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Old 19-03-2009, 09:06 PM
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hi guys im board and need a project lol but dont no were to start or what car, all i no is that i want it to be a ford any one got any ideas, its on a low budget
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hi guys im board and need a project lol but dont no were to start or what car, all i no is that i want it to be a ford any one got any ideas, its on a low budget
Focus lol with a WRC CGI Block and 400bhp lol is that in your budget??? lol
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not quit mate thinking more old school lol
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Originally Posted by orionadam
not quit mate thinking more old school lol
I say a Series 1 then
Old 19-03-2009, 09:42 PM
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wud be nice if i could find one reali cheap
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Originally Posted by orionadam
wud be nice if i could find one reali cheap
How much are you looking at?
Old 19-03-2009, 09:48 PM
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im talkin hundreds mate
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Originally Posted by orionadam
im talkin hundreds mate
mk3 Fiesta Si?
Old 19-03-2009, 09:51 PM
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personal opinion .......

keep saving fella

although i hear you can pick up a deecent 1:8th scale model rc cars for a few hundred quid ,

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yer true im not bothered what ford it is just as long as its a ford nt to bothered bout condition as im not goin to be driving it til its done
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how about a mk2 xr2 zetec

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sounds good wana do some thin different lol
Old 20-03-2009, 11:23 AM
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old school merc
Old 20-03-2009, 11:23 AM
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nah want a ford does any one no were theres a cheap project flying around
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Ive got a nice Puma that i was using as a daily,needs some small jobs done , rear shoes, new starter, and a front spring though i've got all the parts just cant be arsed, now the weather has turned.
I just use it block the garage & driveway when am not about.
£500 to clear some space.
Old 20-03-2009, 12:12 PM
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You can have my white cabby for a ton? Just needs front seats, a new/repair to the hood and a motor sticking in? Needs tidying but its solid
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i may know of a mk 1 fiesta fella,

running a tewaked crossflow , big carb , 4 branch going for around 400 sovs ,

needs works but its about as old skool as it gets on your budget ,

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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1988-FORD-ORIO...1%7C240%3A1318
Old 20-03-2009, 12:25 PM
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might be selling my project soon, but its not a ford.

its a mk1 golf.
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yer ive seen thay mite email him and ask what he wants for it
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how much for the golf m8
Old 20-03-2009, 01:04 PM
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its a bare shell that im turning into a track toy, just gathering parts for it.

so far i've got the shell. (non sunroof gti)

new genuine front wings.
new genuine front panel.
mint tailgate
green glass.
rear cage
rear strut brace
mk3 gti ABF engine and O2a box.
posrche design 90 wheels.
280mm calipers and disc conversion.
mk4 polo dash

the shell needs alot of work and will need painting.
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have u gt any pics mate
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no mate, never really take any as its only for my pleasure so i know what i looks like
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any chance you take some pics mate
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of the shell?

looks in a sorry state with the wings and front panel off, and being a shell filed with random crap, but i can do over the never few days.
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cheers mate
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saying that before i take any pictures, whats your price range

its certainly not going to be £400-500 for all those bits i've listed
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buy my mk2 golf gti £400 and its yours
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bit out my price range mate like i said its gunna be a tight budget
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i have just put my mk2 orion on ebay. have a look and message me if you are interested. its not much of a project but could still do with some tarting up.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1989-FORD-ORIO...1%7C240%3A1318

thanks for looking, sam
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£400 is out of your price range? How do you intend to spend money on fixing it up, didn't know anyone took shirt buttons in return for car bits these days?

I would advise you to keep saving as for sub £400 you aint gonna get a sight!!
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got my project car now guys a black ford orion with the rs kit needs sum body work doin but its solid underneth
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it cost £100
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