More door mk1 Escort

[escysean]

17 minutes ago, Rich T said:

Got an original 1300 gt air filter housing here up for grabs.

The air filter in it has done about 100 miles if that.

 

Rich 

Ah, I have already bought polished K&N air filter housing and deliver this Friday.

But thanks for offer 👍

[Rich T]

Ok. No worries 👍

[YellowTaxi]

Stick with it bud. It will be worth it in the end.

Owning a classic Ford is a series of ups and downs, you havent had many ups yet by the sound of it but 10/10 for sticking with it.

You stumbled on the right place here though, these guys know their stuff. They have done it all before and are still doing it most of them.

I was a bit like yourself, knew the basics and back in the day I was a proper tinkerer with cars. Its amazing how much you forget though.

I got fed-up with paying other people to work on my cars so ended-up here like you have.

My advice:

If someone works on your car BE THERE and watch and learn.

If you have a question ask, if you dont get a satifactory answer ask on here. You may get a ribbing if its a silly question but roll with it, they are a decent bunch and will help you.

Dont throw money at a problem straight away. Sit back, Ask, and here first. 

Remember Old Fords are very basic, apply logic and chances are you know the problem and know how to solve it.

Lastly, enjoy it.!

Good luck.

 

[notenoughtime]

55 minutes ago, YellowTaxi said:

Stick with it bud. It will be worth it in the end.

Owning a classic Ford is a series of ups and downs, you havent had many ups yet by the sound of it but 10/10 for sticking with it.

You stumbled on the right place here though, these guys know their stuff. They have done it all before and are still doing it most of them.

I was a bit like yourself, knew the basics and back in the day I was a proper tinkerer with cars. Its amazing how much you forget though.

I got fed-up with paying other people to work on my cars so ended-up here like you have.

My advice:

If someone works on your car BE THERE and watch and learn.

If you have a question ask, if you dont get a satifactory answer ask on here. You may get a ribbing if its a silly question but roll with it, they are a decent bunch and will help you.

Dont throw money at a problem straight away. Sit back, Ask, and here first. 

Remember Old Fords are very basic, apply logic and chances are you know the problem and know how to solve it.

Lastly, enjoy it.!

Good luck.

 

Wise words 

[escysean]

2 hours ago, YellowTaxi said:

Stick with it bud. It will be worth it in the end.

Owning a classic Ford is a series of ups and downs, you havent had many ups yet by the sound of it but 10/10 for sticking with it.

You stumbled on the right place here though, these guys know their stuff. They have done it all before and are still doing it most of them.

I was a bit like yourself, knew the basics and back in the day I was a proper tinkerer with cars. Its amazing how much you forget though.

I got fed-up with paying other people to work on my cars so ended-up here like you have.

My advice:

If someone works on your car BE THERE and watch and learn.

If you have a question ask, if you dont get a satifactory answer ask on here. You may get a ribbing if its a silly question but roll with it, they are a decent bunch and will help you.

Dont throw money at a problem straight away. Sit back, Ask, and here first. 

Remember Old Fords are very basic, apply logic and chances are you know the problem and know how to solve it.

Lastly, enjoy it.!

Good luck.

 

Good advice mate, I think it would be good to give my background information as I am ex-body repairs & paint sprayer with over 20 years of experience in my motor trade business and can tinkerer with mechanical stuffs, but I left the trade due to back problems, also as I am busy father of three kids and full time job, I just want to get the car done with engine running and driving it at same time I can do bit of body work doing up and as well as enjoying the time to drive it on good days 👍

Seán

[YellowTaxi]

Nice to see you have a background in the car trade, I didnt even have that when I bought my first Ford classic.

Im sure the experience you gained in body repsairs will come in handy, all old fords need that.

Good luck mate and stick with it.

If you get stuck there's a lot of collective knowledge here to draw on.

 

[escysean]

Just now, YellowTaxi said:

Nice to see you have a background in the car trade, I didnt even have that when I bought my first Ford classic.

Im sure the experience you gained in body repsairs will come in handy, all old fords need that.

Good luck mate and stick with it.

If you get stuck there's a lot of collective knowledge here to draw on.

 

Thanks mate, I have learnt more about classic Fords from this site as I have been away from car scene for too long, same with my other passion for R5GTTs too!
 

Here some pics if I am allowed to put Renaults on this website 😉👍

[Rally Pack 2000]

9 minutes ago, escysean said:

Thanks mate, I have learnt more about classic Fords from this site as I have been away from car scene for too long, same with my other passion for R5GTTs too!
 

Here some pics if I am allowed to put Renaults on this website 😉👍

Yes we have an open thread to cater for those with other car interests so by all means feel free to tells us about your interests Renaults and other classics.

 

[escysean]

1 minute ago, Rally Pack 2000 said:

Yes we have an open thread to cater for those with other car interests so by all means feel free to tells us about your interests Renaults and other classics.

 

👍

[YellowTaxi]

Oh yes,

I do like R5 Turbos. An Itch I will scratch one day for sure.

Proper old style turbo rush.

[escysean]

My Escort now run! Engine running sweet except for one tiny issue, the Weber 32/36 DGAV manual choke carb got petrol leak due to either gasket or small crack somewhere.

Is there carb rebuild kits as the eBay only sell limit kits for carbs (mostly for Pinto).

is the complete carb correct fit for my 1300gt crossflow as it’s for 1600 x/f? (See pic)

Thanks in advance

Seán

[colr6]

Try webcon on internet, they should be able to supply everything. Don’t go buying one of the new Weber’s that are available. Ray will give you a little insight of the quality of those. Would suggest getting the swear box ready 🤭

[escysean]

35 minutes ago, colr6 said:

Try webcon on internet, they should be able to supply everything. Don’t go buying one of the new Weber’s that are available. Ray will give you a little insight of the quality of those. Would suggest getting the swear box ready 🤭

Cheers, I’ll have a check on webcon’s website about carb kits 👍

[notenoughtime]

As said already, don’t buy one of those carbs get a rebuild kit