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Re: My 1976 Mk2 Escort project
2015/07/12 20:16:37
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Why were the srtuts too long? Did you get the rally ones or tarmac ones? I went with the Gaz Gold's as a complete unit.
Car is looking great and shouldn't be too long now.
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Matt
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Re: My 1976 Mk2 Escort project
2015/07/12 20:35:19
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I haven't bought the inserts yet matt I have cleaned up the original 2 ltr ones wanted to go the coilovers but thought because I need to get it engineered and coilovers are not road legal in Adelaide was just going to get the gaz inserts for the 2ltr struts, but doesn't have to be gaz quite happy to get koni's or bilstien inserts for them, just wondering which ones to use. Matt
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Re: My 1976 Mk2 Escort project
2015/07/13 00:48:41
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I was looking at going coil over but hadn't yet discussed with my engineer so maybe it's about time I did .....
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Re: My 1976 Mk2 Escort project
2015/07/13 08:58:01
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The Escort front suspension is basically a "coil over" arrangement anyhow. According to my engineer adjustable platforms are permitted as long as you have adequate bump stop travel and ground clearance.
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Re: My 1976 Mk2 Escort project
2015/07/13 13:07:34
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Matt75
Why were the srtuts too long? Did you get the rally ones or tarmac ones? I went with the Gaz Gold's as a complete unit.
Car is looking great and shouldn't be too long now.
Cheers
Matt
Hi Matt did the same with the GAZ Gold but they sent the wrong ones from the UK cost me $500 in shipping to change them over so when with the new Capri struts with bilstein inserts. The new set up was more for rallying so not the height I was looking for, hard to explain to the UK shop just not a great appearance with this item and out of pocket so $4k to final get it right. But saying that all the other parts for the Zetec conversion and rear suspension set-up was spot on. Always a few problem with a complete rebuild. Still waiting on a quote from Fourd for the Zetec 220hp engine boy I want this finished by xmas that will have been 2 years in the works. chris
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Re: My 1976 Mk2 Escort project
2015/07/15 22:48:18
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Now the engine bay is filling up
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Re: My 1976 Mk2 Escort project
2015/07/18 21:49:37
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Quick update, Fuel tank in, rear shocks are in and the front end suspension is nearly finished .Every part in is one step closer!!!
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Re: My 1976 Mk2 Escort project
2015/07/18 23:28:28
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Looking bloody great mate, she`s going to be a real headturner
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Re: My 1976 Mk2 Escort project
2015/07/19 14:18:33
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cheers troppo, I will be very happy with the finished product.
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Re: My 1976 Mk2 Escort project
2015/07/25 12:50:05
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Good afternoon y'all, Will these fit my 2ltr struts and is anyone using these, I need to purchase the front shocks, and the Monroe gt's will be a last resort, and my quote from koni's was $560 but need to get some asap so any suggestions??
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Re: My 1976 Mk2 Escort project
2015/07/25 16:55:42
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Paul Dunstan
I was looking at going coil over but hadn't yet discussed with my engineer so maybe it's about time I did .....
Paul in Qld it's not required to put on a mod plate. Fulcrum suspension in Stafford has the statement from dpt of Transport. I see your latter comment, looks like the same rules there :)
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Re: My 1976 Mk2 Escort project
2015/07/25 19:50:07
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My car passed the engineer certificate with all the modifications on Tuesday, happy as a pig in mud everything legal now.
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Re: My 1976 Mk2 Escort project
2015/08/03 12:21:26
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Good morning, Slowly but surely it's getting completed, Have finished the final sand and it was a wonderful feeling looking at the boot after the final polish and wax was applied just wish the sun had come out.
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Re: My 1976 Mk2 Escort project
2015/08/03 12:36:57
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A few set backs once again,the strut tops I ordered are for the small struts I have the large so they don't fit (soooo close its anoying) luckily they come apart so should be able to find someone to mill, laser cut some alloy circles the same just a bit bigger
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Re: My 1976 Mk2 Escort project
2015/08/03 13:29:42
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A few set backs once again,the strut tops I ordered are for the small struts I have the large so they don't fit (soooo close its anoying) luckily they come apart so should be able to find someone to mill, laser cut some alloy circles the same just a bit bigger
Hi just ordered these from the UK, please explain if they are worth getting don't want to have to modify to fit ?? My escort has small holes 1980. Chris
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