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Nov 21, 2007 12:35:15 GMT
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hello I'm rob aka bef heres my latest heap of poo a mk5 escort purchased for £20 ( I think I was ripped off ) its a heap of a 1.4 cvh but not for long the day it arrived I wash aboiout 2 years worth of birdpoo and tree sap off  curse word from all angles  see curse word  so in the garage it went after not scrapping it I decided to strip it and do a transplant some rotten pics    started on the out side with the rear sills ,let some fresh steel in and got going with the filler   made freinds with a local who has a diesel mk5b in his garden as a spares vehicle and for £30 he said take what you need :)result so after a bit of session with a porta power its got a red hooter and a eye job  oh the alloys of guilt were swapped for some relays and a pot of tea  the hole left by the cvh will be filled with a 2ltr tc from a sierra on bike carbs with a four branch and a bit of gas flowing but keeping the 1.4 gear box  colour will be? cant decide! primer grey white and red ,gulf blue and orange , asbo orange or matt black rattle can special |
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Lets clear up car terms:
"Understeer" is when you hit the fence with the front of the car.
"Oversteer" is when you hit the fence with the rear of the car.
"Horsepower" is how fast you hit the fence.
"Torque" is how far you take the fence with you.
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Nov 21, 2007 13:34:15 GMT
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Wow tell us more.  Not everyone is gonna like this I predict, but good for you recycling an old Escort, on a budget too.  Have you got the engine already, did you not just fancy a Sierra? what about RS2000 lump and other FWD faves? |
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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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Nov 21, 2007 14:24:30 GMT
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would a 2l zetec not be a better/easier/more reliable option though? ive got a bit of a hankering for a similar sleeper type project. Just need to find a biege mk3 or 4 scort.
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Its not broken, its resting!
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Nov 21, 2007 14:26:30 GMT
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i will:) the reason behind it is that everybody inculding me says there curse word but ford so nearly got it right, how they managed to step so far back in terms of handling from the xrs and rss ill never know ? perhaps they should of got j stewart back to work on the handling of the mk5s and i thought on a budget of £150 max it must go back on the road and be a hoon to drive , ive had loads of sierras and fancied a change so i swapped the last one for the puggy in the for sale bit ,the engine choice was simple the words free were mentioned :)every single bit of excess weight will be removed even down to the ariel wire up the apost, it will move ( i hope )
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Lets clear up car terms:
"Understeer" is when you hit the fence with the front of the car.
"Oversteer" is when you hit the fence with the rear of the car.
"Horsepower" is how fast you hit the fence.
"Torque" is how far you take the fence with you.
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Nov 21, 2007 14:29:45 GMT
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@ ics no i don't think so using the tc from the sierra means i can keep the coilpack ignition from the cvh which is dead simple to conect up also with the head gasket replaced on the tc before it goes in will stop the worries on that front
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Lets clear up car terms:
"Understeer" is when you hit the fence with the front of the car.
"Oversteer" is when you hit the fence with the rear of the car.
"Horsepower" is how fast you hit the fence.
"Torque" is how far you take the fence with you.
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Nov 21, 2007 14:34:14 GMT
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looks likea fun project....
will be following htis one with interest!
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I'm not saying I'm Batman, but have you ever seen me and Batman in the same room together?.........
And no, I'm not Ben Affleck!
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Nov 21, 2007 14:39:16 GMT
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Fair enough.  I got the feeling my mk3 fiesta was gonna be worse from 'what they say', its pretty good for what it s. Watching with interest... |
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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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DutyFreeSaviour
Europe
Back For More heartbreak and disappointment.....
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Nov 21, 2007 16:17:28 GMT
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that's a lot of work into solething most people would run screaming from ........ you definitely seem to know your fords - I expect this to turn out nice again ( god bless George Formby! ) Good luck! - another who'll be watching........ |
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Back from the dead..... kind of
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Nov 21, 2007 16:50:38 GMT
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well thanks for the kind words ive posted this on some other sites and got no comments not even a "curse word off you curse word" so its nice to find a home now who wants to see the daily ?
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Lets clear up car terms:
"Understeer" is when you hit the fence with the front of the car.
"Oversteer" is when you hit the fence with the rear of the car.
"Horsepower" is how fast you hit the fence.
"Torque" is how far you take the fence with you.
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DutyFreeSaviour
Europe
Back For More heartbreak and disappointment.....
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Nov 21, 2007 16:56:00 GMT
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now who wants to see the daily ? - That has to be the most pointless question right after most of mine! ;D Get it posted! |
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Back from the dead..... kind of
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Nov 21, 2007 16:58:33 GMT
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I'm will tomorrow when ive got some better pics of the best car ive ever owned and wont sell or swap for any thing
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Lets clear up car terms:
"Understeer" is when you hit the fence with the front of the car.
"Oversteer" is when you hit the fence with the rear of the car.
"Horsepower" is how fast you hit the fence.
"Torque" is how far you take the fence with you.
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Nov 21, 2007 17:08:17 GMT
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I hate Mk5 Escorts. THIS PROJECT IS GREAT! ;D Really looking forward to seeing it progress, I reckon it'll be a right flying machine when it's done! Great work, welcome to Retro Rides! |
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Nov 21, 2007 18:07:30 GMT
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this is gonna be one of those cool RR projects isnt it, i can tell one a mile off
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Nov 21, 2007 18:31:48 GMT
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The thing is....in 10-15yrs time people will be saying stuff like 'you remeber those old Mk5 Escorts?', this lads just starting his restoration early thats all Good lad flying the Ford flag!! |
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Nov 21, 2007 19:39:52 GMT
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The thing is....in 10-15yrs time people will be saying stuff like 'you remeber those old Mk5 Escorts?', this lads just starting his restoration early thats all Good lad flying the Ford flag!! They do already! Can't have seen more than a handful on the road recently. Last time I went to scrappy it was 30% Mk5 Escorts, all looked pretty sound so presume hidden corrosion, duff engines or electrics must be killing them off? |
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Nov 21, 2007 19:48:51 GMT
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yeah....main fuse boards are a good killer of mk5 'scorts....along with general corrosion problems around sills, rear arches etc.
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Nov 21, 2007 19:51:44 GMT
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Fair play, I love projects like this.
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1987 Maestro 1.6 HL perkins diesel conversion 1986 Audi 100 Avant 1800cc on LPG 1979 Allegro Series 2 special 4 door 1500cc with vynil roof. IN BITS. HERITAGE ISSUES.  |
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Nov 21, 2007 19:57:42 GMT
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This is excellent, awaiting further updates and pictures !! Solid, stripped and fast - a classic combination. |
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Nov 21, 2007 22:07:42 GMT
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this project is awesome all you need is some nitromethane and a match and that will finish it off gr8!
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Nov 21, 2007 22:28:48 GMT
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this project is awesome all you need is some nitromethane and a match and that will finish it off gr8! ?  Entitled to your own opinion and all that. BUT, do be quiet. ;D |
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I got the feeling my mk3 fiesta was gonna be worse from 'what they say', its pretty good for what it s. 
