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... not really a "project" compared to the scale of work normally done around here I know 
My plans for the car are to keep it "nice", but certainly not concours, and most importantly to drive it. I've owned a few modern "fast" cars and have come to realize that while they're fun in a straight line, to really enjoy them on the road you're constantly doing illegal speeds, and really pushing the safe limits. I absolutely love the fact I can rag the Escort at "safe" speeds! Plus of course it's fantastic fun going sideways again (on a private test track of course).
I plan to keep it basically current spec - standard, but with a 2 litre pinto with twin Weber 44s. I've had the suspension geo done and fitted new tyres, which improves things quite a bit. The carbs need a tuning so I have a session on a rolling road planned for that. Next on the list may be some new suspension components. Basically I want it to be as fun and reliable to drive hard as possible, but have no desire for big power.
My plans for the car are to keep it "nice", but certainly not concours, and most importantly to drive it. I've owned a few modern "fast" cars and have come to realize that while they're fun in a straight line, to really enjoy them on the road you're constantly doing illegal speeds, and really pushing the safe limits. I absolutely love the fact I can rag the Escort at "safe" speeds! Plus of course it's fantastic fun going sideways again (on a private test track of course).
I plan to keep it basically current spec - standard, but with a 2 litre pinto with twin Weber 44s. I've had the suspension geo done and fitted new tyres, which improves things quite a bit. The carbs need a tuning so I have a session on a rolling road planned for that. Next on the list may be some new suspension components. Basically I want it to be as fun and reliable to drive hard as possible, but have no desire for big power.
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