and the next

[smj]

right, thanks for the floor and paint info, army surplus paint on the way, and the shell is getting a floor at the weekend, after i have drawn it in autocad and plasma cut a template!, next knackered item to replace, rear spring rear bushes, the shackles are dog leg so am i right in thinking mk2 escort??? where do you all get your escort parts from, my local motor factor seemed to struggle for bits, do i need to buy classic ford magazine??? also what are the rear shocks, mk2 escort saloon or van?? thanks, sorry to ask so many dumb questions but you all know the answers and it saves me thinking too much, Mark

[Mister frosty]

Yep the rear bushes, by the sound of your description, are the mk2 Escort items. Try the following web address for a company who do reasonably priced polybushes (uk made too): www.deflex.co.uk

Rear shocks are the type used on the mk1 floorpan (same floorpan was used in the mk2 van it seems). These have the loop at both ends, also refered to as eye/eye fitting

hope this helps

John K

[driftwood]

not dumb questions lol....we've all been there and got the 'T' shirts....keep asking away, it's what the club is here for

[Trextr7monkey]

Just like Jim Reeves (WHO HIM??!!) and his song "A stranger is just a friend you do not know" (shows how many horror movies he had watched in his lifetime!!) These problems should be regarded as "learning opportunities".

We get this re branded bollockology all the time in education from the politicians and experts; why should the Jago forum miss out on this advance in the English language!!!!!! Like they keep saying forwards not backwards.

[IanA]

driftwood said:

not dumb questions lol....we've all been there and got the 'T' shirts....keep asking away, it's what the club is here for

Kit cars are just giant Meccano- relatively simple in mechanical terms but requiring a certain mental attitude to make progress. This forum provides the motivation to keep going. Try to find someone local who is just as mental (ie another owner), or get yourself along to a few shows and meet those of us who are. You are guaranteed a warm welcome. Cos we like to be reminded that there are others out there like us !!!

Cheers
Ian

[Trextr7monkey]

But Ian
.......... I've got a queue of these things in my garden....
...are you saying....

.....are you saying....

......(gulp)

that it is not....

.... normal????




ps reply not really necessary!

[IanA]

Of course it's normal- you should see my driveway. I'd have more cars if I had more space.
What's not normal about wanting more of what you enjoy???

Why, only this morning I was pining for the 1600 4spd I sold two years ago.

The trick is to retain motivation and keep progressing (however slowly) on all fronts- which is what this forum and the club are all about.
Cheers
Ian