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    Re: Jon Betts MK1 Escort Sprint/Trackday

    Right update for you folks, and not one that i want to make but it has been on the cards for a while and partl why I have never finished it. Sadly due to family/money issues I have to have a clearout, not going into details on this forum but sadly I have no other option but to sell up. Not sure what value to put on it yet but will get a proper post up in the For Sale section asap. There is still work to be done on it, the wiring being the main thing and then a full spanner/geometry check ready for the road/MOT. Unfortunatly there is some sort of reaction with the paint so there are some micro blisters which will obviously affect the value somewhat and if someone wanted it for a show car I would suggest a respray but for a track/road car then it will be more than fine, just being honest I guess. If anyone is interested PM me and we can talk in more detail.

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    Re: Jon Betts MK1 Escort Sprint/Trackday

    to re-cap: Engine: 3100cc Essex V6, Kent fast road cam, 40DFAV carb, custom made tubular exhaust manifold, Aldon electronic ignition, 4-speed Capri gearbox, twin side pipes..
    Suspension: Front Gaz coilovers, twin cam anti roll bar JEMS tubular cross member, quick rack, poly bushes, double width and anti dive kit. Rear Four bar, watts linkage, GAZ coilovers, poly bushes, Atlas axle, Fossie built LSD, Image 3-piece split rims, Toyo tyres.
    Brakes: Hi-Spec front dics conversion, Retro Motorsport rear disc conversion, mechanical handbrake, bias pedal box.
    Body/Interior: Steel bubble arches, bumper removed, modified 6-point Safety Devices roll cage, flocked dash top, Cobra bucket seats, roof mounted switch panel, Smiths gauges, Silver with black/green Castrol design by Central Blast Cleaning, removable towing eyes, safety cut-out box.
    Thanks to: Retro Motorsport, Central Blast Cleaning, Janspeed, Fostec Engineering, Kent Cams, Safety Devices, Image Wheels, Toyo, Specialised Engines plus many others….

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    Re: Jon Betts MK1 Escort Sprint/Trackday

    Wanted: Second Hand Tremec TKO 500, 600 or T56 Gearbox... Cash Waiting
    Any small welding, fabrication, engineering, paint or mechanical works undertaken, please PM for details.

    It would seem my computer skills are not good enough !!

    thanks Guys !


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    Re: Jon Betts MK1 Escort Sprint/Trackday

    What a shame Jon.
    Hope you get a good price for it mate

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    Re: Jon Betts MK1 Escort Sprint/Trackday

    I'm gutted for you mate, I just hope it goes to a good home and gets to keep the V6 in place

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    Re: Jon Betts MK1 Escort Sprint/Trackday

    well one option is to keep the V6 for use another day when funds allow and circumstances change ;-)

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    Re: Jon Betts MK1 Escort Sprint/Trackday

    Gutted for you mate but needs must and all that.

    Watching this build in classic ford was what made me sell the mk2 and start my mk1,i am sure it will not be for sale for long good luck

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    Re: Jon Betts MK1 Escort Sprint/Trackday

    Sorry to hear Jon.............."Best of Luck".

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    Re: Jon Betts MK1 Escort Sprint/Trackday

    Quote Originally Posted by andyxpax View Post
    very nice motor Jon so what you asking for these loverly beast
    Sensible offers over £10k I think. It's one stunning car too

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    Re: Jon Betts MK1 Escort Sprint/Trackday

    Yeah as Dave said, drop me a line and make an offer ;-)

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    Re: Jon Betts MK1 Escort Sprint/Trackday

    thanks to jon for a quick and easy deal.
    spent most of the weekend on the car and is just waiting for a loom to be done and then i can get a mot.
    Cant wait to get it on a track and see what its got.

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    Re: Jon Betts MK1 Escort Sprint/Trackday

    Quote Originally Posted by NTSBOY View Post
    thanks to jon for a quick and easy deal.
    spent most of the weekend on the car and is just waiting for a loom to be done and then i can get a mot.
    Cant wait to get it on a track and see what its got.

    Fair play bud another minter you bringing this to me track day then???

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    Re: Jon Betts MK1 Escort Sprint/Trackday

    might as well mate, it is going to need a good clear out.

    that has reminded me to send you a cheque(sorry) will try and remember to do that tomorrow

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    Re: Jon Betts MK1 Escort Sprint/Trackday

    Quote Originally Posted by NTSBOY View Post
    might as well mate, it is going to need a good clear out.

    that has reminded me to send you a cheque(sorry) will try and remember to do that tomorrow
    Cheers matey

    still waiting for pigs lot

    and a local group then that should be it.

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    Re: Jon Betts MK1 Escort Sprint/Trackday

    What a BEAST, I just love the V6...

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