As part of the the running gear refurb for the Mk5 4×4 RS000 I needed to re-zink some of the bolts so thought I would add an article on some of the different methods I have tried over the years to clean parts before dropping them off for zinking. Electrolysis …
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Link to ClassicFord magazines guide to Type 9 Gearbox CF Type9 Guide
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Along with the seat pans, Lee Osborne on FaceBook is also making headlining’s for loads of Escorts! Made from moonstone material in dark grey or black. With some of the roof bars also avalible. Contact Lee on the link above for more details Mk2 Escort Mk2 Escort Van Mk3 and …
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The Gp1 Parts Front Struts – H76 AB3K034 AB Exhaust Manifold – IDF Carburetor – Sump Guard –
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Lucas – 75AG 13010 JA Early metal Lucas bowls fitted to UK built Escorts Lucas – 75AG 13N010 CA Different style Lucas metal bowl Lucas – 75AG 13N 010 KA Later Lucas plastic bowls Carello – 75AG 13N 101EA (CA) Early metal bowls fitted to European built cars Carello – …
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The interior switches for the Mk2 Escort have a nasty habit of fading due to all of the sun we get in the UK!!!! So time for a quick refurb. Once they have faded and the plastic has lost its oil the only long term fix it for a respray. …
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Link to the excellent guide to Vintage and Classic car Jacks, lots of info on old Ford Jacks Classic British Car Jacks
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Link to CF Guide to decoding your VIN plate CF Guide to Decode you VIN
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Link to ClassicFord magazines guide to Atlas Axles CF Guide to Atlas Axles
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