philibusmo Posted September 8, 2023 Share Posted September 8, 2023 It's 5:45am, it's still dark, I've got a backpack with some tools in it and my running shoes. Time for a poorly thought out car collection! MiniMinorMk3, HillmanImp, 320touring and 24 others 27 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philibusmo Posted September 8, 2023 Author Share Posted September 8, 2023 Leg number one completed: Now to await the iron horse. Supernaut, mercedade, Tickman and 19 others 7 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Jetter Posted September 8, 2023 Share Posted September 8, 2023 Chodspeed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philibusmo Posted September 8, 2023 Author Share Posted September 8, 2023 Nothing like a swift sprint through Bristol Temple Meads thanks to a delay on the line taking up 10 of the 12 minutes you had available to change train. Just managed to leap onto the next train and away we go. Dave_Q and dome 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplebargeken Posted September 8, 2023 Share Posted September 8, 2023 I hope you weren't serious about the bloke in the bushes, jeez. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdkrc Posted September 8, 2023 Share Posted September 8, 2023 Fair fucks to the lad getting head at 6am on a Friday. A life some of us can only dream of HillmanImp, Cavcraft, Popsicle and 12 others 2 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philibusmo Posted September 8, 2023 Author Share Posted September 8, 2023 5 minutes ago, purplebargeken said: I hope you weren't serious about the bloke in the bushes, jeez. No jokes, I was as surprised as you. They must have a very hectic schedule for 6am on a Friday to be the only opportunity for canoodling in some bushes. Popsicle and Shite Ron 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rust Collector Posted September 8, 2023 Share Posted September 8, 2023 Four dog walkers, two cars, a badger and a bloke all getting head in a bush? Fuck me, it's wild out your way! CaptainBoom, tommytwo, yes oui si and 7 others 1 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoftyvRS Posted September 8, 2023 Share Posted September 8, 2023 Normally it's a poo count, first time I've seen a BJ count on a collection! Â barefoot, Shite Ron, Twiggy and 7 others 3 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mintwth Posted September 8, 2023 Share Posted September 8, 2023 A shrubbery! Was the bloke a knight who says "Ni!" puddlethumper, PicantoJon and tooSavvy 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philibusmo Posted September 8, 2023 Author Share Posted September 8, 2023 I have reached the flavoursome city of Worcester, now to find this car and hopefully someone with some keys and paperwork. Â JMotor, Cavcraft, Popsicle and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOtherStu Posted September 8, 2023 Share Posted September 8, 2023 1 hour ago, sdkrc said: Fair fucks to the lad getting head at 6am on a Friday. A life some of us can only dream of On a school night too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talbot Posted September 8, 2023 Share Posted September 8, 2023 56 minutes ago, mintwth said: A shrubbery! Was the bloke a knight who says "Ni!" No, he was more modern than that and said "Ekke Ekke Ekke Ekke Ptang Zoo Boing!" twosmoke300, PicantoJon, dome and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EyesWeldedShut Posted September 8, 2023 Share Posted September 8, 2023 28 minutes ago, philibusmo said: I have reached the flavoursome city of Worcester, now to find this car and hopefully someone with some keys and paperwork. Â smol Escort floppy toppy by any chance? TheOtherStu 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieInExile Posted September 8, 2023 Share Posted September 8, 2023 I reckon it's gonna be another C6. The bug is extremely contagious. 500tops 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philibusmo Posted September 8, 2023 Author Share Posted September 8, 2023 Here it is from far away. Looks quite good at this distance. stuboy, Twiggy, djim and 22 others 25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOtherStu Posted September 8, 2023 Share Posted September 8, 2023 1 hour ago, EyesWeldedShut said: smol Escort floppy toppy by any chance? You win apparently Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timolloyd Posted September 8, 2023 Share Posted September 8, 2023 You’ll be the one getting head in the shrubbery, now you’re driving that fanny magnet. Conrad D. Conelrad, JMotor, Carl1981 and 14 others 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Jetter Posted September 8, 2023 Share Posted September 8, 2023 No need for shrubbery now he's got those comfy* seats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grogee Posted September 8, 2023 Share Posted September 8, 2023 4 hours ago, timolloyd said: You’ll be the one getting head in the shrubbery, now you’re driving that fanny magnet. I was beating them off with a shitty stick when I drove it north. timolloyd 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EyesWeldedShut Posted September 8, 2023 Share Posted September 8, 2023 8 hours ago, TheOtherStu said: You win apparently Crap! For a minute there I thought I'd actually won a rofl. Whew! TheOtherStu 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philibusmo Posted September 9, 2023 Author Share Posted September 9, 2023 here are some close up shots The body on this thing is really quite rough in odd spots but seems solid in the important ones. To drive it goes really well, everything feels tight and nice to use. I'm doing some tidying to the bodywork but am struggling to find paint for it. The only paint code I can find is 314 on the plate under the bonnet, which brings up nothing online. Any ideas? UltraWomble and yes oui si 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yes oui si Posted September 9, 2023 Share Posted September 9, 2023 Good luck with it. These are oddly appealing... An auto saloon or estate would be ideal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timewaster Posted September 9, 2023 Share Posted September 9, 2023 21 hours ago, timolloyd said: Â head in the shrubbery Now THAT'S a euphemism! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Tidybeard Posted September 9, 2023 Share Posted September 9, 2023 ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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wesacosa Posted September 9, 2023 Share Posted September 9, 2023 these are the Greens from the 93 Escort brochure but not sure either look quite right plus a photo of an Escort in what I presume is Tourmaline green Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philibusmo Posted September 9, 2023 Author Share Posted September 9, 2023 With this being a 96 car, I think it might be mint green metallic XSC2737 The colour looks right in the sample image squares I've seen but the name doesn't seem right. I'd expect mint green to be a bit more lurid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philibusmo Posted September 9, 2023 Author Share Posted September 9, 2023 It's had the rot chopped out of its door and a patch welded in. It's not perfect but this area was a big rusty hole with filler piled in, looks like it might have had damage there early in its life which had slowly gone rotten under the filler repair. It's got some filler on top again now to try and get the creases a bit better as they were difficult to get close to being right. Most other rust spots, except for the ones around the screen have been ripper back to good metal, treated and a thin layer of filler applied. Currently it's driving around with big yellow filler primer patches all over it and looks worse than this morning but it should be quite a big improvement when I've got some paint. wuvvum, MorrisItalSLX, JMotor and 19 others 22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N Dentressangle Posted September 9, 2023 Share Posted September 9, 2023 Top swage work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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