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I bought this car early in January, so its about time I started a thread I had been looking for a mk2 Ghia X for a while, but most were simply to far away, and autos - found this one, payed too much but got exactly what i wanted; 2.8 Manual Ghia X (the X's have thicker antiroll bars for better high speed cornering), without the metric wheels (although i did get a set of Ghia alloys with the car, fro originality), in pretty good condition for a 22 year old car - the front valance has seen better days, and the inner wing rails are scabby, as are the one wing top and both sides have the familiar Granada line of weeping rust sores near the door hinge. Its a lot of fun to drive - and when the LPG set up has been completed and certified - dirt cheap to run    |
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Last Edit: Feb 16, 2007 2:29:21 GMT by Autofive
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Last Edit: Feb 16, 2007 2:31:22 GMT by Autofive
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Last Edit: Feb 16, 2007 2:18:58 GMT by Autofive
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its a work in progress,
jobs that still need looking at are:
electric windows - one has stopped working
front fog lamps - not working
drivers door card needs replacing - looks like a dog has chewed it
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Feb 16, 2007 18:11:04 GMT
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cool, i like the mk2 grannies, have had a few, loved my injected ghia S 4 speed manual, was faster round the bends than most people expected!!  |
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Volvo back as my main squeeze, more boost and some interior goodies on the way.
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Feb 16, 2007 18:47:10 GMT
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I like that.  |
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Feb 16, 2007 19:01:26 GMT
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durham gangsta   ;D |
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"quote hairnet"
I'm not paying nine pound for a pi$$!
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Feb 20, 2007 18:18:16 GMT
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went to see scaryoldcortina today to try and find the source of an oil leak - so put it on the lift found two severely corroded rear brake pipes   scary soon had those replaced   |
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Feb 20, 2007 18:23:04 GMT
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also found two knackered track rod ends  that explains the steering judder under heavy braking took the opportunity to take some underbody shots too, as you can clearly see oil has been travelling along the underside of the car and coating everything    this looks like an area needing attention  |
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Feb 20, 2007 19:01:19 GMT
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Don't worry about the underbody ouil Mike....it protects from the salt!
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Samage
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Feb 20, 2007 22:50:21 GMT
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Love it, reminds me of my dad's old Mk2 Granny. Although his was a 2.3 rather than a 2.8...
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street
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6.2 ft/lbs of talk
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Feb 21, 2007 19:52:17 GMT
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Brilliant! I so wish i'd baught one of these before the prices went up  Looks like you'll have a nice reliable cruiser by the time you've finished tidying her up |
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Feb 21, 2007 20:01:02 GMT
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Nice work! These are really growing on me a lot! manual 2.8 lux barge blaster! top man. Nowwhere did all the Mk3's go one could be on my future DD shortlist.... |
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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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Feb 21, 2007 20:07:33 GMT
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mk3's are extra cheap at the moment - as the insurance quotes usually frighten most people
mk2's seem to hold their values because of banger racers paying silly money for them - i think i will keep this one and (once the LPG is sorted out) i should get my money back if / when i decide to sell
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Feb 21, 2007 22:43:20 GMT
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Always been a fan of the New Ford Tippex Much better shape than all later grannies. |
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Feb 22, 2007 15:23:41 GMT
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Much better shape than all later grannies. I think the Mk2's lasted a lot better as well, thicker metal than Mk3s but with much better paint/rust protection than Mk1s! |
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