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[Boggy]

Hi,

 So, I've recently been getting into the Sweeney, I was too young first time round and when the film was released recently I was determined to watch the entire series before watching the movie so I had a more mature opinion of it, Also believe there are two Sweeney movies with John Thaw in.

 Anyway, the reason for this post is because I am next year going to search for a complete MK1 Granada or Consul as used in the series, Will be painted up the same, would prefer the Granada but I need the right colour interior before i get the car. Anyway, that will be my project. Need to get a motorbike first though

[Del Boy]

Sounds good to me . I had a MK1 Granada as my first car 3.0, I loved it  .

[Boggy]

Its the 3ltr I want, it wont be a quick project but I want something to work on that I know about, no electronics etc, plus, when My lad gets older, hes 7 at the moment, he can help me out

[Vamps]

Good choice..............

[The Red Baron]

had a few in earlier years, granada/consul 2.5,2.0l,  2x 3.0l mkI granadas & a 2.6mkII i think it was. love the mkIs tbh. 

[the alarming man]

will be expensive as good one cost a lot....a guy who runs classic fords(i think) owns the car that was used in the series,he also deals in older fords

[dbug]

Had a 72 Mk1 Granada Ghia, 3 lit V6, metallic green with tan vinyl roof - only issues I had with it was inlet manifold gasket @40K (normal on these) and exhaust @ 105K (just as I was selling it) falling off.  Was original exhaust - one piece - fitted by Fords before fiting rear subframe! - had to cut it off and fitted replacement which came in sections.  Great car, very reliable and would cruise all day @ 100 mph (tried it on trip down to Cannes)

[Martian]

Sounds good to me . I had a MK1 Granada as my first car 3.0, I loved it  .

Same here, finished in Roman Bronze with a 4 speed manual box.
Cost £200 for TPFT at 17 years old with a provisional licence, and I got £20 back 4 weeks later when I passed my test.

[Del Boy]

Sounds good to me . I had a MK1 Granada as my first car 3.0, I loved it  .

Same here, finished in Roman Bronze with a 4 speed manual box.
Cost £200 for TPFT at 17 years old with a provisional licence, and I got £20 back 4 weeks later when I passed my test.

Mine was Black and an Auto, I put curtains in it as well  . How did I get so old?

[mantahatch]

Just watch out for the self destructing nylon/plastic timing wheel. Mine broke on me. That said I think any surviving to this day have probably had them changed by now.

Mine was a K plate blue 3.0 manual, think GL or low model, def not ghia. I was 18 when I had it, lasted about 3 weeks before the timing wheel went. Got towed home by the RAC on a rope.

[Martian]

Sounds good to me . I had a MK1 Granada as my first car 3.0, I loved it  .

Same here, finished in Roman Bronze with a 4 speed manual box.
Cost £200 for TPFT at 17 years old with a provisional licence, and I got £20 back 4 weeks later when I passed my test.

Mine was Black and an Auto, I put curtains in it as well  . How did I get so old?

You didn't used to live on the Angell Town Estate in Brixton back in the 80's did you? 

[omega3000]

Just watch out for the self destructing nylon/plastic timing wheel. Mine broke on me. That said I think any surviving to this day have probably had them changed by now.

Mine was a K plate blue 3.0 manual, think GL or low model, def not ghia. I was 18 when I had it, lasted about 3 weeks before the timing wheel went. Got towed home by the RAC on a rope.

 

That dont sound good 

[Andy B]

Just watch out for the self destructing nylon/plastic timing wheel. Mine broke on me. That said I think any surviving to this day have probably had them changed by now.

Mine was a K plate blue 3.0 manual, think GL or low model, def not ghia. I was 18 when I had it, lasted about 3 weeks before the timing wheel went. Got towed home by the RAC on a rope.

 

That dont sound good 

The idea behind the fibre intermediate gear was to quieten the cam's gear train down. It worked especially well when the teeth sheared! 

[Keith ABS]

   The one used in the TV series was actually a Consul with a 3 litre engine fitted.
I banger raced my dads old one.P reg 3 litre ghia auto. managed to get five full meetings out of it before it was totally wrecked and engine expired while only running on three!
Keith B

[omega3000]

   The one used in the TV series was actually a Consul with a 3 litre engine fitted.
I banger raced my dads old one.P reg 3 litre ghia auto. managed to get five full meetings out of it before it was totally wrecked and engine expired while only running on three!
Keith B

Aye , seen plenty of those at brayfield stadium years ago and they were good but not as strong as the rover P4's .
Not seen many mk1 granadas around lately