escort74 Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 My 1974 Mk1 Escort I purchased in 2007 when I was 14 years old Auction Read Very tidy condition. Previous owner had for 27 years. Upholstery in good condition, as are carpets. Recently reconditioned starter motor. Has got Minilite 14 x 6" mags on it. All original condition apart from mags put on it. New Warrant and Rego. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
escort74 Posted June 25, 2015 Author Share Posted June 25, 2015 1300L - Automatic 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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escort74 Posted June 25, 2015 Author Share Posted June 25, 2015 Drove the automatic for a few months but I need to learn to drive manual out with the auto in with the four speed manual All freshened up Purchased a wildcat steering wheel Fitted a mk2 escort centre console Sony headunit "Escort" tacho and a pair of FTO seats. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
escort74 Posted June 28, 2015 Author Share Posted June 28, 2015 Purchased some free flow extractors had them sandblasted and then painted with VHT Also came with support to brace onto the gearbox , should keep the exhaust secure and reduce any cracks Also picked up some fibreglass quarter bumpers If only the real deal chrome ones weren't so pricey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
escort74 Posted July 5, 2015 Author Share Posted July 5, 2015 New Zealand Classic Car Magazine Issue 215 November 2008 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
escort74 Posted August 26, 2015 Author Share Posted August 26, 2015 Freshened the front suspension new shocks and lowered springs and new wheel bearings Freshened the rear end New wheel bearings , drums and shoes added some 2" blocks and swapped the diff ratio from 4:1 to 3:5 for better cruising speeds Purchased these from billy fronts 13 x 6 widened steels rears are 13 x 7 with 175/50/13's fitted 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
escort74 Posted September 14, 2015 Author Share Posted September 14, 2015 Mods to the rocker cover to get it to fit and a given it a refurb fitted weber 28/36 downdraft and strut brace 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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