Is it me or is there something wrong with this S1?
05-04-2005, 08:25 PM
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Is it me or is there something wrong with this S1?
Hi guys, was looking on ebay and spotted this S1 turbo
Looks okay but then i looked at the under bonnet pic
I noticed it has the early 'two bolt' top mounts on the front struts, now i thought these were replaced by the later Sierra type single top mounts in late 83/84, so this S1 shouldnt have them?
What do you think? reshell?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...540857651&rd=1
Looks okay but then i looked at the under bonnet pic
I noticed it has the early 'two bolt' top mounts on the front struts, now i thought these were replaced by the later Sierra type single top mounts in late 83/84, so this S1 shouldnt have them?
What do you think? reshell?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...540857651&rd=1
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06-04-2005, 08:46 AM
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Maybe the suspension has been altered afterwards, the inlet manifold looks like it is S2. What about the placing of the fuel filter? Were S1 cars sold with a B-reg anyway?
It is missing the Ford logo and the famous tow eye cover and the wiring looks messy too. Not someone who has an eye for detail.
If you want work, you could buy, if you don't, walk away.
It is missing the Ford logo and the famous tow eye cover and the wiring looks messy too. Not someone who has an eye for detail.
If you want work, you could buy, if you don't, walk away.
06-04-2005, 10:39 AM
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It looks to have no rear anti roll bar either, this shell is no newer than 83, some poor bugger is going to get lumped with this reshell and it's really only a replica, and well dodgy to, be interesting to know if all the numbers match !
06-04-2005, 10:45 AM
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Hatchback doesn't line up correctly....
Dirty shitty interior...
Dirty shitty seats...
All in all it's a complete dog. Be interesting to see what somebody gives for it.
As I keep saying, it's getting to the point where all S1's for sale are crappers. The mint ones are few and far between now....
Dirty shitty interior...
Dirty shitty seats...
All in all it's a complete dog. Be interesting to see what somebody gives for it.
As I keep saying, it's getting to the point where all S1's for sale are crappers. The mint ones are few and far between now....
06-04-2005, 10:47 AM
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B, C and D reg for these, but all with the sigle mount suspension tops.
Fuel filter is in the correct place, but has been pushed right against the wing when it should be central
Fuel filter is in the correct place, but has been pushed right against the wing when it should be central
06-04-2005, 12:08 PM
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an't believe there's so much wrong with the bloody thing! That interior does look shit from Kieron's pics! 
Someone post up there so a genuine buyer doesn't get lumbered with this shit heap! Would be well unfair to the untrained eye!
Someone post up there so a genuine buyer doesn't get lumbered with this shit heap! Would be well unfair to the untrained eye!
06-04-2005, 12:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Dan
an't believe there's so much wrong with the bloody thing! That interior does look shit from Kieron's pics!
Someone post up there so a genuine buyer doesn't get lumbered with this shit heap! Would be well unfair to the untrained eye!
Someone post up there so a genuine buyer doesn't get lumbered with this shit heap! Would be well unfair to the untrained eye!
It'll sell, to somebody who doesn't know any better. It's the old saying "Buyer Beware" i'm afraid....
No doubt a young lad will buy it because it's a cheap S1 and fast and promptly blow the engine or wrap it. Another S1 (albeit a dog) will die....
No way will that see more than 2 more years before being scrapped.
06-04-2005, 12:19 PM
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Another thing that constantly amazes me. How can people sell a dirty car?? Ok so the seller says "I don't know much about the car" etc, but for fu*ks sake - does he not know how to wash it????
If it was cleaned under the bonnet and had the interior valeted for 50 quid it would be far more presentable than the utter shit heap it is now....
If it was cleaned under the bonnet and had the interior valeted for 50 quid it would be far more presentable than the utter shit heap it is now....
06-04-2005, 12:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Paul Ripley
Oh my grill is all white 
Is it in two parts? or come painted from new? or just careful masking tape skills
Will order a new one
Is it in two parts? or come painted from new? or just careful masking tape skills
Will order a new one
How did you get on with that area on the back quarter?
06-04-2005, 12:47 PM
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I have sorced some new Genuine Ford rear quarters just need the money to buy them 
The sills will be replaced both sides anyway, that pic looks bad, real bad but it will be repaired! 
The sills will be replaced both sides anyway, that pic looks bad, real bad but it will be repaired!
06-04-2005, 04:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Paul Ripley
Never remove the kit unless you prepared to get your wallet out!!
Rear quaters Ł148.47 plus vat and carriage each
Rear quaters Ł148.47 plus vat and carriage each
Always wondered why Ford never made a car completely cased in plastic!
06-04-2005, 04:10 PM
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Originally Posted by MikeyXR2i
The Rev counter is wrong on that one too. Check it!!!
06-04-2005, 04:19 PM
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Originally Posted by MikeyXR2i
The Rev counter is wrong on that one too. Check it!!!
06-04-2005, 05:10 PM
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guess what ive juss bought??????????????????????????
a big bag of fun size mars to go with this entertainment,
id feel last to say this car was once mine,let alone fob this "bitza" as an s1,what a twat!,a shitty mess inside too.my works car is neglected,but its cleaner than that,whats his house like,bet he dont wipe his arse either,
steer clear,,remember if its really cheap,its probrobly shite!
a big bag of fun size mars to go with this entertainment,
id feel last to say this car was once mine,let alone fob this "bitza" as an s1,what a twat!,a shitty mess inside too.my works car is neglected,but its cleaner than that,whats his house like,bet he dont wipe his arse either,
steer clear,,remember if its really cheap,its probrobly shite!