Ray

Hi Scott tbh, I think Kellye and I had come to the conclusion its not going to happen this year, but we were trying to let them take the lead on it rather than us, then hopefully we will be back with a vengeance next year with regards to the code, I do have a few ideas on that one, but we can deal with that next year

As it stands at the moment, looking at the NEC web site, they are planning for the show to go ahead, so im guessing the regulations must have either been relaxed, or they are living in hopes of it, however Old Skool Ford at this stage have not been offered a stand pitch as yet, im guessing this may be down to the fact they might be downsizing the show this year to be able to comply with the regulations to hold it, but thats only me guessing from what they've written, they are certainly restricting public entrance considerably, so much so , I cannot see it viable to have 6 halls going like in previous years, we think they base the pitch offer on the discount code tickets sold from the previous year, and the Old Skool Ford member take up for that last year, was exceptionally low to say the least, and they did mention this to us last year we also have a couple of other issues, the 2 of us that have run it the last 2 years, and were due to do so this year, are at high risk, of have family in a high risk situation, and we cant afford to be in a situation of putting us and our family at risk, and this event is going to be around the time the second wave is expected time is running out for getting things organised if it was to go ahead for osf, as firstly, it will need someone to stand in for organising it this year, and finding someone to stand in at short notice isn't easy, but if someone wishes to volunteer should it happen, then please let Kellye know, but be prepared that anyone willing to take on the task or to stay at the show whilst their car is on display, I would think would have to wear a mask the entire time they are in the building, so basically 10 hours a day for 3.5-4 days, not a nice thought in itself tbh, and hotels aren't cheap either cars on display, that's another thing that has not been organised as yet due to the situation, initially we had a full stand for this years show, and that was before the last show even ended, but at this minute, because of the situation, theres not one car to display now, and that could prove harder than finding someone to organise it we will keep you updated as and when we know what is going on

with ARB brackets its post nov 73, think from memory the nuts in the ARB brackets should be UNC or metric, as the threads are quite coarse, but need to check and confirm, from the pics there seems to be a brake pipe clip missing from the centre top, neither can I see the brake pipe to hose bracket, the bracket changed position in nov 73 to enable the ARB brackets to be fitted and the small brake pipe changed with it, it may just be the photos, but the bracket for the handbrake adjustment looks missing as well

was a tad busy today, but posted first class an hour or so ago Tony, so on their way

all dug out of the bin, just PM me your postal address and I will get them posted to you

they should still be there, will check in the morning, just cover the post and theyre yours

think I may have a pair in my scrap bin tbh, will look in the morning, if I don't answer then send me a mind jogger, ill pm you my moby no.

this site has some interesting jack info http://www.classic-british-car-jacks.uk/Ford_Jacks.htm

ahh that don't matter Colin, its a trailer queen like mine lol

your not really that far from me tbh, so if you want to come over to mine with it, I would be glad to help and go through it with you, you can use my ultrasonic bath as well

agree with Katana, you need an ultrasonic bath, tomorrow I can post an exploded view parts list for you, it wont just be down to a kit tho, the butterfiy spindle bores in the main casing I bet will be worn as well, parts are available from web tec, and on e bay you can get sealed bearings to repair the lower butterflies, but setting them up to shut correctly isn't easy if you dont know how, if the choke one is bad though, its not repairable and a new top from web tec will be needed, fast road cars also hold a few parts that web tec no longer do, and the bases normally warp and need facing off

on a spacing between them basis, I wouldn't have thought much different to the boot tbh, then work out the centre and work outwards, but I will measure mine tomorrow to see if im right or wrong

thank you

funny you should say that

have you got some heights to go with that pls, looking really on the escort script badge heights, doing a car for someone and the spray shop filled and sprayed the holes by mistake

does anybody keep a MK1 Escort as errrrr original? I get close

what did you use to stick them on with

ask nick heer about ride height, his makes that look lowered lol, I would post pictures but hed kill me lol

Guys, looking for a flywheel with a very good ring gear on it for a 1974 1300GT mk1 escort (crossflow) with inertia starter motor

the reflection at the back there Colin, looks like you got your wife on all 4s lol

Colin should win it based on the fact hes learnt to post funny pictures alone

think Colin killed it lol

did it hurt ??

seems to be RP

yes it is Colin, but nick wanted the purple to be slightly darker on his