Is my Escort rare in the UK? More pics.

[escortmad79]

seem to remember something years ago saying that the SA export cars used heavy duty shells (like RS cars). has it got double skinned strut tops etc?

South African Sports were heavy duty shells

[Shaun1706]

OK, car has been in the garage today and I now have some better shots of the Diff. Also the garage noticed it had 9 inch rear drums and large front brakes and they all look standard. The tester also said the rear shocks were in an unusual position pointing almost straight up and the strut tops are double skinned.

 

[5hane]

oooooooo may be one of them heavy duty shells

[fairlane500]

Not sure about Escorts but in the case of my Fairlane.The cars were built up in Australia with running gear and engines built in the US.

Then sent to South Africa in kit form and assembled there.Best place to find out mate is here www.africanmusclecars.com/forum/

Not just muscle,there are a few guys with Escorts,Capris,etc.I'm sure they could tell you all you need to know and would be interested to here about your car

Sean.

[Shaun1706]

Not sure about Escorts but in the case of my Fairlane.The cars were built up in Australia with running gear and engines built in the US.

Then sent to South Africa in kit form and assembled there.Best place to find out mate is here www.africanmusclecars.com/forum/

Not just muscle,there are a few guys with Escorts,Capris,etc.I'm sure they could tell you all you need to know and would be interested to here about your car

Sean.

 

Sean,

Your a STAR

Shaun

[fairlane500]

No worries chap

[tim]

guy on the mk2 sit that u posted on said its an Johannesburg axle

[Shaun1706]

guy on the mk2 sit that u posted on said its an Johannesburg axle

 

Yeah, I think he was joking

[tim]

guy on the mk2 sit that u posted on said its an Johannesburg axle

 

Yeah, I think he was joking

 

nar that guys is normally serious b4 takin the piss and he knows his stuff

[Shaun1706]

guy on the mk2 sit that u posted on said its an Johannesburg axle

 

Yeah, I think he was joking

 

nar that guys is normally serious b4 takin the piss and he knows his stuff

 

Of course, he could be right, but I have looked for the Johannesburg made Ford axle and can find no mention of it. If it is one I stand corrected