FINALLY, NEW STEEL MK1 ESCORT GUARDS ARRIVE IN AUSTRALIA

[ulsterman]

Just a bit of an update guys. The guards should be here around the end of this week now that the Brisbane port has been re-opened after the bad floods. That means we are still on target for a first week in February delivery. Thanks for your patience. Cheers Rob

[mickas]

My van says Thank You

[ulsterman]

Hopefully this will be the Year of the Van Mick

[Roger Miller]

ulsterman,

Have you tried one on yet ?

Did it fit ??

Any pictures of fit at doors and the like ???

Awaiting response images.

[ulsterman]

Yes Roger, real good fit on both of them. I have posted all the pictures on the Turbosport thread after your request at the weekend. Cheers

[mickas]

http://www.turbosport.co.uk/showthread. ... ion/page13

[gen mk 1rs2000]

we all should be able to go that bit faster now without the fear of
damaging a good twin cam gaurd , that makes them consumables now!
coments mostly directed to gary pitt & sean sorrenson , who previously
thought they were just for keeping the tafe boys in a job

[mickas]

[ulsterman]

Guys, the Guards are now here. Pretty historic day as these are the first new steel MK1 Guards to arrive in OZ since the 70s and the first pair have already gone the same day (to Gympie). I collected them all today from the docks. Don't you love the wit on the boxes? Arrived well packed and not one flawed. If you have already pre-ordered I will be in touch in the next few days. I have also recieved a good supply of Standard MK1 Right Hand Guards if you need some. Just give me a hoi 0450922011. Cheers Rob

[gen mk 1rs2000]

i love the packing crates

[MK1_Oz]

still no LHS standard gaurds?

[mickas]

I have all mine

[ulsterman]

Only 1 left Glenn. You need to let me know if you want it super quick. Cheers Rob

[MK1_Oz]

I hope to finally get the paint off my exiswting gaurd tomorrow at work. With luck I will know by tomorrow night if I need the replacement or not. Can you confirm delivered price to Adelaide again please?

[ulsterman]

Glenn, do you have a courier of choice.? The dimensions are 130cm x 75cm x 30cm. x max 15 kilos in a wooden crate. Cheers Rob

[MK1_Oz]

I will get some online quotes tomorrow....as to preferred courier....the cheapest!!!!!

[ulsterman]

This is a video of the Robotic Arm which was made specially to cut out the MK1 Guards. Let it load up

http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XMjI1NDEwOTQ4.html

[gen mk 1rs2000]

pretty impressive ! i did see somewhere the "dies: they made to press them with
also very impressive
but
it seems a shame they couldnt fold the inner lip & trim a bit off the front edge to
allow for wider track & a bit more castor

[ulsterman]

Hi Steve, this is a good point which I will mention on the next run. The Poms and Paddies never ran much castor even on their track cars. Cheers