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The Ford Appreciation Thread
- Thread starter Gally
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I know I think there's something wrong with me, I seem to prefer cars that look like they've survived an apocalypse rather than mint shiny examples.
Mork of Ork
ClioSport Club Member
VW Passat R-Line
That Cortina is awesome, I'd drive it.
Thought I would share a recent set from Ragley Hall Classic Show May 2015 - our restored MK5 RS2000 third outing.
The old girl got a nice surprize 'best in class' (>1980's Saloons), I fell over with glee.
Well done bud.
Your son would be very proud.
Wow that's immaculate!
Jekyll
ClioSport Club Member
Looks awesome and clean buddy. Well played.
Thanks for the appreciative comments guys.
RS2K MK5's are getting a bit thin on the ground now, most have rusted away, glad we saved her even if circumstances were not good.
Other than Kent cams and loads of noise - it's more or less standard, and certainly goes well despite the 125k+ and long history of use (and abuse -had NOS at one time!)
Spent the last three years getting to this stage and still plenty more to do.
Not many Fords at the show, but was in good company with these...
RS2K MK5's are getting a bit thin on the ground now, most have rusted away, glad we saved her even if circumstances were not good.
Other than Kent cams and loads of noise - it's more or less standard, and certainly goes well despite the 125k+ and long history of use (and abuse -had NOS at one time!)
Spent the last three years getting to this stage and still plenty more to do.
Not many Fords at the show, but was in good company with these...
Jekyll
ClioSport Club Member
A few from a recent show:
Short Norman
ClioSport Club Member
997 C4S
I do like that silver RS1600i, shame they have shot up in price so much (shame for me anyway).
Is it just a rolling chassis?
My granddad had one identical to that about 25 years ago! An old Y reg I think it was.
He knows naff all about cars & bought it at a boot sale lol! When he was asked about the mileage etc, he said dunno it's on zero, new engine you see. Yeah, it had been clocked and the engine in it was fooked! He kept it till he gave up driving.
He knows naff all about cars & bought it at a boot sale lol! When he was asked about the mileage etc, he said dunno it's on zero, new engine you see. Yeah, it had been clocked and the engine in it was fooked! He kept it till he gave up driving.
rsdan
ClioSport Club Member
Ph2 182
Well when I brought it was a complete car and the little 1.1 ran well but being a ford needed welding mate.its now had inner wings repaired, outer wings, front panel, boot floor repaired needs rear arches and a few other bits doing too.I've now got lots of new parts for it as well 1600xflow few xr2 bits including lights. Got some big plans basically.
Yeah mine was I ended my an old boy two, done about 60k from new with full history including original bill of sale and more
Are you putting webbers on the xflow?
Daniel
ClioSport Moderator
Whichever has fuel
Thought I would share a recent set from Ragley Hall Classic Show May 2015 - our restored MK5 RS2000 third outing.
The old girl got a nice surprize 'best in class' (>1980's Saloons), I fell over with glee.
A guy at work has a black one. Apparently the third one ever built?
I love them, always wanted one.
rsdan
ClioSport Club Member
Ph2 182
Yeah mate either twin 40 or 45's depending how higher spec I can afford to go on the rest of the engine
Rather than start a thread just for this vid I thought i'd stick it in here, 200bhp from a pinto is bloody good going.
Jekyll
ClioSport Club Member
I hate/love you Stu.
Jekyll
ClioSport Club Member
This is currently at work:
And the best bit....
And the best bit....
Looks high at the front, I take it the engine and box are out?
Jekyll
ClioSport Club Member
Yes, currently they are out. I dont know whats happening to this tbh. I believe Samco want this as there demo/work van
Jekyll
ClioSport Club Member
Awesome colour in the sun and the gold works well..... But they almost seem to common on the road. It's actually a pleasure to see the older (and better looking IMO) Mk1 FRS.
Stu.
ClioSport Club Member
lots of clios.
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Hey Daniel
It is possible to get the build number for these from RSOC.
VPH is build #398, one of the early ones from 1991 although not registered until a year later, you probably know - but Ford struggled to sell them, so think building this style stopped in 1992 and they re-did the styling - these later MK5b and MK6 don't quite have the character though.
If you want one, then get one now, as I pretty sure the price will be rising in a year or two - getting towards their 25th birthday, but finding one without rust......hmm!
Never thought much about it at the time, but now wish I still had some of my old skool Frusters.
Cheers -Col.
Daniel
ClioSport Moderator
Whichever has fuel
I'm just on lunch at the moment but will ask him on my return. (He sits on the desk opposite me)
Daniel
ClioSport Moderator
Whichever has fuel
Hi mate, just spoke to him.
He joined the RS2000 forum. Paid a tenner to join and then 'Gary' got him his build number when he provided his reg/chassis.
He also asked to see some pics if yours. Any chance you could ping me some (lots!) over?
You may know his, it's a black one with Escort Cosworth wheels and morettes. (He does have all the standard bits though!)
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I must say your mates car looks class! Thanks for putting pics up.
That's right, Gary also provided me with my build#.
I've got loads of pictures, both good and ugly, If you can drop me a PM with email, I'll send some over.
Here's one of the ugly, June 2012 after a standing a year outside, mostly stripped out and just before I started on it.
That's right, Gary also provided me with my build#.
I've got loads of pictures, both good and ugly, If you can drop me a PM with email, I'll send some over.
Here's one of the ugly, June 2012 after a standing a year outside, mostly stripped out and just before I started on it.
Panda.
ClioSport Club Member
850 T5
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-nottinghamshire-33451410
@DaveDreads perhaps you should claim it....
@DaveDreads perhaps you should claim it....
Saw that the other day, I wonder if it's got less rust than one that's sat out side for 20 years?
Jekyll
ClioSport Club Member
I f*cking love Escort Cosworths!
