Yellow Perril 2

Lol. Its never too late... Long time since the show. I made it eventually but things transpired to make it a difficult day. I changed rear pads, and cleaned and eased everything about a week before the show. Set off on the beautiful sunny morning but about 15 miles in, going around a bend, the right rear chrome hub cap dismounted... I seen it in the mirror and went back, found it... It was scorching hot! Despite being free as a bird, somehow the right rear was rubbing continuously and getting very hot. I limped back to base and switched cars and eventually made it to the show. It was superb with some machines I didn't even know Ford made! Unfortunately as I had commitments associated with the world cup final, I had about a couple of hours (not enough) and had to hit the road. There wasn't enough time to track any of you down I'm afraid. I'm on a mission to have a complete change of brake setup now. Ordered discs and got to get a servo sorted (I'm too old for needing lightening reactions and legs like Geoff Capes). Hopefully all that will be sorted for next year's event (or other excursion) before hand. It was great so see such a collection of machines and some real beauties. Hopefully I'll get parked in the main area next year...

Hi All, I've had enough now of the standard non-servo, drum brakes on my Escort MK1 (its not fun anymore...). Gotta fit a servo and discs... Has anyone got any serviceable items they want to get rid of in this line or suggestions of where to go shopping? Many thanks, Martin

Any MK1 Front wings 4 door XL?

Thanks for your comments Khanlad and Col. My car does get a lot of attention and admiring look but there's a few things I want to do. I'm happy to go whatever but was being a miser thinking I'll just get a show pass and save a couple of quid... (tight a..). Hopefully if work permits I'll see you both there! Many thanks, Martin

Brilliant thank Col! I'll get the diary sorted and hope to be going. I looked at the site and considered booking a to show but mines not really up to close scrutiny; nice but some stuff to tidy still... (best not annoy the judges) Hopefully I'll get things clear and booked soon.

Any update on the additional items?

Might just make it if it is 13/5...

... just posting to switch on notifications.

I'd be interested in this if the dates allow...

Hi Colr6, Is this 15/7/18? If so I'd hope to be there.

I'd love to be able to get to this but work says otherwise

This is well dodgy. Setting the car on fire! The knowledge of the garage sounds appalling and may just be a cover to launder other proceeds. The log book request is incredible.

Welcome! I'm fairly new hear my self but already finding it a useful and friendly place. I'm sure you'll find it very useful.

Hello Diffed, I know this is an old thread but are your comments above still valid? If so do you now have a web link to look at the GPRS system(s) that you mention above? Is this the latest recommended anti tracking tech? Cheers

Many thanks instigator, I'm lining rechrome up as a back stop as I don't think I'm likely to be very successful but you never know. I did even look at home chemical possibilities but lets see. Thanks again,, Martin

Anyone interested in selling Escort MK1 XL (square type) headlights? (Need to replace rusty mirror plate particularly off-side. Many thanks

Hello All, I'm pleased to managed to got past the gate-keeper and become a member this very interesting forum. I'm here because a recently bought a fairly decent Escort MK1 1300XL (nagging ambition since I had a MK1 back in the early 80's) to bring back to a nice condition, to work on with one of my lads who is currently 15 and will hopefully drive this as his first car!!!! There's not too much urgent to do but we're going through the engine first just ensuring everything is up to scratch. Brakes next then some bodywork... In the body work first some new sills, then I'm not happy with the location of the front wings ...both about 10mm too far forward? Finally a few rust spots and tidying of the Datona Yellow, new rubber seals and she's ready to go. Once nicely up and running, we'll just keep making a few improvements to make condition excellent (its not that bad as it is). Just for info other vehicles currently in the fleet, Chrysler GV, Jag X-type, Vauxhall Omega 2.5 Scoda Fabia and 1981 Bedford CF Camper... (bit short on space and other nice machines had to go). Anyway; hello to all and I look forward to involvement with this excellent forum! Yellow Peril 2 Martin