MrKing

resto/project page has now been started - thanks everyone. http://www.oldskoolford.co.uk/phpBB2/vi ... p?t=125160

i've now started a restoration/project page here: http://www.oldskoolford.co.uk/phpBB2/vi ... p?t=125160 thanks for the warm welcome

As above

http://www.oldskoolford.co.uk/phpBB2/vi ... 26#1222426 pics now on readers rides

spoiler has been removed (not really my taste)

Posting URL's a new member has to wait 2days and have posted 10comments at least - this is post 11 and today is the second day i've been registered - so it should be later today i can post some pictures...! i'll post in "members rides"

very nice indeed - What does the Plod/MOT man say about the lack of wing mirrors?

brilliant pic's and an exciting ride!

Thank you - once ive posted a few more times i can show you pictures!

great save!!!!

Loruuuuvely

excellent pics there and nice Video too!

very nice!

Brilliant motor !!! your work you have done is awesome! so impressed matey. one day i hope to own a gorgeous mk3

Thank you! My project list (which is not exhaustive) Patches/Welding needed: -Boot floor (both sides spare wheel well and under Petrol tank -Both sides next to bonnet hinges -all arches -front foot wells (both) -front panel Repairs needed to: -bottom of doors -rear door glass (was smashed) -drivers door hinge -all brakes -coolant system -bottom of petrol tank Work has started already, i have sanded and primmed both rear doors, bonnet and sanded and little repairs done, two bonnet hinge areas i have patched (needs tidying up) i have purchased a front panel, various brake components, and i have replaced the rear door glass. i'd really like to get it on the road MOT'd and free tax'd by April then next winter do some more projecting!

I am now a proud owner of a 1972 mk1 escort (4 door) It had a strange poiler has now been removed (not to my taste) Needs quite a bit of work i got it running last Monday it had been stored and not started for 20years! [/img]