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Old 30-12-2009, 06:40 AM
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now if all goes to plan a mk1 mexico will be landing at my workshop very soon,
it needs fully restoring but we have what it takes to do the job reasonably well, including a complete 2wd cosworth donor.....i know that some folks will cringe at the idea of cossying an original mex but cant wait to sink my teeth into this one,,,pics will be posted as and when...watch this space
Old 30-12-2009, 06:49 AM
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I'm a big fan of these cars. Cossied Mexicos that is. I'd love to get my mitts on one.

Spec?
Old 30-12-2009, 07:42 AM
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Id love an orange Mex with bubble archs 15'' split rims and a 400bhp yb.
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Originally Posted by nellyscossy
now if all goes to plan a mk1 mexico will be landing at my workshop very soon,
it needs fully restoring but we have what it takes to do the job reasonably well, including a complete 2wd cosworth donor.....i know that some folks will cringe at the idea of cossying an original mex but cant wait to sink my teeth into this one,,,pics will be posted as and when...watch this space
Your car, your money, do what you like
But please post pics as will be a great project
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cool let me now if ya need any help nellycossy .
Old 30-12-2009, 03:53 PM
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Originally Posted by adam151082
Id love an orange Mex with bubble archs 15'' split rims and a 400bhp yb.
I'll take one for ten grand please.
Old 30-12-2009, 03:58 PM
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sounds like a good project
Old 30-12-2009, 04:30 PM
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Originally Posted by nellyscossy
now if all goes to plan a mk1 mexico will be landing at my workshop very soon,
it needs fully restoring but we have what it takes to do the job reasonably well, including a complete 2wd cosworth donor.....i know that some folks will cringe at the idea of cossying an original mex but cant wait to sink my teeth into this one,,,pics will be posted as and when...watch this space
Interesting project would love to see this one, where in birmingham are you based?
Old 30-12-2009, 04:31 PM
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good luck with the project!!!
sorry to be a pain but i have never heard of a mexico before, can some one tll me what they are i looked on google but it just came up with pics of MK1 and MK2 escorts???
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Need pics.
Old 30-12-2009, 04:47 PM
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haha about time aswell that poor car needs a new lease of life, when you going to start it neil. ?
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i'll be up there saturday havin a mooch tom
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haha about time aswell that poor car needs a new lease of life, when you going to start it neil. ?
Old 30-12-2009, 07:23 PM
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Originally Posted by danzul
good luck with the project!!!
sorry to be a pain but i have never heard of a mexico before, can some one tll me what they are i looked on google but it just came up with pics of MK1 and MK2 escorts???
MK1 Escort Mexico
Old 31-12-2009, 02:48 PM
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Originally Posted by mk3_escort
MK1 Escort Mexico
well i had come to that conclusion but what makes an escort a escort mexico?
Old 31-12-2009, 05:28 PM
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Originally Posted by danzul
well i had come to that conclusion but what makes an escort a escort mexico?
sorry your post sounded like you didn't have a clue, the MK1 Escort won the London to Mexico Rally, hence the name
Old 31-12-2009, 05:37 PM
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Originally Posted by mk3_escort
sorry your post sounded like you didn't have a clue, the MK1 Escort won the London to Mexico Rally, hence the name

that my fault sorry, i didnt explain my self very well,
thanks very much
Old 31-12-2009, 06:17 PM
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Cool mate got any pics yet to post!
Funny im doing a mk1 mexico YB turbo grp-4 spec but with out the silly big arches, its less fun with big wheels
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Originally Posted by melspec1
Cool mate got any pics yet to post!
Funny im doing a mk1 mexico YB turbo grp-4 spec but with out the silly big arches, its less fun with big wheels
i have the option of stickin a 4x4 floor pan in it ,but that'll mean big arches and less fun!!
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Originally Posted by nellyscossy
i have the option of stickin a 4x4 floor pan in it ,but that'll mean big arches and less fun!!
soe people like to do it that way, for serten reasons like its cheap to buy a complete 4x4 cossie then use a rotton escort! or just for budget or comfort ride!
which way you do it! it sill be cool mate
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no way is it an easy option to do it the mk1s prices are high at the mo even for rotten ones an then ya gotta get the cossy bits so its not cheap at all
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Originally Posted by rs tingle
no way is it an easy option to do it the mk1s prices are high at the mo even for rotten ones an then ya gotta get the cossy bits so its not cheap at all
well i dont have any problems, if you build a total full mod escort to take the power of a yb cosworth my mk2 stands me over £25.000 and still not finish't and thats still a cheep build compare to other cars. if you buy a fully working 4x4 cosworth saff around £2500-£5500 then pick up a mk1-2 from £1000-£3000 body parts extra around £1000... you can build a saff body base, big arch 2wd or 4wd mk1-2 escort for £10.000 or less thats if you build it your self...
And i do know that people have built cossie mk1-2's for less they not the best but they have done it!
Its always best to ask the right people who know were get the cars or parts from...

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