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(Message started by: Jeff on Jan 27^th, 2013, 9:24pm)

Title: Facelift conversion
Post by Jeff on Jan 27^th, 2013, 9:24pm

Is converting an older Scorp to facelift style as simple as fitting the revised grille/lights/bumper??
Are these parts readily interchangable, and were there any other revisions?
I am thinking of the estate version, which I believe was the same at the rear end, was it not?

Title: Re: Facelift conversion
Post by Scorpio_Mike on Jan 27^th, 2013, 9:51pm

Rear end on estate was unchanged, front parts swap over with no problems.

Title: Re: Facelift conversion
Post by Matt on Jan 27^th, 2013, 10:00pm

yea just a direct swap, takes less then a hour!

Title: Re: Facelift conversion
Post by Jeff on Jan 28^th, 2013, 6:56pm

Excellent info chaps, thanks, that has got me thinking now...look at this:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/111005516305?_trksid=p5197.c0.m619

bit pricey but a rare low mileage job. What a shame it's not a 24V

Title: Re: Facelift conversion
Post by Scorpio_Mike on Jan 28^th, 2013, 8:03pm

Looks like a good one, seller is asking top end but considering the low mileage and condition not taking the mickey - rarer beige leather interior too. Maybe make him an offer ?

Title: Re: Facelift conversion
Post by Chris_Basel on Feb 4^th, 2013, 5:21pm

The estate is easy to facelift as only the front needs to be changed. Headlamps just need the chrome around the outer to be polished off, costs pennies if you use T Cut or something similar. Unclip the headlamp glass and polish the chrome part inside it, needs small hands but end result is facelift lamp.

Title: Re: Facelift conversion
Post by PJDavis on Feb 4^th, 2013, 5:48pm

I must be the only 'git' on here that prefers the Pre-Facelift look? If I had a face-lift then I'd look to swap the other way! I like the older 'Zodiac' rear-light look, probably because I've had Zodiacs, and still have one over in Malta.

Title: Re: Facelift conversion
Post by bernard_slade on Feb 4^th, 2013, 9:43pm

no you are not alone i far prefer the pre facelift looks provided its got facelift wiring

Title: Re: Facelift conversion
Post by Jeff on Feb 4^th, 2013, 9:50pm

So...2 gits.

Title: Re: Facelift conversion
Post by Glyn on Feb 5^th, 2013, 12:54am

Well ,3 actually-but agree about the wiring.

Title: Re: Facelift conversion
Post by dave44 on Feb 5^th, 2013, 5:40pm

4/5 both my estates reverted to pre facelift as i prefered the look of the black "rimmed2 headlights and chrome grill surround. So now 4/5 old gits and at 70 years i can claim to be a proper OLD GIT!

Title: Re: Facelift conversion
Post by Andycan on Feb 5^th, 2013, 5:45pm

I prefer the pre facelift as the rear lights on the saloons look much better than the later ones. I am also like the old cars and so like the chrome lol

Title: Re: Facelift conversion
Post by Glyn on Feb 5^th, 2013, 11:04pm

Don't feel bad Dave I have very nearly caught you up! -and all 3 of my scorps are pre-facelift, as is the one I am breaking.