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[JC600]

Didn't get much done today, picked up a few other bits that were missing or broken.



Fitted the bumper insert and side repeaters. Not very good pics, but can't take her out till I finish 24hr call out.





Also touched in the worst scratches, ready to cut back and polish.

[JC600]

Better pic of the back.

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Not much of an update lol.....the car didn't have any owners manuals....so managed to find some at a good price on Ebay in excellent condition.

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She's looking sweet after another coat of wax.....will take her for a run this week, if I get a chance.

[JC600]

Took the Escort for a run this morning, seems to be running better each time I take her out. Speedo is working again now after I had a fiddle with the speedo cable. Still need to clear error codes and check for new ones, reset base idle.....also need a new fuel pump as terminal posts are corroded and been fitted with the wrong type of connectors. When its warmer, ill start painting brake calipers, drums, and other components underneath. heres some fresh pics.

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Some new bits to get fitted.

[JC600]

New fuel pump has been fitted, and a small bit of welding done on the inner sill......my brother dropped it off at my mum and dad's, and it started coughing and spluttering again!

Walked round to get it, my brother and dad had the bonnet up. After 10 mins of running, it was back to normal lol.....think the ecu was just re-learning with the new pump fitted. Still need to re-set base idle speed, hopefully doing that Monday. As it's still running a bit rich.

Going to a show Sunday, so need to get it polished up....won't have time to paint calipers/drums etc.....so will have to go as 'on going project' lol

[JC600]

Got the Escort running quite well at the moment after the new fuel pump got fitted M-tech autocentre. Was a bit rough to start with, but soon sorted itself out (think the ecu just had to re-learn). Then my Dad plugged the code reader in, all old codes quickly cleared automatically. Passed with no codes on all tests.

Then got home, (drove so much better with new pump) washed, polished, waxed ready for a show on Sunday.

Even know it's got some dents and scratches it still shines nicely.

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Some pics at Ryhope classic car show.

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When I got a mile from home yesterday, there was a massive hail storm.....put lights on, and wipers. And the Rev counter went mental lol....everything was very erratic. So spent today cleaning up all the earth's, some were very tarnished. Especially the one for the head lights.

Fired up the engine, and up to temperature. Turned on lights, heater and radio (didn't put wipers on as screen was dry). Rev counter needle only raised a very small amount (normal). Tried switching everything on and off quite a few times, and all good. So hopefully that's sorted.

Need to order new cam and followers, as they are really noise....and effecting low down performance.

[15repyt]

She's looking better every time mate!

Are you going to put the rubber spoiler on?

[JC600]

She's looking better every time mate!

Are you going to put the rubber spoiler on?

Cheers mate, had plenty coats of wax now lol

Was thinking about finding a Ford option rear spoiler, but quite like it without one.

[dnz 21]

What's going on here mate? What happened to the other one?

[JC600]

What's going on here mate? What happened to the other one?

Long story, but basically got messed about with paint for 2 years.....and trying to get it painted elsewhere was going to cost 2-3k.....and I couldn't justify that. Wasn't happy with selling but lesson learnt, and experience gained. Was still a lot of fun, and has been brought locally by a father and son to finish....so you may see it around in the future.

[dnz 21]

Should have said mate I would have popped over and helped you rattle can it matte black

New one looks good though I'll have to pop on more often and keep an eye on it

[JC600]

Should have said mate I would have popped over and helped you rattle can it matte black

New one looks good though I'll have to pop on more often and keep an eye on it

lol.....could of Hammerited it, 10 guarantee against rust.

Cheers mate, get to some classic car shows and you see it in the flesh.

Added in 28 seconds:
Fitted new front speakers today, and routed wires to the rear ready for when my ford adapters arrive. At least with the new fronts fitted a can now hear the radio.

Speakers fitted are standard size, so they fit behind Orignal grills. As my Escort is a Popular, it had no rear speakers. Which is why I need the adapters.

New speakers and wires, replaced all speaker cables.



Old speakers were past there best lol



New speaker in place.

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My car does get dirty lol.....from Squires Ford meet today.





All clean again lol

[andy.h]

Was going to ask what happened to the white one but just read further up. New ones looking good redscxabetter colour anyway!!!

[JC600]

Was going to ask what happened to the white one but just read further up. New ones looking good redscxabetter colour anyway!!!

Cheers mate, yeah I do like a red car lol

[JC600]

New parts.

New camshaft & followers, just need to pick up some new seals, oil & filter.



New wheel centres.



Still waiting for my speaker adapters to arrive. Cam will be done next weekend as I'm on call for a week.