mondeomark

Well got down to the unit today for the 2nd time since getting KARY connected a decent battery and after about 5 turns it started deep joy. Got a new rear arch for the drivers side today so will be fitting that as soon as i can.

There are a few parts missing so on the hunt for them.

Steve the Plumber

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Nice little project, and I do love the mk1 XR2

studabear

lucky man, I would love a nice mk1 xr2

Less.

like the mk1 xr2

jonny s2

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i like mk1s

mondeomark

well been down again today and stripped the carpet out to see what I'm up against its looks allot worse than it is it has all been welded apart from a couple of parts which i have pictured.

Twins

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Good to see it being saved

mondeomark

oh well of down the unit to do a bit more

colarado red

Nice project,and another one being saved.

bythomson

nice project well worth saving

mondeomark

Oh well did some more this morning and found a little more rot. I can't wait get back work and get really stuck in.

mondeomark

well been to fetch a mint rot free bonnet this morning Ł10 what a bargain and only half an hour away

Glenn_

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Top project mate.Love the look of the mk1 XR2.

mondeomark

thanks for all the comments more coming this weekend:smilegrin:

mondeomark

sorted the rear arch out today

RichieST

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Nice to see it being saved, would love something like this to work on!

mondeomark

i'm sellin this m8

RichieST

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Looks nice, afraid i don't have the space or the time for a project at the mo though

mondeomark

update my new headlights and some more filler with more filler to come :hahaha:

mondeomark

Here are some pics of what work has been done this weekend











and sorted the rear valance out where the wires come though for the number plate lights

mondeomark

Started the drivers side yesterday














and here is 1 of the supersport alloys back from the blasters just waiting for the other 4 now

RichieST

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Looking good!

MrCapriScort

Are you respraying it the original colour ? Great project

matt1977s1

I used to have a silver mk1 love em nice to see one being saved

mondeomark

yes keepin it original

mondeomark

sorted the drivers floor pan tonight

mondeomark

my cars turned into a bench LOL

mondeomark

what i did yesterday

















and i saved the chassis plate

RichieST

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Making good progress!

mondeomark

update what i did Saturday and Sunday nearly ready to paint





Got the drivers door fitted and lined up properly the wing had been fitted cack so had to undo all the welds at the back and refit it





And what i did sunday















And now for the primer

give it some stick

looking good mate some creative grafting going into this!! top work she is coming on a treat!!

m4tt274

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good progress!!!

mondeomark

well sorted the drivers foot well and the boot floor out today waiting for the stone chip to dry then the sound deadening can be fitted. And did the rear panel







and managed to source some spares also

mondeomark

well had a weekend off last week but did a bit more this weekend nearly there now ;D

replaced the lower part of the front panel.

















sound deadened the boot floor it looks a lot like new now

Matty B898

Top project it always nice to see a genuine xr2 being saved.

Keep the updates coming.

mondeomark

sorted the doors out now











and me doing some work lol













i wont tell Lisa you were using a hoover lol





stone chipped pass side floor ready for the sound deadening





and the doors look just like Mk1 XR2 doors now

scooby seb

Top work fella, nice to see it being saved, wish i still had my old one

I'm sure i recognise that reg, do you know if the car ever lived in halstead/braintree essex?????

mondeomark

Hi all not many pics this weekend. doesn't look like I've done allot but flatted the 2 sides and finished the front panel off.

mk1trb

great progress, do love the mk1 xr2

mondeomark

update ;D



















also any one know what model fiesta this drive shaft is off only all the other xr2's and supersports were different they were allot thinner and had a joint in the middle fastened to the engine block