Gaaz Posted June 12, 2009 Report Posted June 12, 2009 Hi Guys I just thought to introduce myself. I'm a bit of an old git now. But I revived a few Mk2 Cortina's in the late seventies when I was a lad. Including a couple of 1600E's. Not done a lot since I'm afraid. Slipped into the company van/car stage of my life. Anyway I bought an Escort 1300E around 15 years ago, for the wife to use (honest) I'd always fancied one when they were new. But couldn't afford one, I intended to do some work on it. Unfortunately it failed the MOT around the time we were moving, It wanted some serious welding in the engine bay. So during the move it went straight into the garage of the new home. 11 years later I'm plunking up the courage to pull it out from under the carpet that went on top of it and see how much more work needs doing. I want to keep it as near to origonal spec as poss. I have to admit seeing some of the fantastic sporty escorts on here has made me think. But that will have to wait for project number 2 Cheers Gary
lotusless Posted June 12, 2009 Report Posted June 12, 2009 welcome to the site gary, get the escort done you know it makes sense m8
4parajon Posted June 15, 2009 Report Posted June 15, 2009 Wecome to the site fellow Manc, there are one or two on the board from round our way and it also has a thriving club meet.
Gaaz Posted June 17, 2009 Author Report Posted June 17, 2009 Thanks for your kind Welcome everyone. I hope I'll be able to ask your advice, when I dig out the "E" O and PS "4parajon" I'll keep an eye open for your Red Capri. I once had a Mk1 3 ltr in Black, could catch pigeons in it. Where abouts are you?
4parajon Posted June 17, 2009 Report Posted June 17, 2009 I live in Denton mate Have a look here for regular club meets, there's one tomoz night if your about http://www.manchesterclassicfordclub.co.uk/ There's a few on here, good set of lads
immingham Posted June 17, 2009 Report Posted June 17, 2009 Woo hoo! another northerner, Welcome to the nut house!
Admin Vista Posted June 17, 2009 Admin Report Posted June 17, 2009 Welcome to the site I live in Denton mate I had always thought that was a made up place that DI Frost was from, a bit like Sunhill and Walford
4parajon Posted June 18, 2009 Report Posted June 18, 2009 Welcome to the site I live in Denton mate I had always thought that was a made up place that DI Frost was from, a bit like Sunhill and Walford Well the one on the TV is nothing like where I live mate
Gaaz Posted July 4, 2009 Author Report Posted July 4, 2009 Okay Guys Managed to clear all the rubble and junk from the front of the garage, after fixing the trailer. NOW SPOT THE ESCORT Cobwebs and All. First impresions, needs new front panel, suspension tops poss full as the rain gutters are shot, slam panel, sills, wheel well, Drivers door and at least one hole in the drivers side floor. One of the wheel arches is suprisingly good, the other not so and god knows what else when I start stripping the wings off and lifting the carpet. I think this will def' be a slow burn project. Especially seeing as I need to learn to weld again Been off the road for longer than I thought. Last tax disk says 1993
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