Ford Escort Mk1 body with 605mm wheelbase

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Here's how the 37,7cc sounds. This was the actual first start so running very rich. Revs really well.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TrIAsJr50mQ
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like it, revs up fast,did you use a reed valve.
your car whil fly.
grt frank
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Yes, I used a Trevor Simpson G62 reed. Also took a look at G460 reed but that was not what I wanted and needed. However I did find the G460 carb better than the G62. They are both as big from the venturi but the jetting in the G460 is better. Just my opinion.
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Here's how mine looks now:

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Here's the original 1:1 Mikkola/Davenport Colt Racing Ford Escort campaigned at 1000 Lakes Rally in Finland in 1974:

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Sorry 'bout the flood of pics.
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Jari: Looking good ..... I like yours more than the 1/1.

Kevin
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Thanks Kev :D

Here's some footage:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hExERntbbY8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFGZQNR7vis

First careful drive to see how it looks and tune the BSW 2-speed. First gear is 20/54 and the car now weighs 16 kilos.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dahXMj5LqBc
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Jari: Cool. Thanks for sharing.

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Others? Pics of your bodies?
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Hi,
I live in the Uk and would love to get one of these bodies as i used to run an old mexico back in the 90's (whish i had kept it). :cry:
Could you e-mail the price and details on how to get one of these to the uk.

Best regards Steve
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PM me your email.
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Hello

Do you have contact of the person who makes this Escort bodies

Thanks
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