PistonHunter Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 I am looking at buying a 1984 Ford fiesta I was just wondering if there is anything that i should look for when viewing the car e.g known problems etc I would really appreciate some input from Ford owners Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goodkat Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 Rust, rust, rust... Sent from my Gen 1 WAP phone 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdeMk1 Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 Front and rear wheelarches, inner and outer sills, bulkhead, scuttle panel, inner wings, door bottoms, tailgate - all rust so check carefully. Looks pretty good in the pics but id be checking that front crossmember out behind the front valance. What engine has it got? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy.B1971 Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 like the minilite wheels, could be a nice project with a nice tuned lump under the bonnet,.... RUST.... has that been mentioned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PistonHunter Posted October 10, 2014 Author Share Posted October 10, 2014 Front and rear wheelarches, inner and outer sills, bulkhead, scuttle panel, inner wings, door bottoms, tailgate - all rust so check carefully. Looks pretty good in the pics but id be checking that front crossmember out behind the front valance. What engine has it got? Cheers for your quick reply It was originally a 1.1 however it has had an engine swap so it currently has an XR2 engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdeMk1 Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 Nice. I had a Mk1 with a 1740 XR2 engine on twin 40's, then a Mk2 with an Escort RS Turbo engine in it, had some fun in those! Let us know if you get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy.B1971 Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 you cant beat the sound of a set of 40's PURRRRRRRR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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