1990 XR3i barn find
13-08-2013, 10:02 AM
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1990 XR3i barn find
Hi everyone from a newbie, I have just bought a 1990 ford escort XR3i which has sat in someone's garage for nearly 12 years.
I saw the car and just had to have it, I paid good money for it (£1500) but this reflects the condition of the car.
the bodywork is immaculate despite it being covered by a thick layer of dust
the engine bay is also very very clean not a sign of rust on the battery tray inner wings or any where.
it is not totally standard as someone has fitted an RS front and rear bumper which I plan to remove, someone has also given the bonnet an extra bit of metal and covered the front lights slightly given it a kind of bad boy look.
interior is mint and clean but a bit smelly also the parcel shelf has no holes drilled into it for ugly speakers and the car has it's original radio.
no history or any other information was given to me about the car but the last tax disc in the window was dated 1999.
I haven't had the car running yet as I plan to put on a new timing belt kit but I am excited to be getting on with this project
any help info on where I can source good replacement parts would be good
will keep you all posted on my progress and stick a few pictures up.
I saw the car and just had to have it, I paid good money for it (£1500) but this reflects the condition of the car.
the bodywork is immaculate despite it being covered by a thick layer of dust
the engine bay is also very very clean not a sign of rust on the battery tray inner wings or any where.
it is not totally standard as someone has fitted an RS front and rear bumper which I plan to remove, someone has also given the bonnet an extra bit of metal and covered the front lights slightly given it a kind of bad boy look.
interior is mint and clean but a bit smelly also the parcel shelf has no holes drilled into it for ugly speakers and the car has it's original radio.
no history or any other information was given to me about the car but the last tax disc in the window was dated 1999.
I haven't had the car running yet as I plan to put on a new timing belt kit but I am excited to be getting on with this project
any help info on where I can source good replacement parts would be good
will keep you all posted on my progress and stick a few pictures up.
13-08-2013, 06:16 PM
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You'll see why I paid top money for it when I post some pics it has to be seen to be believed I reckon it is one of the best in the country and that's before I wash and polish it.
I will keep you waiting before I post pictures and do some before and after
I will keep you waiting before I post pictures and do some before and after
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well here goes the 1st picture of my new toy what do you folks think???
I don't think it is as totally standard as I first made it out to be but I love it just the same
all comments welcome oh the dog leg wheels have yet to go onto the car.....
I don't think it is as totally standard as I first made it out to be but I love it just the same
all comments welcome oh the dog leg wheels have yet to go onto the car.....
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06-09-2013, 01:32 PM
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yeah black rubber strip with red stripe down side and lattice style alloys not doglegs
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Would definitely agree with you on the bad boy bonnet plan to change this as soon as possible
as for the price I am happy to get it for what I did as I got a load of spares including a full leather interior, spare engine & gearbox 3 sets of wheels and other bits n bobs like alternators starter motors lights etc etc
as for the price I am happy to get it for what I did as I got a load of spares including a full leather interior, spare engine & gearbox 3 sets of wheels and other bits n bobs like alternators starter motors lights etc etc
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Would definitely agree with you on the bad boy bonnet plan to change this as soon as possible
as for the price I am happy to get it for what I did as I got a load of spares including a full leather interior, spare engine & gearbox 3 sets of wheels and other bits n bobs like alternators starter motors lights etc etc
as for the price I am happy to get it for what I did as I got a load of spares including a full leather interior, spare engine & gearbox 3 sets of wheels and other bits n bobs like alternators starter motors lights etc etc
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06-09-2013, 07:32 PM
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It's a shame you are so far from me as my old man's 90 spec cabby needs wheels and a bonnet... 
Totally agree mate, when I first joined here I liked modding (though never in the 'bad boy bonnet' and neons type thing) but as I am getting older I am loving stock survivors or back to stock restos 
) but as I am getting older I am loving stock survivors or back to stock restos
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Been racking my brains over what I want to do with the car so I have come up with the following ideas..... your thoughts comments would be appreciated
1. shot blast and powder coat the wheels white (I think it would look nice) not sure what set of wheels yet maybe the dog leg ones!.
2. lower her a bit, not to much maybe 35mm or so.
3. get rid of that horrible bonnet.
as the car has stood for 12 years I am going to do the brakes all round so maybe some kind of brake upgrade but not sure what yet.. any ideas.
that's it for now
cheers skoda.
1. shot blast and powder coat the wheels white (I think it would look nice) not sure what set of wheels yet maybe the dog leg ones!.
2. lower her a bit, not to much maybe 35mm or so.
3. get rid of that horrible bonnet.
as the car has stood for 12 years I am going to do the brakes all round so maybe some kind of brake upgrade but not sure what yet.. any ideas.
that's it for now
cheers skoda.
08-09-2013, 01:10 PM
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Return it to factory standard I reckon. Bit by bit do the underneath and brakes etc, but all standard. Would look awesome and obviously hold the best value!
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Right folks just a small update for those who are interested in my project which has been named Elliott by the kids.
took him for an MOT today and WOW it failed on the following points
1. rear passenger wheel cylinder seized (will replace both)
2. hand brake not very good (possible due to the seized wheel cylinder)
3. 2 front tyres knackered.
nothing else nor any advisories
not bad for a car that has stood for over 12 years.
been out to my local motor factors and bought the following....
2 wheel cylinders
rear shoes
front discs & pads
complete engine service parts, plugs, filters oil and fuel filter.
once the above jobs are done and he's through the MOT then my next job is to remove all the interior inc seats, carpet's and door cards and get them professionally cleaned/vaxed to bring them up to spec.
Oh by the way what grade of oil do I need to put in the engine??
took him for an MOT today and WOW it failed on the following points
1. rear passenger wheel cylinder seized (will replace both)
2. hand brake not very good (possible due to the seized wheel cylinder)
3. 2 front tyres knackered.
nothing else nor any advisories
not bad for a car that has stood for over 12 years.
been out to my local motor factors and bought the following....
2 wheel cylinders
rear shoes
front discs & pads
complete engine service parts, plugs, filters oil and fuel filter.
once the above jobs are done and he's through the MOT then my next job is to remove all the interior inc seats, carpet's and door cards and get them professionally cleaned/vaxed to bring them up to spec.
Oh by the way what grade of oil do I need to put in the engine??