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Old 23-06-2010, 06:16 PM
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Originally Posted by bigryrs
I only deal in bargains lol
You lucky bastard lol do you wanna sell the dimond cuts for 200 quid.
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Originally Posted by Glenny Boy
You lucky bastard lol do you wanna sell the dimond cuts for 200 quid.
lol no thanks the escort looks too sexy now too take them off ha ha, i paid 650 for a set about 3 years ago that were nowhere near the condition of these
Old 23-06-2010, 07:22 PM
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I they go for silly money dont they.
Old 27-06-2010, 08:54 PM
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Small update ive welded the floor and today i done the battery tray as it was proper foosty lol heres some pics and one of my new sticker
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Old 27-06-2010, 09:17 PM
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looking good mate!
Old 27-06-2010, 10:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Tonyt1t
looking good mate!
Not bad for someone who has never done a battery tray before lol cheers
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Just bought 6 month old koni adjustables with springs, a 6 month old grsfront mount intercooler with fans, an rs 4 spoke steering wheel and bailey oil breather with fitting kit for 183 quid including postage! this project is now officially named project cheapness!
Old 04-07-2010, 09:38 PM
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thats sounds a good deal mate
Old 06-07-2010, 07:59 PM
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did chaffie weld that tray in without his mask on?whens it going to be moted?mine should hopefully be in for its 1st mot in years next week,got a qoute for insurance,£192!!
just got a few crappy jobs to do and she will be ready to break down somewhere,or maybe ill sell and buy that cheap imperial sapph!
Old 24-07-2010, 09:40 AM
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Originally Posted by 155lee
did chaffie weld that tray in without his mask on?whens it going to be moted?mine should hopefully be in for its 1st mot in years next week,got a qoute for insurance,£192!!
just got a few crappy jobs to do and she will be ready to break down somewhere,or maybe ill sell and buy that cheap imperial sapph!
ive done all the welding and its considerably better than yours lol so zip it!! im waiting on parts arriving so i can get it prepped for an mot
Old 24-07-2010, 10:11 AM
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looking good mate.they brakes are tits
Old 24-07-2010, 11:26 AM
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looking good!
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cheers for the comments folks
Old 02-08-2010, 02:33 PM
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Originally Posted by 155lee
did chaffie weld that tray in without his mask on?whens it going to be moted?mine should hopefully be in for its 1st mot in years next week,got a qoute for insurance,£192!!
just got a few crappy jobs to do and she will be ready to break down somewhere,or maybe ill sell and buy that cheap imperial sapph!
its "chaffe" ya mong, and ive seen your welding too soo shut it!
Old 02-08-2010, 05:03 PM
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Lol thats all the welding finally finished! been really busy with work,courses,holiday etc so saturday was my only chance to do some work to the escort before i came offshore today! took off the fucked avo supension drivers side and im waiting on koni's turning up so i can get them fitted! photos and updats will be up when im home!
Old 14-08-2010, 08:57 PM
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Started this morning @ 06:30 and cracked on with fitting my konis,amber indicators,mongoose exhaust and front mount intercooler!! heres a couple of pics but ive still got a LOT to do before im happy with it!! sorry bout the pics i was busy all day lol
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Old 14-08-2010, 09:01 PM
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Old 16-08-2010, 12:39 PM
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gucci, comming together now mate, not be long till its tested
Old 17-08-2010, 08:03 PM
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Looks great real bargin hunter arnt you!!Whats the story with the moggy van??????
Old 17-08-2010, 08:15 PM
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Originally Posted by turbo m
Looks great real bargin hunter arnt you!!Whats the story with the moggy van??????
the bread van lol, been there for years, petrol tank full of stones....
Old 17-08-2010, 08:41 PM
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The vans been there since i was about 10! im now 26 so its just an ornament now lol. yeah i like a deal or 2 lol who doesnt eh
Old 17-08-2010, 10:10 PM
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Originally Posted by chaffe
its "chaffe" ya mong, and ive seen your welding too soo shut it!
like chaffe its harvey how goes ,do you remember me ?
Old 18-08-2010, 05:19 AM
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Originally Posted by harvcore
like chaffe its harvey how goes ,do you remember me ?
sure do min, hows the escort estate going?
Old 18-08-2010, 05:30 AM
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Wot a steal!you can afford to throw a bit at her her now then
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Originally Posted by mp1
Wot a steal!you can afford to throw a bit at her her now then
yeah mate thats the plan!! i can spend a few quid and know il get it back + more when i go to sell! im happy wi the way things are going as im just taking my time so i dont lose interest lol
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Originally Posted by chaffe
sure do min, hows the escort estate going?
ace thanks its going for mot tomorrow so fingers crossed ,i thought you were into mk5s has bigry converted you with the mk4 rs bug ?
Old 20-08-2010, 05:18 AM
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Originally Posted by harvcore
ace thanks its going for mot tomorrow so fingers crossed ,i thought you were into mk5s has bigry converted you with the mk4 rs bug ?
only ever had one mk5 mate, had a mk3, mk4 escort, and mk3 feest as well, plus this car aint mine! ive got a sapphire the now min! hope the car passes test!
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Originally Posted by chaffe
only ever had one mk5 mate, had a mk3, mk4 escort, and mk3 feest as well, plus this car aint mine! ive got a sapphire the now min! hope the car passes test!
Im well surprised you can work on the sierra wi them bear hands min ha ha
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Just cleared out the autospecialists website today so il get photos up when i get back! im looking at brand new diamond cut centres for my wheels, samco water hoses,bailey oil breather and the magnetic sump plugs!
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Originally Posted by bigryrs
Just cleared out the autospecialists website today so il get photos up when i get back! im looking at brand new diamond cut centres for my wheels, samco water hoses,bailey oil breather and the magnetic sump plugs!
why would there be ferrous metal in the sump?
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Originally Posted by chaffe
why would there be ferrous metal in the sump?
em because its a shitty cvh so will be interesting to see how much shit ends up on the sump plug lol
Old 22-08-2010, 07:42 PM
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Originally Posted by bigryrs
em because its a shitty cvh so will be interesting to see how much shit ends up on the sump plug lol
gucci, i hope you have not bought heeps of bufty shiney shit from AS, i will be most upset.
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Originally Posted by chaffe
gucci, i hope you have not bought heeps of bufty shiney shit from AS, i will be most upset.
If thats the case then your gonna cry lol ive cleared them oot! just bought a bailey oil breather off ebay for a bargain of 50 quid which is half price compared to new! just got to get a fitting kit now
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Got yourself a bargin there mate great project
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Originally Posted by boothy
Got yourself a bargin there mate great project
cheers man! taking my time with this one so i dont get bored and break it lol
Old 23-08-2010, 07:02 AM
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Originally Posted by bigryrs
If thats the case then your gonna cry lol ive cleared them oot! just bought a bailey oil breather off ebay for a bargain of 50 quid which is half price compared to new! just got to get a fitting kit now
can you not make it fit? what is in the fitting kit, im sure with a bit of lateral thinkin we could get it to work
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Originally Posted by chaffe
can you not make it fit? what is in the fitting kit, im sure with a bit of lateral thinkin we could get it to work
The fitting kit consists of hoses and a couple of jubilees lol i just cant brng myself to part with 30 quid for a couple of hoses lol
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Just bought the following

Bailey breather kit
msd magnetic sump plug
Brand new rs 7 spoke diamond cut centre caps
Poorboys wheel sealent
Yellow samco water hoses
And thats all for this month lol
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Originally Posted by bigryrs
Just bought the following

Bailey breather kit
msd magnetic sump plug
Brand new rs 7 spoke diamond cut centre caps
Poorboys wheel sealent
Yellow samco water hoses
And thats all for this month lol
Your mental, when are we putting in the 2 litre zetec with mtx75 box mate? big t34 turbo loads of boost?
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Originally Posted by chaffe
Your mental, when are we putting in the 2 litre zetec with mtx75 box mate? big t34 turbo loads of boost?
NEVER!!


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