Zorganator

Hi All, I have just joined the forum as I have heard good things about it
I am also a member of Fordfreaks.co.uk

I am currently trying to restore a 1989 Ford Orion Ghia that I purchased earlier this year as it has failed its MOT. There are a number of small jobs to do with the electrics etc but the main job is to repair the floor pan (rust and holes), one sill, front crossmember (repair or replace) and wheel bearing.... I will be asking for help and advice as I am new to restoring older Fords

Below you will find the car in its current state - paintwork is concours condition, all body panels are mint and free from rust, engine is a mint XR3i unit from a H reg with low miles on it, full stainless steel exhaust system inc uprated manifold, leads etc, has drilled and grov larger front disks.....alloys will be replaced with some others when I decide what to go for.

I will update as I go along - first stage will be to find someone who can weld as I cant lol as I am looking to purchase new floor sections to replace the current ones that have holes in. Once floor repaired I will seal it. Then move on to the next stage.....









All comments and advice welcome.
Look forward to meeting with some of you at the up and coming Ford events

pj1

like your self im a newbie ,this being my 1st post ect ,that is 1 sweet looking orion ,good luck with it ,shall be watching ya progress jus got back into fords after 20 yrs of yamaha lc,s ,and bikes in general ,,,,pete

Zorganator

Thanks - it is a one off I had it up for sale a few weeks ago as I lost heart in it but now done a U turn lol... hope I can fix rust etc to get it back on road. Ideally I would like it ready for Fordfair but I have a feeling it wont be - so might have to aim for next years show

Bikes are cool - what made you change your mind and return to the blue oval? What Ford do you own and is it a project?

markc

looks quite tidy that and i did see it on ebay.

if you need any advise or parts for this let me know, there are a few of us around on here and on the orion register too btw

regards
mark

slammedorion

Looked tidy last year at Rs national day. Mods are dated though

drsrst2zvh

As above make it more ERST looking, lose the lairy bumpers and puma wheels for an rst set and a set of escort cosworth alloys it'll bring it bang upto date.

CosworthGuy

Remind me of my first car on the road when i was 17. Same colour etc. Mods arent to my liking but horses for courses. If it were mine it either keep the front bumper and find an rs accesory rear bumper or get 90 spec rs front and rears colour coded. saph cossie rear spoiler like i had on mine. Maybe light smoke window tint done properly and some nice 17's. escos wheels look good but dont drive nice in opinion. I always loved my 16i ghia

Zorganator

Thanks guys - Alloys are on my list of things to change. Once its got an MOT

The styling will change slightly to keep it fresh but not over the top...

will keep the thread updated too

Zorganator

Hi, I have tried registering on the Orion register but during registration I am unable to see the security code that you have to type in.. can you point me to a contact for the club I can discuss with / and join as a member?

As for advise I will defo need some lol - first point of call is welding just trying to find someone who will do it for me at a good price... if you can reccomend anyone who would be able to help let me knw please.

Zorganator

I have some 17" Migla milia's which are anthracite with a silver lip - might offer them up to see what they look like. Car is mega low so might need to roll arch's or replace suspension setup. There are not many Orion's around which is why I want to get this one back on the road.

massivewangers

iTrader: (1)

I was advised of that earlier and have told the forum admin. It's been fixed now I believe so you should be able to join up now without a problem

Glenn_

iTrader: (1)

Take them bumpers and spolier off and it will look better.

Zorganator

Cool! thanks for sorting... I will join up today - look out for me lol

Zorganator

caught in two minds regarding the spoiler - sometimes i think it looks good and fits in with the lines of the car and then other times I think it might look better without lol

Rear bumper could do with being replaced with a std one as it dosnt quite fit correctly.

slammedorion

Bin the spoiler. Bet it's slowing it down lol

massivewangers

iTrader: (1)

The spoiler isn't for me to be honest. BUT, I think the rear bumper is worse. I'd try and get a rear bumper with the RS skirt to tie in with the front end

Zorganator

You could be right there lol it is heavy I have to admit, I got some lifters that I need to fit as boot wont stay open lol...

Zorganator

I do want to get a rear bumper with the RS skirt as it would defo make the car look right - never been too keen on the illusion/cossy body kits for the orion or escort RS....

2wd saff cos @ stage 3

iTrader: (1)

do's look a clean car, good luck with it, i actually like the puma wheels on it, but each to there own

oriurbo

Yeah bumpers and spoiler not my cup of tea but looks straight and clean.
Oh and deffo change the wheels

Less.

looks a clean one,seems to a lot more intrest in them now

kidsRS

iTrader: (6)

Welcome I love onions!

NobbyClark

Thread revival!!

Did this Orion ever get finished??

I think the Puma wheels look great and is something different to the usual RST and Mondy Si wheels!!