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So I finally got my self a Ford Escort MK1. The car is in good nick considering its age. I'm sure with a bit of mechanical attending, I can put it on the road. But I am going to start on a full restoration before I unveil her Things planned: 1. Stripping the metal bare and repair any rust. 2. Swap the engine to a 1600 ford unit (currently it has a 1100 engine) 3. Change the wheels to 14" minilites. 4. Swap the brakes to front disks and also replace the master pump. 5. Convert to bubble arches (if I can find the original specs for Escort Works fenders) 6. New paint job with Mexico stripes. 7. Complete replacement of all beading's and nickel parts 8. Replace the front buffer with Mexico quarter buffers. 9. Complete upholstery with some retro looking front seats (will be keeping the rear seats) 10. Swap the dashboard meter panel with a RS version meter panel. One thing that worries me to doing up the bubble arches. I could not find the specs for them. Any help in this department is most welcome. Pics will come soon.