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Big day today. 
The Escort is home at last  
 
Covered in dust
 

 
First time washing it since December 2020 *not me in the photo* 
 

 
all nice and clean at last. ready to go into its new home. 
 

 
this is how you clean the inside, right? 😬 its fine, there is no interior at the moment 
 

 
Engine bay looks so pretty 
 

 

 
In it's new home. the shed is a little squishy with the car running this way across the shed, but once i get some shelving into the shed and a bit more storage ill have space to move. 
 

Hey sirk’ 
was going to be the next step for the red Fairmont ghia ,,,still love that car ,,,
 
but ended up going into fg’s .
 
the adding in an extra stereo looks like an afterthought in ba’s ,,,
in the way and awkward spot .
the whole aerpro setup looks ok ,,
https://soundgarageqld.com.au/aerpro-install-kit-to-suit-ford-falcon-ba-bf-territory-sx-sy/
bottom slots could be useful as USB ports ..
 
I want the Kayan unit in my fg 50th tho ,,,,
” birthday soon love ,,,,,,,hint hint “ 

Mark sent these through today. 
Bonnet and grill fitted and aligned.  
 

 
This makes me smile seeing it look a little more like a car again 
 
 

Today was a big day. 
the car is finally back on its wheels after about 12 months. 
 
Subframe and driveline looks good in there 
 

 

 
The modified Type 9 gearbox fits perfectly, to a tee. @2redrovers
The boot is a steering rack boot to seal the shifter from crud. 
 

 
Brakes well and truely fill the 13" wheels. 
 

 
I still have a lot of work ahead of me, but it is at least back on its wheels and rolling. 
 

 
Thanks to Peter for the following photos. 
Me with my head somewhere under the car lining things up. 
 

 
getting the gearbox to line up...its close, but perfect to a tee. 
*cameo featuring Mark's crazy Zetec powered panel van* 
 

 
Done, and on its way back down to earth. those brakes, though
 

 
last bit of spanner turning for the day
 

 
 
Its nice to have it rolling again, and should be home within a couple weeks. 
I still have loads to do. the front seats are off getting upholstered now. 
once its home the assembly can start. 
I have a bit of electrical work to do, to neaten up the engine bay, couple more brake lines to make, fuel lines to make, paint the brake booster bracket, rebuild booster, paint fuel tank. lots of work ahead of me, but at least it can now come home. 

Never asked before ,,
but what other hard wear and parts are used to activate the hydra track in the rtv ba/bf series utes ,?
ie the push button on the dash to make the hydra track work ,? 

thanks mate. 
 
it certainly turned out to be a bigger build than originally expected, but yes there has been little expense spared. I figured I’ll never be able to afford to buy another one, so build this into the car I want. 
 
best thing is, its all reversible back to 100% stock if i wanted to. 

Ohh so true ,,
architect’s now days are like they are in a competition to be a designer for lego 

Ohh so true ,,
architect’s now days are like they are in a competition to be a designer for lego 

Shame how they build such crass apartments around lovelly old homes. Has it got a good shed?

Carol’s ,?

Well, last Saturday was an epic day and has given me and my mate confidence and inspiration to push on harder than ever with the restoration of Granddad's old XC... 
 
After liberally lubricating each cylinder and leaving it for a week, we gently turned her over by hand. 
 
There were NO tight spots, weird sounds or unwanted friction at all and she turned beautifully... 
 
Battery was connected and carby was primed and after about 6 attempts, she briefly coughed and died... 
 
A few more attempts were made until, incredibly, the super fuel that was still in her tank (no, it HASN'T gone off at all) made it to the fuel pump and she ran long enough for me to get this very quick video. 
 
Pretty much a testament to the strength and engineering of the mighty crossflow engine... 
 
 

Ang on ,,,
something changed 

Ang on ,,,
something changed 

Hey all ,,
ol mate sent me some pix today , 
made note of the " bolt on over " spoiler ,,,
who made them ,? 


 
Spotto the 25th anniversary badges also ,,
might have another pair . 

I didn't want to replace my existing stereo in the Van so I have been using 2 Sony XB41 Bluetooth speakers. This week my design was brought to reality and now sits nicely over the center divider.
 
Cheers
Scott
 

 

 

 

picked up the trailer last night, and dropped the car off today. 
 
 

 

 

XLT..!   
 
Just do it...

Woooohoooo😀

Lol... "genuine XR, XT, XW, XY, XA, XB, XC, XD, XE, ESP, GT, GTHO, 351 Cleveland factory 4-barrel"

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Price just went up ,,,
 
 

Price just went up ,,,
 
 

Price just went up ,,,
 
 

Nah but hang on to it... If it still works, someone may want it. They don't make these parts any more.

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Have to laugh about it ,,,
 
yep 
 
had to get one done to change that bastard rod 

Now THAT is funny ,,!!!!
 
very cerebral .