Escort with supercharged V6

[StuntmanMike]

The gauges look original, where does the speedo and rev counter come from?

[blake999]

StuntmanMike said:

Blake, what interior has the car? any pictures, how often do you use it?

Full black leather interior from the Mondeo, (very comfy) I use the car as much as I can in the summer months, I will be out and about tomorrow for probably the last time this year:-( done the Lakes tour this year with the car and got a very mixed reaction from the woolly hat brigade they just could not get their heads round it

[blake999]

StuntmanMike said:

Brilliant Blake, almost standard looking.
A big pet hate of mine is when people put things in like a digital dash, and other such tacky cack.

Again the idea was to keep it looking old skool, but its far from it, one of the most difficult thing I done was the dash, if you look closely you will see the clocks are actually from the Mondeo but still look like the iconic six pot dash from the Mk1

[blake999]

Not the best Pic of the interior, but it is the clean version

[StuntmanMike]

blake999 said:

StuntmanMike said:

Brilliant Blake, almost standard looking.
A big pet hate of mine is when people put things in like a digital dash, and other such tacky cack.

Again the idea was to keep it looking old skool, but its far from it, one of the most difficult thing I done was the dash, if you look closely you will see the clocks are actually from the Mondeo but still look like the iconic six pot dash from the Mk1

Its a stunning car, only a complete dick would criticize it.

[blake999]

StuntmanMike said:

Its a stunning car, only a complete dick would criticize it.

Well thanks for that

[men3cac]

This is ace- but I think we need video :-)

[blake999]

Here is a couple of vids from a mates iphone


https://youtu.be/kvYnhRxh_Ek

https://youtu.be/4se6U0tK1xw

[men3cac]

blake999 said:

Here is a couple of vids from a mates iphone


https://youtu.be/kvYnhRxh_Ek

https://youtu.be/4se6U0tK1xw

That's so ace- love the 'charger whine!

[Otter Smacker]

Awesome car, OP

[d4n1]

ah the monscort. an amazing build. i prefer your mk1 mexico though . my names dan by the way. i'm stu and ema's friend. the special one in the wheelchair. i'm sure you've heard of me.

[blake999]

d4n1 said:

ah the monscort. an amazing build. i prefer your mk1 mexico though . my names dan by the way. i'm stu and ema's friend. the special one in the wheelchair. i'm sure you've heard of me.

yip I've heard of you and will finally meet up at the wedding. The Mex is a good period car and goes well, but it's a reminder of how far we have come in transport i.e. Motorways the Mex hates them, but the Mon is very exciting car you can have the best of both driving experiences as it's a mix of old but up to date drive train and just loves a Motorway, see you soon

[blake999]

Finally had it rolling road to see what is has... 244hp & 219lb-ft torque, not bad for a few hundred quid engine

[BuzzBravado]

I think i seen this at Thirlestane Castle this summer. Looked very nice.

[blake999]

BuzzBravado said:

I think i seen this at Thirlestane Castle this summer. Looked very nice.

It Was

[832ark]

Should be on a q plate, no?

[AlmostUseful]

blake999 said:

StuntmanMike said:

Its a stunning car, only a complete dick would criticize it.

Well thanks for that

I disagree.

Our receptionist frequently calls me a dick, a proper dick, a total dick and a complete dick, so I feel qualified to call myself a dick. And I'm not going to criticise it either! Very nice car.

[blake999]

832ark said:

Should be on a q plate, no?

WHY?

[BuzzBravado]

blake999 said:

832ark said:

Should be on a q plate, no?

WHY?

I think he is hinting at the floorpan making it a car that should be classed as kit car, or needing SVA tested.

[blake999]

Many restored classics get complete floor pans fitted, also many of these floors are not original Ford panels is that Ok? mines happens to be original Ford floor pan but just a different shape