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I see it has the powershift box, and reading comments sounds like its been replaced? Powershift requires servicing every 50-60km and I believe its quite a process to change the oil.

I've got an older petrol one and its been pretty good, cheap motoring really.

Left to do;
•    Install air filter, need couple screws
•    Fit dipstick
•    Alter wiring loom to suite
•    Install starter - needs a repair
•    Install choke cable - on order
 

@cletusHey mate, any reason these would run into issues when certing a car for an engine conversion?

Ok the shop is finally ready to take van to carry out a few bits of welding and getting engine sitting in the bay, will update when I get it back, progress!

As a group are we interested in visiting https://www.chainsawmuseum.co.nz/  and/or  http://www.packardandpioneer.co.nz/

31 minutes ago, d.p.n.s said:

holy shit its about time you did some work on this mate.

looks good tho...are you still using the head Simon did?

Yeap the very same head

bye bye sewing machine engine

Reproduction c pillar trims and mirror cover, look bloody good

Unhooked things

Cut things

Hit things with hammer

Just sitting in there for a look, good width

Yes I'm finally getting my ass into gear....

Upgrade to the 9" rear drums if you have 8s. You can buy new capri vented discs easy enough and add a spacer kit to the original callipers, or I have seen all new original style callipers made to suite vented discs from the likes of motorsport tools. 

Bump

I'm heading to the Waipu car show this weekend if anyone's keen?

/theres always jimmy jacks for ribs

1 minute ago, Bam said:

I bought that book last month and it arrived here on Thursday. Perfect timing!!! 

Might just take you up on the 1.6 badge and I really appreciate the links. Where would be the best place too for the decals? 

https://www.dmb.uk.com/prod/227/escort-mk2-1600-sport  These guys have a great product, Silver are the correct stripes for your car too, same as mine. 

1 hour ago, Bam said:

Wow. That's awesome mate. Yea will do. Looks like the only bits I'm short on at the moment is some door cards, a clock and rear badges. 

Where abouts are you based? 

Ford badge https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mk2-Escort-grill-badge-original-blue-oval-type-RS-2000-Mexio-Sport-Ghia-BP-60/162602534459?fits=Model%3AEscort|Plat_Gen%3AMK+II&hash=item25dbddc63b:g:TG4AAOSwA3dYfqO7

Escort Badge https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/ESCORT-Boot-Lid-Badge-New-for-FORD-RS2000-MKII-MK2-MK-2-Bootlid-Trunk-RS-2000/222769277451?epid=825661860&hash=item33de156a0b:g:FuMAAOSw42dZBJXu

I have a spare 1.6 badge if you need. 

Door cards http://www.aldridge.co.uk/

Recommend this book if you are trying for original restoration https://www.fishpond.co.nz/Books/Factory-original-Sporting-Mk2-Escorts-Dan-Williamson-Simon-Clay-Illustrated-by/9781906133290

And i'm based in Whangarei, owned mine for 12 coming up 13 years. 

6 hours ago, Bam said:

Awesome!!! It's on! 

 

Wait, where are you at with yours? 

Have a look at my build thread, plan is to be on the road this year, shout out if you need any bits or want to know where to get them.

Race you to get car on road first hah

Tidied up the pedal box, new pedal rubbers and the grommet for the brake rod at the back.