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    Escort mk1 wings going into production????

    I recently emailed a local Hadrian stockist who had a stand at Beaulieu autojumble a list of panels I wanted them to quote on for the van. I thought I would add front wings to the list just to see what answer I got, this is what they said:

    'the Front wings will be going into production, but has yet a date as not been set'

    Is this right, has anyone else heard it ?? Just wondering, can only be a good thing if they are.

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    Re: Escort mk1 wings going into production????

    I'm sure they will, but that date will probably not be this decade, possibly not the next.

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    Re: Escort mk1 wings going into production????

    Quote Originally Posted by Dave View Post
    I'm sure they will, but that date will probably not be this decade, possibly not the next.
    That's ok as long as they're in time for when I get to that stage on the van

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    Re: Escort mk1 wings going into production????

    I think that is the schedule they are working to.


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    Re: Escort mk1 wings going into production????

    Ben from Retroford mag has posted on another forum that they are definately going into production again.Said he had seen the first ones and they looked good qaulity,being tight lipped on who is doing them though

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    Re: Escort mk1 wings going into production????

    wow, like that sound of that
    just hope the prices are ok

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    Re: Escort mk1 wings going into production????

    Quote Originally Posted by lee 1 View Post
    Ben from Retroford mag has posted on another forum that they are definately going into production again.Said he had seen the first ones and they looked good qaulity,being tight lipped on who is doing them though

    Didnt the post say something about them being done in Malta ?

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    Re: Escort mk1 wings going into production????

    Ireland mate

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    Re: Escort mk1 wings going into production????

    Quote Originally Posted by flyingbenny View Post
    That's ok as long as they're in time for when I get to that stage on the van

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    Re: Escort mk1 wings going into production????

    think dave might be right,

    this email is from hadrian panels>

    Thank you for your enquiry, we have been trying to obtain the tooling
    for these for quite a while but as yet have not been able to complete
    all modifications needed. For this reason we are unable to say when or
    if they will be available again.

    Regards

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    Re: Escort mk1 wings going into production????

    When I tied up Classic and Rally Spares in 2006, Hadrian were saying that they would be making more Mk1 wings but it never seems to happen.

    With regards to new Mk1 Mexico wings, there'll be plenty available shortly at reasonable prices.......

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    Re: Escort mk1 wings going into production????

    soundz like someone knows somthing??

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    Re: Escort mk1 wings going into production????

    how long is shortly?

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    Re: Escort mk1 wings going into production????

    so will they be the flared type or normal?

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    Re: Escort mk1 wings going into production????

    i seemed to be the only one who had done anything with these wings...i got the ball rolling with mk1 RS wings but had not got great success....in saying that by no means is that the end of the line for me on them .....until somebody shows me some or releases wings it will be all talk...talk is cheap so they say.....we will see next year if wings will be produced or not and as the worlds economy is shagged i doubt many people have the cash to pump into producing wings....i could be wrong
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    Re: Escort mk1 wings going into production????

    Thet'll be the Mexico/RS type wings in steel....should be available in around 3 months time......

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    Re: Escort mk1 wings going into production????

    Any idea on price yet?

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    Re: Escort mk1 wings going into production????

    a boy over here has bought a factory in the east,looking at makin up all manner of stuff.might even do sinclair c5s if enough intrest....
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    Re: Escort mk1 wings going into production????

    Read an artical in this months retro ford mag, the guy dropped a hint that he will be making MK1 wings. sent him an email about 2 weeks ago but still has not answered. so it could be true or not or maybe he just doesnt answer emails.

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    Re: Escort mk1 wings going into production????

    Hadrians used to make them many years ago didn't they?
    I'm certain thats where I bought a pair from once back in the early 90's for about £80 still got em, fit really well apart from the very top 2" of the vertical where it meets the door( i just opened it up, trimmed it and folded it back over again). still got the part number on I think(might look one day)

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    Re: Escort mk1 wings going into production????

    Quote Originally Posted by lee 1 View Post
    Ireland mate
    Malta is an IRELAND
    Have all your dumps at work!!!Not only will you save money on toilet paper, but you'll also be getting paid for it.

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    Re: Escort mk1 wings going into production????

    Hadrian scrapped the moulds/jigs a while ago!

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    Re: Escort mk1 wings going into production????

    a lot has been said of the cost of creating new press/die parts but since the chinese will hand carve you a solid marble house, hewn by hand from the ground for just £10.50 a go, i think its just time before someone joins the dots ...

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    Re: Escort mk1 wings going into production????

    There's an article in retro ford with C Bradley motorsport and it says in there that they are going to start making them? http://www.cbradleymotorsport.co.uk/index.htm not listed on there website though

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    Re: Escort mk1 wings going into production????

    I have been trying to find a set of wings for quite some time now with no luck. I do have another mark one with wings on it but there not mint enouth for my other car, plus it i have sold the car tonight (bollocks) im hopeing the bloke dont turn up, As i cannot locate a set new anywere. Nore do Hadrian
    know when they are going into production, which sucks as i would rather use mint wings on my baby !lol! fingers crossed the bloke dont come for this other one i own.
    My friend Trevor at http://www.stage1.org.uk/ is building my nuts out cage and restoring my baby to full type 49 shell, steel bubble arches, and one nutty cage. 400bhp cosworth engine going in her, 2.1, bd14, t35 hyprid, grey injectors, level 6 ecu as its already highly tune to the engine. You can see my engine in my old 3 door on youtube.
    http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=y9FWWT...eature=relatedYouTube - 5th vid of escorts etc lots of action with prodigy theme.
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    Re: Escort mk1 wings going into production????

    if theyre going to be remade they may aswell knock some nice ally ones up too. o yes :-D

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    Re: Escort mk1 wings going into production????

    Quote Originally Posted by a1topdog View Post
    You couldnt send me the phone number for them as that sit needs you to reg with a paying hotmail account which i dont have thanks.

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    Re: Escort mk1 wings going into production????

    Quote Originally Posted by evodave View Post
    Thet'll be the Mexico/RS type wings in steel....should be available in around 3 months time......
    This was posted over 3 months ago. So will the ever be available.

    Just a thought, If I was about to release these on the market, wouldn't you be getting pre orders and advertising like hell?

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    Re: Escort mk1 wings going into production????

    No they will be listing a pair every few weeks to keep the price up.


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    Re: Escort mk1 wings going into production????

    Quote Originally Posted by evodave View Post
    Thet'll be the Mexico/RS type wings in steel....should be available in around 3 months time......
    OK 3 months passed and more, whats the stoy now any chance of getting a pr of mexico wings?

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    Re: Escort mk1 wings going into production????

    Still no news?

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    Re: Escort mk1 wings going into production????

    lads ,

    all i can say is it very close now.
    both std and mexico are being done.1000 of each.
    hadrians have bought the rights to distribute although up to a hundred are staying over here for us .from what i hear prices for mex may be @ 200 mark.
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    Re: Escort mk1 wings going into production????

    So nows a good time to sell before the market gets flooded

    but If you sell these may never happen and your be stuffed

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    Re: Escort mk1 wings going into production????

    Quote Originally Posted by trig View Post
    So nows a good time to sell before the market gets flooded

    but If you sell these may never happen and your be stuffed

    Theres plenty of people selling there wings on ebay, I heard end of August/ start of September

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    Re: Escort mk1 wings going into production????

    If they are good put down for 2

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    Re: Escort mk1 wings going into production????

    seem so as quoted by hadrians

    Hi,Yes they are being made again and should be on sale later this year


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    Re: Escort mk1 wings going into production????

    I spoke to our local panel supplier today and he said that he tried to order some the other day from hadrian, Instead of the order coming back discontinued they have been placed on back order so something most be happening. yippee no fibreglass wings for me!!

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    Re: Escort mk1 wings going into production????

    Jolly good i need a pair of standard new wings to chop up Or do i chop up me mex wingsI think i will wait and see. I did ring them today as they are just up the road to see what was what she put me on hold while she spoke to someone else ,then came back and said they are doing nout yet .She sounded like she way telling there was no not at all like the last time i rang so i recon they might be

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