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5:59pm 07-03-2008
Peter Ridgewell
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Hi everyone. I'm home! Thank you so much for all the cards and good wishes,it was great to receive them. It made me realise I wasn't just taken for granted. Geraldine has been making good use of me since I've been home - as the 'odd job boy'. I've enjoyed being 'useful'.I'm maintaining good progress and will see you all soon. Thanks again for your kind wishes. Peter.
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2:34pm 07-03-2008
Chris Sparrow
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Have a good National Day at Wicksteed Park, but watch out for some of the speed humps
if your Escort is lowered !
We were there last weekend, It's a good venue.
1300E Owners Club.
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9:06am 06-13-2008
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Some may recall my message on here posted last May (and pasted below) regarding my missing Escorts.. well after much chasing about & legal expense I am pleased to say they all now back in my possession, and relatively undamaged. The white 1.3L was put on eBay last June, and reclaimed by myself in mid-July, which then ensured the other 2 stayed hidden for a while. I located the 1.3 Ghia but was advised to wait until the 1.6 Ghia appeared, which it duly did on eBay last month, no doubt the 'keeper' thought enough time had passed for me to have lost interest. Yesterday having located both, me and my friend with the help of the police exercised my possession order & reclaimed both, the 1.3 being relatively easy but the 1.6 had a clamp on & also required keyless recovery.
Anyway they are back with me now & aren't going to be passed on to any unsuspecting buyers (incidentally all 'receipients' of the cars were friends & were in no way 'innocent victims' all of them well aware of the court order that was processed served, hence the need to get both at the same time)
I would like to thank John Kerry & Rob Hardy who both were a big help, and to Peter Ridgewell who spent a lot of time & effort trying to use his DVLA connections to get this matter sorted but to no real avail (they are beyond useless in situations like this, issuing V5's to the 'new keepers' despite knowing of the possession order, and then hiding behind the Data Protection Act). I would also like to give a massive thank you & big-up to Colin Jaram who, despite not knowing me prior to all this, has been a massive help throughout and is a fantastic ambassador for this club
"Member 2964 would like to draw attention to 3 of my Escorts that were lifted by crooks, They took 6 of my cars, 3 were dumped damaged near to my house and despite 3 court injunctions they have not returned 3 of my mk2's... Crooks were from the Scotch Corner area but are believed to be linked to the Essex region. They may turn up for sale but obviously they are mine and I have all paperwork. Please be on the lookout for these 3 mk 2's, all 4-doors, 1978 Oyster Gold 1.3 Ghia AND 24T, 8K from new, was in showroom condition, 1979 Oyster Gold 1.6 Ghia ERH 634T, mint 44K from new, 1979 white 1.3L ERH 377T, 17K mint... please spread the word, cut & paste this to any other forums or clubs, the courts and police are involved but time can be precious, and these cars are precious to me! Chris 01482 352083"
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6:34pm 06-06-2008
Geraldine
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Just to inform members. Those of you who have been in contact with Peter over the last few months may well have noticed that he has not been his 'usual' self. His condition had deteriorated quite dramatically last week. At present he is in hospital with doctors puzzling over what is exactly wrong with him. Please give me time to answer e-mails and I'll do my best not to keep you waiting too long for your new membership cards.
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1:21am 06-01-2008
Michael
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If you look in the back of Motoring News a number of advertisers are involved with 'rally preparation'. Escorts are still used in some events and one of the advertisers should be able to advise. If your car still has the original wiring you will probably have to upgrade/rewire at least part of it to cope with the additional amperage.
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1:22pm 05-26-2008
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hi there, i was after some advice as to what sort of alternator to fit to my mk1 escort,as i have 4 cibie spot lights i want to fit to it. It has a standard 2.0 litre pinto with twin 45 weber carbs. many thanks.
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10:31pm 05-23-2008
Michael
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Re - Stolen Mk I Escort Mexico. The registration number of the picture from the Medway Messenger is TUR 235 M. Be careful before accusing anybody as it may have been an archive photo of a Mexico rather than the actual car! The Kent Police website features the theft but not the registration.
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10:46am 05-19-2008
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Thank you micheal.
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1:07am 05-19-2008
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Anyone know the registration number of the bubble arched Sebring mk1 Mexico recently stolen from Chatham so we can post it around the internet for people to keep an eye out for it?
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11:57pm 05-17-2008
Michael
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Neil, Vehicle enquiry on DVLA web site says ot has not been taxed since 1991. Not on SORN either. So unless it is in storage somewhere it does not look promising.
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10:33am 05-17-2008
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sorry thats mlx 7v cheers .neil
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10:32am 05-17-2008
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does any one know the were abouts of a silver harrier reg no mlv 7v i would be interested in any info cheers
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10:29am 05-07-2008
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Hi everyone,just a quick note to inform all that I am now resident in Geraldine (!!!!) South Island New Zealand and therefore will find it difficult to attend shows back in Blighty. If you could put me in touch with members here I would appreciate it and hopefully will be getting the car shipped before too long. Thank you one and all for the good times and fun over the years, hope to see some of you when in UK on hols, especially the 'Yorkshire Posse'.
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5:17pm 05-05-2008
Chris Sparrow
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Hi Sporters, Just wanted to say how great it was to see and read about Peter and Geraldines Camper Van featured in Retro Ford June issue. It is looking really good Peter and so are the pair of you. Excellent website as well, as always. Perhaps I will see you at some shows this year.
Chris Sparrow. 1300E Owners Club Magazine Editor.
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9:21am 05-05-2008
Michael
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It would be interesting to hear what the show at Old Walden was like. I planned to go months ago but events overtook me. A friend was going to drive me over but is shattered after a two week holiday in northern Europe wet and windy!
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