S2 escort rs turbo tidy up

turbocat · 16-05-2009, 11:27 AM

I picked this up a month ago after finishing the underside of the escos I was getting board and found this. The guy I brought it from was 60ish and brought it brand new from ford So hes had it for 19 years with fsh all stamps in the book and all mots from new even still got the dealer number plates and tax disc holder. 100% Standard and ford mud flaps and overmats. No rust never had any welding floor is mint and sills sun roof area bat tray etc. I thought you just dont find them like this so Ive gone and brought.

So Iam going to do the underside and some small bits so here I go again.

Here is some pics to get it started.

Then had to swap garages with the escos

If you were logged in, you wouldn't be seeing this ad!
Register your free account today, or log in if you already have an account.

turbocat · 16-05-2009, 11:35 AM

First couple of jobs Iam doing under the bonnet. Just painted rocker cover new sticker set as the old ones had gone tired and new header tank just taken the brake servo of to be blasted and coated once I can move sme cars round I will be starting the underside.

Old number plates

New plates made up

Puss2 · 16-05-2009, 11:37 AM

Looks very clean

cozzuki · 16-05-2009, 12:21 PM

thats got to be 1 off the best ive seen

good to see its gone to a good home

Marts · 16-05-2009, 02:43 PM

The ECOS looks mint!!!! So I cant see the RST being any different after youve set your magic to it. Good find, and as said above, good to see its gone to you and not no 17 year old scally

Twins · 16-05-2009, 03:27 PM

Chris Latham · 16-05-2009, 08:38 PM

Stunning Example my friend

Plates look awesome too. really set the car off

notroubleclubber · 16-05-2009, 08:41 PM

SOrt that bloody immoibliser wiring on the coil!!! How come poeple always do that. Found the same wiring in my s2 when i got it and that was 1 owner too!

Danster76 · 16-05-2009, 08:56 PM

Lovely - where was the car when you found it? still south coast?
FYI the hendy lennox front plate is from Fareham.

Great find. I'd stick that in my lounge!!!

turbocat · 30-05-2009, 03:57 PM

Thought I would strip the under side down today. Very happy with the condition under there Gave all the bits a jetwash ready to get blasted and powder coated. Will be makeing a start on cleaning the floor down next weekend dont like that bit.

And this lot fell out from somewhere he he

155lee · 30-05-2009, 04:20 PM

was that just in a local paper or were you looking for something like that?it looks very very clean on top and with what you are away to do to the underside it will bring it back to mint there too.love s2's.

turbocat · 30-05-2009, 04:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 155lee

was that just in a local paper or were you looking for something like that?it looks very very clean on top and with what you are away to do to the underside it will bring it back to mint there too.love s2's.

Thanks bud.

Think he did have it for sale somewhere. I was working in cornwall and he was geting some petrol and went from there.

Marts · 30-05-2009, 05:00 PM

Quite a lucky find then!

I'll keep tabs on this thread as i'd love to see what you end up with

stevos · 31-05-2009, 05:30 PM

Very nice indeed, luck bugger i look and look and can never find cars like that.
Well done to you sir!

mk3stevie · 31-05-2009, 05:36 PM

Very nice

turbocat · 13-06-2009, 04:59 PM

Hi All.

Not much been going on the last week. Today Ive done a bit of welding first time so dont take the piss to much. Started to clean the rear of the floor and thats about it at the min. Will be cleaning the floor up this week and get the underseal done. Good welding what a crap job.

AJ_ERST · 16-06-2009, 08:57 PM

Lovely car, looks like a great find... will be following this one closley, well done

JohnnyP · 16-06-2009, 10:39 PM

thats a proper mint s2, must b well happy with it! dont c many in that type of condition anymore... cant wait to see the end result

MrCapriScort · 16-06-2009, 10:53 PM

What a mint car, great base car matey. Loving the escos aswell

botters · 17-06-2009, 12:16 AM

shame about having to do those bits of welding other than that the cars an absolute minter im well jelous wish mine was half as tidy!

muz · 17-06-2009, 10:04 AM

Looks like you caught the underside just at the righ time before that surface rust turned worse. What a little belter though! The underside of my S2 was the worst part I did, but so so worth it when your finished a you know.

She going back to standard concourse then or just a tidy up?

jonny s2 · 17-06-2009, 11:36 AM

Omg dont modify this 1,are you just gunna give it a resto an leave standard? Cause im sure its more valuable like this, gorgeous lookin motor

turbocat · 17-06-2009, 06:45 PM

Thanks All The car will be standard. But will be haveing a scorpion exhaust thats all. Not sure what I will do with it when its done got far to meny cars at the mo. Would love to lock it up for years to come or am I being silly. Might sell it when its done not sure yet need the room realy for the escos as Iam renting anouther garage.

Wellz!!!! · 17-06-2009, 08:10 PM

looks a very clean shell and will look even better once finished

stevos · 13-07-2009, 10:29 PM

If you do decide to sell it can you give me first dibs on it.
Keep up the good work.

turbocat · 14-07-2009, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stevos

If you do decide to sell it can you give me first dibs on it.
Keep up the good work.

Will do mate

Al the floor has been undersealed and painted now will get some more pics the weekend.

turbocat · 25-07-2009, 05:39 PM

Bit of an update Ive painted the floor. Picked up all my blasted and powder coated bits and starting to put it back together best bit. Starting to take shape now.

And just had time to take the cossie out and wax today

jonny s2 · 25-07-2009, 05:46 PM

Absolute gorgeous mate,who ever decides to buy this 1 would be over the moon,great work il look forward to your updates

AGAR-COSWORTH · 27-07-2009, 11:35 PM

Was it you who restored/worked on a white series 2 last year?

Great job on both your red cars above. Are there any more plans for the EsCos?

turbocat · 22-08-2009, 04:34 PM

Thanks Guys for all your comments

Ive put all the back end back together now and starting on the front. Ive taken the kit bumpers and bonnit in to get painted. 1 month to go and it will be on the road so. And the cossie can go to sleep for the winter.

turbocat · 22-08-2009, 04:47 PM

Couple more pics Ive taken the front bumper of and very happy with the front where the bumper bolts on also taken the spare wheel out to wax the boot and found all the stickers on the jack never been used

muz · 22-08-2009, 04:57 PM

Absolutely love it.

Robs Frst · 22-08-2009, 05:14 PM

thats stunning.

jonny s2 · 22-08-2009, 05:46 PM

looks great are you gunna drive this through the winter

turbocat · 22-08-2009, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonny s2

looks great are you gunna drive this through the winter

Yes mate but only on dry/sunny days. It will still be in the garage.

jonny s2 · 22-08-2009, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by turbocat

Yes mate but only on dry/sunny days. It will still be in the garage.

thats good to hear bruv,for a min i thought you were gunna use as a full on daily hack lol

Twins · 22-08-2009, 08:43 PM

Stunning work there ,you should show the old owner when its all done

doctor stavros · 22-08-2009, 10:38 PM

i cannot believe how stunning this car is with so little work. great job

AGAR-COSWORTH · 23-08-2009, 11:27 AM

The more I see of this car the more I like it - it'll be stunning when its done.

Brian · 23-08-2009, 09:18 PM

Looks stunning

What did you use to paint the underside? looking at doing the same thing on my red MK2 fiesta

Brian

16-05-2009, 03:27 PM	#6
Twins 15K+ Super Poster!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (14) Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: ESSEX Posts: 15,590 Rep Power: 23	__________________ My carbon clad s2

16-05-2009, 08:41 PM	#8
notroubleclubber Back In The RS Game! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Swindon,Wilts Posts: 648 Rep Power: 4	SOrt that bloody immoibliser wiring on the coil!!! How come poeple always do that. Found the same wiring in my s2 when i got it and that was 1 owner too! __________________ I feel the need...the need to boost!!!!

30-05-2009, 05:00 PM	#13
Marts Too many posts.. I need a life!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 944 Rep Power: 6	Quite a lucky find then! I'll keep tabs on this thread as i'd love to see what you end up with __________________

31-05-2009, 05:30 PM	#14
stevos Too many posts.. I need a life!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: BONNY SCOTLAND Posts: 760 Rep Power: 5	Very nice indeed, luck bugger i look and look and can never find cars like that. Well done to you sir! __________________

17-06-2009, 08:10 PM	#24
Wellz!!!! Ka driver Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Hereford Posts: 98 Rep Power: 7	looks a very clean shell and will look even better once finished __________________ www.two-tone-ka.tk 1.8 zetec ka 0-60 in 7.81 secs Daily Driver: 206 GLX 2.0 Ltr HDI 1800 zetec on ITB in a Ka

16-05-2009, 11:35 AM	#2
turbocat Too many posts.. I need a life!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (2) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Devon Posts: 852 Rep Power: 7	First couple of jobs Iam doing under the bonnet. Just painted rocker cover new sticker set as the old ones had gone tired and new header tank just taken the brake servo of to be blasted and coated once I can move sme cars round I will be starting the underside. Old number plates New plates made up

16-05-2009, 11:37 AM	#3
Puss2 Formerly know as Puss Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (5) Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Essex Posts: 4,925 Rep Power: 12	Looks very clean

16-05-2009, 12:21 PM	#4
cozzuki Wahay!! I've lost my Virginity!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: south wales Posts: 56 Rep Power: 4	thats got to be 1 off the best ive seen good to see its gone to a good home

16-05-2009, 02:43 PM	#5
Marts Too many posts.. I need a life!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 944 Rep Power: 6	The ECOS looks mint!!!! So I cant see the RST being any different after youve set your magic to it. Good find, and as said above, good to see its gone to you and not no 17 year old scally

16-05-2009, 08:38 PM	#7
Chris Latham Parts Restoring Nutter Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Wrexham Ind Estate Posts: 430 Rep Power: 5	Stunning Example my friend Plates look awesome too. really set the car off

16-05-2009, 08:56 PM	#9
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	Lovely - where was the car when you found it? still south coast? FYI the hendy lennox front plate is from Fareham. Great find. I'd stick that in my lounge!!!

30-05-2009, 03:57 PM	#10
turbocat Too many posts.. I need a life!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (2) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Devon Posts: 852 Rep Power: 7	Thought I would strip the under side down today. Very happy with the condition under there Gave all the bits a jetwash ready to get blasted and powder coated. Will be makeing a start on cleaning the floor down next weekend dont like that bit. And this lot fell out from somewhere he he

30-05-2009, 04:20 PM	#11
155lee inverkeilor rs restorers 2010 Ford Focus Trader Score: (9) Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: inverkeilor scotland Posts: 2,847 Rep Power: 8	was that just in a local paper or were you looking for something like that?it looks very very clean on top and with what you are away to do to the underside it will bring it back to mint there too.love s2's.

31-05-2009, 05:36 PM	#15
mk3stevie Too many posts.. I need a life!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2008 Location: At work probably Posts: 563 Rep Power: 4	Very nice

13-06-2009, 04:59 PM	#16
turbocat Too many posts.. I need a life!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (2) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Devon Posts: 852 Rep Power: 7	Hi All. Not much been going on the last week. Today Ive done a bit of welding first time so dont take the piss to much. Started to clean the rear of the floor and thats about it at the min. Will be cleaning the floor up this week and get the underseal done. Good welding what a crap job.

16-06-2009, 08:57 PM	#17
AJ_ERST Regular Contributor Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: york Posts: 280 Rep Power: 6	Lovely car, looks like a great find... will be following this one closley, well done

16-06-2009, 10:39 PM	#18
JohnnyP I'm Finding My Feet Here Now Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: ipswich Posts: 124 Rep Power: 4	thats a proper mint s2, must b well happy with it! dont c many in that type of condition anymore... cant wait to see the end result

16-06-2009, 10:53 PM	#19
MrCapriScort Old Fords Never Die Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: In front of laptop Posts: 807 Rep Power: 5	What a mint car, great base car matey. Loving the escos aswell

17-06-2009, 12:16 AM	#20
botters competant bodger 1989 ford escort My Garage Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2009 Location: preston Posts: 3,442 Rep Power: 6	shame about having to do those bits of welding other than that the cars an absolute minter im well jelous wish mine was half as tidy!

17-06-2009, 10:04 AM	#21
muz Wye Valley Hardcore 1988 Ford Escort Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2005 Location: Hereford. West Mids Posts: 3,346 Rep Power: 10	Looks like you caught the underside just at the righ time before that surface rust turned worse. What a little belter though! The underside of my S2 was the worst part I did, but so so worth it when your finished a you know. She going back to standard concourse then or just a tidy up?

17-06-2009, 11:36 AM	#22
jonny s2 PassionFord Post Whore!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (12) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: west coastcustoms Posts: 4,177 Rep Power: 7	Omg dont modify this 1,are you just gunna give it a resto an leave standard? Cause im sure its more valuable like this, gorgeous lookin motor

17-06-2009, 06:45 PM	#23
turbocat Too many posts.. I need a life!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (2) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Devon Posts: 852 Rep Power: 7	Thanks All The car will be standard. But will be haveing a scorpion exhaust thats all. Not sure what I will do with it when its done got far to meny cars at the mo. Would love to lock it up for years to come or am I being silly. Might sell it when its done not sure yet need the room realy for the escos as Iam renting anouther garage.

13-07-2009, 10:29 PM	#25
stevos Too many posts.. I need a life!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: BONNY SCOTLAND Posts: 760 Rep Power: 5	If you do decide to sell it can you give me first dibs on it. Keep up the good work. __________________

25-07-2009, 05:39 PM	#27
turbocat Too many posts.. I need a life!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (2) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Devon Posts: 852 Rep Power: 7	Bit of an update Ive painted the floor. Picked up all my blasted and powder coated bits and starting to put it back together best bit. Starting to take shape now. And just had time to take the cossie out and wax today

25-07-2009, 05:46 PM	#28
jonny s2 PassionFord Post Whore!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (12) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: west coastcustoms Posts: 4,177 Rep Power: 7	Absolute gorgeous mate,who ever decides to buy this 1 would be over the moon,great work il look forward to your updates __________________ power is nothing without control

27-07-2009, 11:35 PM	#29
AGAR-COSWORTH Redumbdancy Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2004 Location: Aberdeen / Glasgow Posts: 4,621 Rep Power: 12	Was it you who restored/worked on a white series 2 last year? Great job on both your red cars above. Are there any more plans for the EsCos? __________________ Mk4 Golf GTI Anniversary - No. 1268

22-08-2009, 04:34 PM	#30
turbocat Too many posts.. I need a life!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (2) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Devon Posts: 852 Rep Power: 7	Thanks Guys for all your comments Ive put all the back end back together now and starting on the front. Ive taken the kit bumpers and bonnit in to get painted. 1 month to go and it will be on the road so. And the cossie can go to sleep for the winter.

22-08-2009, 04:47 PM	#31
turbocat Too many posts.. I need a life!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (2) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Devon Posts: 852 Rep Power: 7	Couple more pics Ive taken the front bumper of and very happy with the front where the bumper bolts on also taken the spare wheel out to wax the boot and found all the stickers on the jack never been used

22-08-2009, 04:57 PM	#32
muz Wye Valley Hardcore 1988 Ford Escort Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2005 Location: Hereford. West Mids Posts: 3,346 Rep Power: 10	Absolutely love it.

22-08-2009, 05:14 PM	#33
Robs Frst PassionFord Post Troll Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2006 Location: Watford/London Posts: 3,190 Rep Power: 9	thats stunning. __________________ Evo 6 - 410 Bhp Ford Puma - Sold

22-08-2009, 05:46 PM	#34
jonny s2 PassionFord Post Whore!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (12) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: west coastcustoms Posts: 4,177 Rep Power: 7	looks great are you gunna drive this through the winter __________________ power is nothing without control

22-08-2009, 08:43 PM	#37
Twins 15K+ Super Poster!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (14) Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: ESSEX Posts: 15,590 Rep Power: 23	Stunning work there ,you should show the old owner when its all done __________________ My carbon clad s2

22-08-2009, 10:38 PM	#38
doctor stavros Punto GT Owner Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Blackpool Posts: 1,042 Rep Power: 5	i cannot believe how stunning this car is with so little work. great job __________________ Paul

23-08-2009, 11:27 AM	#39
AGAR-COSWORTH Redumbdancy Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2004 Location: Aberdeen / Glasgow Posts: 4,621 Rep Power: 12	The more I see of this car the more I like it - it'll be stunning when its done. __________________ Mk4 Golf GTI Anniversary - No. 1268

23-08-2009, 09:18 PM	#40
Brian 10K+ Poster!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (2) Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Essex Posts: 10,261 Rep Power: 19	Looks stunning What did you use to paint the underside? looking at doing the same thing on my red MK2 fiesta Brian __________________