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  1. Potters.Revenge
    Hi all, and admin. Thanks for letting me join and being part of some Old Skool Ford chat I'm lucky enough to own an Anglia, that was purchased early this year. She's been modified quite a bit and will list full spec in another post. Thanks admins for sorting out my stickers, they finally went on 100% perfect, phew....and they finish off the rear window nicely.
    5 points
  2. scootlife
    Back again with another MK1. Sold my Le Mans green Mexico rep back at the end of 2017, have missed it ever since, had a MK2 1600 Sport with a spanker of an engine in it but now back and the proud owner of a genuine AVO 1973 RS2000. Would love to know if anyone has any previous history or information about it.
    5 points
  3. mfischer
    Hi as a intro. I worked for two Ford dealers in Sydney NSW Australia from 78 through to mid 80'S prior to this was the kid coming in on the weekend washing/pre-delivering cars for these Ford dealers (Helps if you grandfather was one of the managers) During this time was picking up "specials" from the Sydney Homebush plant and then do the Dealer at Homebush prep area and then running in for predelivery. Mainly for Aust govt companies but also some "funnies" we would get put together. We used to pick up some cars direct from the plant, drive them 500-750km in one direction and then drive them back. So, they were delivered "Run-In". Then we would then do predelivery detail and Pickup/Drop off or trailer load the cars out. Cars/Vans/Utes/Trucks anything that ford Australia sold. My 1st Ford Drive car was a mid 79 yellow 4dr RS2000 with the Ford AVO parts in it (funny bits) and including A/C!! The car was a demo with all the Ford options ticked, it even had a tow bar. My 1st personal car was a 70 Orange Escort mk1 1300XL, then a 72 Blue Escort 1300XL with 1600 in it, then a MK2 2l Ghia, on from this was a couple of Ford Falcons, Cortinas, Lazers. Last year I have purchased a 0480 MK2 RS2000 4 Door in Orange (yes 4 Door) and 2 Months ago have a 0180 MK2 RS2000 2 Door in Red. The 4 door is complete, running with a mild cam pinto engine, extractors, Std Weber carb in it. It's a nice driving car reliable used to just putt about will cruise at 120kph. I have the matching no's engine under rebuild and pic of car attached. The 2 door is a rolling shell with matching numbers engine, Gearbox, Diff not interior ...yeap nothing ... bit of rust...it needs a full rebuild nut / bolt . I am currently gathering parts getting body prepped. Thanks for the admit .
    5 points
  4. JP.
    European Capri Post meeting Speyer Germany. The very last Speyer meeting ever, as the organisation has health issues so after 32 years the final. And a final it was with 419 Capri's from all over the world on display from mild to wild. Even an extremly rare Ferguson 4x4 Capri mk1 3000 was on display. That Capri is a wolf in sheeps cloth. I had walked by the whole day and I only saw a perfectly restored mk1. till someone pointed out that I should see the bottom. Fully independant suspension 4x4 as Ferguson made the street version back in the day. It seems Ferguson made 17 total of them, with three for rally purposes. Longest travel distance was 1560mile with a Capri to the event. I am attending this event since the first one when there where over 1500 Capri's on display. And as usual its a cabinet of curiosities. Capri's from an era when everything was possible and alowed to do so, and most owners still own them after decades. Proper Old SKool. Old Skool Ford was signed in for camping. Dutch Crew (JP, Linda & Michel) was there with two Capri's. And traveling with a Classic can be a challenge as we experianced. We left with our Liqui Moly Zakspeed 3.0 RS, got back home three hours later with a shot frontwheel bearing. Repacked all campstuff in our Mercury Capri who devloped a uge loss of power after 50 miles, so back home again. Checked evrything twice, couldn't find anything wrong as it was suddenly running perfectly so up to Speyer again. Usualy a 280 mile trip about 4 ½ hours, but it became a 620 mile trip in twelfe hours. But we got there with no fuzz. Glad we where there on the final Speyer meeting. It was one to remember.
    4 points
  5. JP.
    Small meeting in the Netherlands. Had about 77 Capri's on display. Capri's from United Kingdom, Poland, Gemany, Belgium and a few from the Netherlands. Meeting was next to the river Ijssel. Friday was wet, saturday had good weather.
    3 points
  6. JP.
    3 points
  7. Farnsbarns
    Yes. Basil Green started out as an engineer in F1, working on Coventry Climax engines of the day. He returned to South Africa and started BG Speed Shop. Tuning cars and making tuning parts. He had a foundry for castings and a cam grinding machine. He became well known as a driver and engineer. He ended up dropping V6 engines into Cortinas for a local dealer and ford SA ended up backing it. It became the Perana. Then came V6 Capris, which quickly became a 5L V8. Ford SA then got 100 RS1600s sent over, but they had massive trouble with the BDAs so they sent ~60 to Basil who fitted a 2l pinto. I own one of these. He also built V8 Granada's, tuned XR3I, and tuned tuned Saphires later on. All called Peranas Eventually he became a Ford Main Dealer, Basil Green Motors.
    3 points
  8. Miniliteman
    The pencil type gauge as posted by quickrack does not have a good resolution. An analogue gauge is better in my view. You can get a Longacre or Intercomp gauge but they will be expensive. Draper or Sealey sell similar analogue gauges but alot cheaper. Whatever you use always use the same gauge and make sure tyre temps are similar (cold).
    3 points
  9. quickrack
    3 points
  10. Ryant
    Hi all , had numerous Cossies in the past , finally had the chance to buy this mk1 . These are new to me , some advice will be appreciated in the future! Thanks Ryan 👍
    2 points
  11. FrankC
    Don’t worry what the “purists” think… your car, your rules 😉
    2 points
  12. Johnny Boy
    2 points
  13. Rally Pack 2000
    You forget the quality of occupations of those you sent here, 5 finger discount and it didn’t cost much at all really, then 5 quid resell at the car boot!
    2 points
  14. accord83
    That's cos you Colonials is welfy, us paupers have to give mouth to Schrader valve resuscitation if we gets a flat tyre!
    2 points
  15. Rally Pack 2000
    I use a Makita 12v Air Pump that matches batteries with my Drills and things. It has its own digital set and cutout. (Wonder if its accurate?)
    2 points
  16. accord83
    I use an ancient DCL digital, and a newish Draper analogue, they give matching readings. They should make the ones on electric pumps illegal unless certfied to a calibration, the average punter could be running around bouncing like Tigger on them, I tried one against my set up and it had the tyres 15psi high.
    2 points
  17. accord83
    Welcome mfischer, Lovely car. @Rally Pack 2000 Hey James, another antipodian with a more door to compare part numbers with!😁
    2 points
  18. accord83
    Stick some sticky back plastic wood on the sides and recreate a modern take on the Cortina Mk1 woodie
    2 points
  19. Rally Pack 2000
    Got it! Thanks @Miniliteman! The UPS quote seemed extraordinarily low given we had been getting high quotes for months. But it arrived quickly and in perfect condition thanks to Leons great packaging. To my surprise UPS operates here in Australia and was delivered by one of their own trucks, so they do operate in Australia which I didnt know about. It made a stop in China for them to Xray it apparently. I would have though it needed to be Xrayd after being stopped in China personally! It wasnt delayed that much though and came in less than a week. Its a weight off my mind as I had promised to buy this grill months ago and couldnt find anyone to ship it at a reasonable price. Thanks to Leon for being so patient.
    2 points
  20. simon willsmer
    Hi Really glad I found this home for old Fords. I recently bought a 1961 hot rod, much modified with Pinto motor, twin 40s, Revolutions, lowered, and am enjoying the sunny weather. Hoping to get to some car shows and meet some other owners. anglia1961.a
    1 point
  21. whitebuffalo
    What coil overs are you using? What crossmember and rack? I am trying to suss out my Anglia and I really like the HiSpec brakes I added to my Escort so would like to have the same for the Anglia. I'm in the US so can't easily do the Milton exchange thing with Cortina legs.
    1 point
  22. quickrack
    My 2 youngest and I went. As everyone was getting ready to leave the Show we went to video everything. Thought they were turning right, they went left. By the time we got turned around and through the traffic jam caused by everyone leaving, they had vanished, we never saw another car 😂 😂 Nice selection of cars, anything interesting is welcome not just Escorts. Enjoy the pics.
    1 point
  23. Potters.Revenge
    Thanks for the welcome and No Frank, my Anglia is not for the purists. Running 711M, +90, Stage 3 Head reground ported and polished, Kent 234 Cam, Crank reground and balanced, lightened flywheel, ARP bolts, Vernier Duplex, Uprated Clutch, Type 9, Twin 40 Dellortos, Electric pump & Fuel pressure regulator, Oil cooler, Twin core alu rad, Catch Can, High Torque starter, lightweight compact alternator, LSD, "Hi Spec Motorsport" Aluminium Billet 4 Pot calipers (brilliant), Coilovers, .…..........and so on. Steve.
    1 point
  24. Johnny Boy
    I don't think there is any aftermarket ones in the UK, as you say 1 on ebay here for £20 i think id give that a try. If not, wait until I get back to work on Monday, I'll get a trade price from Ford , on a genuine one, and can post it to you.
    1 point
  25. FrankC
    Hello & Welcome 🫡
    1 point
  26. Vista
    Welcome to Old Skool Ford. Stickers look Is the Anglia Cosworth powered?
    1 point
  27. JP.
    1 point
  28. accord83
    Saw this rare Consul Perana at the Gold Cup Qualifying Day. Oooof!
    1 point
  29. Dave Knight
    That’s a rare old beast. Cracking!
    1 point
  30. Dave Knight
    https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/327332335980?_skw=ford+escort&itmmeta=01M1TW5B71RHB1FZHW5GCQADYB&hash=item4c3687116c:g:vWwAAeSwvW9qkwVD&itmprp=enc%3AAQALAAAA8GfYFPkwiKCW4ZNSs2u11xCUEcPnuPdBkG5TARYvhFtsN%2FgeecaIffSC30Yux2S59x6FNiTHwMLxOunHf3SxiE21iwoVxVvkNRbNO%2BUzsA0zjTYv9PpRYtgD%2FacG9IkJHkgFhdDAjFONU5xywDAN1Gh8sYOBumO%2F1qEmTPOEYpZ8kK12frXD1emKii%2FmcgEsLnNvldI3xbgrcYJekCmf76zn%2BVtqrxLyS3uq%2F15asKxKFJNX73V32ULODn3qjbwj%2B2hRkZBKltTVWYqhWgFHqBf9QoPlmJHONoJLny0onQ8A3AwntIDS3DuJzsos7cQ1ew%3D%3D|tkp%3ABk9SR-6zldyOaA Some projects here and parts available. I’ve purchased off Mike, he’s a good guy. His place is a treasure trove.
    1 point
  31. PeteRS8084
    Rare indeed
    1 point
  32. quickrack
    Nice! Imagine they were sold here with like 70bhp diesel engines...
    1 point
  33. Miniliteman
    Nosecone and the 4 letters.
    1 point
  34. BIG G
    I have a solution to your problem, message me and I'll dig it out.
    1 point
  35. BIG G
    This is my tool of choice
    1 point
  36. quickrack
    Even if its not, its probably quite close and more importantly, consistant.
    1 point
  37. quickrack
    My kid picked up a Temu/alibabba type dial version at the Market and the pencil type gauge shows up to 5 psi differences with it. 😆
    1 point
  38. johnny b good
    i have a 72mk1 escort shelled under tarp,an 86capri nearly restored,and i just bought a 72k mk3 cortina GXL shelled with all new panels and a kit car for the running gear,i also have a 13 plate mk7 transit campervan,a 59plate s max,and at the moment im restoring a 63 hillman husky ,im on you tube 'retired truckers garage so i will be asking some questions from you guys soT I A.
    1 point
  39. quickrack
    I was a tyre fitter for 15 yrs. In my youth. Unless you are willing to pay several hundred pounds for an actual calibrated device, the answer is simple. Buy a mechanical gauge at a carboot, ebay etc. They are actually quite accurate. This or similiar. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/257640017353?_ul=GB&mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338990947&toolid=10001&customid=eb%3Ag%3Avms%3Aeb%3Ap%3A257640017353%3B{GCLID}&adtype=pla&loc_interest_ms=&loc_physical_ms=1007901&gclid=Cj0KCQjwkt_UBhDMARIsALpnOAxVXmRjFeXTr5tuJ6Vo4jwGIMuEvph9jsXy5g-ra3gHUBM59AZG4RkaAt0vEALw_wcB
    1 point
  40. quickrack
    Just to stir the pot. It would be removable....
    1 point
  41. accord83
    Oh My Days! Pure porn, DIRTY BOY!!!💕
    1 point
  42. quickrack
    Maybe. One plan is to build a Bosozoku Style (temporary by using plywood or similar) stupidly large front and rear spoilers and skirts and like 6ft tall exhaust and go to a Cars n Coffee just being a tool 🙄😄😄 https://share.google/3w7nyP9KXvNhk4egw
    1 point
  43. quickrack
    So it's insured again. And taxed. Test was to be tomorrow but my son needs to see a surgeon, at the same time but 2 hrs away so test got pushed back. First trip out to a local show was fun and fraught 🙄🙄🙂 First a wheel starting coming loose. A retighten sorted that. But then at the turnoff for the Show, in heavy traffic, I stalled it. This is when I discovered the battery is no good. Yah!!🖕😲😄 Was pushed off the road. Borrowed some leads for a jump start and got into the Show. Forgot on leaving to give back the leads so I contacted the Club to get them to him. All in all it was a fun day The car was not really ready to "show" but I wanted to get out of the house. It's getting lowered, painted and reshod over the Autumn! Cheers for reading it you made it this far.
    1 point
  44. Vista
    Yes FORD letter type was the early type on Mk2's Then the blue oval type came later
    1 point
  45. Dave Knight
    Sorry to hear about the Leon.
    1 point
  46. Johnny Boy
    OK, that's sad to hear. You still have a keen interest though, that's what matters.
    1 point
  47. Miniliteman
    Yes. For a long time I tuned (not build) Pinto's, Kent engines and BDA's. Still have a lot of Weber and Lumenition parts. Including these Aldon distributors, new and used Lumenition Performance Systems, optical eye's and fitting kits. Due to health issues I have stopped with this and also sold my Mk2 BDA.
    1 point
  48. Miniliteman
    H-81EB-AA -> Capri Laser wheels
    1 point
  49. Miniliteman
    Didn't take any photos myself so here is a link. https://www.oldtimerweb.be/fotos-oldtimer-evenementen/11511-24ste-ford-oldtimertreffen-zonhoven
    1 point
  50. Rally Pack 2000
    I guess we do given it was a craze we started. I know we have Model A utes! When Leyland were manufacturing here even they made uts!
    1 point
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