Since dabbling in pretty much everything to do with a Focus, thought this would be the logical choice. Fancied going the RWD Focus RS using a suitable gearbox on the original FRS lump, but then thanks to Carlo and Andrew Gallacher, they informed me that this one was back up for sale. Searched for a decent Escort Cosworth, but I'm guessing my timing is wrong for one at the moment

But as for the FoCos, it was bought well over a year ago from Andrew and went to a nice chap called Mark (I believe his username here is Macca???) in Belfast, but was sadly unused for all that time. Fetched her yesterday on a horrible ferry ride from Anglesey to Dublin which honestly, I could have swam the crossing quicker

So keep an eye on this thread, a few updates coming as and when I get the time. Just wanna thank Blacky, Wenny and John Cole (johnyjn) for helping me up to this point...and most likely for the forseable future Also a big thanks to Mark for answering all my repetative questions for the last 2 weeks













First job was to sort the brake servo. Sat for such a long time in all weathers, appeared to be shafted. But after a slight tap it came back into life. Works well now and I have brakes!

Next step will be MOT, sort the breather and then sort the small cosmetic issues on the bodywork.

 

sweet looks a nice car

 

I just love that cus it looks SO unasuming, brilliant car.................

 

i knew i was right

looks a good motor take it ag did the conversion in the first place?

keep us updated alan

 

Total sleeper.

-spatakula

 

woooooooooooooooooo!! lol nice one Al made up for ya

 

sleeper and a half! very nice indeed!

 

Agreed, some more subtle wheels (even just a change of colour on those ones) and it would be a proper sleeper.

Loving it

 

Have you driven it yet & if so did you change your pants due to that weather? proper side on if you did. Nice one mate glad you got it in the end im sure you will get it back to standard.

 

Love that Car !!!

 

Nice one you aventualy got it.I will be keeping my eye on your car cause it will end up being mint.Blacky and Wenny are sound lads they have helped me out so much too.

 

very nice m8 take it wot the bootlid for ? shuda said u wer geting 1 ida deliverd the bootlid for bit extra cash ,

 

@ Dingla RS

You might have to pal, I'm getting raped at work with the hours at the mo

@ Glenny boy

Yeah they told me you need help But totally agree, the boys are really great and very patient!

@ Carlo

Sorted the brakes so had a little burn on a private road/drive way with some very nice quick corners, can't really take it on the main roads without all the legal stuff Tell you what though, solid rear beam mounts really do help tell you what a car's doing....as you frantically hold onto the jebus handle above your head!



But I gotta say, I'm fully aware that eventually I'm gonna get slated to hell by anal people because I've bought a Focus Cossie that's already been converted. So all I can say is....I was sensible, because the amount of work involved is unimaginable and those who have done these themselves deserve more than praise! But there's still plenty left to do to get it up to my spec

 

woudnt mind sum pics engine bay at sum point m8 ,mite help me wana get on wiv mine when it cums bak y build 1 when u can buy 1 an mod to hw u want it ,wish i cuda found 1 when i started i cuda bn frashing it around buy now lol

 

Looks like a proper sleeper, and it will be built to very high standards.

Good buy mate

 

Nah mate, if I had the time and more resources, I would have built one. I'm pretty good with my welding and tigging, but no jig or anything remotely close to what these other lads have. So this was the best option I though for me, can't wait to really get stuck in

PM me what engine pics you want mate

 

so what's all the plans for it mate??

 

would luv something like this..enjoy it mate

 

looks like it needs a strip dwn an paint buy rust i can see luks like got sum nice bits on anyway

 

Very nice

I,ll be watching this thread, I would still love a Focos, some really nice ones about.

I miss my Focus :-(

 

get ur self ebay there 2 for sale!!

 

He has only just sold the white one in his sig! It was a monster, loved the look of it!

 

Get in touch .......

 

how much do these go for usually????

 

Yep

Been watching the ones on e-bay !

 

You told me not to sell it ! should have converted it to RWD.

 

I did tell you not to sell it, If i could have had it i would, then i would have convereted it to rwd, then you would have been jealous!

 

that looks fuckin awsome fella, proper sleeper.

 

Cool project! Will keep an eye on this, you planning to use it on track/road or both?

 

Looks nice mate...seen the car before, you can only make it better!

 

theres a nice white one for 8k
blue one for 11,500
and a rediculously prices blue one for 30k

 

nice car always liked this one when i saw the original pics, there is nothing wrong with buying it already done because it saves you money so you can put your owne touch on it

 

Cool wicked car mate....proper sleeper and loads of fun i bet being rwd !!!!

 

All it needs is big arches now......

 

Hell no, be like the rest of you sheep then

Keeping it as is looks wise (yeah right ), but obviously sorting out the cosmetic side of things.

Didn't get much of a chance to sort out MOT, but I did go to the DVLA to re-register it and put it in my name. So that's a little bit done. Log book here mid of next week hopefully, so will arrange MOT then and get tax same day....just in time to return home after loosing it around my roads

 

lots of potential will it have the very kool headlamp air feed as on your other focus.

 

nah pal, I think I'll be sending the filter down to the front of the bumper like on Ian's Reyland Focus

 

i can see a 500bhp engine cominglooks mint there with the wheels

 

Nice project there

 

oh right im with you either way it will look very kool.