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yusuf
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2011/01/24 22:44:04 (permalink)
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Boot release cable


hi

My ford escort mk1 was recently broken into, boot lock was broken speakers stolen... Now i want to close the boot lock and install a boot release cable.
Any one in classic ford land installed a boot release cable for escort Mk1??

any feed back would be greatly appreaciated

thanks guys
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    JamesR
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    RE: Boot release cable 2011/01/25 05:39:04 (permalink)
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    Iv been wanting to do this for ages. I got a boot release cable from an XY which I just gotta get around to putting in.
    Just search eBay for 'boot release' and see what comes up.
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    JVC063
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    RE: Boot release cable 2011/01/25 05:56:29 (permalink)
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    Fitted my RS with an electric boot release, all up about $15.00 from memory.
    John
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    Stuart
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    RE: Boot release cable 2011/01/25 11:21:09 (permalink)
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    I had my XC fitted with a cable release ages ago, it was a kit from Autobarn I think.
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    maxrs
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    RE: Boot release cable 2011/01/25 13:03:09 (permalink)
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    quote:
    Originally posted by JVC063

    Fitted my RS with an electric boot release, all up about $15.00 from memory.
    John
    The electric opener will bigger the boot lid hinges.
    The xc boot release is great for lowering the rear number plate.
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    shannon
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    RE: Boot release cable 2011/01/25 13:21:44 (permalink)
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    vl commodore boot actuators work great and easily found at wreckers and fitted easy enough into a mk2 cortina some 15 tears ago
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    David W
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    RE: Boot release cable 2011/01/25 20:02:25 (permalink)
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    I scored one from a Cortina (same as XY-XC Falcon's).

    I haven't fitted it yet and really don't know how it will fit. I see its got to slide into the boot lid on and I need something to pull the latch when the cable is pulled (piece of wire and a zip tie is looking the goods at this point).

    Electric one will probably be a cheaper option as everyone is chasing these for their Falcon restorations.
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    martymexico
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    RE: Boot release cable 2011/01/25 23:33:36 (permalink)
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    A mate fitted a complete electric lock from a Focus boot into a mk2 Escort, i think he made a lock tab to suit but not hard, just fiddly.
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