans are, whether to keep it, run it until i get my Felicia pick up fixed then sell it, or run it into the ground and scrap it. |
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Current Fleet
2006 Skoda Roomster 1.4 16v (Daily)
1990 Autozam Revue 1.5 Auto Canvas Top (Project)
1993 VW Transporter LWB 2.4D (Camper Project)
1994 Skoda Favorit Foreman II Pick Up (Project)
1979 Skoda Estelle 120LS. (Project)
1982 Kip Kompakt 300 Caravan (Project)
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Dec 19, 2006 20:50:00 GMT
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kill it with fire?
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"quote hairnet"
I'm not paying nine pound for a pi$$!
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Dec 19, 2006 21:52:01 GMT
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Now I don't rate these at all but you have to hand it to Ford. It's a very neat back end for a van.
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1986 Citroen 2CV Dolly Other things. Check out my Blog for the latest! www.hubnut.org |
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Dec 19, 2006 22:44:21 GMT
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Not mad on these escys but its a nice looking van and a bargain, i'd run it hell yeah, future RRers will be loving stuff like this.  Ripe for some euro action |
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 it doesn't matter if it's a Morris Marina or a Toyota Celica - it's what you do with it that counts  |
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Dec 19, 2006 22:57:25 GMT
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We ran an M-plate one as a marshalling barge/parts chaser for a bit, was OK until we put the 17" rims off my mate's trashed Mundano estate...then it would struggle to pull 75 on the flat and was down to 60 on the hills...
As a beater/hack though 55mpg isn't to be sniffed at, they cost peanuts to run.
One word of warning though.....if you hit them with the lowering stick the load compensator valve on the back brakes thinks that the van's loaded, and puts extra effort on the back brakes....fun in the wet......NOT!!!
Brian
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Dec 19, 2006 23:24:57 GMT
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id squeeze some tiny slotmags in there and just enjoy mate. no stick for once! and then sell at profit to someone here in need of transport, or to some weird ford diesel van lover
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ill give you £55 for it ;D £60 if it was a mk4 gotta love the padlocked rear doors  |
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 once again rocking with 1117cc and 4 gears! |
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qwerty
Club Retro Rides Member
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Club RR Member Number: 52
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1991 Ford Escort 1.8d Vanqwerty
@qwerty
Club Retro Rides Member 52
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Dec 20, 2006 13:35:52 GMT
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I'll swap ya for a renault 9 turbo??
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Dec 20, 2006 13:53:00 GMT
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paint it red oxide, and sign write it
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fomoco
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If u don't go sideways atleats once a week u will feel depressed!!
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Dec 20, 2006 15:12:52 GMT
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ive got a mk4 i got few years ago for 30 quid still goin strong cannae beat em best motor ive ever had, never lets me down!!!!
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Dec 20, 2006 15:54:46 GMT
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Relivery it as 'Grittish Bass', lower over weller steels and enjoy.
*n
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Top grammar tips!
Bought = purchased. Brought = relocated
Lose = misplace/opposite of win. Loose = your mum
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Dec 20, 2006 16:27:00 GMT
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It may look like a METHADONE DELIVERY VEHICLE, but at that price you really cannot argue. Wish I could pick one up that cheap, save me getting grease all over the fambly wagon. ;D
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Dec 20, 2006 16:59:13 GMT
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Screaming out for the Porno Trucker girl Camo in Primer ;D |
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Dec 20, 2006 17:32:21 GMT
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that trucker idea has given me another idea, pu some big stack exhausts up the side, airbrush something corny like a wolf or a dragon on the side and fit a rolls royce grille and square headlights. that would be awesome, stupid, but awesome
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Dec 20, 2006 19:09:01 GMT
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that trucker idea has given me another idea, pu some big stack exhausts up the side, airbrush something corny like a wolf or a dragon on the side and fit a rolls royce grille and square headlights. that would be awesome, stupid, but awesome Yeah man.....and some of those 'West Coast Trucker' mirrors, great big ones on chrome arms...tasseled curtains for the side windows and some of those naked woman window etchings.... 4 angel eye Hellas on the roof and one of those big coach-style mudflaps across the back. With all that on there you won't need a 56mph limiter..... :-) |
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greaz
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Dec 20, 2006 23:22:54 GMT
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good van those escorts we had one as a work haqck one of the boys who took it to the bakers every mornig never used the clutch to change gear for about 6 months, those angel eye hellas are fuking expensive if youwant sum i'll get ya them cheap , cheap
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Dec 28, 2006 22:12:07 GMT
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Run it on chip fat,drop it on the floor with some lotus steels
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Dec 28, 2006 23:19:15 GMT
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If you're going to keep it any length of time I would change the timing belts and pay special attention to the plastic idlers! The 1. Ford engine is a swine for timing belt failure!
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Dec 29, 2006 10:27:55 GMT
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Funny you should say that I know someone who bought an identical J-reg Escort Van only the body was in far worse condition (oh it was a proper nice thing) for £50 and the timing belt went instantly, as in, that day!
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Dec 29, 2006 11:47:45 GMT
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that trucker idea has given me another idea, pu some big stack exhausts up the side, airbrush something corny like a wolf or a dragon on the side and fit a rolls royce grille and square headlights. that would be awesome, stupid, but awesome Yeah man.....and some of those 'West Coast Trucker' mirrors, great big ones on chrome arms...tasseled curtains for the side windows and some of those naked woman window etchings.... 4 angel eye Hellas on the roof and one of those big coach-style mudflaps across the back. With all that on there you won't need a 56mph limiter..... :-) I'm starting to think this would be a very cool idea |
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van, ex British Gas. Its taxed and tested until Feb 07 and cost the grand sum of £50 ;D YES thats right £50 ;D
