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James - get well soon matey! See what happens when winning pludits for old cars - too much excitement has consequences at our age! 😷

Is this AI generated? Why would any mk1 or mk2 owner require a speed sensor bracket for a non existant speed sensor ? ? ? And the 1st picture shows said bracket fitted to a hub, with cap head screws that are welded to the bracket (well that ain't coming off!) but the whole thing - bracket, bolts and weld are Zinc Plated, how as the bolts are welded . . . . . . . . but why? - its stainless steel ! Looks like a con to me!

That the Abbeyfield Insurance advertising banner on this site, has the vehicles driving on the 'wrong' side of the road - can't put it down to 'continential driving' as they are a UK based and operated company! Its just a small, petty thing but it annoys me - can't get that right what happens in a claim? Anyway off I go again!

I recently rebuilt my Peralta deck - new trucks & Bones wheels but at 63 I'm not as brave as I was at 15 / 16 years old - a 4' high half pipe is scary! LOLs

Most Speedo connections of that era were the same, like this . . . . 4 and 5 speed boxes have connection in same location.

Having been around the OSF world for over a decade, i've engaged with many digital 'friends' on the site, sharing advise, having a craic and buying / selling parts during the ownership of my car. That has now been sold and the new owner has soured my continued presence here with his 'build' thread. I will only say that this car was built for ME - no one else. It was built in a leaky, decrepit, rented garage with no light or power, so only work outside was possible. I'm physically disabled, only having 20% use of one arm & hand so major 'heavy' work is somewhat challenging - try fitting a gearbox lying on your back and only using one arm! As I said, everything I did on this car was done to get it on the road for my use only - I find cable ties restraining cables in an engine bay strangely acceptable - obviously not so for others. I won't further justify why I did anything on this car as it would be pointless! I have enjoyed my time here and I may pop in from time to time but don't wish to be around some people who like making fun at the expense of others. I wish Scott and some of the other members well, a Happy New Year and continued 'Clear Roads' with your own Old Fords! Regards, TTFN.

Whilst Kenlowe's were unsophisticated, the blade profile and pitch angle means they either push or pull air, better in one direction. Whilst the wires can be reversed to spin opposite direction, the airflow volume goes down hurting cooling potential. The Kenlowe instructions posted by Miniliteman show the 'earlier version' that uses a type of Zip Tie through the rad fins (had this on my Mini) The one I'm selling uses arms to mount to body not rad.

But you would think that ! As there was no spare wheel, a jack would just be surplus weight

Rarely do classics get 'driven' away - winched onto a flatbed and away - quick and quiet! A Denver Boot wheel clamp is a) a deterrent and b) makes moving the car bloody difficult till its off! Not sexy method would be a bar through the steering wheel with a chain down to handbrake / seat belt mount secured with padlock - engage whilst on full lock, would certainly cause issues for a tealeaf!

The synthetic over the natural would be my preference - yes! (but that's just me - they are equally good if done right)

As I removed it over 10 years ago, I haven't a scooby doo but based on bugger all space between water pump pulley & rad in the RS I'd say in front was more than likely !

Maybe metrificated imperial screw as it's nearly 1/8 x 5/8ths?

Following on from the stuff listed above, I've also found MORE! 1. Pair of Alloy axle lowering blocks - 1.5" drop - bit manky £10 + postage? 2. Pair of M16 Front calipers (took off to fit Wilwoods!) They are spacered to suit Capri Vented discs. They look not totally crusty with newish pads as I believe they got pulled at last MOT. Checked both bleed screws are loosened. As a pair of reconditioned calipers and spacer kit will set you back about £150, how about £75.00 + a £5 for post? 3. Pair of 3 leaf, std. Escort / Capri rear springs. Good bushes, bit crusty and will do if nothing better available £20 NO POST - COLLECT ONLY! Or they go to recycling at end of January. 4. Ford car jack as supplied with Escorts (and maybe others?) Wind-up pillar type with folding arm, black knob type handle - see pic. £40.00

Here you go . . . .

I'll take some pictures and you can judge for yourself as regards fit as it did come off a mk2.