DixieTheKid

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Hi all, fairly new to the forum. Ive bought a P100 a few weeks ago and have started work already.

Im planning to rebuild to YB cossie spec including interior, running gear and lump. Also will be putting on the 3 door cossie front end.

Here she is as i bought it


Already taken off the rusty old tub (aquired a new one) and had the chassis blasted.




Ive got a couple of plates to weld on over the weekend and i will be ready for a lick of paint to keep the rust away.

Next mission is to take off the diff and leaf springs to size up the rear beam. Was thinking a about welding on a coule of triangler boxs to extend the chassis but have been told it will look a bit pants because are be able to see the rear beam.

I know a coule of people on here have done it, can anyone post some pics for we with the way they have done it please?

Chris

r.s.2000 ginger

That will look really nice when finished.

ozmk1cos

Should end up a cool car

gouch1

keep the updates coming love p100's

reed5410

nice to see a p100 getting some attention, had one ages ago and had so much fun in it, especially on roundabouts in the wet, good luck with it

dingla rs

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in the mean room for restorations ,rebuilds and projescts there ,a SEARCH THIS FORUM

on rite hand side type in cossie p100 in sure there will be some threads on them

reed5410

ah ok cool will do thankyou,

DixieTheKid

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Thanks for the comments all!

Just had an email come through, tomorrow i will be picking up 2 new front hadrian wings, 3 door cossie headlamps, bonnet, vents & grille for a cracking price from Ian @ Turbo Breakers, top bloke!

Just need a 3 door front bumper now, anyone want to donate to the RS100 project lol.... getting prices between Ł200 - Ł450 ouch! i have a lot of YB engine componants if you fancy a deal?

I came across this thread today in reference to the rear beam http://www.rsownersclub.com/rsocbb/s....php?p=2638746 he has cut into the chassis. Good idea i think because it will raise the beam just out of site but i think i will then need to use some sort coil overs which could be expensive.

DixieTheKid

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testing the sig. lol

DixieTheKid

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Update for you all:

Didnt really get a lot done over the weekend, to much beer being honest! But on saturday i picked up a few more parts and come home with a bit more than i expected but then again you always do.




Well tonight i got the n/s front wing off and put the bonnet on as well as strip out the front lights and grille. It turns out i need a different scuttle which i didnt know and the hadrian panels are a shockingly sh*t fit so some work there or ill try and track down some genuine. Bonnet also hits on the heater blower surrond panel thingy!?!

While i was there i had a quick play about with the headlamps... they look easy enough, slam panel may need to be changed as the bonnet catch does'nt line up.



All in all not a bad couple of hours spent. Ill pull the otherside off tomorrow.

blue oval 24v

will the back end not be a bit hard to hold onto when the boost off the yb kicks in

Cragrat

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Looks an interesting one with 3dr wings (not easy to get good ones now)

Would love a cortina fronted one of these,are any still on the road now?

DixieTheKid

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Should do, some 200kgs heavier that a saph

Cragrat

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Going by the second pic it shouldn't be too hard to pro-street the rear end of the old ute.

DixieTheKid

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It will be easy enough, just need the measurements to 100%. I can see a lot of lift the tub on and off as well as setting the ride height.

DixieTheKid

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Not a lot done last night really, popped the other wing off and test fitted the 3 door front end. O/S is pretty good although the N/S is going to take some p*ssing about. Tonights job will be to clean back the old welds etc on the inner wings & door shuts to except the new wings.

Looking sweet!

Joshy

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DixieTheKid

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A Little update for those interested. Ive just done a deal on the following and will be collecting next weekend:

Black Raven leather chairs & door cards
Black 4x4 Dash, console and interior trim panels
Cossie Clocks
Set of Saph cossie front doors including electric mirrors and windows etc
PAS Rack, pipes, header tank etc
Set of Koni's & springs

and a few other bits and bots. Not looking forward to hooking up the electrics! Ill get my Dad round who is a spraky and let him sort it out for a beer or 5.

On another note, ive pulled apart my T5 box and was going to rebuild it myself. However i think its a little pass me plus i hate the thought of putting in the car to find out that ive dont something wrong and wreck it! Im in Southampton , does anyone know of anybody local that rebuilds and has access to the parts to sort it out for me? I had to cut the 5th gear to get it off, what a mission that was!

Chris

jaimesdna

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im liking the look of this

p100rallyesport

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Nice one mate I got one myself

siscossie

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This one looks interesting!!

DixieTheKid

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Nice 3 door! Like the wheels, what are they? Im thinking moonstone for mine, may be imperial blue

jaimesdna

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not mine but here's some inspiration for you





would look really cool in moonstone

DixieTheKid

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Nice! Now that is exactly what I had in mind for the arches, a extra pair of fronts turned round and stitched onto the rear ones. Now ive seen it, it's a must! Thanks bud!

DixieTheKid

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Ive been shopping again! Also took my gearbox to be reconditioned. Should have that back in a week or so.


Also not pictured I picked up 2 doors with all the electrics in and a 4x4 black dash.

Not really done a lot to the car this week apart fro paint the chassis although I have rebuilt my 205 bottom end, ive got a couple of valves that are mot quite seating properly so I need to strip the head before thats going back on. I think I'll crack on tomorrow now I have scuttle from a 3 door so I can get the shut lines right.

robrs2

What's needed to do to convert the mk2 to the mk1 front? My 3 door is a mk2 and I'm thinking of changing it to the mk1

DixieTheKid

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Been busy on the rocker and pulleys today. Just need to finish off blocking in the top of the rocker and lacquer it. I also picked up a set of 4 pots off of ebay as well as I couple of other bits.




As mentioned I painted the chassis, I painted it with marine grade 2k paint for maximum protection however I wasn't that happy with the brush finished so I decided to buzz it back ready for some primer so it can be given a coat of moonstone blue.

DixieTheKid

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Okay, friday i pulled out the live axle (for sale) and started to line up the rear beam. Made the mistake of thinking the diff carrier would be central...... its about 30 - 40mm out! BUGGER! Anyway, the bit of angle iron holding the diff carrier is not ideal so im going to put another 90deg fold in it to sure it will carry the weight. I also cut off the front leaf spring mounts as they where in the way. Its going to be pretty fecking low! Also notice that the dampers are going to be way to long, mods to the bed or short coil overs... im thinking short coil overs! Will look a lot more tidy! Heres a few pics:

rs_traynor

looking forward to seeing this finished, moonstone defo

Swamp

Could you not use the estat rear end with shorter shocks?

DixieTheKid

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Dont know? Whats the difference?

Swamp

The estate has diferent rear arms, the shocks go through the springs and are shorter, google some pictures up.

DixieTheKid

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Thats not a bad idea! I'll do down the yard in a min and see where they would line up to. Would you know if the arms can be changed? Im guessing the beam is still the same. Thanks for that would of never thought of that one.

Swamp

Yeah the beam is the same, just the arms are diferent, and I think you can get uprated shocks for an estate too... I've seen a few cossied ones

Tony Rs

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This is looking interesting ill keep an eye on this. Great work so far.

robrs2

Don't forget if you had disc type arms you will need disc arms from an estate. Or the hubs will not fit a drum type arm.

DixieTheKid

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That's a cracking bit of info thanks. I've found a few images on google. That could well be the answer to some problems. Now I have to try and find a pair!?!

DixieTheKid

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I think I'm going to need a pair from an xr4x4 estate as I have rear discs. Am I right?

robrs2

Ghia 4x4

Or you could just mount some coilovers to the centre where the spring is on the standard arm. Kit car coilovers come in lots of different lengths

RO13 rs cabriolet

Nice to see some 1 doing a p100 should be a cracking project nice work so far