spacie Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 My 1975 Ford Escort 1300L Built for cruising, not for boosting. Engine: just a 1300HC (high compression) Engine Mods: nothing extreme, 32DGAV (i think) downdraught Weber 1600 intake manifold (had 2 file some of it off so it could clear the leads coming outta the dizzy & extend the standard accelerator cable bracket) Ramflo airfilter 4-1 Coby extractors 2 inch zorst with a 10 inch Coby hotdog & a stainless RPS dumpy out da back RACEPRO zorst wrap New Champion silicone leads & high perfomance plugs Various new bits - new thermostat & housing Interior: 2 reclinable Autotecnica MONZA buckies Autotecnica steering wheel Autotecnica gearknob & blue leather gearboot Autogage 5 inch Monstah tacho Door skins resprayed in black (they used 2 b cream) Exterior: Removed the shite mudflaps the 1st day i got it 3 years ago Chrome fuel cap Inside of front grille resprayed matte black Panel & paint (she needed it!) 13x6 Ford RS/Capri alloys with new tires Sounds: Sony Xplod headunit Pioneer 240W 6x9s Lightning Audio 450W amp Fusion 12inch sub UPDATE: found pics of the engine bay & interior before she was stolen... YES I PAINTED THE SCUMMY RADIATOR & BRAKE BOOSTER BEFORE SHE WAS ROAD WORTHY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacie Posted April 6, 2006 Author Share Posted April 6, 2006 timing pulley seal is leaking a bit of oil so i bought a whole new set of seals & gaskets so yeah im gonna replace every seal & gasket in the engine noticed that theres like a pin sized hole in the top radiator tank annoying shes running on quite a bit when i turn the engine off so yeah gonna have 2 get that sorted cos its farking annoying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacie Posted April 7, 2006 Author Share Posted April 7, 2006 not a good day 2day 1st my stepmum farking scrapes some paint off & dents my front right guard, then when i'm goin 2 fill up @ the petrol station some senile old cunt bumps his old Land Rover into my boot & drives off lookn innocent!!! so im booked in on monday @ the panel beaters. the boot needed a respray anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacie Posted April 25, 2006 Author Share Posted April 25, 2006 panel & paint all done not looking too bad @ all looks like i have 2 pinholes in the top tank of my radiator cars backfiring a bit when im buttoning off & still running on when i turn her off - gotta get the carby tuned i guess got 3 Trisco gauges (oil press, water temp & volts) so i will chuck em in when i can be arsed got some free lowering blocks & U bolts so now i just need 2 get the front springs compressed Taking her for her 1st real long distance trip to welly this weekend will be alot of fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacie Posted April 28, 2006 Author Share Posted April 28, 2006 Hey guys my esky got stolen in Wellington. if you see it, tell me please cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacie Posted May 5, 2006 Author Share Posted May 5, 2006 esky found dunno wat condition its in, so im a lil worried although, now it gives me the excuse 4 a mega rebuild muhahaha i will keep you posted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacie Posted May 11, 2006 Author Share Posted May 11, 2006 bought a new 5 inch tacho with shift lite & 7 colour display also a MOMO silver & black steering wheel will post up pics of interior b4 it got stolen (black & blue theme) new theme is silver/grey & black. Have lined up some grey Jamex Daytona seats & i will b contacting Autodek for some nice new light gray carpet Picking up Esky 2moro... scary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacie Posted May 12, 2006 Author Share Posted May 12, 2006 Esky on the trailer: How they broke in: Damage to front: Fucked guard: Damage to rear: No more dumpy: Stripped front: Stripped rear: Can't get to engine cos bonnet is stuck, so i dunno if anything is missing/fucked. Cops told me she was found with her bonnet open & all the wires were ripped outta the fuse box - so she cant b started Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacie Posted May 17, 2006 Author Share Posted May 17, 2006 Bought a new stainless dumpy 2day Also, have bought 2 parts cars, 1 with a 2L & 5 speed heh heh heh Will post pics up this weekend of progress, new mods & parts cars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacie Posted May 21, 2006 Author Share Posted May 21, 2006 ok so we drove all the way 2 wangaz rite?and guess wat?the fuckn cars were shite!so didnt buy em.so, gonna get everything panel beaten. my next purchase will probably b a new square light grille & headlights. then i need 2 source a front indicator lense, dash trim & 1 of those pieces of plastic that covers up the empty switch holes... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacie Posted May 27, 2006 Author Share Posted May 27, 2006 ok went 2 H-town 2day & picked up some parts... new mint bumpers (YUSSS!) front indicator lense (think its a different style BUGGER) a bent chrome grille (I think i dig the matte black gangsta grille BUGGER. but all good cos im bidding for 1 on trademe) original square headlights (DOUBLE THE FIST!!!!mega kool find. i had gay arse Vauxhall Viva headlights that took months 2 source & fucking stick outta the grille a metre...) 1 set of seat runners (halfway there!) a quarter lite window...unfortunatley i hadn't taken in 2 account that it would b a different size shape to a 4 door 1 (i got it off a 2 door) sooooooo i need a passenger quarter lite, passenger seat runners, correct indicator etc etc etc opened up da bonnet - wires all pulled out, no RAMFLO, water leaking outta thermostat housing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacie Posted June 3, 2006 Author Share Posted June 3, 2006 look, photos! Aint she purty lookin'? (not!) This was once an interior... I like muff tacho chrome grille...i must b gangsta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacie Posted July 3, 2006 Author Share Posted July 3, 2006 ok, Eskys goin for panel & paint next week, fingers crossed. Should be picking up a parts car this weekend too Got bored today, so have started on the interior. Recovering the doorskins in urban camo at the mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacie Posted September 14, 2006 Author Share Posted September 14, 2006 oh yeah, esky came back from panelbeaters last week.mean. so yeah new exterior mods are: chrome grille as opposed to matte black chrome surround indicators new chrome bumper yuh so yeah i still need quarterlite, seat runners, race seats etc just in process of fitting new silver carpet, have resprayed dash in silver & have fitted my new tacho & steering wheel mite post pics up sometime if i can b fucked maybe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacie Posted September 15, 2006 Author Share Posted September 15, 2006 Smooth New interior, just in the process of fitting carpet not long now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacie Posted September 24, 2006 Author Share Posted September 24, 2006 oldschool fo' lyf Just finished putting the front back together aint nothing like a few beers to persuade ya have trimmed up carpet, just need to run my amp wiring underneath & fit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacie Posted November 19, 2006 Author Share Posted November 19, 2006 this fucking POS has about an inch thick of dust in the garage now. decided to get it some presents. mainly to sell it easier just got a black Jamex Daytona raceseat for 50 bucks.need another one. meh. also got 12inch Rockford Fosgate Punch sub, Lightning Audio amp (Fast & Furious) and Fusion sub-box.$150. CHEAP. connections yo, etc. cant wait to get rid of it. i dunno. maybe when i get my licence back (Dec 27th) i will be re-inspired to keep it & restore it to its former glory. and visit oldschool.co.nz a bit more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacie Posted December 7, 2006 Author Share Posted December 7, 2006 fuck. i keep changing my mind. but for now, im keeping the POS. swapped the lil POS F&F 150w amp or whatever the fuck it was along with my old steering wheel for a 400w FUSION amp. meaaaan. seat looks fucking tuff i must say, have dummied it up inside the Esky. hopefully i will be able to see over the windscreen when its mounted on the rails so yuh still need a GODDAMN quarterlite!we had found a guy that had one but hes fucking us around so yeah need to search hardout, i wannabe on the road Dec 27th (when i get my licence back ) so yeah my xmas wishlist is a headunit & 6x9s & another Jamex seat... oh yuh and we found out the next door neighbours have like a big pile of Esky parts in their garage so yeah for 200 bucks we now have a 4 speed box, diff, engine (1600 please???), springs etc also some Ghia alloys, they can go on my sisters car will post up some pics sometime, maybe today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacie Posted January 30, 2007 Author Share Posted January 30, 2007 yes its still alive. got quarterlite. will be legal this week high 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacie Posted December 9, 2007 Author Share Posted December 9, 2007 lol. yeah the esky never got legal, its a long ass story. ive been keeping it on the DL but she'll be ready in February. kinda got the modification bug ya see... SPECS will be: Engine: 1600. 1300 pistons. ported & polished. if funds allow, a hotter camshaft. same downdraught carby, sidies are hawt but expensive & im not really looking at going fast or anything. same extractors & exhaust, however gonna get a whole new system (legal & a wee bit quiter lol) with my dumpy out the back. block etc will be painted, prolly silver. Suspension: Dobi sport lowering springs up front, new shock inserts if funds allow & 2 inch lowering blocks out the back. Interior: rip out my gay ass camo job. rip out gay silver carpet. take to retrimmers and let them work their magic. will have grey & black doorskins, new grey or silver carpet, rear seat retrimmed in grey & black, 2x Autotecnica grey n black raceseats. tacho moved to pillar. dash pad retrimmed prolly in black vinyl or something. custom center console with 3x Autogauge gauges. fit my headunit & 6x9s. 6x9s will be in custom moulded rear parcel tray retrimmed in black leather. new sub & amp in custom box in boot blah blah blah Wheels: same rims at the mo, however centres are black now. saving up for some Cragar Quicktricks, MODJAYS YO! yeah thats all i can relay off the top of my head at the mo. looking forward to becoming an active member again & coming to meets & trackdays etc. and pissups ftw. Chur boes EDIT: the rims will look kinda like that now. i think. my paint skills = ftl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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