Guest SiV6Si Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 I recently aquired a Mk6 5door Lx Escort 1.6 in Panther Black. 2 Owners from new, 98,000 on the clock with a FULL Ford Service History. Speedo didn't work, car wouldn't start, Alarm constantly activated But the rest of the car wasn't to bad condition. Currently Sorned and without MOT for the bargain price of £50 !!! It needed a few things doing to it as it had been stood for 18 months after the elderly gentalman who owned it was invloved in a little incident with a Asian Chap ( He T boned him at a junction !! ) so this is how it currently stands. It had 4 flat 14 inch Steel wheels so it currently has my Spare 17's on. More photos due as soon as i clear out the junk from it ( using it as a storage area at the mo ) This is going to be my daily drive while i bring the cabby up to Scratch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SiV6Si Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 i don't think i can handle all that POWER !!!!!!!!! May need to take a I.A.M Course just to be sure LMAO Anyway cleaned it up today, fitted the white dials and steering wheel out of the RS i was breaking, and also fitted the underseat CD changer Speedo now works, Headlight had a huge stone chip, so i had to change them too, another set fitted and also some headlight protectors just to be sure it doesn't happen again. Replacement drivers door also fitted, just the back passenger side door to change now and the car wil start to resemble something that would pass a MOT Been under it too, may need a new Exhaust as it looks like its leaking... More pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SiV6Si Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 Right todays update i've now aquired some 17's so i'm going to put my 15's off the cabby on to the LX Should look spot on. Oh and come FITP, i'll have a full Leather interior for it too.... And this Leather Aswell.... Happy Days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escort Cabriolet Club Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Done a lot in a short space of time mate !!! Is this your new everyday car ??? Keep us posted !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SiV6Si Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Yeah, once this is done, I'm parking the cabby up for a well earned rest. Visit to the body shop for a general clean up and spray over is the order of the day for TAY.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SiV6Si Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 Well Last update before the MOT tomorrow ( fingers crossed ) Fitted the Leather and gave the entire car a good going over, new number plates etc. Pics from today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escort Cabriolet Club Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 I like the last pic mate, its a realy interesting looking Mk6, I like it !!! How did the MOT go ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SiV6Si Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 Its in this morning at 11:30 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SiV6Si Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 well it failed on 5 things, 1. Headlight aim to high on the near side 2. Nearside front spring fractured 3. Offside rear tyre showing inner beading 4. Corrosion nearside, suspension mounting 5. Corrosion to nearside rear brake pipe So basically Ive done already, headlight aim, 2 new tyres, second hand front strut Inc spring, it's having the welding done tomorrow as well as the brake pipe being cleaned. So all in all not bad for a car that has been stood up for 18 months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escort Cabriolet Club Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 Not bad at all mate, taxed worse !!! :wow: Keep us posted !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SiV6Si Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 All the work is done, Car is taxed !!!!! Now for the long haul of repairing and updating the cabby.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaz Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 Looks a lot better now mate, a good car for what you paid for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SiV6Si Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 Thanks Chaz, Like i said the cabby is in desperate need of Wheel Bearings !! So it came at the right time... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escort Cabriolet Club Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 Glad its sorted mate, not a bad car to be driving in, just a few rust touch ups and its laughin' !!! Should well get your coin back too if you ever decide to sell it !!! Some GTi skirts would look sweet !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SiV6Si Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 It has GTi Skirts, and Spats ( but i've not fitted the spats yet ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SiV6Si Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 Update as of today. Fitted the rear spats and also the 17's Just to match the leather i've fitted a full set of walnut trim including Gear knob ( still to find the handbrake handle and CD player ) Any way thats enough chatter from me here's the pics. Enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escort Cabriolet Club Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 Nice knob !!! Rojar has the Walnut CD player !!! What part of the handbrake is Walnut, the handle or the trim ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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