White Sapphire Cosworth Build... From Scratch!!! (ABORTED!... most parts for sale!) - Page 2

AlexD · 29-11-2007, 11:38 AM

Lookin Ace mate

.. Sooo Glad she went to a good home

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Simmo · 16-12-2007, 02:58 PM

A small update while waiting for the Ahmed springs to be delivered...

Finished the waxoyling on the front arches to match the rears

Cleaned up and painted front crossmember

Bought quite a few new bits for rebuilding suspension... Standard top mounts

Rear Spring Seats

New strut top cups, bump stops and bearings

Powerflex rear ARB bushes

Koni's

Some sexy carbon fibre strut tops courtesy of Barry @ http://www.carbontecshop.com

Got an OMP strut brace off Ebay, re-painted it and fitted it using proper bolts

Wanted to change fuel cap for a late cable-release item to utilise cable and lever i have for the boot release. It was magenta so had to re-paint it too. Before:

After:

Fitted smoked rear lights and number plate surround (note painted towing eye!)

That's all folks... happy xmas!

gaz3678 · 17-12-2007, 09:07 AM

Looking like it's shaping up nicely mate! Bit of white hammerite been used

Good job with the flush fuel cover, looks much nicer. I've got a pair of powerflex yellow top mount's for the front, yours if you want them!
Give me a bell, Ads

CharlieSaff · 18-12-2007, 08:45 PM

Looking good Paul

NEEDFORSPEED · 18-12-2007, 09:38 PM

going to look spot on once its done!

Simmo · 17-01-2008, 09:38 PM

Right another small update... the suspension's finished!!!

Rear

Front

Also managed to get another mint 4x4 bonnet to replace the one which was damaged in transit, and am in the process of getting gearbox and diff.

There we go... my excuse for lack of progress next month is i'm in Derby for 3 weeks on a course!

CosKev3 · 18-01-2008, 11:08 AM

Coming along nicely

Simmo · 18-01-2008, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CosKev3

Coming along nicely

Cheers Kev

I know its not up to your standards and i could've made it look a lot prettier underneath but i'm trying to do it on a tight budget! I'm going for tidy and functional... some things can be too clean in my opinion!!!

fezzajsy · 18-01-2008, 05:55 PM

getting there

Matt Baxter · 19-01-2008, 07:15 PM

what brand of under seal did you use mate? and what did you use to put it on with

Simmo · 19-01-2008, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt Baxter

what brand of under seal did you use mate? and what did you use to put it on with

Just the regular Waxoyl pal... brushed on!!!

Matt Baxter · 19-01-2008, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by simmosaph

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt Baxter

what brand of under seal did you use mate? and what did you use to put it on with

Just the regular Waxoyl pal... brushed on!!!

looks very good, cheers for that

Simmo · 26-01-2008, 08:18 PM

An update of some more parts i've managed to get hold of over the last couple of weeks...

Got some good front and rear bumpers from Ben (cosjapeater PF username). Front bumper came complete with fogs/surrounds and laguna splitter with no sagging but needs the side brakets redoing as usual!

Front

Rear

Ben also had a mint 4x4 bonnet and as I needed another one after the Citylink abuse I thought it'd be rude not to have that too!!!

So if anyone's interested in a white 4x4 bonnet to repair with mint vents and good underlay let me know...

Someone nearby is breaking his Sapphire so I had a few bits off that too:

Good usable standard diff... I'll probably just give it a good clean up rather than rebuild it, but i'll look into it all the same.

Complete top-end in need of rebuilding... Still running different ideas around my head at the mo on the engine spec so i'll just start stripping it down.

T5 gearbox in need of rebuilding (you can see a pattern emerging here can't you?!

) This is something i've got to decide on; whether to get it done or have a bash myself... it seems quite straightforward really! Maybe someone can give me a few pointers if they've done it?

And finally... steering wheel and indicator stalks!

Got the petrol tank to come yet but that's all for now...

CosKev3 · 26-01-2008, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by simmosaph

but i'm trying to do it on a tight budget!

LOL,thats why my car has sat untouched since Nov 2006

New house and bigger mortgage and no Cosworth money left at the end of the month

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt Baxter

what did you use to put it on with

Thrown on off a shovel I would say looking at it!!!!!!!!

Simmo · 26-01-2008, 11:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CosKev3

LOL,thats why my car has sat untouched since Nov 2006

New house and bigger mortgage and no Cosworth money left at the end of the month

I'm selling the house at the mo so am trying to spend as much as possible on the cossie as soon as possible before the mortgage goes from stupidly expensive to outrageously expensive!!!... so i've got that that to come!

Quote:

Originally Posted by CosKev3

Thrown on off a shovel I would say looking at it!!!!!!!!

fezzajsy · 27-01-2008, 09:14 AM

looking good m8

CosKev3 · 27-01-2008, 09:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by simmosaph

Quote:

Originally Posted by CosKev3

LOL,thats why my car has sat untouched since Nov 2006

New house and bigger mortgage and no Cosworth money left at the end of the month

I'm selling the house at the mo so am trying to spend as much as possible on the cossie as soon as possible before the mortgage goes from stupidly expensive to outrageously expensive!!!... so i've got that that to come!

Quote:

Originally Posted by CosKev3

Thrown on off a shovel I would say looking at it!!!!!!!!

Good luck m8

Mine tripled

Got a nice garage now though,but can't afford to fix the Cosworth to keep in the garage that I bought the house for!!!!!!!!

Simmo · 01-02-2008, 06:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CosKev3

Got a nice garage now though,but can't afford to fix the Cosworth to keep in the garage that I bought the house for!!!!!!!!

Barry R · 09-02-2008, 08:13 PM

Updates man where are they

Simmo · 09-02-2008, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Barry R

Updates man where are they

I've been on a course in Derby for the last 3 weeks, and trying to sell the house at the mo as well so its been a bit hectic!!!

Fingers crossed i'll have an update tomorrow...

Barry R · 09-02-2008, 08:33 PM

Oh good cant wait to see her all done i loved it when alex had her
she just looked so clean

Simmo · 09-02-2008, 09:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Barry R

Oh good cant wait to see her all done i loved it when alex had her
she just looked so clean

Oh you knew it in its previous life?!

I've seen the pics of it before Alex started to break it... i'll be happy if it looks half as good when its finished!!!

gaz3678 · 10-02-2008, 11:39 AM

Hello Fella, noot much more to do by the look of it

Just wanted to tell you where I've seen that badge on your wing.....On the back of a rover!!

Thought I'd cheer you up

Need to drive down and catch up, hope all's well

Simmo · 10-02-2008, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gaz3678

Hello Fella, noot much more to do by the look of it

Just wanted to tell you where I've seen that badge on your wing.....On the back of a rover!!

Thought I'd cheer you up

Need to drive down and catch up, hope all's well

Getting there slowly!

Yeah I know... albeit an MG one though!!!

Yeah drop us a line mate...

Barry R · 10-02-2008, 01:41 PM

yeah i knew her b4 alex pulled her apart what a gem when i first saw
the saph it was like it had just come off the forecourt alex more than
looked after her

Simmo · 10-02-2008, 05:36 PM

Small update...

Managed to get the rear bumper fitted today... pretty pleased with how it all looks now at the back!!!

woolford · 10-02-2008, 09:20 PM

looking top man keep going

gaz3678 · 14-02-2008, 04:55 PM

Wow, it nearly looks like a real Cossie, if you squit and look from behind

Looking forward to seeing it done!Let me know if and when you wanna do the alarm.

fezzajsy · 14-02-2008, 08:27 PM

wel done

Simmo · 14-02-2008, 11:00 PM

Thanks for the coments guys!

Quote:

Originally Posted by gaz3678

Looking forward to seeing it done!Let me know if and when you wanna do the alarm.

Yeah cheers ad, still got it in mind to give young Ashley a ring and see what he can do... if you happen to mention it to him when you next speak to him that'd be great!!!

gaz3678 · 15-02-2008, 12:47 PM

I did mention it, he recons sub £500 for the alarm with the bells & whistles

Let me know when you want a proper quote for it and i'll sort it out

CosKev3 · 16-02-2008, 12:06 PM

Looking good

De-locked boot lid is nice

Simmo · 16-02-2008, 12:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CosKev3

Looking good

De-locked boot lid is nice

Cheers Kev

I wasn't keen on them really, only got it cos it had the genuine Rouse spoiler!... but its really growing on me now and i'm pleased with how the back looks!!!

dovboy · 18-02-2008, 09:34 PM

will keep my eye on this now

looking very nice

nuttynil · 19-02-2008, 08:51 PM

nice build

KSA-Cossie · 19-02-2008, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CosKev3

Some of mine to help you decide pal.......

You know it makes sense........

Awesome pal.

Simmo · 20-02-2008, 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dovboy

will keep my eye on this now

looking very nice

Cheers Dave!!!...

and remember, i'm NOT copying yours!!!

andycosworth · 26-02-2008, 06:05 PM

sum gud hard work has gone into this and it looks stunning

cnt wait to see wen its finished.

u said the 4x4 bonnet is up 4 grabs buts needs repairing,wots up wiv it an how much m8?

Simmo · 26-02-2008, 08:26 PM

Thanks fella!!!

The bonnet's in the parts for sale section... here's the link: http://passionford.com/forum/ford-rs-cosworth-parts-for-sale/224736-bare-white-4x4-bonnet-damaged-now-on-ebay.html

You also have pm...

Simmo · 29-02-2008, 10:01 PM

Small update... cleaned up and painted the fuel pump/filter cradle, tank strap and diff...

Fitted the 'good' bonnet to get it out of harms way... will be coming off again to fit engine anyway!

Got hold of a complete 2wd engine... head's in need of work but the block's still on a standard bore. So i've got a nice collection to play with now!

Although on a standard bore I think the block's been stored upside down and will need refacing/machining!!!

The head was damaged and an attempt to repair it has been made but its still missing 3 valve seats... not sure its worth bothering with especially as its an early 3dr head (I have the other head after all!)

With the engine I also got a box full of useful goodies like brand new exhaust cam, AP fast road clutch, gasket set etc etc

16-12-2007, 02:58 PM	#42
Simmo I've found that life I needed.. It's HERE!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (19) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: West Sussex Posts: 1,403 Rep Power: 9	A small update while waiting for the Ahmed springs to be delivered... Finished the waxoyling on the front arches to match the rears Cleaned up and painted front crossmember Bought quite a few new bits for rebuilding suspension... Standard top mounts Rear Spring Seats New strut top cups, bump stops and bearings Powerflex rear ARB bushes Koni's Some sexy carbon fibre strut tops courtesy of Barry @ http://www.carbontecshop.com Got an OMP strut brace off Ebay, re-painted it and fitted it using proper bolts Wanted to change fuel cap for a late cable-release item to utilise cable and lever i have for the boot release. It was magenta so had to re-paint it too. Before: After: Fitted smoked rear lights and number plate surround (note painted towing eye!) That's all folks... happy xmas! __________________ 2.1zvh FRST West Sussex RS Owners Club

17-12-2007, 09:07 AM	#43
gaz3678 Wahay!! I've lost my Virginity!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Surrey/ Sussex Posts: 65 Rep Power: 8	Christmas greetings!! Looking like it's shaping up nicely mate! Bit of white hammerite been used Good job with the flush fuel cover, looks much nicer. I've got a pair of powerflex yellow top mount's for the front, yours if you want them! Give me a bell, Ads __________________ Cosworth owners guide: 1) Learn how to gobble your bank manager.

18-12-2007, 08:45 PM	#44
CharlieSaff I've found that life I needed.. It's HERE!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2004 Location: West Sussex Posts: 1,063 Rep Power: 9	Looking good Paul __________________ T34.63//350BHP//350FT/LB//AP 4 Pot's//1.9BAR Spike//6° ADR Rear Beam My Rear End Restoration West Sussex RS Owners Club

18-12-2007, 09:38 PM	#45
NEEDFORSPEED PassionFord Post Troll Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: st.annes, blackpool Posts: 2,982 Rep Power: 8	going to look spot on once its done! __________________ [CLICK TO SEE MY SAPH RESTO!! http://www.passionford.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=240033

17-01-2008, 09:38 PM	#46
Simmo I've found that life I needed.. It's HERE!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (19) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: West Sussex Posts: 1,403 Rep Power: 9	Right another small update... the suspension's finished!!! Rear Front Also managed to get another mint 4x4 bonnet to replace the one which was damaged in transit, and am in the process of getting gearbox and diff. There we go... my excuse for lack of progress next month is i'm in Derby for 3 weeks on a course! __________________ 2.1zvh FRST West Sussex RS Owners Club

18-01-2008, 11:08 AM	#47
CosKev3 PassionFord Post Troll Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Shropshire. Posts: 3,037 Rep Power: 11	Coming along nicely __________________ . . . Saph gone,but not forgotten. My car interests have EVOlved............. You may PREFER your Cosworth,but not a sniff they are BETTER cars than Evos sorry................. My 309 Gti re-shell/resto thread: http://www.309ownersclub.com/Communi...hp?f=30&t=3552

18-01-2008, 05:55 PM	#49
fezzajsy 10K+ Poster!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (9) Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: jeRSey..isles Posts: 12,475 Rep Power: 20	getting there __________________ http://passionford.com/forum/restora...y-tidy-up.html

19-01-2008, 07:15 PM	#50
Matt Baxter Back in black! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (33) Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Fleet, Hampshire Posts: 5,112 Rep Power: 12	what brand of under seal did you use mate? and what did you use to put it on with __________________ My rebuild thread (2wd = proper cossy!) http://passionford.com/forum/restora...iny-stuff.html

26-01-2008, 08:18 PM	#53
Simmo I've found that life I needed.. It's HERE!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (19) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: West Sussex Posts: 1,403 Rep Power: 9	An update of some more parts i've managed to get hold of over the last couple of weeks... Got some good front and rear bumpers from Ben (cosjapeater PF username). Front bumper came complete with fogs/surrounds and laguna splitter with no sagging but needs the side brakets redoing as usual! Front Rear Ben also had a mint 4x4 bonnet and as I needed another one after the Citylink abuse I thought it'd be rude not to have that too!!! So if anyone's interested in a white 4x4 bonnet to repair with mint vents and good underlay let me know... Someone nearby is breaking his Sapphire so I had a few bits off that too: Good usable standard diff... I'll probably just give it a good clean up rather than rebuild it, but i'll look into it all the same. Complete top-end in need of rebuilding... Still running different ideas around my head at the mo on the engine spec so i'll just start stripping it down. T5 gearbox in need of rebuilding (you can see a pattern emerging here can't you?! ) This is something i've got to decide on; whether to get it done or have a bash myself... it seems quite straightforward really! Maybe someone can give me a few pointers if they've done it? And finally... steering wheel and indicator stalks! Got the petrol tank to come yet but that's all for now... __________________ 2.1zvh FRST West Sussex RS Owners Club

27-01-2008, 09:14 AM	#56
fezzajsy 10K+ Poster!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (9) Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: jeRSey..isles Posts: 12,475 Rep Power: 20	looking good m8 __________________ http://passionford.com/forum/restora...y-tidy-up.html

09-02-2008, 08:13 PM	#59
Barry R PassionFord Post Troll Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (3) Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bristol Posts: 3,339 Rep Power: 8	Updates man where are they

09-02-2008, 08:33 PM	#61
Barry R PassionFord Post Troll Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (3) Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bristol Posts: 3,339 Rep Power: 8	Oh good cant wait to see her all done i loved it when alex had her she just looked so clean

10-02-2008, 11:39 AM	#63
gaz3678 Wahay!! I've lost my Virginity!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Surrey/ Sussex Posts: 65 Rep Power: 8	Your badge..... Hello Fella, noot much more to do by the look of it Just wanted to tell you where I've seen that badge on your wing.....On the back of a rover!! Thought I'd cheer you up Need to drive down and catch up, hope all's well __________________ Cosworth owners guide: 1) Learn how to gobble your bank manager.

10-02-2008, 01:41 PM	#65
Barry R PassionFord Post Troll Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (3) Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bristol Posts: 3,339 Rep Power: 8	yeah i knew her b4 alex pulled her apart what a gem when i first saw the saph it was like it had just come off the forecourt alex more than looked after her

10-02-2008, 05:36 PM	#66
Simmo I've found that life I needed.. It's HERE!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (19) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: West Sussex Posts: 1,403 Rep Power: 9	Small update... Managed to get the rear bumper fitted today... pretty pleased with how it all looks now at the back!!! __________________ 2.1zvh FRST West Sussex RS Owners Club

10-02-2008, 09:20 PM	#67
woolford Advanced PassionFord User Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Blackpool Posts: 1,805 Rep Power: 7	looking top man keep going

14-02-2008, 04:55 PM	#68
gaz3678 Wahay!! I've lost my Virginity!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Surrey/ Sussex Posts: 65 Rep Power: 8	Getting there Wow, it nearly looks like a real Cossie, if you squit and look from behind Looking forward to seeing it done!Let me know if and when you wanna do the alarm. __________________ Cosworth owners guide: 1) Learn how to gobble your bank manager.

14-02-2008, 08:27 PM	#69
fezzajsy 10K+ Poster!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (9) Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: jeRSey..isles Posts: 12,475 Rep Power: 20	wel done __________________ http://passionford.com/forum/restora...y-tidy-up.html

15-02-2008, 12:47 PM	#71
gaz3678 Wahay!! I've lost my Virginity!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Surrey/ Sussex Posts: 65 Rep Power: 8	Alarms I did mention it, he recons sub £500 for the alarm with the bells & whistles Let me know when you want a proper quote for it and i'll sort it out __________________ Cosworth owners guide: 1) Learn how to gobble your bank manager.

16-02-2008, 12:06 PM	#72
CosKev3 PassionFord Post Troll Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Shropshire. Posts: 3,037 Rep Power: 11	Looking good De-locked boot lid is nice __________________ . . . Saph gone,but not forgotten. My car interests have EVOlved............. You may PREFER your Cosworth,but not a sniff they are BETTER cars than Evos sorry................. My 309 Gti re-shell/resto thread: http://www.309ownersclub.com/Communi...hp?f=30&t=3552

18-02-2008, 09:34 PM	#74
dovboy PassionFord Post Whore!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: fife,scotland Posts: 3,678 Rep Power: 10	will keep my eye on this now looking very nice __________________ my car vids http://www.youtube.com/results?searc...y&search_type=

19-02-2008, 08:51 PM	#75
nuttynil Fast ford lover 1989 Ford sapphire cosworth Trader Score: (3) Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Kent Posts: 1,194 Rep Power: 6	nice build __________________

26-02-2008, 06:05 PM	#78
andycosworth I've found that life I needed.. It's HERE!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: North Wales Posts: 1,355 Rep Power: 8	sum gud hard work has gone into this and it looks stunning cnt wait to see wen its finished. u said the 4x4 bonnet is up 4 grabs buts needs repairing,wots up wiv it an how much m8? __________________

26-02-2008, 08:26 PM	#79
Simmo I've found that life I needed.. It's HERE!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (19) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: West Sussex Posts: 1,403 Rep Power: 9	Thanks fella!!! The bonnet's in the parts for sale section... here's the link: http://passionford.com/forum/ford-rs-cosworth-parts-for-sale/224736-bare-white-4x4-bonnet-damaged-now-on-ebay.html You also have pm... __________________ 2.1zvh FRST West Sussex RS Owners Club

29-02-2008, 10:01 PM	#80
Simmo I've found that life I needed.. It's HERE!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (19) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: West Sussex Posts: 1,403 Rep Power: 9	Small update... cleaned up and painted the fuel pump/filter cradle, tank strap and diff... Fitted the 'good' bonnet to get it out of harms way... will be coming off again to fit engine anyway! Got hold of a complete 2wd engine... head's in need of work but the block's still on a standard bore. So i've got a nice collection to play with now! Although on a standard bore I think the block's been stored upside down and will need refacing/machining!!! The head was damaged and an attempt to repair it has been made but its still missing 3 valve seats... not sure its worth bothering with especially as its an early 3dr head (I have the other head after all!) With the engine I also got a box full of useful goodies like brand new exhaust cam, AP fast road clutch, gasket set etc etc __________________ 2.1zvh FRST West Sussex RS Owners Club

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