Ford Granada - Attainable 90s Interesting Ford
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Mr Tidy said:
I love those interior photos in the dark.
That graphic showing the open doors reminded me that if a bulb was out it showed which one.
My current 2005/06 BMWs just show a bulb failure, then I have to walk around the car to work out which one. Not exactly progress!
Funnily enough I remember a copper trying to tell me that I had a bulb out in my XR4x4 years ago(I'd been a bit enthusiastic off the traffic lights, so he was trying to get me on something!). I said that I doubt it, because my graphic information module would've told me if was out anyway! That graphic showing the open doors reminded me that if a bulb was out it showed which one.
My current 2005/06 BMWs just show a bulb failure, then I have to walk around the car to work out which one. Not exactly progress!
The older copper that was with him was as nice as pie with me, but the younger one wasn't as nice in fairness(being kind!).
mintmansam said:
Neil1323bolts said:
Hi , nice car , I’ve got a leather steering wheel off a 24v cosworth, had it years , I kept hold of it from when we did a 24v conversion on my Sierra XR4x4 , don’t know where you are in the uk ,but it’s yours if you want it , I’m in the south near Reading. 
Nice condition. Would look great on your car I reckon .
That’s so strange I was looking for one of those, Can you PM me? I’m interested ! Nice condition. Would look great on your car I reckon .
mintmansam said:
stevemcs said:
That’s a lovely old thing, it wasn’t badly priced either. I keep looking for an estate with a towbar.
It’s immaculate inside, the previous owner (not the seller) had owned it since 1991! I’m the 3rd owner. Only major downside are the sills which I hear is common.The car has been in some sort of accident at rear offside as the rear door has started to rust, however I found a new door which I will get painted up and fit
I’m looking for a tow bar too, thinking it would be a reasonable tow car
Neil1323bolts said:
mintmansam said:
Neil1323bolts said:
Hi , nice car , I’ve got a leather steering wheel off a 24v cosworth, had it years , I kept hold of it from when we did a 24v conversion on my Sierra XR4x4 , don’t know where you are in the uk ,but it’s yours if you want it , I’m in the south near Reading.
Nice condition. Would look great on your car I reckon .
That’s so strange I was looking for one of those, Can you PM me? I’m interested ! Nice condition. Would look great on your car I reckon .
So I took the car for a slightly longer drive around 15 miles, mpg really seems to improve once you get it in its stride around 70mph! Still the short journey I did got only 22mpg and I was taking it gentle, most of the time. What a car to waft in!
When I got back me and my dad decided to change the oil and filter, and look at the vents as they seemed noisy
Also we cleaned out all the drains and leaves!
The oil filter looked new but the oil appeared very black so glad I changed it
Then we found the noise! From the vents! Lucky we decided to clear the vents as dry leaves could have become a potential fire risk
A pic of the car on the mini drive I did today, two people walking past spoke to me about it “how old is that car?!” And a neighbour who lived on my parents street which we’ve never spoke to walking past said “I’ve seen this around! Woah a Granada , I bet that gets going” really enjoying the positive vibes the car gives out
And finally we decided to look at the front fog lights and why they weren’t working, tracing back the wiring and found a loose connection, now to get the nearside light working
Edit
The new wheels and tyres combo didn’t work all the tyres leaked air badly
, so returned to the original set for now. I think I’m going to buy 4 new tyres
Also just delivered was 3 cans of Bilt Hamber Dynax-S50 so I can treat the inside of sills
When I got back me and my dad decided to change the oil and filter, and look at the vents as they seemed noisy
Also we cleaned out all the drains and leaves!
The oil filter looked new but the oil appeared very black so glad I changed it
Then we found the noise! From the vents! Lucky we decided to clear the vents as dry leaves could have become a potential fire risk
A pic of the car on the mini drive I did today, two people walking past spoke to me about it “how old is that car?!” And a neighbour who lived on my parents street which we’ve never spoke to walking past said “I’ve seen this around! Woah a Granada , I bet that gets going” really enjoying the positive vibes the car gives out
And finally we decided to look at the front fog lights and why they weren’t working, tracing back the wiring and found a loose connection, now to get the nearside light working
Edit
The new wheels and tyres combo didn’t work all the tyres leaked air badly
, so returned to the original set for now. I think I’m going to buy 4 new tyresAlso just delivered was 3 cans of Bilt Hamber Dynax-S50 so I can treat the inside of sills
Edited by mintmansam on Thursday 16th November 17:31
Very good, I remember these when they were new, and the previous 2 generations! Great cars and handsome too. I’m currently wafting around in an early noughties Range Rover and the sense of nostalgia is wonderful. Cool in a way new cars simply aren’t, hence the questions from your neighbours. Glad you’re enjoying it.
Firstly sorry if not replying to all, I’m not great at multiple replies
I’ll have to read up how to do it
But thanks everyone for the messages , they are motivating me!
Dark nights mean limited time to work outside so I’ve decided to go a bit left field and I’ve started to open up switches where the tiny bulbs have failed.
Looking to replace these with new ones.
I think this will really smarten the interior, luckily only a couple of the switch lights aren’t working
I’ll have to read up how to do it
But thanks everyone for the messages , they are motivating me!
Dark nights mean limited time to work outside so I’ve decided to go a bit left field and I’ve started to open up switches where the tiny bulbs have failed.
Looking to replace these with new ones.
I think this will really smarten the interior, luckily only a couple of the switch lights aren’t working
Edited by mintmansam on Thursday 16th November 22:58
tt601 said:
mintmansam said:
stevemcs said:
That’s a lovely old thing, it wasn’t badly priced either. I keep looking for an estate with a towbar.
It’s immaculate inside, the previous owner (not the seller) had owned it since 1991! I’m the 3rd owner. Only major downside are the sills which I hear is common.The car has been in some sort of accident at rear offside as the rear door has started to rust, however I found a new door which I will get painted up and fit
I’m looking for a tow bar too, thinking it would be a reasonable tow car
22mpg sounds about right. I'm pretty sure my 2.8i Scorpio only did about 23/24 during the time I owned it.
On the topic of the wheels it may just be a case of a bit of corrosion on the rims that causes air to escape. I've had that happen a couple of times. My regular tyre place whipped the tyres off, cleaned the lips of the wheels and refitted the tyres for £15 a wheel.
Loving this thread BTW.
On the topic of the wheels it may just be a case of a bit of corrosion on the rims that causes air to escape. I've had that happen a couple of times. My regular tyre place whipped the tyres off, cleaned the lips of the wheels and refitted the tyres for £15 a wheel.
Loving this thread BTW.
tt601 said:
tt601 said:
mintmansam said:
stevemcs said:
That’s a lovely old thing, it wasn’t badly priced either. I keep looking for an estate with a towbar.
It’s immaculate inside, the previous owner (not the seller) had owned it since 1991! I’m the 3rd owner. Only major downside are the sills which I hear is common.The car has been in some sort of accident at rear offside as the rear door has started to rust, however I found a new door which I will get painted up and fit
I’m looking for a tow bar too, thinking it would be a reasonable tow car
Mr Tidy said:
22mpg sounds about right. I'm pretty sure my 2.8i Scorpio only did about 23/24 during the time I owned it.
On the topic of the wheels it may just be a case of a bit of corrosion on the rims that causes air to escape. I've had that happen a couple of times. My regular tyre place whipped the tyres off, cleaned the lips of the wheels and refitted the tyres for £15 a wheel.
Loving this thread BTW.
Yep I thought this too, but the tyres are from 2006 even though they look nearly new, might be past their best. I might take them to a tyre place and see if I can get them reseated On the topic of the wheels it may just be a case of a bit of corrosion on the rims that causes air to escape. I've had that happen a couple of times. My regular tyre place whipped the tyres off, cleaned the lips of the wheels and refitted the tyres for £15 a wheel.
Loving this thread BTW.
This thread is definitely making me feel guilty about buying one of these back in the day just it rip out the cosworth engine and put it in a sierra , so cheap to buy back then . I literally drove it 30 miles back to the garage and that’s it , I remember it went well down the M4 ! Full leather seats , it felt very luxurious.
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