Vista Estate

Well you tight bunch it seems only @GrahamU is going to support us at the NEC this year. I'm amazed at you all. 🤔 Get your wallet or purse out. Swat the moths and get your tickets bought. We need better backing than this, it's not as if @Ray Kellye or Ian don't have to put in our own money. This may be the end of an era with the NEC so get your finger out. YKT. I know its not cheap but nothing in life is now. Just look at what you spent on a night out. Don't forget the discount code is CCOLDSKN6 at least that will help a bit. Time to step up gang!

Well it's only a few weeks till the NEC and we are busy preparing. I would like to do a montage of you and your Ford's from the past. You know the ones where you are a youngster stood next to your grandad, Dad, mum etc. Please message me with any photos or stories ASAP. Plus - get your tickets bought! Discount code is CCOLDSKN6. I know @GrahamUhas got his 👍 But we need more of you. This could be our last hurrah!!!!!

Ask them to take pictures for you. If you post them on here someone will know the type.

Going online is not the best way I find. Talking to people gets you much more info. Ford weren't great at marking parts. Photos would help people on here to make a better guess. If the restorers don't know I question how much they do know about Ford's 🤔

Have you contacted Burton Power? They stock lots of Tranit parts that crossover to other models. Do you know what gearbox you have in your transit. I think it's very similar to a 2000e box. Talk to Tony Williams at Burton Power.

Hi James, do you have many classic Ford based ute's in your part of Aus?

I can see that @Rally Pack 2000is missing out on shows so here is a bit of Aussie Ute culture for you seen at Driffield Show. Based on a Ford Zodiac which I believe you got a year before us in the UK. We get loads of Roos and other wild immigrants to mow down with the front bull bar too 🤣🤣 Hope you are keeping your spirits up. 👊

Message sent @Miniliteman. We'll let @Rally Pack 2000make the call once cost is in. 😊

@Rally Pack 2000 what if @Minilitemansent it to me then i sent it to you? i put in your measurements and got the following price

In excess of 1200ppm as recommended. 😊

Once again I have just renewed my multi car policy with Abbeyfields. They cover my daily Estate, Vista Estate and Cortney the Mk1 Cortina. As usual I do a bit of market testing beforehand and once again not only did Stuart at Abbeyfields come out on top price wise, the policy is very comprehensive and the customer service is outstanding. Some of you will know Vista Estate was damaged last year and Abbeyfields supported me all the way through the claim and repairs. Premiums didn't go up! I urge all OSF to give them a try. Thanks again Abbeyfields 👍

I will send you a message when it's on its way. I'm visiting Witham in a couple of weeks so will pick one up. Till then take care mate. 👊

Small steps James. On the imbecile bit, we'll that's normal for OSF members from Aus 🤣🤣 Sorry you opened the door to that one. Keep fighting hard James, ww are all there with you. 👊

I will sort for you James. Are you still at the same address?

I will look into it James. If we can't ship a full one I may be able to get you a souvenir container. Glad to see you are on the mend. 😊

Hi All, I spoke to Witham Oils today (Richard Scarbrough) He confirmed that they are putting a table together for OSF covering all the standard models our club includes so it's an easy cross reference @Miniliteman. If there is anything out of the norm then please let me know ASAP so I can add to table. In the future special oils etc can be identified by sending an email to the technical team as mentioned before. 😊 I will post it on here when it is ready. He confirmed that the zinc content / ZDDP level is greater than 1200 ppm. Don't forget your discount covers all products produced by Witham. Finally, I'm planning to organise a tour of their facilities in Lincoln. If any member is interested send me a message. 👍

Don't know Leon.

Evoke is run by Sarah Crabtree who used to be part of the Mathewsons gang. I work with Sarah and her team through Retroford Magazine. They are a really honest auction house and are happy to take calls about the cars. Listing are always warts and all and will not allow a car with known faults to be listed without identification of those faults. Fees are really competitive. I've met a number of happy buyers (but understandably no unhappy ones) Ring them and talk to them in depth.

It's a generic car finder and has limitations. @Vista has fed it back. I will speak to Richard Scarbrough about our model range and make sure it is added to the list. But as always it may not cover all aspects of the mod range. So the best way as always is to call the technical team on 01353 723373 Or for those further afield email enquiries@withamgroup.co.uk They are eager to help you make the right choice through unbiased help. Bear with us whilst we help Witham to get to know us more. Don't forget to state Oldskoolford. 👊

A response has gone to Witham Group as it is on their site and their technical team can help on all matters if you send as them an email. From the details I have "Contains ZDDP level greater than 1200 ppm" The actual data info will come through from them and be posted on the site James. Hope you are getting better 😊

I've been using Witham Oils in both my Mk1 Escort and Cortina now for over a year. The Cortina 1500GT has just come back from the Historique Classic de Laon, an 1100 mile round trip in 36 degrees heat and she performed brilliantly. Oil pressure great, coolant spot on, brakes and clutch retained feel, gearbox and axle smooth as silk. The Escort regularly tows our folding caravan to shows without issue as well as road runs and track parade laps. Witham knows about our cars, they develop oils especially for them, test them in their team cars and importantly they are a British Company with a long heritage. Give their products and product support service a try you won't be disappointed. If any of you have seen the Colin McCrae tribute Focus rally car owned by Dave Taylor at shows, he uses Witham Group Oils too. Your discount can be applied to all the products Witham Group do too! I plan to have a small stock at shows for members so if you want anything let me know. 😊

I see he still has a great sense of humour. The mess on his gown is common for someone his age so nothing to worry about 🤣🤣 Get well soon James (you've got some parts to fit).

Life today is upside down sadly. Just look at the wimps complaining about a bit of sun and asking to work (skive) from home. These are the same ones that hed to Spain, Greece or Italy for summer sun in the 40's 🤣🤣

Get well soon James. You have some great cars to drive. 👊👍

It's the Poster QR code but not for old farts @Ray 🤣🤣