Series one Restoration C71 SGW

Nick.W · 13-12-2008, 09:45 PM

Hi all, i am reasonably new to the site but have had a few RS's over the years, including a couple of series 2 RS Turbo's and a nice Mallard Green RS1800. Around 3 years ago my series one came into my care after my couson had owned since it was 18 months old.It had been sat for a long time last being taxed in 1996! It was in a very sorry state when i aquired it, so the only way to go naturally was a bare shell nut and bolt restoration,

with an end result of cossie management, greens, T34 steel rods, forged pistons, rear Roll Center cage, 17" Rondells (if i can find a set!), coilovers and 330mm bell and rota set up on front, cos rear brakes and around 240BHP,

How she looked when i first got her, oh and some arse had the bodykit away before she got to me.

Luckily all of the interior was in very good condition and with an un-cracked dash, so all of that was removed and safely stored in my loft. With it down to pretty much a shell the extent of the rot could be clearly seen and it really wasn't looking good if ever i was going to get second thoughts it would be now.

Now it was time to start chopping all of that grot out, luckily i managed to get hold of, genuine ford bits which include;

Rear panel
Front panel
both front wings
Front cross member

Battery tray and fuse box panel

With all four floor pans sorted and the bulkhead parts done it was time to remove the wings and show the inner wings some love

With all the welding sorted and 2 very discrete plates on both rear chassis rails (not pictured) it was starting to take shape.

Battery tray and fuse box panel filled

All of the underneith of the car and archs were then taken right back to bare metal, Zinc primed seam sealed and then painted Diamond White. I am having a Roll Center half cage in the back also painted Diamond White so the relivant mounting plates were welded on at this stage to. Every component from the underneith was sent off to be powder coated and a full set of poly bushes orderd.

Before the underneith was painted the top was prepped and primed

Now for the exciting part, the outside painted

Engine bay

Everything has come back from being powdercoated, all suspension put back together with polybushes and new set of AVO Coilovers

Green powdercoated Brake lines and gold powdercoated fuel lines

New Tank

Loom Starting to go back in,
please excuse the manky strut tops !

Under Scuttle Panel

Wiper motor and blower in

Rollcenter Cage ready for a coat in Diamond White

More pics of underside

Doors Ready for Primer and Paint

Front End going back together

Heater Box and Servo back in

Found a set!

Bought this to donate silly bits and piece's like clips etc that I did'nt even think about

What do you reckon folks?

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pau1rs · 13-12-2008, 09:59 PM

love it,,,, great progress so far,,,

Brian · 13-12-2008, 10:02 PM

Stunning

Brian

oilcosworth · 13-12-2008, 11:06 PM

Well dun mate its lookin great keep
up the good work

AndyKam · 13-12-2008, 11:52 PM

Brilliant, how long has it taken you to get from start of the restoration to current position?

andy escos · 14-12-2008, 12:02 AM

wow thats a lot of work there you have done good on you fella well done

RAT8OY · 14-12-2008, 12:41 AM

Thats the stuff of dreams!

Shame to cut up a nice (ish) S2 just for clips and bits though!

Twins · 14-12-2008, 12:58 AM

Fantastic work

Moonstone Mart · 14-12-2008, 01:05 AM

great resto, will keep an eye on this one.
S1 will look very nice on the rondells!

Mart.

fezzajsy · 14-12-2008, 01:11 AM

awesome stuff mate

timster · 14-12-2008, 09:31 AM

Looking good

Nick.W · 14-12-2008, 12:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AndyKam

Brilliant, how long has it taken you to get from start of the restoration to current position?

All in all probably about 3.5 years, its just having the time and money to keep up with it, as I want it done properly not quickly with a decent spec, and with a young family it can be hard. The engine is being done at the moment. I am aiming to have it completed by Feb 09

Danster76 · 25-03-2009, 11:49 PM

Hi Nick,

Good read mate. Didn't realise quite what was lurking under the car cover in the corner. Been busy!
Where are you up to now?
Whats your 5 next things to do in order?

Dan

Nick.W · 31-07-2009, 03:43 PM

little update to show you guys where i'm at

Front end all together properly and looking good

Most of the interior back in just the back seats to go... Could all do with a good clean!!

It certainly wouldn't be complete without a B&M

Coilovers set to the height I want on the front

New Bronze tinted screen

Rear Cosworth discs on

Cage

Put to bed

TurboHead1 · 31-07-2009, 04:36 PM

Stunning Transformation mate, Will be keeping an eye on this.
If you dont mind me asking. How much did it cost for the panels etc?

muz · 31-07-2009, 04:59 PM

They 17 inch Rondells? I wanted a set of those. Cool as.

Nick.W · 31-07-2009, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TurboHead1

Stunning Transformation mate, Will be keeping an eye on this.
If you dont mind me asking. How much did it cost for the panels etc?

Thankyou mate.

I take it you mean the Genuine Ford parts? if so

Wings £120 pair
Rear panel £90
Front panel £115
Crossmember £80
Scuttle panel £150 (yes I know its expensive)

I can still get the genuine parts, from a friend with a container full of gen mk3+4 Escort bits.

xrmalin · 31-07-2009, 05:41 PM

Cracking job pal i reckon thats the best way to get a decent series 1 these days strip the lot and give it a proper once over

mark.

Glenn. · 31-07-2009, 05:51 PM

Thats beautifull mate.Top work.

Twins · 31-07-2009, 05:55 PM

AGAR-COSWORTH · 31-07-2009, 06:24 PM

Nice project - S1's on Rondells are seriously cool!

jamieRST · 02-08-2009, 03:32 AM

hiya m8,looks really tasty after all that work in,love the look of the s1s,dont want to be picky though but i think the side lights look better clear,and you should of got powerflex bushes instead of the deflex ones,if you look closely you can see some of em dont fit very well.
other than that spot on

and a m8 with a container full of original ford parts is a handy person to know

keep it up

jamie

BRAMMER · 02-08-2009, 04:06 AM

great work, love the rondells

stevo1978 · 02-08-2009, 10:40 AM

smart as i like it good job done

Nick.W · 03-08-2009, 06:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jamieRST

hiya m8,looks really tasty after all that work in,love the look of the s1s,dont want to be picky though but i think the side lights look better clear,and you should of got powerflex bushes instead of the deflex ones,if you look closely you can see some of em dont fit very well.
other than that spot on

and a m8 with a container full of original ford parts is a handy person to know

keep it up

jamie

Ha- your not the first to say that about the indicators, I like things to look original but with lots of power and a nice set of wheels etc...

All of my Deflex bushes fit properly as I had steel inserts and outers made up for them.

Cheers for the comments

Nick.W · 31-08-2009, 06:50 PM

Couple more pics

fezzajsy · 31-08-2009, 07:10 PM

looking good mate

ADT168 · 31-08-2009, 07:14 PM

top work

excellent car.

Matt carter · 31-08-2009, 07:41 PM

Looks the nuts

I need my s1 back

Danster76 · 31-08-2009, 08:35 PM

Good work Nick, but what about some action shots!?

I know of a standard head 30 squid if you wanted a spare?

Nick.W · 31-08-2009, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Danster76

Good work Nick, but what about some action shots!?

I know of a standard head 30 squid if you wanted a spare?

Ha ha. action shots, not sure if I can post them on this site...

Matt Baxter · 31-08-2009, 10:20 PM

love it

Nick.W · 13-09-2009, 02:15 AM

Couple more pics, sorry about the crap quality as I live pretty much on a main road and wanted to wait for the cover of darkness

Hope you like

fezzajsy · 13-09-2009, 04:12 AM

looks pretty low mate..what needs doing to finish it?
ps.havent heard from lozz for quiet a while now-(.

Danster76 · 13-09-2009, 08:13 AM

Beauty!

smcnairn · 14-09-2009, 11:58 PM

Your not messing about here, everything done to a high standard, love it! Keep up the good work.

Nick.W · 16-09-2009, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fezzajsy

looks pretty low mate..what needs doing to finish it?
ps.havent heard from lozz for quiet a while now-(.

Hello Mate, just the engine and front seats now to finish it off... Wanna swap it for you saff???

PS I wouldn't worry mate Lozz was on yours last week, Its all going on behind the scenes...

fezzajsy · 16-09-2009, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HigginsRST

Hello Mate, just the engine and front seats now to finish it off... Wanna swap it for you saff???

PS I wouldn't worry mate Lozz was on yours last week, Its all going on behind the scenes...

am not worried just its always good to see pics of it..is the engine not in yet mate?dont temp me.will pm you in a minute.

Robs Frst · 16-09-2009, 06:09 PM

Looks very nice, Rondells really suit the s1.
Nice work

1971dommo · 16-09-2009, 08:18 PM

hi m8,fair playquite a bit of rot u sorted.how much u pay forthe s2?

13-12-2008, 09:59 PM	#2
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Brian 10K+ Poster!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (2) Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Essex Posts: 10,261 Rep Power: 19	Stunning Brian __________________

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RAT8OY I've found that life I needed.. It's HERE!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Straight outta Essex Posts: 1,083 Rep Power: 6	Thats the stuff of dreams! Shame to cut up a nice (ish) S2 just for clips and bits though!

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Twins 15K+ Super Poster!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (14) Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: ESSEX Posts: 15,591 Rep Power: 23	Fantastic work __________________ My carbon clad s2

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Moonstone Mart Too many posts.. I need a life!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Stoke on Trent Posts: 879 Rep Power: 9	great resto, will keep an eye on this one. S1 will look very nice on the rondells! Mart. __________________ Check out my 2WD sapphire Cosworth resto thread right here >>>> http://www.passionford.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=297533

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fezzajsy 10K+ Poster!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (9) Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: jeRSey..isles Posts: 12,475 Rep Power: 20	awesome stuff mate __________________ http://passionford.com/forum/restora...y-tidy-up.html

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timster BANNED BANNED Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2004 Location: wales Posts: 636 Rep Power: 0	Looking good

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Danster76 I've found that life I needed.. It's HERE!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Southampton Posts: 1,431 Rep Power: 5	Hi Nick, Good read mate. Didn't realise quite what was lurking under the car cover in the corner. Been busy! Where are you up to now? Whats your 5 next things to do in order? Dan

31-07-2009, 03:43 PM	#14
Nick.W Too many posts.. I need a life!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Hedgend/Southampton Posts: 567 Rep Power: 6	little update to show you guys where i'm at Front end all together properly and looking good Most of the interior back in just the back seats to go... Could all do with a good clean!! It certainly wouldn't be complete without a B&M Coilovers set to the height I want on the front New Bronze tinted screen Rear Cosworth discs on Cage Put to bed Last edited by Nick.W; 31-07-2009 at 03:45 PM.

31-07-2009, 04:36 PM	#15
TurboHead1 No Longer A Virgin ! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: North Ayrshire Posts: 11 Rep Power: 0	Stunnin Stunning Transformation mate, Will be keeping an eye on this. If you dont mind me asking. How much did it cost for the panels etc?

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muz Wye Valley Hardcore 1988 Ford Escort Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2005 Location: Hereford. West Mids Posts: 3,346 Rep Power: 10	They 17 inch Rondells? I wanted a set of those. Cool as.

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xrmalin I've found that life I needed.. It's HERE!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2006 Location: Just down the road from brunters Posts: 1,247 Rep Power: 7	Cracking job pal i reckon thats the best way to get a decent series 1 these days strip the lot and give it a proper once over mark. __________________ Check out my xr3i Re-build here http://passionford.com/forum/restora...e-rebuild.html

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Glenn. Professional Waffler Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Darlington county durham Posts: 27,973 Rep Power: 33	Thats beautifull mate.Top work. __________________ NORTHEAST/NORTH YORKSHIRE ALL FORD MEET ORGANISER pm for details.

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Twins 15K+ Super Poster!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (14) Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: ESSEX Posts: 15,591 Rep Power: 23	__________________ My carbon clad s2

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02-08-2009, 03:32 AM	#22
jamieRST Too many posts.. I need a life!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: south west Posts: 749 Rep Power: 3	hiya m8,looks really tasty after all that work in,love the look of the s1s,dont want to be picky though but i think the side lights look better clear,and you should of got powerflex bushes instead of the deflex ones,if you look closely you can see some of em dont fit very well. other than that spot on and a m8 with a container full of original ford parts is a handy person to know keep it up jamie __________________ MY S2 RESTO PROJECT http://passionford.com/forum/restora...2-10-09-a.html NEED A WELDER IN PLYMOUTH!!HELP

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stevo1978 PassionFord Regular Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: hartlepool, north east Posts: 498 Rep Power: 8	smart as i like it good job done

31-08-2009, 06:50 PM	#26
Nick.W Too many posts.. I need a life!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Hedgend/Southampton Posts: 567 Rep Power: 6	Couple more pics

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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 mate __________________ http://passionford.com/forum/restora...y-tidy-up.html

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ADT168 Too many posts.. I need a life!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Im Lost Posts: 589 Rep Power: 8	top work excellent car.

31-08-2009, 07:41 PM	#29
Matt carter Too many posts.. I need a life!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: kent Posts: 963 Rep Power: 4	Looks the nuts I need my s1 back

31-08-2009, 08:35 PM	#30
Danster76 I've found that life I needed.. It's HERE!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Southampton Posts: 1,431 Rep Power: 5	Good work Nick, but what about some action shots!? I know of a standard head 30 squid if you wanted a spare?

31-08-2009, 10:20 PM	#32
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	love it __________________ My rebuild thread (2wd = proper cossy!) http://passionford.com/forum/restora...iny-stuff.html

13-09-2009, 02:15 AM	#33
Nick.W Too many posts.. I need a life!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Hedgend/Southampton Posts: 567 Rep Power: 6	Couple more pics, sorry about the crap quality as I live pretty much on a main road and wanted to wait for the cover of darkness Hope you like

13-09-2009, 04:12 AM	#34
fezzajsy 10K+ Poster!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (9) Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: jeRSey..isles Posts: 12,475 Rep Power: 20	looks pretty low mate..what needs doing to finish it? ps.havent heard from lozz for quiet a while now-(. __________________ http://passionford.com/forum/restora...y-tidy-up.html

13-09-2009, 08:13 AM	#35
Danster76 I've found that life I needed.. It's HERE!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Southampton Posts: 1,431 Rep Power: 5	Beauty!

14-09-2009, 11:58 PM	#36
smcnairn 15000 Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 21 Rep Power: 0	Your not messing about here, everything done to a high standard, love it! Keep up the good work.

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1971dommo Wahay!! I've lost my Virginity!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: birmingham Posts: 88 Rep Power: 4	hi m8,fair playquite a bit of rot u sorted.how much u pay forthe s2?

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