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(Message started by: locky on Sep 15^th, 2006, 9:04pm)

Title: Popping in for a visit
Post by locky on Sep 15^th, 2006, 9:04pm

Just thought I would pop in and say HELLO!! I still come in from time to time to see what you guy's are up to.

Glad to see a lot of old faces still here, looking after the Scorpio's.

I've been busy with the Orions the last few months, quite a few shows on this year, so i've been up and the country quite alot.

As for the Cars, the Grey Mk2 auto I had gave up the ghost, the auto box went, and wasn't worth the expense of fitting a new one, so It went, and was replaced with a Black MK2 1.6 Ghia, Manual this time. 40000 miles from new on 2 owners and completely mint, still had the new smell inside. And suprisingly, not a bit of rust on it.
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y209/LOCKY2306/f3212c6f.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y209/LOCKY2306/6054fc7a.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y209/LOCKY2306/d8ca8098.jpg

As for the MK1, well, it's nearly full on Concours, the underbody has been completely striped of underseal, treated, stonechiped and painted body colour, all the clips etc replaced etc, so now looks "Showroom Fresh". Even the interior has been striped out and the floor cleaned and polished.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y209/LOCKY2306/84385bb0.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y209/LOCKY2306/418682df.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y209/LOCKY2306/6267a3d5.jpg

Hopefully I catch up with some of you in the near future at some shows. Take care and keep up the good with the site ;) ;)

Title: Re: Popping in for a visit
Post by Baz on Sep 15^th, 2006, 10:56pm

Blimey you do a good job of them Locky.... Hope everyone is well maybe catch up soon if we ever get a full Ford show and if I get my gearbox sorted!!

Baz

Title: Re: Popping in for a visit
Post by - Mike - on Sep 16^th, 2006, 11:57am

on 09/15/06 at 22:56:27, Baz wrote:

and if I get my gearbox sorted!!

Baz

Don't like the sound of that if word Baz :'( :'(

These people repaired mine with no hassle might be worth a call:

Automatic Transmission Specialist
KGM Autos
Unit 5
Pheonix Industrial Estate
Cheetham Street
Failsworth
M35 9DS

Tel: 0161 684 8338

Locky
Magnificent show ;D

Never did see the pictures of your Scorpio after the re-spray......did you take any ???

Mike

Title: Re: Popping in for a visit
Post by locky on Sep 18^th, 2006, 9:06pm

There should be some pictures of the Scorpio in the site somewhere, not sure where though.

Has the new owner been in touch, as i did pass on the details..

;D

Title: Re: Popping in for a visit
Post by Dave on Sep 23^rd, 2006, 8:06pm

Hi Locky

wow that is a shiny Orion! Sorry to hear of the other one, at least auto box troubles are not confined to the Scorpio ;)

Hows the "new" baby doing? Many sleepless nights? ;)

By the way, I may be very much mistaken, but I am sure I saw a picture of your B reg Orion in Practical Classics mag this month with reference to a Ford site on the net. Although I am sure you know about it if I am right :)

Cheers

Title: Re: Popping in for a visit
Post by locky on Sep 25^th, 2006, 7:49pm

Thanks Dave, Colby is doing fine, and sleeps through the night, so not too many sleepless nights ;D and the rest of the family are fine as well.

Can't say I saw the picture in Practial Classics to be honest, could you post a picture up or send to my email, must have missed it.

Title: Re: Popping in for a visit
Post by Dave on Sep 25^th, 2006, 9:33pm

Not near any cameras/scanners at the moment mate but just checked it, it is the first picture of the B reg Orion as above. On page 11 of the November issue of Practical Classics with reference to a forum called Total Ford.

Yours is the first of 3 pics, the second being of a Cortina (60's vintage approx) and the third a Granada Mk2.

I have the mag on subscription so it probably ain't on the shelves yet.

Cheers :)

Title: Re: Popping in for a visit
Post by Baz on Sep 26^th, 2006, 8:34am

One of my suppliers is called Ryan Colby Jones!! Not a run of the mill name is that!

Title: Re: Popping in for a visit
Post by Danny_R on Sep 26^th, 2006, 12:20pm

WOW locky, that MK1 Orion is the business. Always prefered the MK1 to any of the others. I like the boxy shape of it. Dont think i've ever seen one in that good a condition. Take good care of it!!!

Kind Regards

Danny_R

Title: Re: Popping in for a visit
Post by locky on Sep 26^th, 2006, 9:13pm

Thanks Danny, don't you worry, it's well pampered :)

Dave- You must have got yours before my copy has arrived, as I subscribie to PC as well. And there was me, scanning through the last three months worth of PC thinking "I would have saw it, maybee I missed it, where the hell is it....." lol ;D

Didn't know anything about it being used, oh well, can't complain ;D

Title: Re: Popping in for a visit
Post by locky on Dec 4^th, 2006, 12:54pm

Hi guy's,

How things?? Just in catching up on all things Scorpio. I see the meets are still going ahead, good good!! I'll maybe take a run to the next one, let me know when it is ;) Although, i'll be in a Volvo, sold the Orion Mk1 on, someone made me a good offer, and needed something larger again. Nearly bought a very tidy Granada Scorpio again but was sold by the time I went to look.

Hope everyone is well and i'll see you all soon

Title: Re: Popping in for a visit
Post by scorpio_man on Dec 20^th, 2006, 3:40pm

hi locky

just noticed your post.

you sold the mk1! :o what are you like! ;D

what type of volvo have you got?

Title: Re: Popping in for a visit
Post by locky on Dec 21^st, 2006, 9:58pm

Hi Andrew,

Hope you and yours are well ;)

It's a Volvo 850 GLT 2.5 20v, automatic, overall it's in good condition, with low mileage, but the plan is to get it to my usual standard by the summer. All the usual refinements, power windows all round, half leather, switchable gearbox etc. Needs fronts fog though ::)
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y209/LOCKY2306/ccp065.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y209/LOCKY2306/ccp066.jpg

I organized a meet a month ago and got a good responce so another one is planned soon.
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y209/LOCKY2306/ccp023.jpg

Take care and have a merry Christmas and a happy new year, and hopefully we'll meet up soon, so keep me posted about any events planned. ;)

Title: Re: Popping in for a visit
Post by scorpio_man on Dec 21^st, 2006, 10:01pm

hi locky

merry christmas to you.

btw, where was the meeting?

Title: Re: Popping in for a visit
Post by locky on Dec 21^st, 2006, 10:07pm

same place we had our first meet, Toby Carvery at SCP. Photo was taken up the back of M&Ds just before we home.