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    For those interested in old cars.

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    Evening Nidge, the book is this one;

     

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sporting-MK1-Escorts-Originality-Factory-Original/dp/B01FIYWAUA/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1516997597&sr=1-3&keywords=factory+original+sporting+ford+escort

     

    However I bought it when it was still in print, for a lot less than the current Amazon prices!

     

    I've also got the Mk2 volume;

     

    https://www.speedyhen.com/Product/Dan-Williamson/Factory-original-Sporting-Mk2-Escorts--The-Originality-Gu/7478473

     

    They are published by Herridge & Sons Ltd, don't know if that's who you meant? It doesn't actually say it's part of a series, but there are 3 on Escorts, the two I have and one on the RS Cosworth.

     

    Keith

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    A bit more nostalgia

    attachicon.gifFORD d9835e.jpg

    I want that!!

     

    Some strange things about it & the ad. though - unusual colour, looks too orange for sebring red and Twin Cams had finished before Vista orange was introduced. And it's the first time I've seen a TC described as an 'Escort 1600. GT'. Actually, just been looking through the 'Factory Original Sporting Mk 1 Escorts' and the door mirror is the style fitted to Australian market cars...

     

    Still want it!

     

    Keith

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    in Wheeltappers

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    That Granny restoration looks like it will be a better vehicle than when it rolled off Ford's production line.
     

    From what I've seen, it is often the case that a restored example of a car ends up that way.

     

     

    Probably because a good restoration will take months or more likely years - compare that to how long a car will take coming off a manufacturer's production line...(often using already rusting metal back in those days!)

    For those interested in old cars.

    in Wheeltappers

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    Does anyone remember the fad for trying to get the most people into Minis and telephone boxes - another thing now conspicuous by their rarity?

    No photo's, and not a Mini, but after a rather enjoyable mess 'do', the hooligan student pilots of the University of Wales Air Squadron managed to get thirteen of their number in the adjutant's original Fiat 500! This just happened to have a full length fabric sunroof, so 11 were actually standing up! I was one of the two sitting down - on my mate's lap (no, we weren't that close friends..!!), with me steering & changing gear, him working the pedals, we got the thing up to an indicated 40 mph down St. Athan's main runway!! 

     

    Oh, the impetuousness - and stupidity - of youth!!

     

    Keith

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    in Wheeltappers

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    Speaking as an owner, over time, of several minis - and following a current Countrynman, whilst followed by another, approaching Tesco in Dingwall this morning in my Kia Picanto - it was rather like sitting in my old mini between two London buses - BIG and B l o a t e d simply doesn't begin to describe it!

     

    Funnily enough there's a couple who live near my son who own a Picanto & a classic Mini. I always laugh when I pass there how the Kia towers over the Mini ! 

     

    Keith

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    OT, but has anyone used Vactan rust converter fluid?

    Yes. Have used it quite a bit on the Mini. It seems quite effective, but the instructions are quite technical in regard to how many microns thickness should be applied for best results, and as I just slapped it on with an old brush I probably haven't attained full effectiveness! It's also very thin and watery and so a little difficult to apply cleanly to specific vertical or 'upside down' horizontal areas - such as underneath the floor. It also settles into two component parts after standing for a short time and takes an awful lot of stirring before you can use it again. But overall it does what it's supposed to, but for how long remains to be seen for me personally!

     

    Keith

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    in Wheeltappers

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     I've heard, rightly or wrongly that the new yellow box type on the ends of the M1 and M6 gantries can be set to go off at 70mph.

     

    From what I've been told, any camera can be set to be triggered at any speed, it's up to the local authorities what the threshold speed is.....

     

    If they set them to 70, I bet 75% of motorway users would be banned in a year....!!  :resent:  

    For those interested in old cars.

    in Wheeltappers

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    Avenger tiger's were virtually the same machine as a sunbeam Ti

    Yep, mine was a road rally car, kept the 1600 motor with a Skip Brown head & one of his fast road cams & a good exhaust. Some suspension tweaks & weight saving by ripping everything out of the inside except for a cage, buckets & harnesses & it was heaps of fun to drive! Like all my Escorts I so wish I still had it (or could buy one for rather less than the £20K + they're going for now!)

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    in Wheeltappers

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    Sunbeam Talbot Mk111 at anything over 70 on a country road. 

     

    70 on a country road in one of those things? No thanks...!! You can keep115 in a straight line too - though I struggle to believe it could actually get to a ton...(A Mk III tested by The Motor magazine in 1955 had a top speed of 93.6 mph (150.6 km/h) and could accelerate from 0-60 mph (97 km/h) in 17.4 seconds - Wiki)

     

    I had to google what you were actually talking about, I thought you meant a Talbot Sunbeam. Drove a friend's rally prepped Lotus version once, the handling and roadholding was every bit as good as a well sorted Escort, if not better! And that thing was pretty rapid to well over a ton!)

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    in Wheeltappers

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    Ground clearance isn't absolutely essential these days, it appears...due to the electronic management of what the wheels do. {Take away any driver input, and it won't get stuck?}

     

    Have you watched any of the videos on youtube pitting these new fangled electronic 4 wheel drives against a 'proper' 4x4 - no contest!

     

    As to the new Defender, like the new Rangie & Disco - horrible. No character, no presence....and for some reason it reminds me of a Lada Niva....

     

    I think, like you with your Dai, I'll keep my Grand Vitara (son borrowed it in the recent snow to get to work in Sennybridge. 3-4 inches of snow on local lanes, decent tyres but not specific winter or off road. Didn't even need to put it into low range)

     

    Keith

    For those interested in old cars.

    in Wheeltappers

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    Some lovely cars in that - some faintly ridiculous ones too!

     

    Funnily enough, SWMBO was watching Sports Personality tonight,of which I have absolutely no interest, so I wiled away the hours watching Mk1 & 2 Escort videos on Youtube. Which led to the usual futile speculation of if I sell all my modelling stuff could I raise enough to buy one again. Unfortunately I keep coming up about 20 grand short...!! :no:

     

    Keith

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