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hes on a clio forum not sure which one though. will ask him

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cool, sounds an interesting project

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Reet, update time. The drivers side floor pan is close to nearly being welded up. The drivers side transmittion tunnel is now solid. I have a small patch AGAIN on the passenger side. I just need to make a patch for where the drivers floor is half way. I also welded all the tiny holes up. I'm just gonna drill less for the onboard fuel and brake lines.

I can get pics if wanted.

Comments welcome

gjh

Yes we want pics!

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No problem mate, shall just go take snaps now

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P.S the welding is shitty but I will tidy that up tomorrow

gjh

Do you do the welding yourself? Thats not bad at all!

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Yes all welding is done by me. It's useful having a car that's this rotten as by the end of it I shall be pretty good at welding And having a clean piece of metal helps, as I found out today. By the way, the floor is nearly welded up. Will update tonight

kenny estoven

I remember this car being out on a few road rallies I did about 6-7 years ago when I ran a MK 1 XR4X4. Keep up the good work.

tjRS500

Being good at welding definately helps, I paid Ł250 to get 1 arch and 2 small patches done!

gjh

Fair play to you! Think it its good that you can weld when you want to take up rallying.

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Cool! Which events did you see it on? What motorclub were/are you in? And Cheers

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Yeah, I'm gettin better as I go along. And ouch! That's F'kin expensive!!!

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Cheers Greg, It's handy but can drag on a bit. Sills are next on ze list

tjRS500

where did u get your spit mate? i got mine from mk2mania and he sent me the front bit for a mk2 escort by mistake

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My dad made it for me. It is a basic triangle frame, with various supports, and a drum brake system, so I can put the brake on in any position I want, and it can be set up for any car.

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looking good mate a lot of welding going on but your getting there keep us up to speed

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Cheers mate, still lots of welding to go, but she should be on the floor by the end of this year, all solid

Jack and the Beanstalk

Hi Nathan,

Reading through your thread. I give you a pat on the back. You'r very brave to take on work like this. It's like the car has some major rust cancer and you just taking it away. Well done mate.

Good luck on your resto. You've got skills.

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Hello The car does seem to have mega tin worm, but it's solid where other sierras aren't. The front wings are near dam perfect, but the rear quarters, rear drivers arch and rear panel are crumbling away. And thankyou for the kind words, means a lot

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Just a wee update. Renovated some parts. Sand blasted them, cleaned em up, primed them, then painted them.

Brake and clutch pedal
Starter motor
all the brake discs
other stuff

pics now

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All posted in seperate posts because my laptop can't paste more than 2 things in a box. Incapable heap of shit

gjh

Very cool! You got access to a pit? I'm jelous? Do you have your own sand blaster or are the parts sent away or something?

Top work Nath

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Cheers Greg, I sand blast all the parts with my wee shot blaster. And yep, a full 10 ft long pit for servicing

gjh

Very cool (x2). Its coming on great with you.

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Cheers, I do put my heart and soul into this car. I hope never to get rid of it either. But, as always, i'd like another

James_RScos

Hi Nathan,

Found your Thread from my Photo thrwad of Fullbeck, great work going on here pal! keep it up, makes me want to get back in the garage and start my project off again

I see your not a million miles from me either! let me know about any road rallys mate!

Add me on FB if your on there, Im James John Brunton.

CheeRS James

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Hi James, yeah, I was reading your Saff project this morning, can't wait to see it in paint! The cage is awesome And yeah, I'm doing the Mercian in Hull later this year, Results team, so doing some marshalling too. Always a great event. Added you on Facebook by the way.

gjh

Any updates Nath?