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Nat D
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hi all, looking at a 1979 s2 ford escort tomorrow for a mate, anything that anyone reccomends to look out for? engine wise?
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07-09-2006, 08:16 PM
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FOXWHO
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look for one that has a worked 2L pinto motor and suspension mods, also a 5 speed sierra manual 'box with a short shifter is great too. And those new superlite rims with yokohama AO32 semi slick tyres are awesome for grip... wait a minute, i happen to have one exactly like that at my place for sale!!!
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07-09-2006, 08:51 PM
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Nat D
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haha
nah mate in sydney.. but in fact it does have a worked 2l pinto motor
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07-09-2006, 09:13 PM
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Rust is a problem in the rear mostly. Check the rear c pillar. Stick your hand up as far as possible in the boot behind the hinges and feel for the rust. Gearboxes and motors were usually strong but the electrics were cr@p. Plenty these days have been raced for hillclimb and club events. Great fun car though plenty of go in a small body but can be a bit twitchy in the wet if you stiffen up the suspension too much. Good luck
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FOXWHO
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oh well haha
look for rust though, under/inside all the pillars...everywhere!!! you don't want to have to do rust repairs down the track. |
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Try this forum http://classicford.mine.nu/forum/defaultold.asp, plenty of eskies here.
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beat me to it deesun
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satria how much u askin for your escort??
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11-09-2006, 07:59 PM
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i will take 4k, i haven't advertised it anywhere which is stupid of me because my xw will be finished in a few weeks so i need space in my garage. the car is very rarely used as i work away most of my time (southern cross, where i am typing this now) and its in perth.
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going to look at ford escort what to look for?
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