Two part question re having too many projects....

[MM77]

Basically i'm turning into a certain Morley LOL

 

I have my Mk1 Mex (replica) being built, but this is progressing quite slow because this is my main project and being done to perfection. I have no issues waiting for this if it turns out the way it looks in my head.

 

I also have a Mk2 2-door and a Mk2 RS2000 sitting waiting for after the Mex. These will also be dream builds to the standard of the Mex, in other words another good couple years away from completion.

 

Which brings me to the fact I need a project to be worked on and driven and to be done cheaply (ie a good thrash Ford - like all the best ones are ) But basically this will mean having 4 projects .

 

Do you think this is too many???? Should I perhaps ditch the two Mk2's and focus on just one.

 

And if I do get a current thrash/fun project should it be a 4-door Mk2 or a Mk1 Fez???? Yeah yeah I bet you're gonna say stuff like "make your own decisions", "dont ask for peoples opinions", "go your own way etc", but this time i'm completely undecided (which probably means i'll end up with both and therefore 5 projects LOL). Oh and keeping in mind if it's the Fez, it will be converted RWD. I'd own a diesel before I owned a FWD

 

I feel better getting that out

[zetecmk2]

rwd a fester, give yourself 2-3 months to do it, use only 2nd hand parts or fabricated, don't worry about paint!! i bet, if your honest with yourself, you will prefer building this to your main project.....just won't be worth as much when finished (oh, and you'll get more enjoyment out of it as it's not the end of the world if you stick it in a hedge

[MM77]

(oh, and you'll get more enjoyment out of it as it's not the end of the world if you stick it in a hedge

 

Thats it in a nutshell mate. The Mex is ironically gonna be a car that is loved and nurtered and living in cotton wool. Sounds very stupid hey.

 

I want a car to be absolutely driven like it should be. This is wear a cheap project comes into play. I was swinging toward the RWD Fez anyway - just needed a tiny bit of pushing

[zetecmk2]

just get some fat arches and wide wheels, 1.5 in box section and make it rear engined too!!! no more work really, especially with the choice of front subframes about. oh yes

[MM77]

just get some fat arches and wide wheels, 1.5 in box section and make it rear engined too!!! no more work really, especially with the choice of front subframes about. oh yes

 

I'm salivating at the prospect of that

Might just have to make a few phone calls now

[mk2_escort_chick]

You can never have too many projects

Mind you I'm trying to cut down on mine

 

Dont diss the fwd fezzy's. I loved every minute of driving mine.

They're a cracking car.

Buy one and use it as a runaround whilst you concentrate on your escy's.

If you buy one with the intension of rwd'ing it before using it,

then it will prob just get left and you'll have poop loads of projects

[antz]

personally id sell both mk2s and get a mk2 4 door which you can then tart up into a track car like goldmember.

[MG-Ford]

I am kind in the same boat fella, ok not all Ford but 3 projects on the go.

 

TBH I am having a retro smoker to stop me from going numb with the modern daily.

 

So in answer to your question, no you cant have too many just have a usable one to keep your MOJO up.

[mk1super]

If you have the space mate keep the 2 mk2s, and take your time getting them just the way you want em. Any road you wont get a decent price for either mk2 at the moment, so another reason to keep a hold of em!

 

As for wanting a hack for tracks an general hooning around get a mk1 fez there cool

 

Keep em all

[MM77]

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[MM77]

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[MM77]

Well after all that i'm pretty much decided. Basically continuing on my original course. Keeping all 3 esci's and gradually building them to the spec i continually dream of.

 

And i've started (well resumed actually) the search for a Mk1 Fez.

 

Antz, the Mk2 4-door track car idea was based entirely on Goldmember. I've fallen in love with that car.... But the Fez is the winner down to variety - otherwise i'd have 4 esci's!!! Nothing wrong with that, but variey is better IMO

[morcheen]

you have a problem when you has 7 classics

hello i'm morchen and i'm a fordaholic

[Mick The Cabbie]

I've got 4 projects all in varying states of completion. 3 of em were running and MOT'd when bought. But then I find myself pulling em apart to make em 100% right.

 

This year, I thought to myself, another year and nothing finished + drivable. So in June, I bought meself a 4 door Mk2 to smoke about in and use for shows etc. I've added a few personal touches and am well happy with it Then the motor let go and I now find meself doing a fairly straight foward swap for a Pinto So this itself has turned into a small project now.

 

I find that having myself so much work to do on so many cars can get a bit overwhelming at times. I'm even considering selling the Cossie Anglia project which I never thought I'd be saying..