tonylids Posted April 1, 2019 Report Share Posted April 1, 2019 So after selling my 1980 Mk3 3.0s and replacing it with a 1970 Plymouth, this has now made way for a 1968 Mk1 Escort 1300 (SA import) which was bought on a bit of a whim and, other than being 99% rust free, needs everything. I know nothing other than I wanted it so, any suggestions on which way to go and offers of bargain basement parts will be much appreciated. All I know is that I don't want anything that isn't Ford in it and I don't really want a Pinto... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vista Posted April 1, 2019 Report Share Posted April 1, 2019 Welcome to the forum. Post up some pics of the car. What is it you're looking to do with the car? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xp197777 Posted April 1, 2019 Report Share Posted April 1, 2019 Welcome to OSF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notenoughtime Posted April 1, 2019 Report Share Posted April 1, 2019 Hi and welcome you could do Zetec\St170 engine turbo or N/A or even dare I say red top (for col) 😂 but depends what you want to get out of the car get some pics up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuili1 Posted April 2, 2019 Report Share Posted April 2, 2019 Welcome along to OSF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munch Posted April 2, 2019 Report Share Posted April 2, 2019 Welcome to the OSF family. You could find a BDA/BDG engine, now that would make an awesome road car! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monza Posted April 3, 2019 Report Share Posted April 3, 2019 Welcome to the OSF family. You could find a BDA/BDG engine, now that would make an awesome road car!Welcome to OSF m8.How often do we see the above engines up for sale.....and when we do....how expensive??? But yes, would make for an awsome motor!!Nowt wrong with a pinto imo. Why you not fancy one?Got any pics of the old girl? Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meXEco Posted April 3, 2019 Report Share Posted April 3, 2019 Hi-with it being a '68 you will find a lot of parts are different to the later cars-and thus harder to find and usually more expensive-depends what you want the car for really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mk2Jo Posted April 9, 2019 Report Share Posted April 9, 2019 Hello and welcome to OSF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonylids Posted April 27, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2019 On 02/04/2019 at 03:32, Vista said: Welcome to the forum. Post up some pics of the car. What is it you're looking to do with the car? So, this is what I bought. Unseen off ebay. It's totally rust free, just about runs and doesn't have a piece of rubber on it that's not perished. I'm looking at keeping it period really which is why I'm not too keen on a Pinto, I did think about a Zetec (with a nice retro cam cover) but that misses the point too so having just got the standard and slightly tired 1300GT lump that's in it running as well as I can, I'm on the hunt for that screaming over-bored 1600 on 40s I've now decided I want. I'm not particularly practical or blessed with available time so first off is a trip to Tickover who are near me and used to look after my Capri for Hi-Spec discs, uprated, adjustable suspension and polybushing. Meanwhile I'm sorting out the interior and tidying up wiring, making the doors open and close properly etc while trying to accumulate as many of the parts I'll need as possible Purchases so far are a set of Contour seats and JBW 7x13 steels which after reading the posts elsewhere I'm hoping will fit under the arches Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonylids Posted April 27, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2019 On 03/04/2019 at 20:12, meXEco said: Hi-with it being a '68 you will find a lot of parts are different to the later cars-and thus harder to find and usually more expensive-depends what you want the car for really. You're totally right, bits of trim, switches etc are all rare and 5x dearer than for later cars. Oh well, live and learn! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meXEco Posted April 27, 2019 Report Share Posted April 27, 2019 Haha I know luckily my '68 was standard when I got her and had all the right bits-good luck with the search. Glad you've replaced those seats for period correct also fancy a set of Contours for mine maybe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonylids Posted September 19, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2019 You're right, that interior needed to go, as did most of the electrics which have now also extensively been replaced. The JBW steels I had have been replaced by my old Capri wheels and a new set of Yokohamas, the suspension now has lowered uprated springs, adjustable shocks. Polybushing all round, Hi-Spec 4 pot calipers and refurbed rear drums have also been added Unfortunately when stoneguarding and painting underneath I realised there was rust in the chassis legs (but nowhere else) so I'm having this done and adding a set of Mexico wings at the same time. I've put a wanted ad on here but, just in case anyone misses it and has one, I'm after an engine I can drop in to the car as the full on Zetec conversion I had planned looks too far away now due to what I've had to spend elsewhere. I'd be more than happy with someone's used, ready to go Zetec or a 1700 full on Crossflow or tuned Pinto so please let me know if you know of anything that isn't too trumpy? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rally Pack 2000 Posted September 19, 2019 Report Share Posted September 19, 2019 Those seats really make a big difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notenoughtime Posted October 6, 2019 Report Share Posted October 6, 2019 On 19/09/2019 at 15:36, Rally Pack 2000 said: Those seats really make a big difference. RP It’s not just the seats it’s the door cards and dash top that transform it 👍 looks so much neater Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rally Pack 2000 Posted October 6, 2019 Report Share Posted October 6, 2019 4 hours ago, notenoughtime said: RP It’s not just the seats it’s the door cards and dash top that transform it 👍 looks so much neater Yes definitely. The door cars and dash were a bit eye catching originally but I didnt want to mention it LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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