Hi Fellas,
Is this how you guys do replacement patches in bodyworK?
I found this guy Fitzy online, and he makes it look so logical and easy, with less chance of warping panels.
Rather than cutting out the and then trying to make a corresponding size insert patch, he does a rough cut, tacks the larger repair panel over the top, then recuts through both, retacking as you go.
It seems part of the trick is to do the cut angled slightly, which further helps to make for a tight and uniform weld gap.
Anyhow, if you watch the vid you'll see what I mean.
No need for cleko's anymore?
I wish I'd seen this years ago.
Any other tips to share around?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_u31t13QO6A13 comments
Hi Guys,
as above, I'm interested to see if anyone has a Mk2 escort van available, ideally something like a 1980 2ltr.
I am contemplating the possibility of changing over to a van, rather than begin a respray on my 2L 4 door.
I figure it would mean I dont dirty up the missus wagon as much, and might be more practical.
Would consider an exchange/part exchange if this suits. I might also sell the Escort first outright, but thought i'd put this out there first.
Bodywork isnt as important, but would hope that it was relatively complete an running, rather than a total basketcase.
I am in Geelong
many thanks
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Hi all,
after a very, very long search I am glad to say I have finally got back in to a Mk1 Escort. Currently on it’s way to me via CEVA Logistics. hope the pic’s upload.
Steve
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HAPPY EASTER EVERYONE ! .....................................
and let's turn this Social Isolation into a massive POSITIVE by getting all the jobs done that we never seem to have time for!
I for one will try and get my all original 100,000kms XC 5.8L Coupe back on the road that I bought brand new in 1978. Copped a tank full of contaminated fuel a few years ago, so took car off the road for clean-out, and then found more rust in the tank than I could justify, so put out an "APB" for a good XC Tank which was mission impossible. The crazy shape of the tank and all the PC lines inside made it a nightmare according to all the experts. It was going to cost more than a new repro which only would fit XA XB which I will not do unless for a stop-gap measure. May as well keep off the road till all is fixed properly. And the months turn in to years !
All the used Tanks were lots worse than mine. I think the problem was accelerated by the LACK OF LEAD IN FUEL, which would help inhibit rust. ULP had no redeeming features for steel tanks. Could be why Ford went to plastic tanks on the XD but for some reason went back to steel soon after. I'd hate to imagine how much sooner the tank would have rusted if I wasn't so generous with UCL (up cyl lube) since the end of SUPER. But all that lube did not protect the tank as I'd hoped.
Fortunately, one of my neighbours remembered wrecking an almost new XC back in 1980 and still had the tank ! How lucky the XC 1978 tanks were same between Sedan and Coupe!........ and the "kicker"! Turned out to be a Long Range Tank !
When I looked inside the "new" tank with a halogen lamp, it was like looking at a brand new tank ! ............. saved me spending same money on a "stop-gap" repro pre-pollution tank for XA XB which never had the features of the XC pollution tank.
Just hope Carby and Pump are ok.
HAPPY EASTER ! ................ Bernie (Capri GTV6 Wild Plum)
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Hi everyone,
I stumbled upon these photos of a few classic fords in their hey-day, so thought I post them up for all to enjoy. Weren't the 70s grand?
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Hi all,
To the guys who run this forum, thanks for another great year, you do a hell of a job! To all members, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Hope Santa bring you lots of car related goodies and may your projects be smooth and trouble- free.
Cheers, Len
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Just wanna give this bloke a plug, Matt delivered my mk1 escort, door to door from Parkes(central west NSW) to Mt Warrigal south of Wollongong with absolutely no dramas and a great price. He's only a young bloke one man operation.
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