frankthefencer Posted June 25, 2013 Report Posted June 25, 2013 Just got back from Le Mans in my mk1 escort. On the way back the oil pressure pipe that feeds the dash split and pumped oil all over the exhaust manifold whilst in traffic. Within seconds it was up in smoke. Luckily I had an extinguisher and caught it quick . Managed to push it through the tolls into the parking area. Whilst looking to see what happened Glenbo pulled in and helped out. Just goes to show wherever you are we all help each other. We patched her up and she got home fine!! Big thanks mate I owe you !!!! That is why I like this forum and the cars. Oldskoolfords rule !!!! 2
Admin Vista Posted June 25, 2013 Admin Report Posted June 25, 2013 It's great to read of people taking their cars that far!
frankthefencer Posted June 25, 2013 Author Report Posted June 25, 2013 I love it scott. I would drive my mk1 anywhere. It's got 2.1 pinto with twin 48 IDF's with a 5 speed box and a 4.1 diff. It drives spot on with good fuel consumption on a run!!!! Ford intended these cars to be driven so I drive them !!!!
Mrs O/H/C Posted June 25, 2013 Report Posted June 25, 2013 Glenbo is one of those "nice guys" that would help anyone in need Must have been terrifying for you seeing the smoke after so much work has gone into your car. Well done on having an extinguisher on board !!!
frankthefencer Posted June 25, 2013 Author Report Posted June 25, 2013 He is a nice guy. Met him at classic ford when we was queuing for the strip pushing our cars along. I will now plumb one in. Was lucky!!!!!
Admin Mk2Jo Posted June 26, 2013 Admin Report Posted June 26, 2013 It's stories like this that make you proud to be part of OSF ...<br /> Well done to you Frank for not being afraid to drive your car anywhere and well done to Guardian Angel Glenbo :) 1
karengunner Posted June 26, 2013 Report Posted June 26, 2013 What a nice thing to read! Glad your car was alright and made it home. Good one Glenbo!!
glenbo Posted June 26, 2013 Report Posted June 26, 2013 glad to hear you got home ok mate was waiting to see if you come past us again i take it you didnt make the 4.50 crossing,making plans for next year and taking mine down next time 1
frankthefencer Posted June 27, 2013 Author Report Posted June 27, 2013 Thanks for helping . The superglue worked !!! Yeah missed my crossing but got home fine. I will be there next year as usual . Go down in convoy next time!!! Thanks so much for stopping. I owe you!!!
Fiesta Steve Posted June 27, 2013 Report Posted June 27, 2013 Great story with a happy ending.. Nice one
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