retrogeezer Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 Would like some for the Escort if anyone has a spare set kicking about?Thanks in advance.RG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitevanman Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 I'm pretty sure I have some, I'll look this week, if I have your welcome to them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheScrapman Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 Yes. SpottedLaurel gave me a set for the 323, but now not needed as it will sit on 15's at some point. Seems only right to pass them on...If whitevanman can't find any, p.m. me your address. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrogeezer Posted January 27, 2009 Author Share Posted January 27, 2009 Thanks fella's - much appreciated. 2 sets would actually be handy (if a bit greedy ) as the 323 needs some too and I'm keeping that as well (providing it passes the MOT with no major issues) Hopefully, I can repay the favour. I do have a Haynes manual for that shape 323 if you don't have one already? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheScrapman Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 Thanks fella's - much appreciated. 2 sets would actually be handy (if a bit greedy ) as the 323 needs some too and I'm keeping that as well (providing it passes the MOT with no major issues) Hopefully, I can repay the favour. I do have a Haynes manual for that shape 323 if you don't have one already?Already got a 323 manual cheers, although much to some people's disgust no doubt, there won't be much left of the original car soon anyway. (Engine/autobox/diff is already blagged to go in a Morris Minor!) Just cover the postage, and everybody is happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrogeezer Posted January 27, 2009 Author Share Posted January 27, 2009 Yeh, I didn't think you would need one anyway! Of course I will cover the postage - will PM you my address.CheersRG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheScrapman Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 Yeh, I didn't think you would need one anyway! Of course I will cover the postage - will PM you my address.CheersRGGot it. Will try to post out in the next few days... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
55bloke Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 (Engine/autobox/diff is already blagged to go in a Morris Minor!) That's a bit of a stunner to casually drop into a thread!! More details please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheScrapman Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 (Engine/autobox/diff is already blagged to go in a Morris Minor!) That's a bit of a stunner to casually drop into a thread!! More details please!Umm, not much to say really. A mate has a rattly old 1098 MM, and quite fancies the idea of a few more hp, an auto box and that wonderful Jap reliability. I am pleased, as the engine is far too sweet to throw away... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrogeezer Posted January 27, 2009 Author Share Posted January 27, 2009 So what is going in the 323?? Did I miss something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheScrapman Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 So what is going in the 323?? Did I miss something?http://retrorides.proboards86.com/index ... read=52118 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrogeezer Posted January 28, 2009 Author Share Posted January 28, 2009 wow, I look forward to this one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
55bloke Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 I sooooo wish I had the talent to do something like that. Can't wait to see it finished! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheScrapman Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 I sooooo wish I had the talent to do something like that.So do I! Will be a bit of a learning curve, this one!@ retrogeezer, trim rings have now made it as far as the house, so will try to post them this weekend. They are rather nice thick ones that give the wheel a sort of dished look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrogeezer Posted January 29, 2009 Author Share Posted January 29, 2009 Sounds good - thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spottedlaurel Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 IIRC, I think they're the ones that were fitted to my brown Starlet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew e Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 As it says...! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 I've got one of those RWD 323s in late-facelift 1500 wagon flavour. Main thing stopping me getting on the road is the cost of an exhaust system, can't find a cheapo one anywhere. Might have to stump up the £100 or whatever, what a disgrace.Quite impressed that the old bugeye has the remote electric boot lock as standard, when I got my wagon I actually thought it was some cheesy 90s addition until I noticed they all have it.On a trim rings note, I've got a set of 4 which were originally on the Galant steels, but currently they are destined for the Stanza which could do with a bit of brightening up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratdat Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 I've got one of those RWD 323s in late-facelift 1500 wagon flavour. Main thing stopping me getting on the road is the cost of an exhaust system, can't find a cheapo one anywhere. Might have to stump up the £100 or whatever, what a disgrace.Quite impressed that the old bugeye has the remote electric boot lock as standard, when I got my wagon I actually thought it was some cheesy 90s addition until I noticed they all have it.On a trim rings note, I've got a set of 4 which were originally on the Galant steels, but currently they are destined for the Stanza which could do with a bit of brightening up.My local place have some old stock exhausts. I just had a look on the list and there's one part listed for your mazda... i think it's the rear section. I can order if if you want as it's only £3.50. Even if you have to buy the rest of the system it'll at least save a bit of money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 That would be seriously appreciated!! I can only find one place that still does them (think they're discontinued) and they want something like £150 for the whole system, which is a bit annoying considering it is only a really basic two-piece thing: Could sort you out for postage if you don't want it hanging around or come pick it up (if it's the front section it'll probably be a struggle to post anyway!). I'll actually be in Lincolnshire in March if that suits, as a bonus, it might send a message to my extended family if I abandon them to go pick up an exhaust. Could come earlier though, if all goes to plan I fancy getting the wagon on the road before that anyway. Will obviously sort you out for the cost/bother. Let me know and thanks again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratdat Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 The bit they have is 279-261, so it is the rear bit. I've got to order a couple of bits of R5 pipe they have so I'll ask them for that at the same time.  They has a list on their website but it's gone now. Fortunately though, I saved the list so I've uploaded it to my site. Worth having a look through to see if there's anything of use as all the parts are £3.50 each no matter how big! It's an excel doc... http://www.ratdat.com/exhausts.xls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheScrapman Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 If the front exhaust part is the same on the hatch as the estate, you are more than welcome to mine, as it will be of no use to me. Pretty sure it is in reasonable condition.Currently located in Norwich, but we do tend to travel about or could post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitevanman Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 dont know if this site will do your system or not, but I get stuff for some 70's cars of them and they are very, very cheap compared to anyone else I've come accross http://www.onlineautomotive.co.uk/search_results.php? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 Ratdat: Cheers, much appreciated! Can't seem to get the Excel doc to work though? Might want an exhaust for the Charmant at some point.Scrapman: Thanks for the offer - let me look into it, I'm not sure whether it'll be the same bit or not. Anyone got an old Bosal catalogue handy to tie up the part numbers? The paper book doesn't have any of the RWD 323s and online I can only find the estate (presumably because they knocked them out until 1985).Whitevanman: Sadly not, nice try though!Sorry for taking this entirely off-topic, this has nowt to do with trim rings really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitevanman Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 I've got a catalogue, which years models etc do you want compared? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheScrapman Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 I've got a catalogue, which years models etc do you want compared?To see is the front exhaust on a '77 323 FA4 (RWD) hatch is the same as an '83/4? 323 FA4 (RWD) estate.Cheers WVM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitevanman Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 Nope they are different the 81/83 is different to the 83/86 and they are all 4 part systems acording to the book and all different to Hirst scan.....................sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratdat Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 The BD model (FWD) is a four piece system but I'd be pretty sure the RWD one isn't. Remember that when the FWD hatch came out the estate was still the old RWD just tarted up to look similar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitevanman Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 it dont say if its RWD or FWD just the year..............I dont know the cars well enough to anything else..............sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheScrapman Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 I can't see why the front section would be any different on the estate/hatch tbh. Back bit maybe longer...Will get it off in the next few weeks and send it up if you would like it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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