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Daniel
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Hi all
I contacted Haynes ford in kent to tell them about my scorpio that was supplied as new by them and only serviced by them. I also told them about the Haynes number plates and Haynes badge on the boot. I asked them if they sell anyHaynes window stickers or tax dics, thinking they might not get back to me. A few days later i had a message asking if i could send a photo to them and they would pass it on to the director. The next day they replied saying how nice the car was and that they have put a few things in the post for me  They didnt say what exactly but they did mention a copy of the original recipt ( they dont have originals for 97) and the work it has had done. it was posted on friday morning so i should have it soon and i cant wait. She said that Haynes have a few classics of there own that they often take to shows, they have a 1912 Model T, the original John Taylor Mk1 Escort he won the Brittish Rallycross Title AND the Chairman's Fathers Scorpio . If you have a scorpio and it needs a service i would give them a try, they seem to really care for the customers are helpful and seem to like there scorpios 
I will let you know whats in the package as soon as i get it.
Dan
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Re: Haynes Ford
« Reply #1 on: Jul 10th, 2013, 11:02pm » |
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Ha, nice
Reminds me of the time I wrote to Ford's PR department and asked if they would start making the Capri again and did they have any Capri brochures or literature they could send me (this was, like, 6 years after they'd stopped producing the Capri  )
I think Mum thought they'd politely blank me but surprise surprise they sent me a nice letter back (no, we can't start making the Capri again but here's some photocopied Capri stuff) and would I like a VIP tour of the Dagenham plant? That was a great day, I got chauffeured around in a brand new Mondeo Ghia and at the end they gave me more posters and memorabilia stuff than I could carry.
One of the best moments of my childhood, I'll always remember that day .
Bruce.
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Re: Haynes Ford
« Reply #2 on: Jul 11th, 2013, 2:34am » |
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Be careful Dan, they might be sending you the bill for any outstanding finance on the car....lol
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Daniel
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Re: Haynes Ford
« Reply #3 on: Jul 11th, 2013, 8:44am » |
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i hope not mate
Bruce that was really nice of them. I have heard many stories like your about ford giving dtuff to old ford owners like the sierra cosworth and others. i wonder if its just ford that do it??
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Re: Haynes Ford
« Reply #4 on: Jul 11th, 2013, 7:15pm » |
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Yeah, Ford were always pretty good, like with the dealers (not only Dagenham Motors). They always seemed more than happy to send me out with an armful of brochures when I went in there, or send my dear old Aunt Rose out with a ton of brochures and old posters if she asked them for me. When she bought a new Fiesta in 1991, Rates in Grays even gave her a bunch of flowers and some other stuff and had her photo taken, and that was only a bottom end Fiesta.
I think the thing with Ford was how the dealer franchise was run, some of those dealer groups had a real pride and interest. Also, at least in London/Essex, you had the fact that Ford had a lot of connections with the area (aside from the factory, you had the Brentwood HQ, the nearby test track and the AVO centre nested away in the country lanes somewhere near Aveley).
Complete contrast with what I found when I had the MG & Rover, most remaining dealers are primarily Pug and Citroen dealers who do MG Rover as a sideline and the 3 of them I've had dealings with don't know anything about the marque and couldn't care less it seems  . Last one I went to tried to deny that there was such a thing as a turbo'd version of the K Series engine (like I was lying or something  ), when all I went in there for was a coilpack. I did take him outside and show him the car and pointed to the turbo but I still don't think he believed me
And now I lust after vintage cars, lol
Bruce.
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Daniel
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Re: Haynes Ford
« Reply #5 on: Jul 12th, 2013, 12:13pm » |
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Well i have recived the package today from Haynes and this is what i got.
2 x Tax Disc Holders
2 x Window Stckers
2 x Keyrings one new and one from 97 when my car was sold as new
1x Haynes Torch
1 x Haynes Brochure
and some all the info they could send me without the old owners info.
Thanks Haynes
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Re: Haynes Ford
« Reply #6 on: Jul 12th, 2013, 3:12pm » |
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You are on a roll Daniel all you need now is the engine lol.
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Re: Haynes Ford
« Reply #7 on: Jul 12th, 2013, 5:21pm » |
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lol yeah thats the main job now. We (me and matt) are going to get it sorted eventually. well i say me and matt but im not sure what use i will, be not too good when it comes to engines It drives/runs ok when your moving but if you stop or its on idle it has a loud tap. But it WILL be done
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Matt
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Re: Haynes Ford
« Reply #8 on: Jul 12th, 2013, 8:27pm » |
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You'll learn fast mate, i'll only be giving supervised guidance lol. best way to learn is to get stuck in and do it, ive got 90% of the bits needed now, the last 10% is the unknown parts we'll need.
First job will be fitting that grill and lights, then the auto box linkage. because once the engine is apart its not going anywhere lol
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Re: Haynes Ford
« Reply #9 on: Jul 12th, 2013, 8:41pm » |
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Good man Matt I always say the best way to learn is hands on. I have most of the parts needed for my new scorpio that I know I need.
Daniel will be a pro by the time he has done all the work on his car that he wants to do on it lol.
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Daniel
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Re: Haynes Ford
« Reply #10 on: Jul 13th, 2013, 11:25am » |
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ahhhh im scared now lol nah should be ok. I think if/when i do the facelift look i will want the front bumper too, do they just swap over? and the rear lights of course . Looking forward to getting it running properly now. Craig might be coming round next saturday to have a look at the paint too.
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Re: Haynes Ford
« Reply #11 on: Jul 13th, 2013, 11:50am » |
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Scorpio_Mike has one near tunbridge wells if that helps?
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Daniel
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Re: Haynes Ford
« Reply #12 on: Jul 13th, 2013, 3:20pm » |
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to be honest mate it wont be yet that i get one, compared to the engine work its just a little job that can wait i suppose. But i either want to stay pre facelift or go all the way with the facelift. Lights front and back, grill, bumper, i will need a new rear bumper too but i think they are all the same arnt they?
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Re: Haynes Ford
« Reply #13 on: Jul 13th, 2013, 5:18pm » |
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I think all they are apart from estates are different to saloons lol.
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