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[jayrs]

no, just stick to solid i say mate

[Excursion]

Wrong front panel mate, that's a Mk3.5 item with the hole for the bonnet open sesnor and extra punch holes on the rear edge for PAS pipe brackets.

Correct Mk3 versions are definitely still available as I got one a few weeks ago.

[rob pace]

where do you get them vin plates from and who can stamp them up?

[knuckles]

Wrong front panel mate, that's a Mk3.5 item with the hole for the bonnet open sesnor and extra punch holes on the rear edge for PAS pipe brackets.

Correct Mk3 versions are definitely still available as I got one a few weeks ago.

The mk3 item is not availible from fords no more.
They supersede to the mk3.5 item which you have spotted. Ive checked this over and over at work in parts dept. Any mk3 items still around are old stock

were do you get the vin plates done as i need a new one for the escort???

vin tags are applied for from your local ford dealer.
You need to fill out a form and have all your documents of the vehicle to hand to take copies of etc.
it costs around £45 to apply for one as well i believe.

[Excursion]

The mk3 item is not availible from fords no more.
They supersede to the mk3.5 item which you have spotted. Ive checked this over and over at work in parts dept. Any mk3 items still around are old stock

My parts guy orders stuff like that in reasonably large quantites so I can cherry pick the right one, then he sends the rest back.

I can have a go at getting you the right one if you like? You're in Walthamstow aren't you? I'm round the corner in Leytonstone.

[knuckles]

My parts guy orders stuff like that in reasonably large quantites so I can cherry pick the right one, then he sends the rest back.

I can have a go at getting you the right one if you like? You're in Walthamstow aren't you? I'm round the corner in Leytonstone.

yea im in billet rd walthamstow.

i have over come the extra hole on the slam panel.
thank you












Mk3.5 alarm switch
Will cut off a 2 pin wiring connector off a scrap wiring loom and rig it up to my current alarm system on the car
That way i dont need to drill a hole in the bodywork to fit an aftermarket switch.

Looks more neater me thinks

[RS rob]

thats a bloody good idea, i'm gona copy you clark!!

[knuckles]

thats a bloody good idea, i'm gona copy you clark!!

you know it makes sense

the switch retails at £25.99
so order it up fella

[jayrs]

yeah looks near mate.
but for that price it would of stayed at fords and i would of made up a plastic blanking plug or something

[knuckles]

yeah looks neat mate.
but for that price it would of stayed at fords and i would of made up a plastic blanking plug or something

knowing you jay i reckon you would just call it a access hole and call it a day

[jayrs]

yeah looks neat mate.
but for that price it would of stayed at fords and i would of made up a plastic blanking plug or something

knowing you jay i reckon you would just call it a access hole and call it a day

if i was that bothered by it i would weld a plate in there , i deffo would not add to the expense of repair by forking out £25 for a bloody switch thats for sure

anyhow, you got a quote from that place yet or do i have to try make room for it somewhere over here?

[knuckles]

anyhow, you got a quote from that place yet or do i have to try make room for it somewhere over here?

still waiting for the quote
Should have it by friday fingers crossed

[jayrs]

fair play mate, from what you told me today, i guess i see the better side to having the switch

[knuckles]

fair play mate, from what you told me today, i guess i see the better side to having the switch

be rude not too

hopefully by febuary it may be in a bodyshop

[jayrs]

good to hear, about time you spent money on the right things

awaits comments ref MSN

[knuckles]

good to hear, about time you spent money on the right things

awaits comments ref MSN

no comment

[jayrs]

[knuckles]

looks like im going to gloucester

[jayrs]

for a boot as well maybe

[knuckles]

for a boot as well maybe

flutter your eyelids at me a few times and i might pick it up

[jayrs]

[knuckles]

After a long journey yesterday to gloucestershire near south wales. I collected 2 new purchases one of which was my new genuine mk3 N/S/R quarter. A ebay steal at £49.99





Happy days
cant wait to begine stripping the car ready for the bodyshop to get started. Debating whether to completly strip the car or just remove what needed to do the repair job. Really havent got the motorvation to remove the new engine as it only went in february 2009

[Excursion]

I was like that with the Ghia mate, and also an Si I'm part restoring at the mo. I get out to the garage and before I start I think 'I really CBA to go as far in some areas', because I don't need to but, when it's all back together, it's definitely worth it!

[RS rob]

these early morning lately i think i cant be arsed for it,
but when you see the progress happening
it all becomes worth it


so get your arse into gear and strip the thing!!

[~nomad~]

i reckon et the engine out and leave it rollig. happy to lend a hand mate

[knuckles]

Thanks for the replies fellas

I would love to go the whole hog and strip the complete car etc and get it completly restored while its in the bodyshop.
My biggest problem atm is storage space. As i dont have anywhere to keep it off the road to work on the car. Im hoping to strip it in a friends garage then get it trailered to dorset to have the bodywork sorted.

Then once its done get it trailered home to rebuild her keeping the bodyshop bill down.

it may miss FITP

[jayrs]

shame i didnt have the space mate as i would get you to bring it over and stay and help strip it then you could fcuk off and come back when its done and help put it back together

[knuckles]

shame i didnt have the space mate as i would get you to bring it over and stay and help strip it then you could fcuk off and come back when its done and help put it back together

if i wanted it finished in 2012 i would take you up on that offer

you sure a four figure sum couldnt get you motivated to do the bodywork for me ?

[jayrs]

2012, cheeky c**t
if i was gunna do ya car i would take a week off work mate.

a 4 figure sum would get me motivated yes but you have seen the pics of the way the xr sits now and that is the only thing that stops me being able to do it mate

[knuckles]

bolt the axels back on and i will be straight over with a car cover

[jayrs]

lol, if only it was that easy.
took me a while to get it as high as it is now

[knuckles]

More new Genuine panels

Did some treasure hunting and found the last remaining pair

[jayrs]

bet ya walk funny now!

nice mate, will be much easier fitting them

[knuckles]

bet ya walk funny now!

nice mate, will be much easier fitting them

lets just say one was a bargain
and one was Full price !

[jayrs]

not good, will take a week before you can walk with pain i reckon