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Attention Trimmers : Mk2 Escort Door Trims
Where are our Australian trimmers who do the full cover like Ford
manufactured door trims for our mighty Mk2 Escort 4 door ?
I know quality is Aldridge Trimming in the UK, The Best!
Is this a too hard basket for down under ???
Every trimmer I've been in contact with can only do flat board trim
like the Mk1 Escort.
Just in line with the Federal budget, send the money overseas.
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RE: Attention Trimmers : Mk2 Escort Door Trims
2011/05/11 09:55:35
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I am in the same boat. After some new 4 door trims for the mk2 RS. I don't think that Aldridge do a 4 door trim set. They had the two door trim and they, as yet (or when I asked them), don't do a 4 door trim (even the ghia trim would have been the same?). I have noticed that https://www.americanautos.com.au/secure.html offer the 4 door rs trim. I have not spoken with them and believe the waiting time is quite long. I will give them an email and let you know. If you have any luck, please let me know. Cheers Steve.
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RE: Attention Trimmers : Mk2 Escort Door Trims
2011/05/11 10:58:45
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Someone a while back mentioned that Dash Original in Adelaide would do them. They don't list them on their site, but may very well do them.
http://www.dashoriginal.com.au/index.php/page/shop/index
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RE: Attention Trimmers : Mk2 Escort Door Trims
2011/05/11 11:12:09
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Hi Steve, I email Aldrige last night and got a reply and yes they do all 4 door as well, Jim quote:
Originally posted by SteveF
I am in the same boat.
After some new 4 door trims for the mk2 RS.
I don't think that Aldridge do a 4 door trim set.
They had the two door trim and they, as yet (or when I asked them), don't do a 4 door trim (even the ghia trim would have been the same?).
I have noticed that https://www.americanautos.com.au/secure.html offer the 4 door rs trim.
I have not spoken with them and believe the waiting time is quite long.
I will give them an email and let you know.
If you have any luck, please let me know.
Cheers Steve.
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RE: Attention Trimmers : Mk2 Escort Door Trims
2011/05/11 11:54:36
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Rare Spares (Repco) I think had a listing for them a few years ago. If I remember correctly it was cheaper to get them made by Aldridge and air freight them to Australia. That was for a two door though. I've had some made by Aldridge for my Anglia and they are very well made.
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RE: Attention Trimmers : Mk2 Escort Door Trims
2011/05/11 13:02:08
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I dont think it is worthwhile tooling up for a few dozen cars that have been saved from recycling here in Oz Jim.
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RE: Attention Trimmers : Mk2 Escort Door Trims
2011/05/11 13:04:34
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Totally forget Australia guys. No one makes them anymore. Not enough interest or their tools are now buggered. I've been looking for 7 years. Forget; Polyweld Sydney, Dash Original Adelaide; REPCO, Rare Spares.... Everyone. Either buy NOS or from Aldridge. It's the only option for Escorts sorry guys 
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RE: Attention Trimmers : Mk2 Escort Door Trims
2011/05/11 16:28:43
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I'll be in the market for some new door trims soon. I've had a bit of a look around with no luck.
Has anyone tried fibreglassing their own backing boards (with curved edge at top) and had them trimmed?
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RE: Attention Trimmers : Mk2 Escort Door Trims
2011/05/11 17:20:26
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Jim, from memory Aldridge make two styles for Mk2 Escorts. I think only the RS2000 custom models had trims the same as those on Australian models. The lesser RS models only had the flat panel type (like those fitted to Mk1 Escorts). Just make sure to clarify that before you order.
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RE: Attention Trimmers : Mk2 Escort Door Trims
2011/05/11 17:57:08
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Is it worth enquiring if Aldridge are interested in a "group buy" of Mk2 2dr trims? Looking at their pricing I don't think they're overly expensive considering what you're getting. From memory when I spoke to Dash Original many years ago I think they're pricing was ludicrous!
Sorry to get away from the original 4dr query...
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RE: Attention Trimmers : Mk2 Escort Door Trims
2011/05/11 18:37:32
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Hi every one, your right no email back from the Dash Origonal trimmers either, Aldrige have given me a price of $535.00 for all 4 doors delivered, see what happens,the trim is a goldy colour tone  Laurie, I can assure you there is more than a few dozen saved, thanks for all the input Jim
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RE: Attention Trimmers : Mk2 Escort Door Trims
2011/05/11 20:03:01
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quote:
Originally posted by Jaycees
Hi every one,
your right no email back from the Dash Origonal trimmers either,
Aldrige have given me a price of $535.00 for all 4 doors delivered,
see what happens,the trim is a goldy colour tone
Laurie, I can assure you there is more than a few dozen saved,
thanks for all the input
Jim
$535 for all the trims! Take it! I got absolutely ripped off by "Restore a Dash" in Revesby NSW, promises of new formed door panels was total rubbish. The only item that I have been f$%ked over with small Fords so far...This company is the lowest for of scum I have ever dealt with... I would be happy to have new door cards made with care at whatever cost....
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RE: Attention Trimmers : Mk2 Escort Door Trims
2011/05/11 21:12:46
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Is there anyone who's able to re-trim ones good door cards to original, or close to it in Melbourne?
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RE: Attention Trimmers : Mk2 Escort Door Trims
2011/05/11 22:24:44
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i agree with u guys, dunno about other states but forget Sydney for original trims......its all too hard too exoensive and poo pooe. Totally unprofessional, so i have taken it upon myself to make my own. Dont want to sound willyy but it really cant be that hard. What would really help me is a good close up pic of the chrome beading seen on the interior. I have access to a good a upholsterer called dad, it will take some attempts but i know his perfectionist attitude will end up in a supreme result.
Regards
Rodney
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RE: Attention Trimmers : Mk2 Escort Door Trims
2011/05/11 23:30:10
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Aldridge will give a 10% discount for multiple orders.
I've been quoted 215GBP and 185GBP for the a pair of front and rear (custom roll top trims) respectively - approx $AU600 + post.
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