Newbie from Essex!

[NobbyClark]

Hi all.

 

I thought I'd sign up as im a total Ford nut and although I don't actually have a old skool Ford, I think they are way cooler than modern Ford's!!

 

I have a mk2 Mondeo which I've lowered, fitted Sierra Cossie wheels along with a stainless exhaust.

 

I've also got a mk5 Escort saloon as a little project which is currently sat on the drive under a cover!

 

I'd love a proper old Ford but I couldnt afford to buy one and restore it as I don't really have any skills to be able to do so (although I would love to learn how to!) and I couldn't afford for someone to do it for me.

 

Cheers all - Nobby!

[Vista]

Welcome to OSF Nobby

[colr6]

Welcome to the site, you never know an OSF might come your way one day

[NobbyClark]

Welcome to the site, you never know an OSF might come your way one day

Thanks a lot!

 

I'm hoping to win the lotto so I can buy various old Ford's!!

[NobbyClark]

Welcome to the site, you never know an OSF might come your way one day

Thanks a lot!

 

Bloody double post!!

[khanlad]

Welcome to osf, there's ways into old Ford ownership, depends on your tastes

[stephens_xpack]

Welcome Nobby,

Used to have a V6 Ghia X mk2 as a family scoot, nice cars, a little juicy but nice driving. Some OSF's are still attainable depending on model and condition.

[NobbyClark]

Thanks for the warm welcome everyone!!

 

If I did find a cheap old skool Ford, I wouldn't have the knowledge to restore it unfortunately.

 

I've always wanted to learn though and I'd love to help restore someone's car so I could learn that way!

 

Stephens_xpack - I see you are a fellow Essex boy!!

Where abouts in Essex are you?

Is that your Lovely Capri too??

[colr6]

Everyone has to start somewhere, you would be surprised how many people are self taught on restoring/ repairing cars.

[Ray]

i take it you are going to Battlesbridge all ford day on sunday then

[NobbyClark]

i take it you are going to Battlesbridge call ford day on sunday then

I'm going and I'm really looking forward to it!!

 

Are you going?? If so, are you taking the Escort in your sig??

[Ray]

im going, the escort in the sig is in the process of resto unfortunately, see 1300E resto 2 in restorations, ive only just started it TBH

 

also see 1300E resto, this ones finished

 

i wont be taking it, purely because this will be my first time at all ford day at Battlesbridge, as normally we are on holiday, so, i really want to have a relaxing day walking around rather than being worried about some herbert damaging it or putting a tracker on it

 

may take it in September tho

[NobbyClark]

Wow Ray!! Your blue 1300E resto is incredible!!!!

 

I've just had a very quick look at your resto but I'll have a butchers later when I've got some peace and quiet!!!

 

Such a shame you are not taking it on Sunday but I totally understand why!

 

I'd love to see it and be taken for a spin......you don't live anywhere near Shoebury do you???

[Ray]

Wow Ray!! Your blue 1300E resto is incredible!!!!

 

I've just had a very quick look at your resto but I'll have a butchers later when I've got some peace and quiet!!!

 

Such a shame you are not taking it on Sunday but I totally understand why!

 

I'd love to see it and be taken for a spin......you don't live anywhere near Shoebury do you???

 

 

ha ha lol, you would have to have some references to get a spin in it that quick

[NobbyClark]

ha ha lol, you would have to have some references to get a spin in it that quick

[Tackleberry]

Welcome Nobby, sell the mondingo and escort then put it towards an OSF. You'll be surprised but you can buy a reasonable "useable work in progress" if you scout about.

 

And for help or information, you're on the right forum. The guys and girls on here are the font of all useful knowledge....and some useless knowledge too..but that's an age thing, hence the smell of mothballs and deep heat.

 

There's never a stupid question, if you don't ask, you won't find out... Enjoy.

[NobbyClark]

Thanks for the warm welcome Tackleberry.

 

I'd love a OSF as my daily but although im a total car (Mainly Ford) nut and have been since I can remember, I have no mechanical skills!!

 

I'm the only car mad person I know other than a very good friend of mine who lives in France, so I've never been around people who I could learn those skills with/from.

 

Im only 38 but if I had my time again, I'd finish school and do an apprenticeship in mechanics!!

 

Just for argument's sake, which OSF would be ideal for the beginner, which is also big enough for a family??

 

Cheers

[Tackleberry]

Something like a MK5 Cortina? Reliable Pinto engine, easy to work on, 4 doors, big boot and you'll not need to sell the family jewels to buy one.

 

You'll need a second mortgage for an old skool escort, Capri being a 3 door make it a bit of a faf as a family car, Anglia too small..so Cortina would get my vote.

[NobbyClark]

Something like a MK5 Cortina? Reliable Pinto engine, easy to work on, 4 doors, big boot and you'll not need to sell the family jewels to buy one.

You'll need a second mortgage for an old skool escort, Capri being a 3 door make it a bit of a faf as a family car, Anglia too small..so Cortina would get my vote.

Great thanks Tackleberry, a Cortina is a great idea!