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« on: July 07, 2009, 10:31:30 AM » |
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Hello, I just found this site via a sticker on the back of a car!
I am not a Ford owner, but I'm hoping to become one soon. I am interested in 80's Fords, particularly two door Sierras. A legit Cossie would be my dream but for now, in the current climate, I'm aiming for an XR4i or a well-stocked Cossie rep. I'm also quite partial to a Mk1 Granada Coupe and even love a nicely turned out Scorpio if its got the right poise about it.
Anyway, having found the forum I thought I'd join and see what advice anyone might have, also find out who out there shares my love of Sierra two doors.
Cheers,
Orbit
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« Reply #1 on: July 07, 2009, 10:34:56 AM » |
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welcome, most if not every 1 on here likes the sierra  i've never owned a 3dr but always liked them. best bit of advice is look every where for rust, especialy on the 4i as they are knocking on abit in years and are going up in price you dont want to spend alot and find its rusty underneath, saying that tho rust makes the car lighter so its faster |
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« Reply #2 on: July 07, 2009, 10:41:19 AM » |
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Well, it really depends on the rust.
Current research suggests that damp rust ways significantly more than ordinary metal.
Dry rust is lighter, but it snags lots of fluff and so affects the drag co-efficiency.
Swings and roundabouts really. Thanks for the advice... I've looked at a couple over the last few months, even travelled up to Darlington (I'm in Hove) to look at one but got cold feet: Something to do with it not having any paperwork at all and the bloke selling it not able to recollect where he got it from even though he claimed he'd only had it two weeks hahaha.
And yes, by two door, I did of course mean three door... ooops = )
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« Reply #3 on: July 07, 2009, 11:00:08 AM » |
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« Reply #4 on: July 07, 2009, 11:11:43 AM » |
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I only told half the story... the sticker was on the back of a car advertised on Pistonheads. Blue Sierra 3door... http://images.pistonheads.com/aimg/1102/1102870-5.jpgI tired the url out to see if I could get any more info on the car, then I decided that this is exactly the sort of place I should be a member of as I dip my toes into the world of older Ford ownership. |
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« Reply #5 on: July 07, 2009, 11:23:26 AM » |
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Thats Sleepy Steves old car unless im mistaken, and what a car it is too  You certainly come to the right place for info and advice fella. |
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« Reply #6 on: July 07, 2009, 12:03:53 PM » |
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Welcome to PBF
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« Reply #7 on: July 07, 2009, 12:05:38 PM » |
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Hi and welcome
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24v Capri for ever I hope V10 TDi Touareg and love it miss this Passat CC Ford 100e Anglia manumatic Hummmmm!!!! More super glue me thinks  |
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« Reply #8 on: July 07, 2009, 05:57:06 PM » |
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Ellooooooooooooo
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If It Ain't Going Sideways I Don't Care!!
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« Reply #9 on: July 08, 2009, 04:53:01 AM » |
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" 83' XR4i Show & Animal "
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« Reply #10 on: July 08, 2009, 06:04:37 AM » |
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Damn good taste u got  |
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If It Ain't Going Sideways I Don't Care!!
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« Reply #12 on: July 11, 2009, 06:30:38 PM » |
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hi there and welcome to the place to be
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« Reply #13 on: July 12, 2009, 04:08:44 PM » |
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Hello and welcome
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« Reply #14 on: July 13, 2009, 03:35:02 AM » |
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Hi and welcome to the forum. Most of them on here are from the South East, but considering that fact, they are not too bad  Cheers Kevin |
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« Reply #15 on: July 14, 2009, 12:03:29 AM » |
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Most of them on here are from the South East, but considering that fact, they are not too bad Cheers Kevin You cheeky git  |
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« Reply #16 on: July 20, 2009, 07:10:41 AM » |
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welcome along  |
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« Reply #17 on: August 06, 2009, 05:29:20 AM » |
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hello and welcome to poweredbyford. the above car was mine a while ago. but it was too new for me i missed my capri. hope you find all the info your after. |
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