things to look for when viewing a mk1 escort? now with pics of car in question!!!
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what things should i look for when buying a mk1 escort? im viewing one tonight and want to know where they rott? i know theres going to be lots to look out for being such an old car. Im expecting to do a bit of welding, respray, change bushes etc but would like to know what key things to look for? thank you in advance
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not too sure tbh, has been parked up in garage for past 8 years or so, used to be used for 1/4 mile and track but is meant to be a pretty solid motor, he said it needs a new front panel which he has and i have to dig around and have a look at the rest, was wondering if theres places out of view where these rott bad that need to be looked at? i.e things removed and looked at?
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i gues floor pans arent too drastic to change if need be as they're readily available so ive been told? i think its about time i get handy with a welder anyway lol, just dont want to bite off more than i can chew and end up paying people left right and centre to do the work
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strut tops, heater bubble, floors, rear arches, boot wells either side, sills, scuttle, a pillars...
Basically check everything between the numberplates. TBH I would be going with someone that knew what they were looking for if I didn't.
Basically check everything between the numberplates. TBH I would be going with someone that knew what they were looking for if I didn't.
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il just look over everything that doesnt lok easy to get a welder to or hard parts to replace lol-thorough look, jim how much do you know about mk1's?
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spot on.
between the numberplates is abotu right.
considered a mk2?
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well i viewed the car with jimand heres a few pics, going to have a better look sunday but looks like il have it
. at the minute it has a 3.1l essex lump, spax shocks all round the small cxorner bumpers, cage, tax exempt and for which can be adef at Ł1200
. rott wise there isn't much little bit been cut out on the rears under the slightly flared arches (mexico arches fitted?) floors etc are solid and a tiny bit up under the inner wing wich is only small.
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let me know what you think from the pics, the paint work needs a good flat and polish to look ok but will look presentable easily and solid enough to probally get m.o.t with just overhauling the brakes.
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let me know what you think from the pics, the paint work needs a good flat and polish to look ok but will look presentable easily and solid enough to probally get m.o.t with just overhauling the brakes.
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Man that is a bargain!
Get back round there quick with a trailer before I do!
Theres a fair few bits you can sell to get your money back!
Get back round there quick with a trailer before I do!
Theres a fair few bits you can sell to get your money back!
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you think? i just had to count the money out infront of him for richpons car, that hurt more than breaking my car down lol, im going to have a better look at the weekend with a jack etc but floor all looks mint- well solid atleast, so will more than likely be leaving a deposit on it and collecting when i have the readys and maybe drive it as a v6 for a while?
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very very cheap for a mk1 mate..cannot go wrong there..even if you dont like it after your money is safe..investment..get it bought quicksmart.
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ok, i just done a search to see which wheels superlites are because jim and i were unsure. it doesnt have them but does have some old skool ford rims, they are black with a double crossed style centre with polished rims?
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That my friend is a Bargin, id buy that myself if i had the cash to spare!
did he tell you what model it was? I know its a Base model by the dash 1.1 or 1.3?
is the Engine a Proper RS3100 engine or isit just a 3.0 just been bored out?
Essex V6's are pretty good engines actually!
did he tell you what model it was? I know its a Base model by the dash 1.1 or 1.3?
is the Engine a Proper RS3100 engine or isit just a 3.0 just been bored out?
Essex V6's are pretty good engines actually!
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That my friend is a Bargin, id buy that myself if i had the cash to spare!
did he tell you what model it was? I know its a Base model by the dash 1.1 or 1.3?
is the Engine a Proper RS3100 engine or isit just a 3.0 just been bored out?
Essex V6's are pretty good engines actually!
did he tell you what model it was? I know its a Base model by the dash 1.1 or 1.3?
is the Engine a Proper RS3100 engine or isit just a 3.0 just been bored out?
Essex V6's are pretty good engines actually!