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Old 02-02-2006, 09:12 PM   #1
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can some one help me with finding a VIN decoder for the 73. and i also need help with finding a gearbox to suit v4 in the scort

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Old 02-02-2006, 09:13 PM   #2
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its kermit green
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Old 03-02-2006, 10:45 AM   #3
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can some one help me with finding a VIN decoder for the 73. and i also need help with finding a gearbox to suit v4 in the scort

Good luck. I've been looking for a V4 bell-housing for 5 years. The V4 was never an option for the Escort, so you would need to chase down one from a Capri in NZ or a Cosair in Australia. They were in some early transits but most were junked in favour of holden straight 6's
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Old 03-02-2006, 02:20 PM   #4
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can some one help me with finding a VIN decoder for the 73. and i also need help with finding a gearbox to suit v4 in the scort
I have some info relating to the id numbers PM me I might be able to help
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Old 03-02-2006, 05:57 PM   #5
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I have some info relating to the id numbers PM me I might be able to help
sorry im only new to this system and forums so wat does PM mean.THANX
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Old 06-02-2006, 03:36 PM   #6
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my escort finally turned up on the weekend its just as good as i thought it would be. the 1300 is stuffed and there is more rust than i thought there would be but the cars interior is great 4 me. my first car is PERFECT. cant wait for the v4 need a supra/celica gearbox . I LUV MY CAR
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Old 10-02-2006, 08:47 AM   #7
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haha rob you idiot you no nothing!
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haha rob you idiot you no nothing!
Seriously mate. How can you say he knows nothing. He's going to take a really good car and make it truely unique (putting in a V4). Lets see your credentials. :
Good luck Rob. Post some picks when you can.
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Old 10-02-2006, 07:40 PM   #9
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PM = private message. If you click on the user name the pop-up menu has a link.
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Old 12-02-2006, 10:54 PM   #10
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guys there is finally a pic if anyone is interested it of it cumin of the truck
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