FBY 974J Duratec install.

[mk1matt]

Good lad

Why was you not at the track day, work?

Yes mate no holiday left and a lack of funds. Well enough of a lack to stop me trailoring the pug half way over the country
Dont think the top plate would do another day anyway I will be at the next one though mate

Yeah, hurry up... we need more Duratecs on the road...

[JonSegger]

So what's happened to this then....?

[trig]

So what's happened to this then....?

Fook all probaly ???

Not even seen him on here for months...

[dangerousdave]

Spoke to him a few months back on facebook, think he was having major issues with lack of work and so money and was threatening to sell this if things got really bad, lets hope he has just forgotten about this place and its nothing more serious!

[mervhill]

Strange really, as Matt was one of the TS stalwarts!

[4parajon]

Times change, people's priorities change, hope everything's alright in Matt's world and he manages to keep hold of his mk1 and get it finished.

[cossymax]

Times change, people's priorities change, hope everything's alright in Matt's world and he manages to keep hold of his mk1 and get it finished.

Well said Jon, Matt is a really helpful and nice fella, and hope things work out for him for the best.

And like you Jon i hope he manages to keep and finish his Mk1

[trig]

Hope every thing works out for you bud dont sell the car just cover it up in the garage forget about it.

[Nuttynil]

whats happened to this car

[Joe-Tait]

Will be sitting in the garage ready for when Matts got time and money to finish no doubt

[dangerousdave]

Sod the car where the hell is matt, he is off the radar!

ps a quick facebook shows he has just had another littlun so that will be where he is with a more important baby to direct his money towards

[trig]

Funny me and pig was just talking about Matt yesterday.

[DELBOYCOOKIE]

just spent 3 hours reading this storey i do not know matt but good luck mate and i really hope you finish it you have made me get off my ass and get back out in the garage carry on with my mk1 after 2 year off it ( kids / wife etc ) thanks mate and good luck can not wait to read the end off your build cookie for wales

[cossymax]

If he does log on, Congratulations on the birth of you new baby, and hopefully things are on the up, take care and hopefully see you and the car out and about soon ;-)

[Hoogi]

Nicely put Max............

[mk1matt]

Bloody hell looks like this thread has had more attention than my escort!!!!!!
Yep theres another Little "little" about. William born on the 22 sept. Doesn't leave much time for the escort though but dont fear it's tucked up safe and sound in the shed awaiting its day Even the engine has managed to retain its place in the bedroom

You never know maybe next years the year

[cossymax]

Bloody hell looks like this thread has had more attention than my escort!!!!!! :d:d
yep theres another little "little" about. William born on the 22 sept. Doesn't leave much time for the escort though but dont fear it's tucked up safe and sound in the shed awaiting its day even the engine has managed to retain its place in the bedroom :d

you never know maybe next years the year

fpmsl

Another year another baby Matt, Good to see your happy and even im going duratec in my Cortina, bet you still finish before me lol

Hope all is well matt

[dangerousdave]

Your so full of shit Glad to hear all is well mate, and same bday as my brother....lets hope he doesnt turn out the same

Anyway get your ass out into the outside world next year and come to some of the trackdays

[4parajon]

Good to hear your good news Matt. Glad everything is going well for you. Did you get rid of those awfull bloody tractors and that camper van in the end........you need to get your escort finisged mate, but I seem to say that to you everytime we speak/type lol....

[trig]

BIG LOVE BUD

[QuIcKrAcK]

Did you manage to get any time on it Matt??
Fasinating thread

[mk1matt]

Ooooooo a head!!!!!



With some rather rough casting to it........



Now i know they flow well but surely a little clean up couldn't hurt..........



Think i need a new camera/phone







A little bit of weight saving too



And an engineless car!!!




Well that could be the enthusiasm over for 2012 To be fare my new shed is quite warm and comfie so as long as it doesn't cost any money at the min i shall carry on







Maybe
By the way are we still racing dave?

[Ratters]

Good to see you still about [ a little bit ] Matt

[Joe-Tait]

Nice work, glad you kept the mk1 Matt

[Dave]

Yes mate, was just waiting for you to catch up a bit
Believe it or not I did actually think about doing summat to the Capri today.

[dangerousdave]

Come on gaylord pull your finger out

[trig]

Nice to see it again buddy

[PIG]

Wanker



Wanker






Good to see you posting again sunshine.keep in touch.sorted that thing out yet ol sun?






Good to see you post again sonshin

[Robscort]

Hey Matt,

As the others have said, glad to see you're at it again! Looking forward to seeing more progress!

[Jobbo]

Progress report!!??

[trig]

Progress report!!??

Ha Ha I have a lot of the engine parts hows that???

[mk1matt]

Well it was still in the shed last time I looked
It's just got four other escorts in front of it

[trig]

All work and no play buddy

[mk1matt]

Just doing a few other people's cars to make some money to fix mine mate.
I'm in no rush though tbh. It's not going anywhere lol

[rwd_paul]

Any more progress with this one Matt

[5tox]

Matt this thread is legendary!

ive been trying to gather info as i plan on fitting a 2.0 duratec in my mk1 escort, but up until now i hadnt found much info as it still doesnt seem to be a common conversion

i now have pages and pages of measurements and genunely useful info