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shepv8

Mk 2 escort body panels needed. Wreckers?

Hi all, just hoping someone knows of a Mks 2 being wrecked anywhere in NSW.Im checking on one in campbelltown tomorrow at a wreckers yard . I need to get the usual rusted out places for weld in repairs organised before I drop the car off at the body shop. I might even buy a whole donor car for the r..
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2012/03/29 19:06:59
shepv8

MK 2 RS boot badges

Hi all, can anyone tell me what badges the MK2 RS2000 came with. Im pretty sure the right side of the boot had a ford blue oval but Im not sure what was on the left. Was it " ESCORT 2.0" or just 'ESCORT" ?. Also were the badges chrome or black. If they were black are these just the silver/chrome bad..
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2012/03/28 21:34:21
magoo

mk1 2 door escort x 2

Hi just wondering if anyone has any interest in a Mk1 escort which is complete rolling shell in need of repair to left guard and replce rhs guard , some rust in heater bubble area and a bit in floor pan other wise not to bad , i also have a second one for parts which is in good nick except the trans..
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2012/03/04 08:13:59
cram72

Painting Advice

My brother in law has offered to paint my escort however he reckons as I'm going to keep it until death bare metal is the way to go. He has asked me to prep the shell by stripping back all paint, no problems, paint stripper and it's just falling off. Once paint stripped can I use my angre grinder wi..
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2012/02/28 20:59:44
302esky

RUST STOP

hi i am just about to strip my engine bay paint back to bare metal and i need to know what the panel shops use to stop the bare metal from rusting away while i do panel beating to the unpainted sections, must last for at least a week thank you..

2012/02/28 00:09:21
shepv8

Painting at home

Hi all. Whats the best type of pressure pack paint to use. Im thinking of doing some of the cars parts like the crossmembers and rear axle/diff housing at home but I dont have spray gear or compressors etc. In the past Ive used a dulux etch primer and then the automotive colour followed by some clea..
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2012/02/27 18:49:07
shepv8

75 Mk2 bootlid same as 80

Hi all Im thinking of picking up a 75 bootlid to replace my rusted 1980 lid on my MK2 rs2000 restoration. Question is are these lids identical or were there small changes. My RS bootlid had all the badge holes filled and Id like to restore the black "escort 2.0 " badges on the bootlid. Are the holes..
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2012/02/26 13:19:07
302esky

Photos where stripes and badges 78 rally pack

hi chasing some photos where the badges, stripes, around a 1978 rally pack 4 door sedan go please so that is boot, front spoiler, guards, sides and large format photos to 302esky@gmail.com thank you..
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2012/02/25 21:55:57
smallvan

Chrome drip rail covers

Anybody know where i can get some for my mk2 van, if i can get them at all. Regards James..
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2012/02/25 11:41:52
NQRS

RS 2000 headlight assemblies

Hi Every one, I am rebuilding my RS and need to see some pictures of the proper way to re-assemble the twin headlight assemblies. Most importantly whether the main body which is stamped with both LH and RH is orientated looking from the front of the car or as seen from sitting in the drivers seat. I..

2012/02/24 10:34:33

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