Black sapph 2wd (31-1-2012 re-rebuild strip out) gt30

Matt Baxter · 28-08-2008, 10:50 PM

After finding quite a bit of rust coming up around the sunroof I tried to get hold of a new roof but its nla

So I am going to reshell it in to this (wheels have been photoshopped)

it will be having a full repaint

the shell came with a spare set of doors

I have never liked all the holes in the inner wings so I have got rid of them

Loads of welding later and a skim of filler

Found a bit of rot on the osr arch so cut it out

Then found the drivers seat mount was rotten

I will be useing a bit of 3mm plate as a new mount with a m8 nut welded on the underside to make my life easier

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J1mbo · 28-08-2008, 10:53 PM

looks like a good lil proect !!
keep us updated

coco16i · 29-08-2008, 07:26 AM

Great work on the wheel arch there Matt

Looks mint compared to my capri !! Jesus that thing is rotten !!!! Didn't look all that bad until started stripping it, so much for the guy saying it had no rust on it !

mike77cos · 29-08-2008, 10:13 AM

Does look like good work

Lo@der · 29-08-2008, 10:22 AM

Not hanging around then

.

Looks good with the azev's to. (though I think black wheels would be better

)

James_RScos · 29-08-2008, 11:35 AM

Keep them updates coming mate.

Simmo · 29-08-2008, 02:13 PM

Good work Matt, I'll be keeping an eye on this!

MENIS · 29-08-2008, 03:03 PM

top work your doing there mate keep it up

joffy · 29-08-2008, 03:05 PM

whats happening to the old shell when your done mate??

Daveesaunders · 29-08-2008, 04:28 PM

Looks good, what colour will you be going with?

I need to do the same with one of my rear arches as the rust has come through, will also be getting rid of all the silly holes in the engine bay.

LHD220Turbo · 29-08-2008, 04:34 PM

matt; decided to re-shell then!

looks good with the wheels, what did you pay for the shell?

Munch · 29-08-2008, 04:36 PM

Looks good mate, 2wd Black Saph's are rare as!

Staffi_ · 29-08-2008, 04:37 PM

Keep up the good work Matt....

fezzajsy · 29-08-2008, 04:41 PM

looking good man

Matt Baxter · 29-08-2008, 05:49 PM

new seat mount made from a bit of 3mm plate so Will be nice and strong

Twins · 29-08-2008, 05:57 PM

Nice project there

Matt Baxter · 29-08-2008, 05:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daveesaunders

Looks good, what colour will you be going with?

I need to do the same with one of my rear arches as the rust has come through, will also be getting rid of all the silly holes in the engine bay.

It will stay black as I am told that 2wd sapphs are very rare(not as rare as white but hey

)

Looks so much better already without all the holes imho

Quote:

Originally Posted by LHD220Turbo

matt; decided to re-shell then!

looks good with the wheels, what did you pay for the shell?

yeah I like the look of the wheels but I will get them refurbed

Got it quite cheap i think, £700 delivered but have spent that amount again on bits and bobs

Brian · 29-08-2008, 06:03 PM

Looking good

Brian

LHD220Turbo · 29-08-2008, 06:04 PM

£700 is cheap for a black one IMO; good on you mate; you've certainly cracked on with it

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt Baxter

It will stay black as I am told that 2wd sapphs are very rare(not as rare as white but hey

)

Looks so much better already without all the holes imho

yeah I like the look of the wheels but I will get them refurbed

Got it quite cheap i think, £700 delivered but have spent that amount again on bits and bobs

Matt Baxter · 29-08-2008, 06:20 PM

cheers for all the kind words

best get out there and do a bit more now

Quote:

Originally Posted by joffy

whats happening to the old shell when your done mate??

i will try and sell it

Daveesaunders · 29-08-2008, 08:40 PM

[quote=Matt Baxter;3539555]
yeah I like the look of the wheels but I will get them refurbed
QUOTE]

Although judging by the amount of different wheels you've had I wouldn't be surprised if you end up with a different set altogether

I won't be bringing mine in for an MOT I've just had two weeks of work and spent the whole two weeks painting bits on the Laguna

Matt Baxter · 30-08-2008, 08:21 PM

Although judging by the amount of different wheels you've had I wouldn't be surprised if you end up with a different set altogether

I won't be bringing mine in for an MOT I've just had two weeks of work and spent the whole two weeks painting bits on the Laguna

[/quote]

Matt Baxter · 30-08-2008, 08:24 PM

got the o/s/r arch all done today

in primer

painted

Matt Baxter · 30-08-2008, 08:30 PM

painted the morettes

jack cover

mirror covers but keep looking at the carbon ones

Daveesaunders · 30-08-2008, 08:51 PM

I washed mine today even moved it and turned it round so I can get started. Im thinking of getting some carbon bits to break the white up. I also need to repair my arch now as rust has come through

Your arch looks great

Matt Baxter · 31-08-2008, 12:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daveesaunders

I washed mine today even moved it and turned it round so I can get started. Im thinking of getting some carbon bits to break the white up. I also need to repair my arch now as rust has come through

Your arch looks great

The arch is easy to do i have only just done the ones on the white sapph

I am starting to like the look of carbon just dont tell the wife

AJC · 31-08-2008, 02:32 AM

good project

Matt Baxter · 31-08-2008, 10:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by simmosaph

Good work Matt, I'll be keeping an eye on this!

hows yours coming on

Matt Baxter · 31-08-2008, 10:38 AM

its bits like this that make me want to be out there now, just a shame its pissing down

Lo@der · 31-08-2008, 10:50 AM

Top job on the arch mate, wanna sell it back to me???

bigjim172000 · 31-08-2008, 11:26 AM

Top job on the arch there. Now all ive got to do is go and do mine

Top work

kjc300 · 31-08-2008, 11:35 AM

Matt, I think they do those gazebo things up at blackbushe!! And anyway - skin is waterproof!!

B16 · 31-08-2008, 12:00 PM

Looking really top job Matt

siscossie · 31-08-2008, 06:34 PM

Looks like your getting stuck in mate, top work so far keep the pics coming

Matt Baxter · 31-08-2008, 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by loader5710

Top job on the arch mate, wanna sell it back to me???

nah but i will have a nice white one for sale soon

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigjim172000

Top job on the arch there. Now all ive got to do is go and do mine

Top work

cheers i am well happy with the way it came out

Quote:

Originally Posted by kjc300

Matt, I think they do those gazebo things up at blackbushe!! And anyway - skin is waterproof!!

Got one of them but it was fucking crap out there

Quote:

Originally Posted by B16

Looking really top job Matt

Cheers paul with any luck it will be driving my the next middlesex meet

Quote:

Originally Posted by siscossie

Looks like your getting stuck in mate, top work so far keep the pics coming

Cheers,
as long as the weather sorts its self out so i can paint the bay and then pull me engine out of the white sapph and fit it all up in to the black one

**Sanchez_** · 31-08-2008, 10:17 PM

nice work so far billy bob remember ill pop over if u need help

Simmo · 01-09-2008, 09:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt Baxter

hows yours coming on

Slowly getting there... but time's rapidly running out, there's just not enough hours in the day!!!

You keeping your splitter off the white one Matt?

fezzajsy · 01-09-2008, 04:44 PM

nice work done on it

BIG TONY RS · 01-09-2008, 09:07 PM

you dont hang about Matt well done that arch looks good

them morretes are gonna look really good too

.

Tony

Matt Baxter · 01-09-2008, 10:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jay.

nice work so far billy bob remember ill pop over if u need help

you will regret saying that

Quote:

Originally Posted by simmosaph

Slowly getting there... but time's rapidly running out, there's just not enough hours in the day!!!

You keeping your splitter off the white one Matt?

yeah tell me about it mate, yeah deffo keeping the splitter but if you want one pm Moose130 as he's the guy that sells them £80 iirc

Quote:

Originally Posted by fezzajsy

nice work done on it

Cheers

Quote:

Originally Posted by BIG TONY RS

you dont hang about Matt well done that arch looks good

them morretes are gonna look really good too

.

Tony

Cheers Tony

With any luck I will get the engine bay painted in the next day or 2

and then try to get the engine in over the weekend

28-08-2008, 10:53 PM	#2
J1mbo B1mbo Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: peterborough Posts: 14,692 Rep Power: 19	looks like a good lil proect !! keep us updated __________________ mt-motorsport.com

29-08-2008, 10:13 AM	#4
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29-08-2008, 10:22 AM	#5
Lo@der Passionford Thread Killer Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (8) Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: bournemouth Posts: 3,570 Rep Power: 10	Not hanging around then. Looks good with the azev's to. (though I think black wheels would be better) __________________ Low Slung Denim

29-08-2008, 11:35 AM	#6
James_RScos Advanced PassionFord User Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2004 Location: Nottingham Posts: 1,562 Rep Power: 9	Keep them updates coming mate. __________________ Cheers James Novice Cosworth Gold Cup winner 2010 Overall Novice Cosworth Winner 2010 H380 TBV : Standard Coucours Car http://www.passionford.com/forum/res...or-2010-a.html H686 ODA : Fast Road/ Track Car http://passionford.com/forum/restora...-h686-oda.html

29-08-2008, 02:13 PM	#7
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29-08-2008, 07:26 AM	#3
coco16i Advanced PassionFord User Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Scotland Posts: 1,598 Rep Power: 8	Great work on the wheel arch there Matt Looks mint compared to my capri !! Jesus that thing is rotten !!!! Didn't look all that bad until started stripping it, so much for the guy saying it had no rust on it !

29-08-2008, 03:03 PM	#8
MENIS Regular Contributor Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 263 Rep Power: 4	top work your doing there mate keep it up

29-08-2008, 03:05 PM	#9
joffy SLOW LEARNER Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,319 Rep Power: 7	whats happening to the old shell when your done mate??

29-08-2008, 04:28 PM	#10
Daveesaunders Too many posts.. I need a life!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2006 Location: Tongham, Surrey Posts: 604 Rep Power: 6	Looks good, what colour will you be going with? I need to do the same with one of my rear arches as the rust has come through, will also be getting rid of all the silly holes in the engine bay. __________________ 2wd Sapphire RS Cosworth - http://passionford.com/forum/restora...-2wd-saph.html Fiesta Si - Subaru WR Blue, White ST Stripes, 1.6 XR2i Engine and kit Renault Laguna 1.8RN - Phase 1 + 2 Front End, Leather Interior

29-08-2008, 04:34 PM	#11
LHD220Turbo PassionFord Post Whore!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (3) Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: swindon, wiltshire Posts: 9,120 Rep Power: 14	matt; decided to re-shell then! looks good with the wheels, what did you pay for the shell?

29-08-2008, 04:36 PM	#12
Munch Mr. Sparkle! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Wiltshire - swindon Posts: 12,687 Rep Power: 19	Looks good mate, 2wd Black Saph's are rare as! __________________ CHEERS, LEE Onslow Loves COD! Arguing on the internet is like racing in an impreza, even if you win, you're still a twat.

29-08-2008, 04:37 PM	#13
Staffi_ I LOVE CURRY Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Shell Garage... Posts: 17,303 Rep Power: 24	Keep up the good work Matt.... __________________

29-08-2008, 04:41 PM	#14
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29-08-2008, 05:49 PM	#15
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	new seat mount made from a bit of 3mm plate so Will be nice and strong __________________ My rebuild thread (2wd = proper cossy!) http://passionford.com/forum/restora...iny-stuff.html

29-08-2008, 05:57 PM	#16
Twins 15K+ Super Poster!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (14) Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: ESSEX Posts: 15,591 Rep Power: 23	Nice project there __________________ My carbon clad s2

29-08-2008, 06:03 PM	#18
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29-08-2008, 08:40 PM	#21
Daveesaunders Too many posts.. I need a life!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2006 Location: Tongham, Surrey Posts: 604 Rep Power: 6	[quote=Matt Baxter;3539555] yeah I like the look of the wheels but I will get them refurbed QUOTE] Although judging by the amount of different wheels you've had I wouldn't be surprised if you end up with a different set altogether I won't be bringing mine in for an MOT I've just had two weeks of work and spent the whole two weeks painting bits on the Laguna __________________ 2wd Sapphire RS Cosworth - http://passionford.com/forum/restora...-2wd-saph.html Fiesta Si - Subaru WR Blue, White ST Stripes, 1.6 XR2i Engine and kit Renault Laguna 1.8RN - Phase 1 + 2 Front End, Leather Interior

30-08-2008, 08:21 PM	#22
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	Although judging by the amount of different wheels you've had I wouldn't be surprised if you end up with a different set altogether I won't be bringing mine in for an MOT I've just had two weeks of work and spent the whole two weeks painting bits on the Laguna [/quote] __________________ My rebuild thread (2wd = proper cossy!) http://passionford.com/forum/restora...iny-stuff.html Last edited by Matt Baxter; 30-08-2008 at 08:22 PM.

30-08-2008, 08:24 PM	#23
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	got the o/s/r arch all done today in primer painted __________________ My rebuild thread (2wd = proper cossy!) http://passionford.com/forum/restora...iny-stuff.html

30-08-2008, 08:30 PM	#24
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	painted the morettes jack cover mirror covers but keep looking at the carbon ones __________________ My rebuild thread (2wd = proper cossy!) http://passionford.com/forum/restora...iny-stuff.html

30-08-2008, 08:51 PM	#25
Daveesaunders Too many posts.. I need a life!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2006 Location: Tongham, Surrey Posts: 604 Rep Power: 6	I washed mine today even moved it and turned it round so I can get started. Im thinking of getting some carbon bits to break the white up. I also need to repair my arch now as rust has come through Your arch looks great __________________ 2wd Sapphire RS Cosworth - http://passionford.com/forum/restora...-2wd-saph.html Fiesta Si - Subaru WR Blue, White ST Stripes, 1.6 XR2i Engine and kit Renault Laguna 1.8RN - Phase 1 + 2 Front End, Leather Interior

31-08-2008, 02:32 AM	#27
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31-08-2008, 10:38 AM	#29
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	its bits like this that make me want to be out there now, just a shame its pissing down __________________ My rebuild thread (2wd = proper cossy!) http://passionford.com/forum/restora...iny-stuff.html

31-08-2008, 10:50 AM	#30
Lo@der Passionford Thread Killer Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (8) Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: bournemouth Posts: 3,570 Rep Power: 10	Top job on the arch mate, wanna sell it back to me??? __________________ Low Slung Denim

31-08-2008, 11:26 AM	#31
bigjim172000 Me Cossie Runs Atlast!!!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Attleborough, Norfolk, Posts: 1,297 Rep Power: 9	Top job on the arch there. Now all ive got to do is go and do mine Top work __________________ cheers james My first attempt at a siggy LOL.

31-08-2008, 11:35 AM	#32
kjc300 PassionFord Post Whore!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Hampshire Posts: 3,789 Rep Power: 12	Matt, I think they do those gazebo things up at blackbushe!! And anyway - skin is waterproof!! __________________ Cheers, Kev.

31-08-2008, 12:00 PM	#33
B16 Too many posts.. I need a life!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (4) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Farnborough, Hants Posts: 732 Rep Power: 7	Looking really top job Matt __________________ Middlesex RSOC meet 4th Monday of the month. Staines Rugby Club

31-08-2008, 06:34 PM	#34
siscossie 3-door moonstone 1976 Ford Escort My Garage Trader Score: (3) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: leeds Posts: 601 Rep Power: 8	project Looks like your getting stuck in mate, top work so far keep the pics coming __________________ The project begins (moonstone 3-door)

31-08-2008, 10:17 PM	#36
Sanchez_ Super Moderator Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (3) Join Date: May 2004 Location: south east Posts: 15,303 Rep Power: 23	nice work so far billy bob remember ill pop over if u need help __________________

01-09-2008, 04:44 PM	#38
fezzajsy 10K+ Poster!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (9) Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: jeRSey..isles Posts: 12,475 Rep Power: 20	nice work done on it __________________ http://passionford.com/forum/restora...y-tidy-up.html

01-09-2008, 09:07 PM	#39
BIG TONY RS Black Sapph ! 1991 Ford Sierra Sapphire Trader Score: (8) Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Middlesex Posts: 3,050 Rep Power: 11	you dont hang about Matt well done that arch looks good them morretes are gonna look really good too . Tony __________________ www.rapidford.co.uk

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