Duncan Gafanha

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Do you still have them?

So, sorry to resurrect this thread again guys, but..... I'm concerned about the change to ST170 engine from a 1300 in my Mk2 Escort estate, and wondered if it might be wise to try and get it MOTd first, and then register the engine change afterwards. Will the inspector reject it for having the wrong engine, or merely test it as normal? Looking on various forums and checking registration numbers of pictured vehicles, it appears that a number of people are actually running classic fords with MOTs that are still registered with the original lower capacity engine, so that suggests that it is possible. I'm intending to get mine correctly registered (don't want to risk driving it around with the wrong engine and having the insurance company play up) when it's finished, but I just want to try and make it as painless as possible.

VIN or Chassis Number The VIN or Chassis Number can be found on the dashboard, driver's side door and on the registration certificate. All cars and light commercial vehicles built after 1981 have a unique 17-character VIN that provides access to valuable information about that vehicle's history. What is a VIN? VIN is short for "Vehicle Identification Number". All vehicles are assigned a VIN when they are manufactured. They are used to uniquely identify all vehicles. VIN's are recorded in accidents, insurance records, and when work is done on a vehicle by a body shop, dealership or mechanic. Vehicles from 1981 to present have 17 character VIN's. Before 1981 the VIN may be shorter. VIN's do not use the letter "I" or "O". These characters are numbers "1" and "0" 1969 and newer vehicles should have VIN on the driver dash.

Thanks a lot for suggestion.

Where are these hinges from? I have exactly the same, but no clue what brand.

Check Dutton Phaeton as well.