Streaky Posted March 18, 2011 Report Posted March 18, 2011 Hi Guys, Sam, 27 from Manchester but now living down South near Basingstoke. Member of a couple of other forums but I just came across this one and liked what I saw. Here to attend Ford meets and share ideas and information. Dont know if my Escort was ever on this forum with the previous owner but here are some photos:
Admin Vista Posted March 18, 2011 Admin Report Posted March 18, 2011 Welcome to OSF, yes your car is well known on this forum and the member who restored it is still active on here (though not as often as he used to be). There are two restoration threads on your car After a little bump in 2008 viewtopic.php?f=7&t=84369 And the original resto thread from 2006 viewtopic.php?f=97&t=18765
lotusless Posted March 18, 2011 Report Posted March 18, 2011 welcome to the site sam hope to see you + your car at some shows this year.
Streaky Posted March 18, 2011 Author Report Posted March 18, 2011 Hi guys, Thanks very much for the links Vista - really interesting to read about the cars development and the hard work put in by the first owner and his Dad during the restore I need to get some pictures of my own in the future but at the moment the car is taking on yet another lease of life. The previous owner in my opinion took a step forward with the mechanics (such as the tuned xflow now pushing out 135bhp) but a step back with the interior (such as replacing the lovely door panel cards with carbon fibre ones). It is currently with Xsport racing having a new pedalbox and front strut amongst other things then after that the interior is being redone and a roof swap is on the cards to replace it with one without a sunroof. I shall keep you all in the picture and hopefully do the car justice.
Rick Posted April 24, 2011 Report Posted April 24, 2011 Nice to hear its gone to a good home. really wierd the way i just had a feeling so logged in to find the PM from you. scary stuff. My brain must be hardwired to that car somewhere. Keep pics and info coming and keep in touch. Im planning on buying this back one day from whoever it is with. It was a real killer to sell but i was the right descision at the time. I agree with you the door cards should have locksmith sheffield stayed but each to their own. If you ever need any info drop a pm il be happy to help
Admin Mk2Jo Posted May 2, 2011 Admin Report Posted May 2, 2011 Hello Streaky and a very warm welcome to OSF As has already been said, the car is very well known to us on the forum and Rick put a lot of blood, sweat and tears into it, however, it is now your car and I think it's great that you are putting your own mark on it. Keep the updates coming so that we can see your progress and we hope to see your car at some of the shows this year
Rick Posted May 5, 2011 Report Posted May 5, 2011 Cant get in touch with streaky, anyone got any contact info, PM me?
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