12 years ago I closed the lock up door on my MK2 Mexico - today I opened the door !

[Sharpy_G]

12 years ago I closed the lock up door on my MK2 Mexico

today I opened the door again with the determination and promise to bring her home before this spring and get her back on the road with a few mod's as soon as realistically possible

I'll elaborate a little more on the story sometime

but for now, here's a few pics from today, I feel like I've just found an old friend :D

followed by a few of her 'back in the day' ;)

she's a Diamond White '78 model, still on original engine etc and I've owned her since 1988

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g95/SharpyG/Mk2%20Mexico/IMG_1647.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g95/SharpyG/Mk2%20Mexico/IMG_1648.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g95/SharpyG/Mk2%20Mexico/IMG_1655.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g95/SharpyG/Mk2%20Mexico/IMG_1649.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g95/SharpyG/Mk2%20Mexico/IMG_1651.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g95/SharpyG/Mk2%20Mexico/IMG_1659.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g95/SharpyG/Mk2%20Mexico/IMG_1658.jpg

[Sharpy_G]

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g95/SharpyG/Mk2%20Mexico/33807_10150144456306632_737336631_8270310_7821749_ n.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g95/SharpyG/Mk2%20Mexico/65741_10150144455381632_737336631_8270299_4179185_ n.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g95/SharpyG/Mk2%20Mexico/65715_10150144456271632_737336631_8270309_1919810_ n.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g95/SharpyG/Mk2%20Mexico/164430_10150144456226632_737336631_8270306_3937396 _n.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g95/SharpyG/Mk2%20Mexico/58066_10150144455741632_737336631_8270305_1440602_ n.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g95/SharpyG/Mk2%20Mexico/69778_10150144456776632_737336631_8270314_806602_n .jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g95/SharpyG/Mk2%20Mexico/166317_10150144456376632_737336631_8270313_2774034 _n.jpg

[alancdavis]

12 year rental...wow

[Sharpy_G]

12 year rental...wow

first 7 years were FOC ;)

[alancdavis]

Look forword to the refurbishment

[IreR2000]

Nice project there mate, the old tin worm seems to have stayed away in the 12years she was stored.:) Good luck with resto, keep the pics coming.:p

[Sharpy_G]

thanks, I will, don't worry ! :D

looking for a hot 2L Pinto with 45s now and a 5sp box :D

[alancdavis]

http://bbs.rallyesportescorts.co.uk/showthread.php?t=50331

[Mark M]

nice one, another white mex. :cool:

keep the pics coming.

[mike77cos]

Look forward to following the progress on this

[Sharpy_G]

thanks all ! I can't begin to tell you how elated I felt opening that lock up door today to find she was still there and looking as good as she does ! :D

just before Xmas, the loss of an old friend who was younger than me, he got me into rwd Escorts when I was around 18, started me thinking it was time....

Weird as I only found the key again for the garage around 5 days ago too and had prepared myself for the worst ! :o

Psyched myself up at lunchtime to head down there and investigate, so glad I did, 2011 is gonna be a great year !!!

jobs and circumstances changed so many plans I had for her, however now things are all good and even my family are supporting me doing this so it's all great stuff really !

even my 2 year old son points at the pictures of it and says 'daddies Mexico'

I'm made up right now

[wetandwindy2]

very nice ,looks still to be in good order , I think white looks nice on a mex ;) and of course plenty of pics

[enduro]

nice one mate ,pics can be deceptive but that looks a nice place to start, all the best with the resto plenty of pics and hopefully will be done before another 12 years passes:p.cant beat a nice mex.

[dandibo]

, I think white looks nice on a mex ;) and of course plenty of pics[/QUOTE]


Wonder why?:rolleyes::rolleyes:

Nice car mate welcome to the Forum

[Aled]

Looks great.....hard to believe you have not taken a peek in 12 years though :eek:

[mk2ddc]

Looks like a good one.
Good luck with the resto and looking forward to watching the progress.
Keep the pics coming :);)

[kiwi rs]

12 years is long time locked away:sleepy1: looks like a good one:cool:
good luck with the resto:)

[Martin]

Can we have a pic of you now to compare with the 'younger' pics :p

See who has aged better the car or you :rolleyes:

[Billy Xpack]

wow looking good after 12 years in a lock up
good luck with the restoration

[steven f]

Wow it will be nice to see that done as there isnt any nice proper mexicos on here :):):)

[Sharpy_G]

Can we have a pic of you now to compare with the 'younger' pics :p

See who has aged better the car or you :rolleyes:

:p

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g95/SharpyG/photo-3.jpg

[toad_rs]

nice power valve mate

[Chesney]

another mex owner :D great to see these hidden away cars coming back out, good luck with it, keep the pics coming and don't be shy to ask for help/advice along the way.

[Chesney]

Wow it will be nice to see that done as there isnt any nice proper mexicos on here :):):)

mine is :D and has the proper engine unlike frostys bitsa!!

[Dave1800BDA]

good luck with the resto, looks good

lol at ches

[wetandwindy2]

, I think white looks nice on a mex ;) and of course plenty of pics


Wonder why?:rolleyes::rolleyes:

Nice car mate welcome to the Forum[/quote]


donnt know what you mean ;):D

[oggie snr]

Highlighted as another MK 2 Mexico runner on the RSOC register, it’s good to see them out after so long being tucked away;) looks very good having been in there for so long.
keep it std there worth more :D

[vinny]

you must be graham then ?

you decided to keep it in the end then

good luck getting her back on the road :thumbright:

[Sharpy_G]

you must be graham then ?

you decided to keep it in the end then

good luck getting her back on the road :thumbright:

Hey Vinny, yes mate and thanks, things have changed a lot and it would have been so hard to sell her, so I've made the decision to get back on with it :D

[Sharpy_G]

Highlighted as another MK 2 Mexico runner on the RSOC register

hi, what does that mean please ?
G

[Frosticles]

Looks excellent. Just can't beat a Mexico :):D

[graham John]

Looks excellent. Just can't beat a Mexico :):D



do you wish you had one Kev ?

cheeRS

[Sharpy_G]

oh dear ! what have I started ? :rolleyes: today I bought a 'mint' dash top on eBay, and said yes to a 6 point bolt in SD cage from Escort-tec....................even waiting a tentative offer on a 2l pinto and P100 5sp box now :eek:

[Dobbo63]

looking forward to seeing this thread develo on the mexico,.. how good you must have felt opening the garage door as i do after only a few days to see my rs2 say there.
loving the power valve mate, that brings some good memories back.
steve.

[Sharpy_G]

looking forward to seeing this thread develo on the mexico,.. how good you must have felt opening the garage door as i do after only a few days to see my rs2 say there.
loving the power valve mate, that brings some good memories back.
steve.

thanks, had a few trick bikes, in fact still have 2 ;)

had my previous R6 featured in 7 page Fastbikes spread and in Crossbow Calendar with Nicola McLean :D

my Ducati is fairly well known too ;)

[GAZ W]

Look good after 12 years stood in a garage

what happened to the stripes here?;)
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g95/SharpyG/Mk2%20Mexico/65715_10150144456271632_737336631_8270309_1919810_ n.jpg

[Sharpy_G]

Look good after 12 years stood in a garage

what happened to the stripes here?;)
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g95/SharpyG/Mk2%20Mexico/65715_10150144456271632_737336631_8270309_1919810_ n.jpg

that's how they were when I bought it - a little artistic license I think ;)

[GAZ W]

Its also looking a lot better on the F.O.R.D. grille:)

[bluevan1]

amazing m8.
good to see u have kept this car ur pride and joy.
a wonder how many mex s there is lelf out there.
a had a yellow mex a few years ago but hit black ice one nit and wrote it of but reshelled it but not same car tho as a reshell...........

will wacth ur progress ........:D

[andyrsx]

hi and welcome to the site:)

[oxb1l]

no way i could've stayed away for that long

nice car ;)

Bill

[1488ID]

Its also looking a lot better on the F.O.R.D. grille:)
And with proper 4 spokes instead of Fiesta ones :D

Nice project. Don't know how you couldn't check on it in 12 years :o Escort's away from here 2 weeks now and I've already been to check on it :rolleyes:

[HarrierTony]

Nice Mex there m8, im suprised you could remember which garage it was in, i would have deffo lost the garage key years ago if it was me, keep the pics coming,

[76mex]

mines a nice one but very rarely seen too many gimps about

[Frosticles]

Wow it will be nice to see that done as there isnt any nice proper mexicos on here :):):)
Bell end. :blackeye:
mine is :D and has the proper engine unlike frostys bitsa!!
Yours is just weedy like it's owner :D
Its also looking a lot better on the F.O.R.D. grille:)

Should have the oval grille on it for the year :)

[76mex]

i will stand by you kev;)

[mrwatt]

Were you paying rental all that time ? or did you own the lock up ?

Wish I had done the same with my old escort but the council lock up rental got expensive after a while so I had to give one garage up.

Welcome to the site its good to here stories like yours

CheeRS Neil

[Sharpy_G]

Were you paying rental all that time ? or did you own the lock up ?

Wish I had done the same with my old escort but the council lock up rental got expensive after a while so I had to give one garage up.

Welcome to the site its good to here stories like yours

CheeRS Neil

was rent free for a few years, then cheap, then not so cheap, now just gone up again 'cos of VAT

just couldn't bring myself to get rid, it's only a couple of pints in £s a week

so now she's coming home and I'll let the garage go :D

[Northern Bloke]

Wow, 12 years :confused2:

Glad it's still in such good shape and good luck with getting it back on the road :thumbright:

[rsjon]

nice wee car,youll enjoy the buzz gettin her ready for the road again ,good luck.

[GAZ W]

Should have the oval grille on it for the year :)

just looks so much better on the ford grille though

[kiwi rs]

mines a nice one but very rarely seen too many gimps about

Umm have to ask but what are "gimps":confused: lol

[Chesney]

Umm have to ask but what are "gimps":confused: lol

frosty is a known gimp mate avoid him at all costs :D

[Sharpy_G]

frosty is a known gimp mate avoid him at all costs :D

'scuse my ignorance but how come Frosty gets so much stick on here ? :confused:

[Sharpy_G]

just looks so much better on the ford grille though

I'd swap for one that looks like the one in the attached pic if anyone has one ?

[Chesney]

'scuse my ignorance but how come Frosty gets so much stick on here ? :confused:

COS he's a gimp :D

you'll know when you meet him :eek:

[Dave1800BDA]

COS he's a gimp :D

you'll know when you meet him :eek:

:D snigger

[GraemeJ]

I'd swap for one that looks like the one in the attached pic if anyone has one ?

One just come up on Ebay ;)

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/FORD-ESCORT-MK2-ROUND-HEADLIGHT-GRILL-IDEAL-RS-MEXICO-/330515875776?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item4cf44807c0

[Sharpy_G]

One just come up on Ebay ;)

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/FORD-ESCORT-MK2-ROUND-HEADLIGHT-GRILL-IDEAL-RS-MEXICO-/330515875776?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item4cf44807c0

Shhhhhhhhhhh ! ;)

[GraemeJ]

Sorry :o

[Sharpy_G]

Sorry :o

Lol ! What do you think it's worth ?

[GraemeJ]

Dunno £80?

[Sharpy_G]

so, I've only waited 23 years to buy this part for the Mex' :rolleyes:

the fact there was a hole in the vinyl on the top right of the existing dash top above the clocks didn't bother me so much back then obviously as the insulating tape is still on it even now ! :D

thanks for the eBay heads up, picked this up today and it really is 'mint' :p

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g95/SharpyG/Mk2%20Mexico/image.jpg

I guess this officially means I've made a start on it :eek:

[Aaron P.]

welcome to the site....shame you were not stocking up on parts over the last 12 years as prices are OTT for escort parts.....keep the pics coming...white is the best colour :D

[Sharpy_G]

welcome to the site....shame you were not stocking up on parts over the last 12 years as prices are OTT for escort parts.....keep the pics coming...white is the best colour :D

thanks, trust me tho'....compared to the Ducati, it's all reasonable :laughing3:

[vlv991v]

Cracking thread Sharpy - I'm going to be very interested in your progress. 12 years!! mine was only away for 5.

Whatever happened to that "embarassing things you did to RS bits"? Back in the 80's, when you could get stuff from scrapyards, I needed a replacement grille for my V reg 1600 Sport. The only one I could find (for about £10) had F O R D lettering. No bother I thought, I just prized the letters off and adapted my oval Ford badge to fit. I even took off the chrome clip on bits!

[Sharpy_G]

Cracking thread Sharpy - I'm going to be very interested in your progress. 12 years!! mine was only away for 5.

Whatever happened to that "embarassing things you did to RS bits"? Back in the 80's, when you could get stuff from scrapyards, I needed a replacement grille for my V reg 1600 Sport. The only one I could find (for about £10) had F O R D lettering. No bother I thought, I just prized the letters off and adapted my oval Ford badge to fit. I even took off the chrome clip on bits!

thanks............but it's actually worse than that ! last time I drove her was.....










20 years ago !!!!:dropmouth:

The vehicle details for XKE 797S are:

Date of Liability 01 05 1991
Date of First Registration 17 03 1978
Year of Manufacture 1978
Cylinder Capacity (cc) 1593CC
CO2 Emissions Not Available
Fuel Type Petrol
Export Marker Not Applicable
Vehicle Status Unlicensed
Vehicle Colour WHITE

[bluevan1]

looks a real good dash top m8........
have u done much to ur car yet ????

am doing a mk1 escort its on here and in primer hopefully paint it next week.

mk1 capri facelift model on going resto be a long time before its finshed tho.pics of resto is on here ...

[Sharpy_G]

so minor progress

had an enlightening visit to Escort-Tec on Friday, awesome guys, really inspiring !!! :jumpy:

they even had one of these for me too :D

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g95/SharpyG/Mk2%20Mexico/164593_10150157460831632_737336631_8535001_4606971 _n.jpg

then today I brought home from the lock up, 2 of the RS Alloys and the Front bib spoiler - slowly slowly catchy monkey ! ;)

new shed should arrive next week so I can clear out the other side of the garage to fit the Mex' in :)

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g95/SharpyG/Mk2%20Mexico/IMG_4799.jpg
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g95/SharpyG/Mk2%20Mexico/IMG_4800.jpg

[Sharpy_G]

few more bits retrieved today ! :D

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g95/SharpyG/Mk2%20Mexico/image-1.jpg

forgot I had spare quarter windows and spare front quarter bumpers !!!

can't wait to get the whole car home :D

[SHIFTY]

just seen this thread, looks spot on and ideal base to start with too :cool:
all the best with the resto :)

[Sharpy_G]

so another brief update:

some more eBay treasures arrived :cool:

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g95/SharpyG/Mk2%20Mexico/36269_10150162057991632_737336631_8612236_1154574_ n.jpg

a nice new front grille, seeks light blue Ford oval badge :D

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g95/SharpyG/Mk2%20Mexico/163679_10150162061731632_737336631_8612296_3758289 _n.jpg

Roll cage from Darran at Escort-Tec :D

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g95/SharpyG/Mk2%20Mexico/163677_10150164594371632_737336631_8654981_2804431 _n.jpg

and far more importantly................








the new garden shed kit turned up today so I can get going on making space in the garage to get the Mexico home :yeah:

[lee bishop]

Good luck with it mate

[Sharpy_G]

Good luck with it mate

what ? the putting up of the shed ? ;)

thanks :D

[lee bishop]

Pmsl! Cheeky

[Sharpy_G]

Pmsl! Cheeky

looking at what arrived, I think there's more parts to the shed than there is to a MK2 Escort !!! :dropmouth:

[harrierjumpjet74]

Sharpy, cant believe its been that long locked away... mental.. And just round the corner from me to, mad... Im in Horley... Matt

[Sharpy_G]

Sharpy, cant believe its been that long locked away... mental.. And just round the corner from me to, mad... Im in Horley... Matt

it's been between me and you the whole time ! lol

"I'll be back" ;)

[harrierjumpjet74]

lad:D

[Frosticles]

LOL @ GIMP.

The GIMP was a certain person who disliked shiny Escorts a few years ago now.....................................

Chesney is now the new GIMP. feel free to abuse him.

[Sharpy_G]

LOL @ GIMP.

The GIMP was a certain person who disliked shiny Escorts a few years ago now.....................................

Chesney is now the new GIMP. feel free to abuse him.

Hey no abuse from me to anyone ! You can all do what you like with your cars, concourse to radical mod's or anything in-between ! It's all good !! Main thing is you are driving a rwd 'scort ! :D
Like they say "have it your way" ;)

But mostly "go large" ! :D

Got some more goodies today so more later ;)

[Sharpy_G]

got those Super Oscars I was waiting for :D

need a bit of paint and rechrome the rims but lenses are mint

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g95/SharpyG/Mk2%20Mexico/179025_10150165877956632_737336631_8671274_5616494 _n.jpg

and acquired some fantastic new bits from someones elses secret stash !
ta, you know who you are ;)

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g95/SharpyG/Mk2%20Mexico/IMG_1734.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g95/SharpyG/Mk2%20Mexico/IMG_1732.jpg

[GraemeJ]

Ooh nIce door cards iv had a wanted ad up for ages:(

[wetandwindy2]

the door cards look in really good order lucky guy

[Sharpy_G]

the door cards look in really good order lucky guy

not only are they mint ! :D but it's much easier to walk in a straight line now without all that cash in 1 pocket ! ;) lol

[Sharpy_G]

Ooh nIce door cards iv had a wanted ad up for ages:(

weren't off here Graeme, want me to ask if he has any more ?

[Chesney]

LOL @ GIMP.

The GIMP was a certain person who disliked shiny Escorts a few years ago now.....................................

Chesney is now the new GIMP. feel free to abuse him.

you jockey, i certainly am not the new gimp, i love shinnnnny son it reminds me of yer balding head :D

[Aaron P.]

i take it your going doen the modified road with this build......:)...if i were you i would retain this car as is, nice and original.....there are very very few left like that....im glad mine was standard when i bought it....ive not really changed anything bar the battery, adjustable front inserts and ave it on 7" rs wheels at the mo....keep the pics coming :D

[Sharpy_G]

i take it your going doen the modified road with this build......:)...if i were you i would retain this car as is, nice and original.....there are very very few left like that....im glad mine was standard when i bought it....ive not really changed anything bar the battery, adjustable front inserts and ave it on 7" rs wheels at the mo....keep the pics coming :D

Thanks but she already had custom trim when I bought her 23 yrs ago ;)

Any mod's will be 'reversible' if necessary :)

But yes, I have always built vehicles to my own spec'. I don't personally get the buzz from the whole stock concourse thing, but I can appreciate it :D

For me, it's about the drive or the ride

It's all good tho !

[Frosticles]

Thanks but she already had custom trim when I bought her 23 yrs ago ;)

Any mod's will be 'reversible' if necessary :)

But yes, I have always built vehicles to my own spec'. I don't personally get the buzz from the whole stock concourse thing, but I can appreciate it :D

For me, it's about the drive or the ride

It's all good tho !

This man has the right attitude. :)

[Sharpy_G]

This man has the right attitude. :)

here's some I did earlier :)

http://bbs.rallyesportescorts.co.uk/showthread.php?t=51358


Best you get on the case finding me some bits then Frosty ;)

[Chesney]

standard is the new modified ;)

[GraemeJ]

weren't off here Graeme, want me to ask if he has any more ?

It would be much appreciated if you could mate thanks

[Sharpy_G]

another step closer ! :D

ex-demo size 5 Carcoon on it's way to me from www.carcoon.co.uk

well chuffed !

[Frosticles]

standard is the new modified ;)

Standard is boring, Just like you. :D

[Sharpy_G]

Standard is boring, Just like you. :D

oi ! no fighting on my thread ! ;)

so who else has a carcoon for their p&j ?

[lee bishop]

so who else has a carcoon for their p&j ?


http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f162/70hornet/52462692.jpg

not quite :o

[alancdavis]

I like it,,,,where did you get it and how much if thats not a cheeky question




oooops mised the link !

[Sharpy_G]

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f162/70hornet/52462692.jpg

not quite :o

is that the cair-o-port ? that looks good, tried them today, no ex demo's available tho' :(

very happy with deal from Carcoon tho' as I also already have the bike one for the Ducati :D

[Frosticles]

Size 4 ex-demo carcoon

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v627/frosticles/028.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v627/frosticles/026.jpg

[bluevan1]

Size 4 ex-demo carcoon

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v627/frosticles/028.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v627/frosticles/026.jpg
think a will but one of thoese when a finsh ma rs2000 major resto .looks a treat .looks like it stores heat is it ????? and stop damp ??

[Frosticles]

think a will but one of thoese when a finsh ma rs2000 major resto .looks a treat .looks like it stores heat is it ????? and stop damp ??

Filters on the carcoon are far superior to the cair o port etc as are triple filtered with activated carbon inserts. Cair o port only has 2 sock type filters over computer fans so are not best.

[alancdavis]

Might get one for the wife / :rolleyes:

[Chesney]

carcoons are excellent, my rs2k is in one and am thinking of getting one for the mex for next winter.

Hey kev you fancy selling me yours as its wasted with your pile of crap in it, still s'pose it muffles the knocking engine :D

[SHIFTY]

Mk2 is lookin well mate :cool:


how much money is in those carlos fandango doo da carcoons lads?
Are they costly to run?....(yes tight cnut me :D lol)

[Frosticles]

thinking of getting one for the mex for next winter.
Wouldn't bother son :D:D:D
Mk2 is lookin well mate :cool:


how much money is in those carlos fandango doo da carcoons lads?
Are they costly to run?....(yes tight cnut me :D lol)

Paid £250 for mine delivered direct from Carcoon. They work out about £10 a year to run :)

[SHIFTY]

jeezo that is good mate!

Thanks Kev :)

[Sharpy_G]

didn't have any ex-demo size 4 so I was offered size 5 at £295, very happy with that indeed and it's a red un like Frosties :D
costs 2p a day to run apparently

[alancdavis]

Can you use them out doors ?

[Sharpy_G]

Can you use them out doors ?

if you buy the outdoor version yes ;)

http://www.carcoon.co.uk/carcoons/products.asp

[alancdavis]

Silly me,,,:o

[Sharpy_G]

silly me,,,:o

;)

they cost more tho

:D

[bluevan1]

Filters on the carcoon are far superior to the cair o port etc as are triple filtered with activated carbon inserts. Cair o port only has 2 sock type filters over computer fans so are not best.
thanks for the info m8....

[Sharpy_G]

1 step closer :D

opened it up, looks brand new to me ! :eek:

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g95/SharpyG/Mk2%20Mexico/image-2.jpg

[Chesney]

yeah mine was the same mate, bloody great they are :D

[Sharpy_G]

shed finished today........ and half the garage cleared of cr*p !

the 'do as u likeys' even took the old filing cabinets, shelves and steel cupboard away for me :D

just about to book in the 'foam spray insulation' man to do the walls and roof and then order the floor tiles

rock & roll ! :jumpy:

[Sharpy_G]

some more goodies collected :D

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g95/SharpyG/Mk2%20Mexico/IMG_4965.jpg

and some treats from Gary 'FoMoCo' ;) very pleased indeed !!!

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and after an extended and remarkably informative visit to 'Mr Hoarder' yesterday, with the aid of a very 'well used' Ford key on loan from Rob, I even managed to open the boot of the Mex' today too !! :D:D

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g95/SharpyG/Mk2%20Mexico/IMG_4976.jpg

more garage internal work to do this weekend in preparation of bringing the old girl home................I can't wait :)

[lee bishop]

and after an extended and remarkably informative visit to 'Mr Hoarder' yesterday, with the aid of a very 'well used' Ford key on loan from Rob, I even managed to open the boot of the Mex' today too !! :D:D



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[Sharpy_G]

surely, you meant a flat ended one ;) lol

[lee bishop]

surely, you meant a flat ended one ;) lol

clearly yes, but it was the best picture i found after looking for 0.5 seconds LOL

wheels look nice :cool:

[Sharpy_G]

clearly yes, but it was the best picture i found after looking for 0.5 seconds LOL

wheels look nice :cool:

lol ! I didn't want to bugger up the mint looking boot lock, so an old worn key was the best answer ;)

good old 70's Ford security eh ?!?! gotta luv it ! :D

[Sharpy_G]

sorted some locks out finally, but thinking of replacing the handles or at least the nearside one with Capri 'no lock' type has anyone else done this ?

found the original company who fitted my 'Yale' door dealocks, and even tho' they are no longer available from Yale, they have a few barrels 'put by' and are going to come and drill out my old ones (no keys :( ) and will leave me new keys and barrels so I can put them back in after resto' :D

put a few bits up for sale as I feel I was 'jumping the gun' with buying stuff before I even get the car back here

planning to move her from the lock up to home in June :D can't wait !!

acquired a few more goodies from ebay too !

[mike77cos]

Result mate

[Sharpy_G]

Result mate

yep ! indeed, fluke more like as I got their number from a guy fitting an alarm to a BMW in a rooftop carpark last week !!

[RS2kSX]

Easy fit, just make sure the central locking works properly before you close the windows :D

http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn174/RS2kSX/nsdoor2.jpg

[Sharpy_G]

thanks, looks good that, may do both and just stick with Yales and remote central locking yet

[Sharpy_G]

getting organised in the garage for the 'homecoming' :D

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g95/SharpyG/204245_10150269526951632_737336631_9533400_3825627 _o.jpg

replacement front stoppers collected

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[Sharpy_G]

So with a bit of luck and some help from Morley Autos, the Mex' should be on her way home from storage and into my garage next Wednesday ! :D

excited.com

[Sharpy_G]

Just a few things to sort in the garage and the Carcoon to put up, then I'm ready for Wednesday morning :D
Can't wait !!! Been 20yrs since I sat in the ol' Mex' ! May even have my dinner in there Weds night ;)

[Aaron P.]

make sure you get some pics up when its home :D....youve collected alot of nice stuff for the mex

[Sharpy_G]

make sure you get some pics up when its home :D....youve collected alot of nice stuff for the mex

http://bbs.rallyesportescorts.co.uk/showthread.php?p=559971&posted=1#post559971

[bluevan1]

hi m8
a have new g/ ford door handles .they are for a capri 2.8.
but fit mk2 escort .one blank other u put ur own lock barrel in.

[Sharpy_G]

a few pics of the homecoming ! :D

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g95/SharpyG/IMG_2444.jpg
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[Sharpy_G]

wiped 20 years of dirt/dust off the LHS with a damp cloth today
seems like this is a good paintwork preserver ! ;)

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g95/SharpyG/IMG_2462.jpg

[Sharpy_G]

was going wakeboarding again this afternoon, but ended up inside the car having a dig around and cleaning up, then started stripping her out

happy, as I haven't fallen through anywhere !!!

carried away.com :D

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[ajpmsport]

Can we have a pic of you now to compare with the 'younger' pics :p

See who has aged better the car or you :rolleyes:
did you leave your sunglasses in the car when you closed the door.?:cool:

[Sharpy_G]

did you leave your sunglasses in the car when you closed the door.?:cool:

unfortunately not ! they were original Rayban Aviators, so I wish I had !! lol

[Sharpy_G]

I think I'm going to sell the pair of front custom door cards that are in her now (speaker holes/alarm led holes) with arm rests, and the left hand interior adjustable mirror with trim ring etc
do you guys think I should list on here ? or eBay ? and £ ?
thanks
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[coskev3]

Great thread:D

Can't believe you could leave it sat there for 12 years though!

And even harder to believe the garage had not been broken into and the car stolen/damaged etc!!!!:violent1:

Looks in great condition to start a resto on:cool:

[pushrod]

I think I'm going to sell the pair of front custom door cards that are in her now (speaker holes/alarm led holes) with arm rests, and the left hand interior adjustable mirror with trim ring etc
do you guys think I should list on here ? or eBay ? and £ ?
thanks

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I think it is features like the alarm LED's that should be kept.
Very period.
It is the way cars were then.
Linwood alarms, rectracting aerials etc all put a smile on my face.
You can make the car look 'new' anytime but features like these are harder to find.
:)

[bluevan1]

http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff411/dsrestos/058-2.jpg

[Sharpy_G]

http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff411/dsrestos/058-2.jpg

Hi. Aren't they both the drivers side ?

[Sharpy_G]

I think it is features like the alarm LED's that should be kept.
Very period.
It is the way cars were then.
Linwood alarms, rectracting aerials etc all put a smile on my face.
You can make the car look 'new' anytime but features like these are harder to find.
:)

I can do them for you anytime ! Lol
I used to fit all that old gear for customers :D

[Sharpy_G]

started on stripping the interior out ! couldn't resist sitting in her for a while tho' first, hands on steering wheel, feet on pedals, brought it all back :D

It's so good to have the ol' girl back here !