scortpower Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 you can still come to the blackpool show in it , will be good to have a play with another mk5 turbo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sortedford Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 I wouldnt rush it pal! take your time on the m echanics - if it aint painted it aint painted dont worry about it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl160180 Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 Reid mate, dunno if you've already said or not but did you8 find your front wiper mechanism? If not i've got one of an old diesel mk6 I broke a couple of year ago you can have if its any good to ya? Can bring it to FF with me along with your backing plates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meekstaaa Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 What about prioritizing what you need to do for ford fair? Not cut corners but don't do things that could possibly wait? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reid Posted July 29, 2008 Author Share Posted July 29, 2008 I wouldnt rush it pal! take your time on the m echanics - if it aint painted it aint painted dont worry about it! aye im just gonna slow it down a bit and make sure everythings done right, i had 2 mates in helping me 2nite and it really is amazing what some extra hands do. got most of the bodywork sorted, just need 2 finish the bottom of the skirts (the bit you cant see and i forgot about) and then a final sand before primer. Reid mate, dunno if you've already said or not but did you8 find your front wiper mechanism? If not i've got one of an old diesel mk6 I broke a couple of year ago you can have if its any good to ya? Can bring it to FF with me along with your backing plates im gonna get one 2moro fella, offer is very much appreciated tho fella What about prioritizing what you need to do for ford fair? Not cut corners but don't do things that could possibly wait?nah, i'd just be pushing too much. i personally wouldnt want it on show unless i was perfectly happy with it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reid Posted July 30, 2008 Author Share Posted July 30, 2008 well as im not rushing it the plans have changed one other tiny wee bit... bought this today; http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh37/srj_mcsar/Image138.jpg so my engines coming out AGAIN! i'll be selling my wiring that i had in for an MFI setup as well, more work lol but i was planning to do this at some point anyways and the chance of the fez came up at a price i couldnt say no to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_stoke Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 Reid "made him an offer he just couldn't refuse" (Godfather) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongo Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 (edited) you are a lunatic ,i cant keep up with you Edited July 31, 2008 by bongo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reid Posted July 31, 2008 Author Share Posted July 31, 2008 you are a lunatic ,i cant keep up with you tbh i cant keep up with myself half the time lol! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reid Posted August 1, 2008 Author Share Posted August 1, 2008 well last few days has just been sanding the car, still got a shitload to do and my engines now going EFI lol. which means a full engine bay rewire, my engines already been dropped out AGAIN and split waiting for new bits! pic my bonnet sitting in place to see how the styling looks, im glad i went with these vents!http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh37/srj_mcsar/Image149-1.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny1107 Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 what vents are they? they look nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubs Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 I've not seen those vents used on a mk6 escort bonnet before but they suit it really well imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sortedford Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 Your gonna hate me for this Reid, but them vents needed to be further forward But my god youve been putting some hours in on this car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reid Posted August 1, 2008 Author Share Posted August 1, 2008 cheers guys, sierra cos vents IIRC mate. Your gonna hate me for this Reid, but them vents needed to be further forward But my god youve been putting some hours in on this car i did measure up template them further forward but after looking at it i didnt like it, so i moved them back about 6 inches or so .im well chuffed with how its turned out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig855S Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 loving the bonnet,i think its perfect. We need to have a scottish meet when i get back from the falklands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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