Marti Posted June 15, 2020 Report Share Posted June 15, 2020 Hi, Bought my first Mk1 Escort back in March just before lockdown. Originally a 1973 yellow 1.1 but now in Olympic Blue and running a 2.0 pinto & type 9 box, bought her from a chap near Norwich, maybe someone may know the car or had it when it was originally yellow. A long 400 mile trim up home to Edinburgh but never missed a beat and never had sp many folks beeping their car horn and thumb's up; grinned all the way home, these care are really loved and always seam to be admired. Need bits and pieces sorting like webber carb a bit rough on start up, exhaust knocking or something knocking in transmission tunnel; maybe gearbox mount, fuel gauge only registers from full to half way then is actually empty as I have found needs Mexico wings or doors aligned for a better panel gap and usual bits & bobs, but that's about it and expected for a 47 year old motor. Looking at some point to get a bottom re-spray and fit Mexico stripes and change as a Mexico tribute and return back to RS 4 spokes. She's a lovely wee car which I hope to keep for many years. Looking forward to read all your posts and gaining some knowledge. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jersey Stardust Posted June 15, 2020 Report Share Posted June 15, 2020 Lovely looking car. Why not make it into a RS2000 tribute ? Cheers Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xp197777 Posted June 15, 2020 Report Share Posted June 15, 2020 Welcome to OSF Marti Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marti Posted June 15, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2020 Hi, Richard, I know what you mean and I might still do that to an RS2000 rep but I really like the Mexico look. Still on the fence at the moment the more I think about it............................. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vista Posted June 15, 2020 Report Share Posted June 15, 2020 Welcome to OSF, car looks lovely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notenoughtime Posted June 15, 2020 Report Share Posted June 15, 2020 Hi and welcome to OSF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jersey Stardust Posted June 16, 2020 Report Share Posted June 16, 2020 It looks like you have a really good basis. Just go and enjoy the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marti Posted June 16, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2020 Thanks for the warm welcome folks, much appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monza Posted June 16, 2020 Report Share Posted June 16, 2020 Welcome Marti....car looks great. People certainly react when they see a mk1. Love it Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Del R Posted June 18, 2020 Report Share Posted June 18, 2020 Hi Marti great looking Mk1 im not too far from Edinburgh just down the road in East Lothian 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huge Posted June 24, 2020 Report Share Posted June 24, 2020 Hi Marti car looks fab! 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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