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ive been toying with the idea of getting a escort for my next car, they can be had for sfa with work done to them already in most cases, i would go the 6cyl cortinas but id prefer something that can handle :) all thoughts are appreciated...what are the jap equivalents of the era like? probably only looking at spending $1k and want something that'll go alright...i dont want another bloody 6cyl falcon :) DJ  Signature------------------------------------------------------------------------- FIGHT BACK AGAINST SPAM! Download Spam Inspector, the Award Winning Anti-Spam Filter http://mail.giantcompany.com > ive been toying with the idea of getting a escort for my next car, they can > be had for sfa with work done to them already in most cases, i would go the [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > another bloody 6cyl falcon :) > DJ Dam good cars .. up till a few days ago, I had an 1977 Escort Van ... 1600 .. pulled like the devil and went like the clappers... but she has gone to the great parking lot in the sky oh ?. banged or something else. if hit did ya hurt them ?. > > ive been toying with the idea of getting a escort for my next car, they > can [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > > but she has gone to the great parking lot in the sky SignatureUnix Rules... help your mates and introduce them. > oh ?. banged or something else. if hit did ya hurt them ?. Nahh motor ate something it should not of.... and had a close look at the rust in the wheel arch and it has gotten into the sub frame... (pushed a screw driver through it like it was nothing). So unfortunately not worth doing anything. the 2 litre is ok . the 1600 is a better ride and heaps of fun , the additional weight on the larger motor to me always them seem nose heavy/ > ive been toying with the idea of getting a escort for my next car, they can > be had for sfa with work done to them already in most cases, i would go the [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > Download Spam Inspector, the Award Winning Anti-Spam Filter > http://mail.giantcompany.com SignatureUnix Rules... help your mates and introduce them. Better with a SBC :-) > the 2 litre is ok . the 1600 is a better ride and heaps of fun , the > additional weight on the larger motor to me always them seem nose heavy/ [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > > Download Spam Inspector, the Award Winning Anti-Spam Filter > > http://mail.giantcompany.com Actually its not , in particular daily driving .. Ive driven both one supercharged 1600 cc and one windsor .. the 351 was awesome but sucked in the cornering and had serious traction problems , the 1600 was much more fun to drive and was easier on the undies... > Better with a SBC :-) > [quoted text clipped - 23 lines] > > -- > > Unix Rules... help your mates and introduce them. SignatureUnix Rules... help your mates and introduce them. I've crashed more than my fair share :) I'm quite fond of them, even know where there is a nice 16V but the owner won't sell :( AJS > ive been toying with the idea of getting a escort for my next car, they can > be had for sfa with work done to them already in most cases, i would go the [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > another bloody 6cyl falcon :) > DJ > ive been toying with the idea of getting a escort for my next car, they can > be had for sfa with work done to them already in most cases, i would go the [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > another bloody 6cyl falcon :) > DJ Jap equivalent of that era would be a Datsun 1600, independant rear end, lots of mods or heart transplants available to make it go bloody fast. If you want a nice looking Escort, hunt down an RS2000, rare and sometimes flogged, but something different to the standard Escort. > ive been toying with the idea of getting a escort for my next car, they can > be had for sfa with work done to them already in most cases, i would go the > 6cyl cortinas but id prefer something that can handle :) all thoughts are > appreciated...what are the jap equivalents of the era like? probably only > looking at spending $1k and want something that'll go alright...i dont want > another bloody 6cyl falcon :) A Mk1 Escort or Cortina are great cars if you can get them. I thought they'd be quite rare nowadays, especially if in original condition. There is a Ford wrecker closing down up here (Syd Nth Beaches), so you may be able to get some good parts. Wouldnt happen to have a phone number or address would ya mate ?? up till now car has been completely stripped and sanded back and 4 coats oxide and 6 coats of grey primer Peter > > ive been toying with the idea of getting a escort for my next car, they > can [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > wrecker closing down up here (Syd Nth Beaches), so you may be able to get > some good parts. Another "The Raven" not to be confused with me........ SignatureThe Raven http://www.80scartoons.co.uk/batfinkquote.mp3 ** President of the ozemail.* and uunet.* NG's ** since August 15th 2000. > Wouldnt happen to have a phone number or address would ya mate ?? up till > now car has been completely stripped and sanded back and 4 coats oxide and > 6 coats of grey primer Northern Beaches Spares, North Narrabeen. 02 9913 1919 > ive been toying with the idea of getting a escort for my next car, they can > be had for sfa with work done to them already in most cases, i would go the [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > another bloody 6cyl falcon :) > DJ Great cars. Able to reach outrageous angles sideways, and still be in control. Datsun 1600s or 180B's would be comparable - the 180B (especially in SSS form) would be nicer to live with, I suppose, and the Datsuns may be more reliable. Finding a straight one is difficult, though. Cortinas can be made to handle well, and with a Celica five speed and a mildly warmed up crossflow 6, they're a great fun car. Not as chuckable as the other options, though. Another fun car of the era (but also hard to find cheap) is mid-70's Celica. Very light arse-end. :) Cheers, Steve Well I had great fun with a RA40 celica. around 78,although the previous "mustang" look is a great car Had air/5 speed/coupe body (not the fast back) Easy and cheap fix,from the wreckers. No longer my main car,but i still own it.....Cheapest most reliable motoring I ever had...I now got an EB....good but I dont really have the same faith in it the old Celica offerred, as it has let me down a couple times
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