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by Joe O'dMoors
Mon Nov 22, 2021 1:48 pm
Forum: Readers Rides
Topic: '76 Escort RS continual project.
Replies: 68
Views: 30938

Re: '76 Escort RS continual project.

The trunk was finally stripped. Since this is a rally car, the back seat rear bulkhead was cut out, and a firewall was welded in. A hole was carved out, for the batt +, fuel line and rear wiring harness to pass through. All was installed and sealed off with spray foam. Practical, yes. Pretty, not ev...
by Joe O'dMoors
Mon Nov 22, 2021 1:34 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Mk1 not running well
Replies: 9
Views: 5765

Re: Mk1 not running well

It sounds like the previous owner and/of their mechanic was grasping at straws trying to get this car running right, I'd park it next to a proper running car of yours and compare all of the differences.... It sounds like they are shooting in the dark with some of the choices they made. You'd be shoc...
by Joe O'dMoors
Sat Nov 20, 2021 1:50 pm
Forum: Readers Rides
Topic: '76 Escort RS continual project.
Replies: 68
Views: 30938

Re: '76 Escort RS continual project.

In order to keep some sort of order to this potentially chaotic project, i figured I'd work back to front. The fuel tank was easy to drain and pull. https://i.imgur.com/C8ZTSQth.jpg With all the bits out of the trunk out, it was more apparent on how ratty it has become over the many years since the ...
by Joe O'dMoors
Fri Nov 19, 2021 5:15 pm
Forum: Readers Rides
Topic: '76 Escort RS continual project.
Replies: 68
Views: 30938

Re: '76 Escort RS continual project.

Since the summer season came and went very quickly, it's back on the tools again for some more updates/upgrades on the car. The fuel line runs from the tank, through the rear seat firewall, through the cockpit, near the seats and up through the front firewall up to the carbs. The rear line from the ...
by Joe O'dMoors
Fri Nov 19, 2021 9:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Post up your current car status!
Replies: 31
Views: 15634

Re: Post up your current car status!

WOW!!!!
That's impressive.
Thanks for sharing
by Joe O'dMoors
Wed Nov 17, 2021 10:44 am
Forum: Readers Rides
Topic: '76 Escort RS continual project.
Replies: 68
Views: 30938

Re: '76 Escort RS continual project.

So, I had high hopes when I replaced the output seal on the transmission, that the minor leak issue was fixed for good. That wasn't the case. A quick drive around the block proved that no progress was made. I had the good sense to crawl under the car to try to determine what was going on. Spline sha...
by Joe O'dMoors
Wed Nov 17, 2021 10:23 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: British Ford Collection in the UK
Replies: 4
Views: 3461

Re: British Ford Collection in the UK

You may have to use a picture hosing site like Imgur or photobucket.
by Joe O'dMoors
Mon Nov 15, 2021 7:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: British Ford Collection in the UK
Replies: 4
Views: 3461

Re: British Ford Collection in the UK

I've never been...but have had some friends see parts of that collection...
Simply amazing,
by Joe O'dMoors
Mon Nov 15, 2021 6:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Post up your current car status!
Replies: 31
Views: 15634

Re: Post up your current car status!

It's always hard to see one go. I had to chop up 2 old Audis, so I could use some bits for a restoration and gave as much away as possible...but the shells were just worthless.
Your shop and backyard view are lovely.
by Joe O'dMoors
Mon Nov 15, 2021 10:45 am
Forum: Member Introductions
Topic: New Member in Oregon!
Replies: 11
Views: 6815

Re: New Member in Oregon!

Yes, i saw a picture of him driving it the other day!
He still has his MK1 Escort as well. Plus some others I'm not remembering,
by Joe O'dMoors
Mon Nov 15, 2021 10:44 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Post up your current car status!
Replies: 31
Views: 15634

Re: Post up your current car status!

^^^^^ that's a lovely collection! Sorry to hear about the Corsair's misadventures. Hopefully you have a spare rear window!
by Joe O'dMoors
Sun Nov 14, 2021 10:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Post up your current car status!
Replies: 31
Views: 15634

Re: Post up your current car status!

That's a lovely car!
Seems like there's a wonderful classic Ford population in BC.
by Joe O'dMoors
Sat Nov 13, 2021 8:16 pm
Forum: Parts Suppliers
Topic: DMB Graphics UK
Replies: 0
Views: 6507

DMB Graphics UK

A huge thanks to these folks, carrying a large assortment of classic Ford and misc. automotive decals.
Shipping took a little while, but it was worth the wait.

https://www.dmb.uk.com
by Joe O'dMoors
Sat Nov 13, 2021 7:59 pm
Forum: Readers Rides
Topic: '76 Escort RS continual project.
Replies: 68
Views: 30938

Re: '76 Escort RS continual project.

And as luck would have it, I came across a very nice Mk3 Escort (USA front wheel drive model) at the junk yard. Poor car looked like it didn't belong in there. But I was happy to score a rear badge that looks pretty good for 3 dollars. I also got in an RS2000 trunk decal from DMB graphics in the UK,...
by Joe O'dMoors
Sat Nov 13, 2021 7:52 pm
Forum: Readers Rides
Topic: '76 Escort RS continual project.
Replies: 68
Views: 30938

Re: '76 Escort RS continual project.

The car has some of these anti slip floor guards, riveted in place. There was a bit of surface rust beginning to appear on the floor near the plates, so I removed them to get a better look. https://i.imgur.com/jeJgGCWh.jpg A fair amount of dirt, surface rust and rot were hiding under the plates on b...