Seriously?

[ITSv40]

Originally Posted by Othen

Unfinished Project that has not been on the road for the past 32 years (when it had a roof), 4 door with the front doors lengthened and the rears welded shut - what could possibly go wrong?

Yes, as lovely as it looks that was my first thought. I doubt it has been inspected and deemed road worthy before it can be driven legally.

[360beast]

Originally Posted by ITSv40

Yes, as lovely as it looks that was my first thought. I doubt it has been inspected and deemed road worthy before it can be driven legally.

I'd be interested to know exactly what was done to the sills to strengthen them.

[ITSv40]

I must declare an interest in this. It is my son's car that he restored 14 years ago and now time to move on. It was a joint effort with him 'sometimes' taking notice of my advice! It taught us both a lot, him, mechanical and attention to detail and me, our father and son relationship.

https://collectingcars.com/for-sale/...-convertible-1

Of all the things that the restoration involved there was only one scary moment. Having fitted the new hood, we then had to cut the hole in the mohair for the rear window. That first stab with a stanley knife was quite nerve wracking - first we cut a cross in the centre of the opening and then pinned it at 12,6,3 and 9 o'clock and then worked around to the corners. It took us a couple of minor adjustments to ensure there were no wrinkles. It will be intersting to see how it goes.

[Steve 940]

Originally Posted by ITSv40

I must declare an interest in this. It is my son's car that he restored 14 years ago and now time to move on. It was a joint effort with him 'sometimes' taking notice of my advice! It taught us both a lot, him, mechanical and attention to detail and me, our father and son relationship.

https://collectingcars.com/for-sale/...-convertible-1

Of all the things that the restoration involved there was only one scary moment. Having fitted the new hood, we then had to cut the hole in the mohair for the rear window. That first stab with a stanley knife was quite nerve wracking - first we cut a cross in the centre of the opening and then pinned it at 12,6,3 and 9 o'clock and then worked around to the corners. It took us a couple of minor adjustments to ensure there were no wrinkles. It will be intersting to see how it goes.

Hi ITSv40,

Firstly, many thanks for clearly stating a declaration of interest, and with a restoration that looks that good after 14 years, you and your son should be quite proud of it.

Whilst it isn’t a type of motor that floats my boat, anyone looking for an Escort Cabrio, probably won’t go far wrong with it.

Those sort of ‘one chance only ‘ jobs, i tend to do as much research as I can, measure thrice and repeat, say three Hail Marys, and close the eyes

Cheers
Steve

[ITSv40]

Originally Posted by Steve 940

Hi ITSv40,

Firstly, many thanks for clearly stating a declaration of interest, and with a restoration that looks that good after 14 years, you and your son should be quite proud of it.

Whilst it isn’t a type of motor that floats my boat, anyone looking for an Escort Cabrio, probably won’t go far wrong with it.

Those sort of ‘one chance only ‘ jobs, i tend to do as much research as I can, measure thrice and repeat, say three Hail Marys, and close the eyes

Cheers
Steve

Thank you for your kind words. Yes, not my type of car either, but a 22 year old has different tastes - one of the reasons he is now moving it on along with selling his house, and upsizing, and a new girlfriend.

Certainly I subscribe to the measure twice before cutting once philosophy.

[Laird Scooby]

Originally Posted by Steve 940

Those sort of ‘one chance only ‘ jobs, i tend to do as much research as I can, measure thrice and repeat, say three Hail Marys, and close the eyes

Cheers
Steve

You forgot these important steps Steve - check the position of the stars,kill a chicken and walk three times clockwise around your car chanting:" Oh mighty Prince of Darkness protect your unworthy servant..".

Granted that's usually for repairs on Lucas electrical systems but sure it applies to the "one-shot-only" jobs too.

Courtesy of https://www.mez.co.uk/lucas.html

Also worth checking the link to the Haynes page on that link.

[Othen]

Originally Posted by ITSv40

I must declare an interest in this. It is my son's car that he restored 14 years ago and now time to move on. It was a joint effort with him 'sometimes' taking notice of my advice! It taught us both a lot, him, mechanical and attention to detail and me, our father and son relationship.

https://collectingcars.com/for-sale/...-convertible-1

Of all the things that the restoration involved there was only one scary moment. Having fitted the new hood, we then had to cut the hole in the mohair for the rear window. That first stab with a stanley knife was quite nerve wracking - first we cut a cross in the centre of the opening and then pinned it at 12,6,3 and 9 o'clock and then worked around to the corners. It took us a couple of minor adjustments to ensure there were no wrinkles. It will be intersting to see how it goes.

Not really my cup of tea, but nevertheless a nice, well cared for motor car that should sell for a good price.

[Othen]

Originally Posted by wilbo13

I hope you are right as I bought this car and picked it up yesterday! Drove very nicely from Yorkshire back to Cumbria. I have just joined the Forum and laughed when I read the discussions about the car!

Welcome to the forum.

It must be a little strange to find discussion on the motor car you have just bought in an obscure (and sometimes slightly irreverent) thread in the 200 series section of this forum.

Alan

[360beast]

Originally Posted by Othen

Not really my cup of tea, but nevertheless a nice, well cared for motor car that should sell for a good price.

It's got a blue oval and looks to be in very good condition so I imagine it will command a decent price.

I still see a few of these driving around regularly especially the warmer months.

[Laird Scooby]

Originally Posted by 360beast

It's got a blue oval and looks to be in very good condition so I imagine it will command a decent price.

I still see a few of these driving around regularly especially the warmer months.

One of the lads at the MoT place i use has a white F reg one, him or one of his brothers also have a Mk1 Capri too.

I once owned a Mk2 Cavalier Convertible and bought a Mk1 Golf convertible for the ex-wife. Neither were ever driven on the road though, turned out i'd been stiffed when i bought the Cav (it belonged to the scrapyard he worked for, they didn't even know it was gone!) as it wasn't his to sell and the wife decided she didn't like the colour of the Golf and wanted an auto instead so that was sold quick and cheap :real_mad: