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katoranger · 08-26-2012, 03:45 PM

Antics

**cheesy** · 08-26-2012, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by katoranger

Antics

Yeah, I guess some people can't stand seeing a 1991 Escort GT 1.8L up on stands for ten days while waiting for a replacement 1.8L specific trans. :?

katoranger · 08-26-2012, 10:24 PM

I don't think I will be bothered in KS.

FastDoc · 08-27-2012, 12:10 AM

Wouldn't bother me none. :wink:

BTW my buddy Jim had a 1st Generation Escort GT. GREAT FUN but did not hold up well... :roll:

**cheesy** · 08-27-2012, 11:27 PM

Was my youngest daughters car. Her ex-boyfriend borrowed it and lunched the ring gear pulling hole shots.:evil: That was the last straw that made him the ex. The fact that I threatened to do him serious bodily harm may have sped up the decision on his part. :twisted:

The Emergency Backup Boyfriend showed up at the house the day the replacement trans arrived. Didn't offer to help, just crawled under the car and started wrenching. He's been my son in law for 7 years now.

FastDoc · 08-28-2012, 01:38 AM

Good outcome. 8)

katoranger · 08-28-2012, 09:43 AM

I always liked the escort GT. I had a transmission a few years back too. Wouldn't work in my regular escort. Thought about swapping the engine drivetrain into my wagon from the parts car.

SpudRider · 08-28-2012, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by cheesy

Was my youngest daughters car. Her ex-boyfriend borrowed it and lunched the ring gear pulling hole shots.:evil: That was the last straw that made him the ex. The fact that I threatened to do him serious bodily harm may have sped up the decision on his part. :twisted:

The Emergency Backup Boyfriend showed up at the house the day the replacement trans arrived. Didn't offer to help, just crawled under the car and started wrenching. He's been my son in law for 7 years now.

That's a great story, Cheesy!

Spud

FastDoc · 08-28-2012, 12:35 PM

It was a very fun car. :P

My buddy bought it to replace his Fiat 128 Sports Wagon. Nothing is more fun than a Fiat but we both loved his Escort GT. At the time it had decent power (100 HP I think), a nice 5 Speed with decent linkage. Recall how poor most FWD cars were then with regards to shift linkage. It handled great, had good brakes, and by our standards was very comfortable. Mileage was in the mid to upper 20's which at the time was stellar. I think it was fuel injected.

It rusted thoroughly

. We lived in NJ... :roll: The rear wheel literally fell off 8O . It leaked around the windshield. It had electrical and accessory (A/C, power steering) leaks and issues. It always started and was always fun, but 80,000 and it was cooked. At 100,000 it was dead. :(

In fairness he was NOT easy on his cars and not great about maintenence... :wink:

**cheesy** · 08-28-2012, 02:29 PM

Yes it was. 127hp from 110ci. I did a foot to the floor acceleration run one day and scared myself. The car was always mellow up to 2500 rpm, but once past there, hold on. Anyway, crept past the redline and upshifted to second and the front tires broke loose. 8O
Bit of an eye opener along with the clenching of the seat with my butt.

**cheesy** · 09-01-2012, 08:44 PM

Got tags and insurance today.

YeeHaa! I'm legal.

SpudRider · 09-02-2012, 12:11 AM

Congratulations, Cheesy!

Spud

MICRider · 09-02-2012, 01:02 AM

Grats from me as well, they were a cool bike! I fondly remember picking up my girlfriend on my CX500 Custom and then riding into the city to catch a movie (hour and a half ride), and then freezing our butts off on the way home!

. That's when you really learn to appreciate those sticking out cylinders for warming up your gloved hands!

Weldangrind · 09-02-2012, 11:30 PM

Awesome! Got some riding season left in your area?

**cheesy** · 09-03-2012, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Weldangrind

Awesome! Got some riding season left in your area?

At least until the end of October.:-)

Gassed it up and took it for a short ride this afternoon. Whee! Another CX owner is stopping by tomorrow and we're going to put mine through it's paces. Hope there are no surprises.

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08-27-2012, 12:10 AM	#79
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Wouldn't bother me none. :wink: BTW my buddy Jim had a 1st Generation Escort GT. GREAT FUN but did not hold up well... :roll: __________________ Happy to serve.
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08-27-2012, 11:27 PM	#80
cheesy Moderator Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Elburn, IL Posts: 5,997	Was my youngest daughters car. Her ex-boyfriend borrowed it and lunched the ring gear pulling hole shots.:evil: That was the last straw that made him the ex. The fact that I threatened to do him serious bodily harm may have sped up the decision on his part. :twisted: The Emergency Backup Boyfriend showed up at the house the day the replacement trans arrived. Didn't offer to help, just crawled under the car and started wrenching. He's been my son in law for 7 years now. __________________ Cheesy ______________________________________ 07 Hi Bird Enduro-Flown the Coop 07 Ural Gear Up 79 Honda CX500 77 VeloSolex 4600 V3 73 VeloSolex 3800 I'm making this up as I go.-Indiana Jones Telling me something 'is for my own good', is a fast way to a fat lip.-Me I don't even care about my own problems, why should I care about yours?-Quote on one of my favorite t-shirts
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08-28-2012, 01:38 AM	#81
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Good outcome. 8) __________________ Happy to serve.
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08-28-2012, 09:43 AM	#82
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	I always liked the escort GT. I had a transmission a few years back too. Wouldn't work in my regular escort. Thought about swapping the engine drivetrain into my wagon from the parts car. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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08-28-2012, 12:35 PM	#84
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	It was a very fun car. :P My buddy bought it to replace his Fiat 128 Sports Wagon. Nothing is more fun than a Fiat but we both loved his Escort GT. At the time it had decent power (100 HP I think), a nice 5 Speed with decent linkage. Recall how poor most FWD cars were then with regards to shift linkage. It handled great, had good brakes, and by our standards was very comfortable. Mileage was in the mid to upper 20's which at the time was stellar. I think it was fuel injected. It rusted thoroughly . We lived in NJ... :roll: The rear wheel literally fell off 8O . It leaked around the windshield. It had electrical and accessory (A/C, power steering) leaks and issues. It always started and was always fun, but 80,000 and it was cooked. At 100,000 it was dead. :( In fairness he was NOT easy on his cars and not great about maintenence... :wink: __________________ Happy to serve.
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08-28-2012, 02:29 PM	#85
cheesy Moderator Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Elburn, IL Posts: 5,997	Yes it was. 127hp from 110ci. I did a foot to the floor acceleration run one day and scared myself. The car was always mellow up to 2500 rpm, but once past there, hold on. Anyway, crept past the redline and upshifted to second and the front tires broke loose. 8O Bit of an eye opener along with the clenching of the seat with my butt. __________________ Cheesy ______________________________________ 07 Hi Bird Enduro-Flown the Coop 07 Ural Gear Up 79 Honda CX500 77 VeloSolex 4600 V3 73 VeloSolex 3800 I'm making this up as I go.-Indiana Jones Telling me something 'is for my own good', is a fast way to a fat lip.-Me I don't even care about my own problems, why should I care about yours?-Quote on one of my favorite t-shirts
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09-01-2012, 08:44 PM	#86
cheesy Moderator Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Elburn, IL Posts: 5,997	Got tags and insurance today. YeeHaa! I'm legal. __________________ Cheesy ______________________________________ 07 Hi Bird Enduro-Flown the Coop 07 Ural Gear Up 79 Honda CX500 77 VeloSolex 4600 V3 73 VeloSolex 3800 I'm making this up as I go.-Indiana Jones Telling me something 'is for my own good', is a fast way to a fat lip.-Me I don't even care about my own problems, why should I care about yours?-Quote on one of my favorite t-shirts
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09-02-2012, 12:11 AM	#87
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Congratulations, Cheesy! Spud __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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09-02-2012, 01:02 AM	#88
MICRider Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 3,274	Grats from me as well, they were a cool bike! I fondly remember picking up my girlfriend on my CX500 Custom and then riding into the city to catch a movie (hour and a half ride), and then freezing our butts off on the way home! . That's when you really learn to appreciate those sticking out cylinders for warming up your gloved hands!
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09-02-2012, 11:30 PM	#89
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Awesome! Got some riding season left in your area? __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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