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As of yet no shows have been cancelled that we are planning to attending. However with every day that passes, new restrictions are being put in place to limit and slow the spread of Covid 19. As and when shows and meets are confirmed on or cancelled I will update you all as swiftly as i can.

Hello, I have just bought (14 days ago) a barn find Mk1 (1300) that I aim to restore with bubble arches and a Pinto. I don't hang about and thus far, I also have a running RS2000 Mk1 engine, an Unleaded Burton head, a Pinto exhaust, RS2000 dash and a few other bits and pieces. Its not my first Escort ownership having owned a highly modded MK2 in the 80/90's, an RAC logbooked Mk2, and a Mexico Mk1 that I had to sell mid 90's to fund a house. Everyone I knew was driving Mk2's when I was younger, so adjusting looms and moving mounts to fit Pintos was a monthly task. I know that things have moved on and parts that I had previously given away as worthless clutter are now hard to find, but I am hoping this group will help fill in any gaps and tell me straight when I am either talking bobbins, or just plain doing it wrong on the Mk1. I also have an understanding wife, who says I can do what I like this time around, as long I don't ask her to rub down the paint on a set of Laser alloys, so I can polish them. (She did actually do that!)

Well, as per title really. Bought these a little while ago with the intention of doing them up but with the car for sale now i guess i should move them on. 5.5x13 flat washer with 70mm centres Set of 5 wheels with 4x original centre caps. Need a refurb but a good set. £250 COLLECTION ONLY M1 J13 BEDFORD

oh ok, 1.6 conrods, where did I get 1.8 from, doh, yes I was thinking the pistons to be the expensive part, lookin to go the forged route as i'll be running nitrous through it, and weve already roasted one set of cast pistons 😲 need to dig my spare crank out to measure the journals aswell when I get a minute cheers for the replys guys more soon 🙂

my mum always said if i'm not in bed by 10, come home!

So the green meanie ^^^ gets yer vote as well?

Here are a few of pics of the 2.8, actually not as bad as I thought, all things considered... not been under it yet though! Sadly she drove here straight from the MOT bay (passed) in '98, after a new windscreen, two new exhausts, and a couple of new NCT 2's! Need to get her on a ramp and see what she needs! I think I'd like to get it clean, legal and drive it for a couple of months... a bit of a 'RAT' look about her? Any advice welcomed.

Please see statement below from the FBHVC on Drive it Day for 2020 Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs statement on Drive it Day 2020 The FBHVC is committed to following the latest UK Government advice on events and public gatherings pertinent to our member clubs and as such, the following statement is in line with that advice, at time of writing, during this fast-moving situation. Member clubs of the FBHVC are seeking guidance from the Federation with regard to Drive it Day, scheduled for Sunday 26th April 2020. Many events are already postponed or cancelled and so, with such a crowded event calendar, the possibility of achieving consensus for a revised Drive it Day date later in the year will be very difficult to achieve, hence why we publicise the dates up to five years in advance. Therefore, Drive it Day 2020 will continue to be celebrated on Sunday 26th April. This being closest to the date in 1900 when the One Thousand Mile Trial organised by the Automobile Club started from London on April 23rd and travelled via Bristol, Birmingham, Derby, Manchester, Kendal, Carlisle, Edinburgh, Newcastle, York, Leeds, Sheffield, Lincoln, Nottingham, Leicester, Northampton and back to London in order to prove the viability of the motor car. Currently, UK government are advising against all non-essential social contact. Our current general guidance to car clubs, that can be found on our website at https://www.fbhvc.co.uk/news/article/coronavirus , encourages the cancellation or postponement of meets, events and gatherings of people. However, there seems no reason why enthusiasts could not take their vehicles out for a drive on Drive it Day, waving to each other from a discrete distance, so long as that drive avoids physical social contact. The Federation is encouraging the use of your chosen social media platform to share images and stories for what you are doing with your historic vehicles and furthermore, if you are unable to drive them, what you might be working on within the self - isolation of your garage or shed. The FBHVC are asking for all enthusiasts to share pictures of what they do on Drive it Day utilising their historic vehicles in any way that is safe and sensible to do so using the hashtag #DriveitDay. Post your picture on to the FBHVC social media feeds or those of your member clubs. We will be monitoring those social feeds and public posts published with the #DriveitDay hashtag will be gathered onto a special area within the FBHVC website galleries in the future. We would like to stress that the more mature, or those with underlying health conditions that fall into the “high-risk” category, should not attempt to leave isolation, even for a short drive. Those able to consider a short drive on Drive it Day should plan carefully whether that journey may require interactions, such as the purchase of fuel or payment of road tolls for example and make a personal judgement on the safety of any Drive it Day journey. We strongly advise that you follow current UK Government advice and do not attend events, meets or visit public places such as pubs, restaurants or cafés on your Drive it Day journey. For the latest advice for car clubs, events and other news – keep up to date via the Federation news pages at www.fbhvc.co.uk . For media enquiries, please contact: · Wayne Scott at Classic Heritage PR, 07759 260899. wayne@classicheritagepr.co.uk About the FBHVC: The Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs exists to uphold the freedom to use historic vehicles on the road. It does this by representing the interests of owners of such vehicles to politicians, government officials, and legislators both in the UK and (through the Federation Internationale des Vehicules Anciens) in Europe. There are over 540 subscriber organisations representing a total membership of over 250,000 in addition to individual and trade supporters. All our directors operate in a voluntary capacity supported by our secretary. Website: www.fbhvc.co.uk

Those are some nice looking rods. They make the standard Pinto ones look positively spindly!

That worked out pretty well then.

As it stands TOTM 2020 will be happening. Until we are told that River Dart Park is shut we will press on with the date. If the nation goes into lock down then obviously it will be postponed till later in the year. The other option will be to hold a run only event with no camping.

Not that I don't approve (in principle) - but Australia actually has gangs of blokes that throw rocks at BL cars - and its legal ?

Its a valid point, I caught the bug from a group of friends and we all drove Escorts. There were two rival groups in my area as well the Mazda Rotary mob and a Leyland Stoner group.

I have car-owner virus

Going to be a long year this!