'88'S2 Resto project [28FEB WORK RESUMES/FLOOR PAN]
17-12-2006, 06:18 PM
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'88'S2 Resto project [28FEB WORK RESUMES/FLOOR PAN]
Heres a few pictures of my series 2, the car has been sat for 5 years and is now cosmetically in a sorry state, the tin worm has set in.
It had a cash injection 18 months ago where i had fitted a new T3 Turbo pace front mount intercooler, new Konis all round etc and after changing the engine for a claimed 1.9 low comp unit yet to be confirmed 1.9 by Sir Harvey Gibbs!! The car is currently in the very capable hands of my good friend Russell "The Pig" hennesey @ custom body repair! Being a qualified panel beater an awesome sprayer he had to be the man for the job, look forward to the result as its about time the old girl had a major freshen up over the winter. Few niggly problems with the engine and ancillaries that need to be sorted as does the exact spec of the engine.[/img]
It had a cash injection 18 months ago where i had fitted a new T3 Turbo pace front mount intercooler, new Konis all round etc and after changing the engine for a claimed 1.9 low comp unit yet to be confirmed 1.9 by Sir Harvey Gibbs!! The car is currently in the very capable hands of my good friend Russell "The Pig" hennesey @ custom body repair! Being a qualified panel beater an awesome sprayer he had to be the man for the job, look forward to the result as its about time the old girl had a major freshen up over the winter. Few niggly problems with the engine and ancillaries that need to be sorted as does the exact spec of the engine.[/img]
17-12-2006, 08:50 PM
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18-12-2006, 09:40 PM
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Finish work tomorrow so going down the body shop then, so will be a big update with more pics! Gunna get the mrs dad to re-size them as the last lot took 3 hours lol!
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20-12-2006, 06:16 PM
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Todays progress!!
Cutting out the rotten outer sill!!
Cutting out the rotten arch! ONLY DOING 1 SIDE AT A TIME so all work shown is on drivers side!!
Cutting out the rotten outer sill!!
Cutting out the rotten arch! ONLY DOING 1 SIDE AT A TIME so all work shown is on drivers side!!
20-12-2006, 06:28 PM
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NOW removing part of the rear inner arch which was like a sive!!
THEN made a new piece of inner arch which the photos do not do justice!!
Takked in place, final weld up when the sills are in!!
20-12-2006, 06:35 PM
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Then we moved onto the front panel to replace the gout with steel!!
Then just enough time for the interior to come out ready to start for the inner and outer sills
Luckily passenger side looks more solid but 1 side at a time!!
Drivers side interior sill
And get the grinder on the back panel, luckily not too bad!!
Then just enough time for the interior to come out ready to start for the inner and outer sills
Luckily passenger side looks more solid but 1 side at a time!!Drivers side interior sill
And get the grinder on the back panel, luckily not too bad!!
20-12-2006, 07:05 PM
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Big thanks to ollie "EVO" from JAP for his help today and good knowledge of rs turbo's even though he's a RICER, hes true blue oval at heart!! 
21-12-2006, 03:22 PM
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Then all painted up in satin black!! 
The inner arch after second coat
The workshop today was an all ford affair, RST ka sport and my brothers 909 motorsport escort!!
The inner arch after second coat
The workshop today was an all ford affair, RST ka sport and my brothers 909 motorsport escort!!
22-12-2006, 03:24 PM
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Well not santa but the motorfactors dropped the new panels off! 
Another interior shot
Then todays work progress. Cleaning and sanding etc the passenger inner arch!
Then all painted up satin black!
Another interior shot
Then todays work progress. Cleaning and sanding etc the passenger inner arch!
Then all painted up satin black!
23-12-2006, 12:26 PM
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It'll be a few days before i do anymore , cant wait to get stuck in again though, talk of putting in new chassis rails on the back as the holes are a bit big and awkward to plate up! 
But the finished job will be alot better for it
, cant wait to get stuck in again though, talk of putting in new chassis rails on the back as the holes are a bit big and awkward to plate up! But the finished job will be alot better for it
23-12-2006, 12:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Eddie RST
It'll be a few days before i do anymore , cant wait to get stuck in again though, talk of putting in new chassis rails on the back as the holes are a bit big and awkward to plate up! But the finished job will be alot better for it
, cant wait to get stuck in again though, talk of putting in new chassis rails on the back as the holes are a bit big and awkward to plate up! But the finished job will be alot better for it
23-12-2006, 03:08 PM
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You have to remove the fuel dont you? Doesnt bother me as i want to get underneath and attend any flakey rust that might be lurking and yes you guessed it paint it SATIN BLACK 
Im turning into a right bufty now and the amount of panels i've decided to replace its gunna be like having a brand new car. Really am desperate to get back working on it but was nursing such a dark hangover today after me The pig, olly my bro etc decided to get on it in town! 
Im turning into a right bufty now and the amount of panels i've decided to replace its gunna be like having a brand new car. Really am desperate to get back working on it but was nursing such a dark hangover today after me The pig, olly my bro etc decided to get on it in town!
24-12-2006, 06:52 AM
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Yeah think thats what is gunna have to happen but at least if i strip it all off it'll be easier to attend the rest of the rot that might have occured. So lucky me next time i go in thats what i m up against! 
Russ said id hate him for it 
Russ said id hate him for it
27-12-2006, 02:44 PM
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Today's job was to clean the underside and remove any flakes of rust and expose anything major! Jacked up and ready!
The very nasty looking underside I wonder what surprises it has instore for me?
Think i need a new fuel pump cradle, this ones riddled with gout!!
After an hours work!
Found anouther hole this time in the nearside chassis leg! Repairable thank god!
Opened up a whole new bag of worms and found all this indide!!!
So a new back panel is needed! Russ and i actually had the is it worth it conversation
! The result was YES 
just gunna cost me more time and more money 
. It seems the more you poke around and repair the more you reveal! Nevermind it'll all be worth it when its done!!
The very nasty looking underside I wonder what surprises it has instore for me?
Think i need a new fuel pump cradle, this ones riddled with gout!!
After an hours work!
Found anouther hole this time in the nearside chassis leg! Repairable thank god!
Opened up a whole new bag of worms and found all this indide!!!
So a new back panel is needed! Russ and i actually had the is it worth it conversation
! The result was YES just gunna cost me more time and more money . It seems the more you poke around and repair the more you reveal! Nevermind it'll all be worth it when its done!!
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I know thats my sentiments exactly! Like i said to Russ who is doing all the technical stuff, "Although i keep finding more i have now nearly had a poke around the whole car so there really is almost nothing left to find! Do one job at a time and it'll be fine" the car is really a labour of love though.
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looking good so far mate, lovin the updates. Personally i would just strip the whole car ie lights etc etc and then go from there, less to mask up wen sprayin lol.
oh yea, if u wana sell that steering wheel in there at mo let us know how much u'd like for it
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oh yea, if u wana sell that steering wheel in there at mo let us know how much u'd like for it
looking forwards to next set of pics
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Yeah dont worry the lights and glass etc will be coming out, just trying to concentrate on the main bulk of it at the mo. Should be having a start on the inner and outer sills on the 2nd of jan . So looking forward to some real progress on reconstructing the body
The wheel does need re-trimming but if your still interested p.m me a sensible offer and we can sort it
. So looking forward to some real progress on reconstructing the body The wheel does need re-trimming
but if your still interested p.m me a sensible offer and we can sort it
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Visited Brooklyn Ford today and bought a few items to help the rebuild
New door handles £50
New Ford badges £20
MY mint three spoke!!
Also ordered a new back panel, and a mint 90 spec rear spoiler and a non rusty fuel pump cradle from West Midlands RS centre!!More real work will be commencing on the third so look forward to that.
New door handles £50
New Ford badges £20
MY mint three spoke!!
Also ordered a new back panel, and a mint 90 spec rear spoiler and a non rusty fuel pump cradle from West Midlands RS centre!!More real work will be commencing on the third so look forward to that.
30-12-2006, 06:08 PM
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rs nutta: cant sell the wheel as its my brothers.
Mercury grey minter: Im in worcester.
Yeah the handles and badges are pricey but my originals are faded and wouldnt look right on new paint! My 90 spec spoiler is costing me £90 but i am assured it is mint with the bolts intact! Dont want to cut corners with it so im willing to pay a bit more for the right gear.
Thankyou everyone for your kind comments, glad of the support!
Mercury grey minter: Im in worcester.
Yeah the handles and badges are pricey but my originals are faded and wouldnt look right on new paint! My 90 spec spoiler is costing me £90 but i am assured it is mint with the bolts intact! Dont want to cut corners with it so im willing to pay a bit more for the right gear.
Thankyou everyone for your kind comments, glad of the support!