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Old 22-12-2010, 09:09 PM
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i bought this mk2 on monday from huddersfield my plan is to put a 1.8 zetec in it and run it on a set of carbs hope u like it





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Old 22-12-2010, 09:10 PM
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good luck mate!
Old 22-12-2010, 09:17 PM
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I love it! You're brave but if it's done right you'll have a kick ass retro motor by the end! Good luck. What's your plans for it?
Old 22-12-2010, 09:42 PM
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yea that is cool mate but i hope you've got plenty of spare time and cash ha ha

good luck with it
Old 22-12-2010, 09:42 PM
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quick wash and hoover,ready to go chap
Old 22-12-2010, 09:47 PM
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Good look with it mate keep us all up to speed with it
Old 22-12-2010, 09:50 PM
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Can't beat a retro car,as mentioned keep us up to date
Old 22-12-2010, 10:00 PM
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i'll keep u all up 2 date just need 2 get rid of the sierra thn i can get the mk2 in the garage and start cuttin away
Old 22-12-2010, 10:00 PM
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Good luck with it mate, need better pictures but it looks like its going to take a LOT of work to get back up to an operational level.


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Old 22-12-2010, 10:03 PM
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lot of work not the word but it will be worth it in the end
Old 22-12-2010, 10:30 PM
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love the plate, that'll keep you busy over the winter
best of luck i'm just doin a mk2 rs2000 just now, ready next year hopefully
Old 22-12-2010, 10:37 PM
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Good thing we're in for a long winter! Is it a resto or a rebuild though? Engine???
Old 23-12-2010, 10:53 AM
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went to the mk2 2day thought id try the engine befor i take it out and 2 free the back wheels the engine turns over but i could'nt get a spark so i tk the dizzy cap off and the points look new tryed a new coil and still nout any ideas lads
Old 23-12-2010, 12:14 PM
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Nice project mate


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Old 23-12-2010, 02:00 PM
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good number plate.

how longs it been off the road? try fresh petrol if its been years off.
Old 23-12-2010, 02:13 PM
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Petrol, and try cleaning and gaping the plugs.
Old 23-12-2010, 02:47 PM
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looks like a time warp, be good to see it around blackpool when running.

Number plates interesting.

Have you got 12v to the coil?

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Old 23-12-2010, 03:24 PM
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got power goin 2 the coil but nout comin out
Old 23-12-2010, 07:14 PM
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tk the grill off 2day but still carnt get it goin ill add some pics in min
Old 23-12-2010, 11:25 PM
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Brave !
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Top project.I hope you have plenty of money.
Old 24-12-2010, 08:46 PM
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Great project you got there fella, am sure that plate is something to do with Ford as all the OO numbers were Ford press release cars, seen quite a few RS2000's and the like with very similar reg numbers.
Old 24-12-2010, 10:19 PM
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thanks lads how do i find out if it is something 2 do ford press release car
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hi mate, did you get any metal with that rust. lol sorry couldnt help myself. This will be a gud project wen u get stuck in. how long has it been in that garage???

if you can find out in the history (if its got any) the original dealer and contact them they might be able to shed some light. if not try and contact the ford heratige place

keep with it and be sure its pic heavy, jon
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iam goin down 2 the mk2 2moz to free the back brakes up so i can get it 2 my garage and start cuttin it away and get some more pics
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work starts 2moz on the old girl
Old 28-12-2010, 03:41 PM
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awesome mate good luck with it
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some more pictures lads





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just got some panels so ill go do some on the old girl
Old 31-12-2010, 01:23 PM
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good luck, buddy

love the numberplate
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fair play son, dont ever give up on it seems like it takes ages!! but worth ever min!!!!!!! check out my mk 2 been where u r??? 2 1/2 years latter loved every mi!!!


good luck buddy


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engines out not sure wot engine goin back in tho 2.0 pinto ur 1.8 zetec on carbs wot do u lads reackon
Old 02-01-2011, 10:24 PM
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pinto imo... keep with the era. good luck with it made looks like you need it!
Old 02-01-2011, 10:26 PM
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What happened to the 2i, is it dead now? Lol. I used to have a red mk2 like yours with an xe under the bonnet.
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lol the 2i died the same nyt pal shell went the nxt day think the engine mite still be around
Old 02-01-2011, 10:38 PM
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Its a shame its a 4 door shell
Old 02-01-2011, 11:09 PM
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yeh the engines still around kieran has put it in the red shed, engine seemed past its time was tryin to blow the oil cap of on idle lol how the escort cumin along will have to pop round one day this week and giv a hand
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fezzielove wot happend 2 the weldin nibs
Old 03-01-2011, 12:30 PM
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Lush project, leave the body looking ratty and focus on tuning, it will be a great sleeper.
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Will be cool once it's all finished, I love a pinto on carbs but a zetec would be good also!


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