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gday I have just purchased a 1973 mk1 escort (always wanted one to do up). a mate told me to join a forum as a way of getting in touch with other escort owners to get in contact with clubs and gettig tips off other people.
I havent used a forum before so Im learning as I go. currently I have my escort stripped (except the engine). Im cutting out rust and fitting patches. the engine is in excellent condition 1.6lt although not the original. it does come frome a mk2. the running gear needs a little attention but genrally good. anyway just thoght I would say hello and hope to talk to other escort owners in the future. FROGGY73  :
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17-01-2006, 07:21 AM
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Hello there!
I have a couple of Escorts myself, a big fan of them. Welcome to the forums, look forward to seeing photos of your Eski. Timmeh |
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18-01-2006, 03:16 PM
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gday mate
this is my project for the next year a 1973 mk1 4dr escort also the bain of my wifes existance. have alot of work to do on her. i hope the pics come out
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Looks like a really good place to start, Mk I's in good condition are getting hard to find.
Look forward to seeing it as you go along with it. Timmeh |
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That wouldn't be Troy and Nikkis's old Esky would it? Mint little unit that Mk I.
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Anyway... Looks like you've got a great project there mate, any plans on hotting it up for some more go, or are you just planning on restoring it? Personally, I'd want to drop a warmed 2L under the hood, tweak the suspension a little, some good wheels on it, and the list goes on and on... 
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I am planning on putting a 2L of some sort under there. but that is a lot further down the track as the 1.6 that is in it at the moment is in top condition. At the moment all I am concetrating on is cutting out the rust and preserving the body. If any one has any tips on fixing up rust spots and prevention I am all ears. To answer Zetec question I bought it from a lady in wodonga whos late husband was planning to restore before he died, and it hasn't been driven much in the last five years.
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