Matta777 Posted May 25, 2019 Report Posted May 25, 2019 I've been on the forum a few months now and haven't introduced myself. I'm Matt, 20 from Kent, I got my first car when I was 16. A 1989 Mini, which I drove for a little while until it failed it's MOT on about a million things, mostly being rust. So i got another, 1981 Mini which i swapped the engine for a 1275, big valve head, weber 40, Kent cam, straight cut gearbox etc etc. Still have this in the garage which i use on weekends After a lot of saving I finally got the car I'd always dreamt of, 2 door Mk2 escort, not the prettiest escort in the world I do love it. I've engine swapped it to a 2L zetec on twin 40's on a type 9 gearbox. Its been lowered, lotus cortina steels which i feel match the paintwork nicely. Plans are to work my way around all the rust, it's not too bad to be honest (famous last words) and generally tidy it up as the mechanics are perfect. Hopefully see a lot of you at the shows this year! 1
Xp197777 Posted May 25, 2019 Report Posted May 25, 2019 I Matt and welcome ,the scort looks nice james 1
Moderator Rally Pack 2000 Posted May 25, 2019 Moderator Report Posted May 25, 2019 A nice 2 door Mk2. You did well at 20 to get enough money together for a 2 door. All the important rust panels are available so step by step you will get it completed. Sounds like most of the expensive drive and mechanics are already done so is just a bit of panel work now. 1
Admin Vista Posted May 25, 2019 Admin Report Posted May 25, 2019 Welcome to Old Skool Ford Will you be joining us at Classic Ford Show next weekend? 1
Matta777 Posted May 25, 2019 Author Report Posted May 25, 2019 Thanks for the comments! I was looking at classic ford show but being so far away and having work that weekend I’m going to give it a miss. Hopefully next year 🤞
Munch Posted May 25, 2019 Report Posted May 25, 2019 Welcome to OSF Matt. I quite like square headlights on a mk2, they're different. 1
Jerrytom161 Posted May 27, 2019 Report Posted May 27, 2019 Hi Matt , welcome to osf , where abouts in Kent do you live ?
Matta777 Posted May 27, 2019 Author Report Posted May 27, 2019 11 hours ago, Jerrytom161 said: Hi Matt , welcome to osf , where abouts in Kent do you live ? Thank you Near Maidstone
Monza Posted May 28, 2019 Report Posted May 28, 2019 Hi Matt. Welcome to OSF. Nice looking sleeper you have there....[emoji108]Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk 1
stephens_xpack Posted June 9, 2019 Report Posted June 9, 2019 Very nice mate, I like the squares too. Welcome to OSF....
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