Project Ex Mrs fp's topless fun now scrap

[tooSavvy]

For Christmas I got this: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ford-Design-UK-years-success/dp/1845849868/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1547500668&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=nick+hull+ford+design

It details how that fake wood was created, it was quite a complicated process given the end result looked fairly artificial.

“This latest Scorpio sported a further example of a new type of plastic wood process, developed by suppler Timbalex. This used a photographic wood print film suspended in a bath of water, with the component to be decorated being brought up beneath the film, which would then drape itself around the shape as it rose”. First used on the 95 ‘frog eye’ Scorpio.

BTW I can thoroughly recommend the book, there are a few sellers on Amazon who will do it for about £25.

See these guys [jump to 8:42] putting a 'wet transfer' onto this cambox cover.

 

https://youtu.be/FJU2Utmk__Q

 

They do it to some other bits too - looks like a business they promote for themselves...

[Guest Hooli]

Aye that does look too low to me. They look too high standard, but that's too much of a difference for my eyes.

[fordperv]

Aye that does look too low to me. They look too high standard, but that's too much of a difference for my eyes.

This was exactly my feeling, I wanted to set it to 1 finger gap between tyre top and arch front and 2 fingers between tyre top and arch rear it's a shame because I can get it to the height I want at the front, but the rears are at maximum height in the pic so I had to bring the front down to get the sill line level to the floor, I'm on the look out for some lowering springs then I'll fit them to the rear then make the front perfect

[Guest Hooli]

Yeah 1 finger or 1/2" is what always looks right to me too. It's where I run an Orion years ago on cut XR3i springs.

[fordperv]

Well guys the escort cabriolet is no more, she swerved to avoid an animal on a country road, got into a tank slapper and ended up in a ditch in a tree

 

In my opinion it was a good thing she was in this with its extra strengthening any normal shite she probably wouldnt have walked away

 

I know were not together but I'm relieved shes ok

[LostnotFound]

That's a sad end for a nice car but far more importantly glad no one was badly hurt.

[red5]

Ouch. Glad shes ok.

 

Gutted to see R580 like that, especially after all the work that went into it.

 

Sam

[drewd]

Ouch. Glad no one was seriously hurt, but that's a sorry sight.

[Jim Bell]

Glad everyone is ok man. Real shame it's knackered but it did its job.

[Matty]

Fucking hell that's stood up well

[Tamworthbay]

So sad to hear that mate, I was very envious when you picked it up as it looked a cracking motor. But everyone is OK which is always the most important thing.

[Amishtat]

What a shame, it's taken it pretty well though. Pleased to hear she was OK afterwards.

[paulscavalier]

As above glad she was able to walk away from that.

[danthecapriman]

Bollocks!

Glad nobody was hurt though.

[myglaren]

As sad end to a fine looking motor

Pleased that your ex walked away unhurt though.

[purplebargeken]

Ouch, glad no injuries. Buy it back, get another and use this as spares?

[Springer]

Oh bugger, that's not good. What a shame.

 

Least your ex is OK - after all cars can be replaced.

[the judge]

Booooooo!!!! Down with this sort of thing

[Shirley Knott]

Ouch that looks like it's been a hell of a wallop, good to hear no one was hurt.

[dome]

Bugger, glad she wasn't hurt though.

[egg]

sad to hear, the car really did stand up well for an old Ford.

 

Hope's she's ok in the next few days.

[Tamworthbay]

How much did you pay the fox?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Sorry couldn’t resist) as per my first post, glad everyone is ok.

[Ohdearme]

As others have said. Glad she’s ok, shame about the vehicle.

[Eyersey1234]

Sorry to hear about this, a sad end to a fine looking car. Glad your ex is ok. 

[fordperv]

It is a sad sight but metal can be replaced, at the minute I feel I did her a favour getting this car it looked after her in the end

[Bren]

Everyone walked away. That is all.

[Pillock]

Holy crap. Good news is no casualties but that's a shame, it was a good looking car and being looked after too.

[bangernomics]

Hope she’s ok, cars replaceable.

[mrbenn]

Sad to see the state of the car but glad no-one was hurt.

[BL Bloke]

Shame about the car but good to hear that she was able to walk away.