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Steve's Mk2
Righto. Here she is.  Purchased in 1996 with my every last cent. I didn't think it through as i couldn't really afford to run it and it spent most of the next 4 years under a car cover at the end of the driveway. Fast forward to 2000 and i get a job where i need a reliable car. Out comes the green machine from under the car cover and it proceeds to blow the gearbox on the way to work at 1.30am on Middleborough Rd near the railway line. Back under the cover it goes and I purchase a Landcruiser diesel. I couldn't bring myself to sell it so it's followed me around for the last 8 years in various stages of not running. Last year i got it running again and decided to do a proper job of fixing it up. The car has a bit of rust (heater core, LHS A pillar, RHS C pillar, boot floor) so i need to strip it to a shell. On Monday this week, with the help of escortinadriver, I cleaned out the garage to make space for the Mk2 and to start something that's been 12 years in the making. Now the fun begins...
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RE: Steve's Mk2
2008/12/26 23:51:54
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wow, looks like its had an intresting life! well, u got me intrested, u said the gearbox blew, so im guessing its auto? what motor is in that? more info please  you should get those front bumpers chrome dipped!
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RE: Steve's Mk2
2008/12/27 09:28:25
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sounds great, i didn't know you could get fiberglass bumpers lol
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Escortpower
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RE: Steve's Mk2
2008/12/27 18:55:19
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Looks good Fordsy. Always good to see another Escort being brought back to life.
Sounds like a good engine build too. Good luck. Hope it doesn't take another 12 years. [:x)]
Regards,
Craig.
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RE: Steve's Mk2
2008/12/29 01:01:30
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go for it dude, it will REALLY get the attention, it stands out like poo poo on a stick
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RE: Steve's Mk2
2008/12/29 01:49:33
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it depends wat ya goin for mate tuff lookin obviously modded escort or a modded escort but abit more sly
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RE: Steve's Mk2
2008/12/29 09:25:52
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I like that colour green. Will look awesome on an escort.
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RE: Steve's Mk2
2009/01/01 16:51:56
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quote:
Originally posted by fordsy
I've decided that i'm going to replace the standard dash switches and centre console.
I've ordered some of[url='https://www.caterhamparts.co.uk/product_info.php?cPath=104&products_id=4449']these[/url] from [url='http://www.caterham.co.uk/']Caterham.[/url]
Should look interesting.
those switches look awesome. is there anywere that sell them locally?
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eScoRt20
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RE: Steve's Mk2
2009/02/01 18:33:32
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yeah, fair enough dude. i vote for that same colour as it is now. it looks great with the bumpers. but dark tint with it too.
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RE: Steve's Mk2
2009/02/01 21:55:42
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quote:
Originally posted by fordsy
I've decided that i'm going to replace the standard dash switches and centre console.
I've ordered some of[url='https://www.caterhamparts.co.uk/product_info.php?cPath=104&products_id=4449']these[/url] from [url='http://www.caterham.co.uk/']Caterham.[/url]
Should look interesting.
That link says it fits an R500 Only. What would it take to make this work in a Mk 2 - just some basic auto electrical skills to connect wiring up to the switches or a complete re-wire?
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RE: Steve's Mk2
2009/02/01 22:03:51
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just remove from ur ignition barrel the "starter" wire, and extend it to the bak of the button, then give the button an ignition feed from somewere (an immobilised power feed would be perfect for it.)
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RE: Steve's Mk2
2009/02/01 23:19:54
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to me, itd just be hooked up instead of the key, you turn the key to ignition, then hold the button, which powers the starter solenoid, till it catched, then let go of the button and shes all good.
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RE: Steve's Mk2
2009/03/01 00:19:13
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bro ahve a look at "my mk2" posted under my escort its a similar colour to what we painted mine except mine was a mattalic green
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RE: Steve's Mk2
2009/03/01 12:35:29
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the switches look very tidy, is that price for the whole set or what's the deal? might look into getting some.
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RE: Steve's Mk2
2009/07/01 19:35:04
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Steve, I can now see why you wont be on the cruise on Sunday. Gotta say though, those personalised plates will finish it off nicely. I think it gives the car more character.
Keep up the good work.
Regards,
Craig.
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