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Author: | drpaul0209 [ Wed Jun 05, 2013 3:46 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: MSO 662P |
This looks like its going to be a really good thread! Are you modifiying this new shell to look like the old one? Recessed door handles and de seamed, etc? Dan |
Author: | Tony Burd [ Wed Jun 05, 2013 4:09 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: MSO 662P |
Hi Dan, I am not deseaming the shell, but most of the chrome is going. I am keeping the black boot panel & surrounding trim. The original car had Marina door handles fitted to the front doors only, the rear doors only opened from the inside. As I have kids I wanted door handles on the back doors, I did look into Marina door handles for the back but it didn't look right, so I am sticking to the originals. The Chevette rear lights are going in, as are the Escort front indicators. The colour is also undecided, I do like French Blue, but as it is so modified I am thinking something non standard, can't decide, need to make my mind up this week! |
Author: | KWM338R [ Wed Jun 05, 2013 5:23 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: MSO 662P |
This is great, I still have the article in a folder I put together when I was younger. it even traveled with me stateside and is tucked away on a shelf with other sprint related articles. Cheers mark |
Author: | sprint95m [ Wed Jun 05, 2013 6:21 pm ] |
Post subject: | I also.... |
Will be following this thread with interest, Tony. cheers, Ian. |
Author: | TrustNo1 [ Wed Jun 05, 2013 8:36 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: MSO 662P |
Quote: Hi Dan,
Surely if you have kids you don't want door handles on the rear door? The original car had Marina door handles fitted to the front doors only, the rear doors only opened from the inside. As I have kids I wanted door handles on the back doors, I did look into Marina door handles for the back but it didn't look right, so I am sticking to the originals. ! Also worth noting is the new MOT rules state that the car should have handles inside and out if it did originally. Although I was told by a drunk bloke in a pub that some friendly testers will overlook it. |
Author: | Sparks [ Mon Jun 10, 2013 9:38 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: MSO 662P |
Wow looks awesome! Look forward to seeing this develop. I love the french blue personally |
Author: | Heppage [ Mon Jun 10, 2013 8:22 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: MSO 662P |
This is probably the nicest blue that i have ever seen! Cant wait to watch this unfold and develop into a new beauty. |
Author: | Tony Burd [ Mon Jun 10, 2013 8:32 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: MSO 662P |
Thanks for all the positive comments & enthusiasm for the car. I really am finding it hard to decide on the colour, I should keep it French Blue as per the article but I fancy something different to put my mark on it. |
Author: | Mad Mart [ Mon Jun 10, 2013 8:53 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: MSO 662P |
I would go with a unique colour scheme Tony, something a bit different. |
Author: | matt of the vivas [ Mon Jun 10, 2013 10:30 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: MSO 662P |
Re: your tie bar bushes. Are they in the right way round? Im sure on mine, the tapered part fits towards the subframe, not away from it as yours are? Or mine could be wrong and yours right |
Author: | Tony Burd [ Mon Jun 10, 2013 10:58 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: MSO 662P |
Hi Mart, thanks for that, I will have to decide soon, I found a couple of pictures of VHK the other day from when I first bought her in 2007, keep meaning to post them. Hi Matt I took some advice (see thread Front Tie Bar in Motorsport section), Ian - Sprint95m - reckoned the flat side of each bush went against the subframe, I am sure the inside one does as the cupped washer is the same shape as the conical side of the bush, so it makes sense the outer one is the same. I think it looks right, but need a T2000 expert to confirm. Cheers Tony |
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