luckygti
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Sept 24, 2010 23:21:01 GMT
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So Mrs Lucky Gti and me have been hankering after a Mk 2 Escort for years, and we finally took the plunge and went and had a look at one at the weekend. To say we were smitten would be an understatement, so we ignored all of the guides and advice and nearly snapped the guys hand off  To say it is mint would be a bit of an understatement.     Quickly, because I'm knackered and need to go to bed 2k 2.1 Burton engine, AP 4 pots and vented/drilled discs up front, 9 Inch drums, 5 speed box. To say we're happy would be an understatement More to follow  |
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Last Edit: Oct 1, 2020 20:31:49 GMT by luckygti
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Sept 25, 2010 13:20:15 GMT
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does look minty fresh! stop making understatements though  Plans for it? or just drive and enjoy? looks stunning  |
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Sept 25, 2010 13:37:51 GMT
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Looks sweet dude - I grew up on Mk2 Escorts and they will forever remain my favourite car. Bet that cost a pretty penny Look forward to seeing it at A:52 some time! |
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Sept 25, 2010 13:39:23 GMT
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smart mrs lucky gti looks quite comfy in the drivers seat ;D |
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Sept 25, 2010 15:05:21 GMT
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Although I'm only 16 so never really saw many of these on the road, I have to admit I love them Although I am a bit of a Ford fan Youve pretty much got my dream spec her aswell engine wise, add some of the rally stage wise arches, some wide minilights and you sorted in my opinion |
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Sept 25, 2010 21:00:18 GMT
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I had a MK1 with a 2.1 pinto, it was one of the most entertaining cars I have ever owned. And even by today's standard it was a quick motor.
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Sept 25, 2010 22:48:21 GMT
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Nice motor looks like you might have a fight on getting into the drivers seat tho ;D
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Sept 25, 2010 23:30:23 GMT
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Nice motor looks like you might have a fight on getting into the drivers seat tho ;D Your Username is completely brilliant  |
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Sept 26, 2010 10:57:46 GMT
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I do like these, but cant afford one, so stick with my' poor mans escort' my kadett C  |
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Sept 26, 2010 12:41:39 GMT
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You got a bargain sir, it would have been mine if I had the cash at the time. Enjoy it!
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luckygti
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Sept 26, 2010 16:45:21 GMT
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does look minty fresh! stop making understatements though Plans for it? or just drive and enjoy? looks stunning Ha, yes, Denise did comment on my overuse of the word Thanks for all the comments, at the moment it'll be staying as it is, just a couple of little jobs to do (temp gauge, door pins as the passenger door has dropped a bit) and track down some spare wheels to put some 'normal' tyres on as the track ones are just a little bit lethal in the wet  Then just drive it and enjoy it ;D |
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luckygti
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Sept 26, 2010 16:47:18 GMT
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Oh and Gernstar, I love the Kadett, (yours especially) personally, I prefer them but this is Denise's car and she loves the Escort more |
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Sept 26, 2010 19:26:11 GMT
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Nice motor looks like you might have a fight on getting into the drivers seat tho ;D Your Username is completely brilliant Why thankyou sir it would have been Topghia but somebody beat me to it. |
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Your Username is completely brilliant Why thankyou sir it would have been Topghia but somebody beat me to it. Haa! That's brilliant too ;D |
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OMG thats tasty. when can i come have a ganders, looks well nice |
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luckygti
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Well, I'll be running it down to Nightmares next weekend so keep an eye out, but think I might have to do a little meet down my way before the weather gets too bad. We're pretty happy with it |
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where/what is nightmares lol
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luckygti
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Nightmares is having a mini meet at his place in Canvey Island. Have a look in the events. Can't figure out cut and paste on my phone  |
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Oct 14, 2010 20:39:24 GMT
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So a mini update. We knew there were a few little jobs that needed doing, the main one (we thought) was the fact that the temperature gauge wasn't working. I wasn't too worried about the engine overheating, the guy we bought it off said the gauge had never worked (in fact up until the day we bought it, the radiator (twin core) fan hadn't even been connected. All the same.... So we took the gauge pod out and set about making one good one from the two we had,  Refitted, we noticed that the oil pressure pipe didn't screw onto the new oil pressure gauge, so back out..... Then in, and then back out when I realised that the electrical connections weren't as good as the old one Finally it was refitted and.... Now the fuel and temp gauges just shoot straight round to the red  Well, we had planned to go to Nightmares mini meet, but by the time we'd mucked around it was too late, so we took a blast round to Harwich instead. Well, it was a lovely day after all  Man, that is a good looking car When we drove back into the garage we noticed a nice oil mark on the new concrete floor So in the car went the other way round. Guess what. There's a new leak there now jolly pain in the backside! |
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Last Edit: Jan 11, 2011 21:04:06 GMT by luckygti
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Oct 15, 2010 21:21:32 GMT
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cheers dude, I remember me and my mate buying his first car when we were 17, a red mk2 1.1 for £150 (1992) , Ah themsa were the days.
My first Kadet c coupe was £100 from a scrappy with 10 months test on it but a blown headgasket (1993).........
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Then just drive it and enjoy it ;D
Well, we had planned to go to Nightmares mini meet, but by the time we'd mucked around it was too late, so we took a blast round to Harwich instead. Well, it was a lovely day after all