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Good morning everyone I hope you are all doing well. Sorry I’ve been the most active on the forum in the past, this is something I would like to change, and I thought opening with some good news for you is a good way to start. I know that in the past, some of you have had issues with cover because you couldn't garage your classic, or simply because the premium rates weren't hitting the mark. I’m really pleased to announce that we have new rates and facilities designed with Old Skool Ford members in mind. If we haven’t been able to help you before, please give us a shout, we would love to see what we can do for you now. And for those who haven’t checked in with us yet don't miss out on your member discount! If you are an existing Abbeyfields customer, don’t worry we will make sure we offer you the best terms when your policy falls due for renewal. The team and I look forward to catching up with you all soon. Best wishes Jayne Call us on 0121 655 3420 or email info@abbeyfieldsinsurance.co.uk

I used my van today, to take my lawn mower and strimmer round to a friend's house to cut his lawns. He's waiting for replacment knee's , and can't do much 😔

Beats my job title in 2000/01 "Butt Welder".... Yes, there were plenty of "waving your torch around" jokes...

You know Ford made just the "Ark" for you British guys

Maybe the wanted section needs a try as I for one have so much stuff squirrelled away escort/pinto/random tuning stuff from over 35 years of ownership its on the verge of causing a divorce........fingers crossed 😀

I've been with Abbeyfields for 6 years now. The service is excellent, policy coverage bang on, price brilliant and if you are unfortunate to have a prang they are there with you to help. If you nothing else, give them a call. Over the years I've been with Adrian Flux, Lancaster, Footman James and Carole Nash. They have been good but have lost their way over the years and if something is slightly out of the ordinary don't want to know. I made the change, and included my modern daily car too and its been easy. Thanks Abbeyfields 👍

Thanks for adding me, I’m into my 7th decade and still have the same passion for rear wheel drive escorts I had 55 years ago. Have a healthy mk1 van and I slightly disabled 13 gt that keep me tinkering .

Welcolm from a 75 year old newby. My wife quite often asks "anything planned for tomorrow" I always reply "wake up, anything else is a bonus. Phil.

Waking up without a pulse would be quite an achievement 😮

I served my time as a fitter building printing presses at MGD (Goss's) in Preston. At 20 I worked in the Heavy Erection Shop (big presses}, so I was a heavy erection fitter, handy job title if you were on the pull😂🤣

Are they the type that you lick and then feel very happy?

Sump bolt £0.50 https://www.burtonpower.com/drain-bolt-alloy-sump-m12x20-ford-sohc-pinto-rs2000-mex-ft596a.html Washer £0.30 https://www.burtonpower.com/washer-sump-drain-plug-sohc-pinto-cosworth-yb-cvh-v6-ft790.html Total £0.80 ; NOS RS multiplication factor 10, ebay cost for seller 20% so a tenner seems okay 🙄

The French?

First job was at a Ford subsidiary as a Precision tool maker apprentice. 1 Pound per hour for a 49 hr week. Hated every minute but good group of lads at college. Decided I didnt want to be stuck in a factory for the rest of my working life. Left as soon as I qualified and havent been near a lathe or milling machine since. Still got my old imperial Micromiter though and still know how to read it. No digital verniers in those days. Saved like mad through my three years and bought my first Ford. An RS2000 for £2995.00 only had 30k on it as it was only 3 years old. How times change.

Update on this for all OSF members after speaking to another member who had experience. Only use if desperate. Be aware of "1960FordParts" on Fleebay. Parts prices are high, quality may not match and when things go wrong, the seller takes his ball home! Not a pleasant experience and that's putting it lightly.

I have a multi policy mate.

Finnish movie about an older man looking for a red Escort (a Mk1). This evening on ARTE don't know if you guys have that channel or maybe it is on Netflix or something similar. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ioVQu4CZnKQ

You missed the qualifier "if" 😉 Besides, I'd get disemboweled if I spent that kind of money on a "project"

800-odd miles down & we're looking reasonably OK as far as resurrecting the old girl goes. Recording over 30mpg on the onboard display (I would say more like 25-27 but still better than expected). Some small niggles since going back on the road, thermostat failed no biggie, radiator has a couple of *small* leaks when cold (one from a tank joint & another around the g/box cooler line) but no appreciable loss just the odd drip, gearbox would definitely benefit from fresh fluid & filter and we have the blower/AC to fix but other than that she's a comfy interesting old barge. Hoping to get a day at the seaside soon, let's hope my underseal keeps the salt air at bay!

Alternator light came on on my mk1 whilst out on a sunny day's drive yesterday. I put her back in the garage and shut the door on the problem. Can't be bothered either.

Also one of my favourite 90's cars. I owned two of them back in the day. The 2nd one, a G60, I eventually traded in for a Celica GT4, which I didn't like nearly as much and didn't keep for long. My friends called it the Batmobile at the time.

Other than the Fords, I have these Corrado has a 2.0 TFSI and DSG conversion

What does SORN stand for? Sad Or Rusty & Neglected? 🤔

Welcome to OSF, home of the living dead it seems

Hit my 7th decade this year, as long as I wake up with a pulse I consider it a bonus, and if I feel down I just start my old Xflow and even a 10 minute drive has me grinning like a happy monkey. Welcome to the Monkey house!😂

Don't think that was his name, online profile doesn't look like him but could well be wrong. RP2000 you're more than welcome to help yourselves to 95% of our rain, I'm sure we'd still get by with only minor flooding from the other 5% & they ban us from using hosepipes through summer anyway so might as well give them a reason for it...

No I mean actual slippery croaking frogs. These are my own photos just in my back yard. They are everywhere! They sit there watching to see if you let your guard down.

It’s been raining here since 10am, and still it comes. May as well buy a bastarding Ark!

I found this piece on Uwe. What a legacy he left behind when he passed. https://driventowrite.com/2023/07/26/uwe-bahnsen-an-unsung-design-hero/

Thanks, will give them a check if I need to buy a replacement. Hoping to be able to save the original motor with some oil & a set of brushes but we'll see. In other news, the Scorp' is officially back on the road after 6 years! 🤩 Had it to a point where I thought just book it in & see what else needed sorting, as I had a feeling it'd fail emissions because of a slight stumble at idle caused by the dizzy cap (Typically it's an unobtanium part, similar to the earlier 2.8 but with different connectors). I've got a 2.8i cap on order and was going to grab some leads to suit ready for the retest when I'd have sorted the other issues too. However, she just squeaked through emissions by skin of her teeth & nothing else to fail on either! Bonus! Think she got a bit too excited at the prospect of being brought back to life though as she promptly refused to restart after the test, traced it down to a blown fuse caused by the starter wiring touching the exhaust manifold so that was a brief scare. Fired her up bridging the solenoid and marked that as another job needs done but other than that well pleased. Will try and get some photos now she's all cleaned up, rear arches still need smoothing out and paint plus the spoiler is missing but other than that & the electrical she's pretty much ready for springtime cruising. Perfect timing too, what with fuel prices being such a bargain currently and nobody panic buying making everywhere run out... Ohhh, hang on... 🤦‍♂️

The Red Beanie turned up yesterday , thanks Scott. I urge all of you to buy a fetching Red Beanie, super quality 👌

Would have made the corner in a 4 door 🤣

35 years of Escort bits. Retirement fund looms.

Yes they do and it's a great policy. Give Jayne or Stuart a call.

Try Autodoc ( German Business )or Parts in Motion, ( UK Business ) they sell known make parts , and a good price too, Internet based.

I saw that, It looks like good value to me

I’ve called my car, WHAT NOW! It’s all I seem to say these days.

I like a Corrado, and if I needed a city car the Up would be on my list.

They really hate motorists there. They even fine you for not telling them you not going to use your own car!

Even though they say print is dead, there is a lady down the back of some factory units near me that still offers the service apparently.

Welcome to OSF.

I’m alive and well. Now looking for piles of wood….🤣 Getting on a bit now but not ready for my pine overcoat yet.

A bit more rain would actually help!

Burnarrrge. I went to School with Noel Gallagher, Liam was two years below. Cranford Drive.

Living your best life James. 👌😂

Ohhhhhhhhhhh I so want one!

Nah their main diet is cheese, surrender & dodgy electrical connections... (at risk of being thrown in the tower I will say this though, they provide us with a healthy supply of doctors & engineers) Anyway back on topic my first job was making wrought iron gates and fireguards!

No one took the bait or are too afraid to ask what the top of the food chain really is ............ but ........ its the Frogs!

Honestly mate my eyes were out on stalks ! 🤣😂

PS - But what they never tell you is what secretly is at the top of the food chain, you think they are harmless while they just stare at you without any care! But It may be dangerous if I tell you guys the real secret.