Rob.aln938y 32 Posted October 27, 2023 After nearly a decade in storage, its time to get Alan (my mk5 estate) back on the road.. Can't wait to get some use out of the old beast I have some heavyweight help on board, in the form of my brother, (a mechanic/mot tester who's been in the business for over 25 years) He has kindly given the car a once over, and it has become apparent that the entire breaking system bar the servo needs replacing, along with numerous suspension components. We have set a target to get the car on the road for my 40th birthday at the end of march.. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John Mack 310 Posted October 27, 2023 Alan, what you call it that for Looks decent, looking forward to your progress. Stable mates I see are mk2 escort and a Fergy 135?...maybe? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob.aln938y 32 Posted October 27, 2023 5 hours ago, John Mack said: Alan, what you call it that for Looks decent, looking forward to your progress. Stable mates I see are mk2 escort and a Fergy 135?...maybe? Alan was given his name by the previous owner because of his no. plate Good work spotting the escort! Its an RS2000, been sat since 2008, but apparently its gonna be fixed up one day... I can't remember what the tractor is, I think it's a Ford? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob.aln938y 32 Posted December 3, 2023 Few bits done this weekend; calipers, master cylinder, servo, steering boots, track rod ends. Still a fair way to go, but heading in the right direction 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob.aln938y 32 Posted January 7, 2024 A few more bits done this morning; track rod end, a nos vv carb, and exhaust manifold with the correct head shield: 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob.aln938y 32 Posted January 7, 2024 On 10/27/2023 at 10:41 AM, John Mack said: Stable mates I see are mk2 escort and a Fergy 135?...maybe? Apologies, it is a Massey Ferguson 135. I was gonna get a couple pics of her but my phone died. Maybe next time Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John Mack 310 Posted January 7, 2024 2 hours ago, Rob.aln938y said: A few more bits done this morning; track rod end, a nos vv carb, and exhaust manifold with the correct head shield: Have you had it fired up? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob.aln938y 32 Posted January 7, 2024 Unfortunately couldn't do it today, the top of downpipe is breaking up and needs replacing. We got it running a couple months ago, but it was a bit spluttery (old carb and stale petrol) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sheffieldcortinacentre 658 Posted January 7, 2024 Think I've still got a new gen ohc front pipe Def got a pattern one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
btboy 43 Posted January 7, 2024 (edited) Really good to see another estate coming back. Keep the updates coming! Here’s mine at Silverstone late last year to keep you motivated! Edited January 7, 2024 by btboy Photos 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John Mack 310 Posted January 8, 2024 8 hours ago, btboy said: Here’s mine at Silverstone late last year to keep you motivated! Damn that looks perfect ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob.aln938y 32 Posted January 8, 2024 22 hours ago, btboy said: Really good to see another estate coming back. Keep the updates coming! Here’s mine at Silverstone late last year to keep you motivated! That is a beauty Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob.aln938y 32 Posted January 8, 2024 23 hours ago, sheffieldcortinacentre said: Think I've still got a new gen ohc front pipe Def got a pattern one. Yeah I'd definitely be interested in that I'd also be interested in a centre box if you have one? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sheffieldcortinacentre 658 Posted January 8, 2024 Sorry think I've only the front pipe.will check tomorrow. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob.aln938y 32 Posted February 25, 2024 Bit more progress today, pads back in, brakes bled through. Just need to fit the new exhaust and rear wheel cylinders and then hopefully Alan will be ready for a test drive..😎 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
