Flip painted RS2000-16v Resto

Rob2k · 30-04-2012, 04:16 PM

As some of you know, I've been spending the last 5 years restoring my Mk5 RS2000 16v.
Here's a complete pictorial history of my restoration.

This is how she looked when I first got her.

First started stripping the Almera bumper, Mk6 rear end and WRC.

Picked up Mk5 Bodykit and trial fitted.

Garage was a bit full!

Trial fitted morettes.

How true this was!

Stripped everything ready for a good check for rust.

Rear light surrounds and aviation fuel cap sorted.

Battery tray done.

Moved garages, it's still full tho!

Floor damage repaired.

Sills replaced.

Trial fitted Hottuning manifold.

Powder coated brakes and engine bits.

Fully serviced and fitted bonnet raisers.

Doors de-locked, boot de-wipered, ready for paint.

In the paint booth.

Going Frozen white.

Back in the garage again.

Smoothed bumper lines, trial fit front splitter.

Fitted snap-off steering wheel boss to 4 spoke wheel.

Aniversary stickers fitted (+15bhp!)

Rocker cover changed.

Lol, Garage still full of crap!

Final application of waxoyl and underseal.

Another new home.

Gauges fitted and dash carbon wrapped.

MOT time!

Finished engine bay.

Got the bumpers and skirts back from the bodyshop, this is how it is now.
Not going to say finished, but maybe 98%.

Even took it to some shows at the weekend.

Thanks for reading.

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Phil2002 · 30-04-2012, 04:30 PM

looks a million times nicer.

Rob2k · 30-04-2012, 04:36 PM

Thanks mate.
Took a while, but well worth it.

LIMITLESS · 30-04-2012, 05:01 PM

Well done mate

WongRS · 30-04-2012, 05:27 PM

What a transformation, i winced at the first pictures, but it looks lovely now, fair play to you.

Tidzy · 30-04-2012, 05:44 PM

Got to admit when i was looking through the first pictures i nearly didnt carry on...

great job mate you have saved a very nice car there....

Minirotty · 30-04-2012, 06:00 PM

Lovely car Rob!

TOOTALL · 30-04-2012, 06:17 PM

Great job.

As said above, so much better than before. Reborn indeed.

Rob2k · 30-04-2012, 06:30 PM

Cheers everyone.
Got to admit, I was a bit worried about putting the first pictures onto Passionford!

The main reason it was saved was that we found out it was a very early Mk5 RS2000.
The build date is April 91 and we believe it was the 20th car built.
We've also been told the original reg was J194 WOO and probably means it was a 'press car'.

Cheers again for the comments, got the broadest smile on my face at the moment!

paul16v · 30-04-2012, 06:34 PM

Massive improvement over the first pic mate, well done.

jaimesdna · 30-04-2012, 07:31 PM

cool. nice to see one of these getting resto'd. dont think it will be long untill they start going up in value

stevealien · 30-04-2012, 07:58 PM

You done the right thing mate. Looked ropey in the beginning but looks class now. Would certainly turn my head at a show. Well done. Good work

xNORMSKIx · 30-04-2012, 08:34 PM

Top job!.....after i saw the first pics i thought 'oh no, this guys going to get a hammering!' but i was pleasantly surprised

Rab · 30-04-2012, 08:44 PM

HUUUUUUUUUUUGE improvment!

Rob2k · 30-04-2012, 09:02 PM

Lol, cheers.
Chrome and flip paint don't do it for me.

cossiedad · 01-05-2012, 09:41 AM

Top job Rob. It's Dan with the white saph from the Dorset RSOC. Can't wait to see it in the metal. Are you taking it this week?
Top job you have done on it mate.
cheeRS

nickscunny · 01-05-2012, 10:26 AM

bang on that matey......

SMILER258 · 01-05-2012, 05:07 PM

incredible turn around on this. makes me feel guilty about ripping one apart i had a couple of years ago now

Rob2k · 01-05-2012, 06:39 PM

Cheers lads.
Alright Dan mate, yeah should have it on Thursday.
Depends if I can get the Morettes working properly, otherwise I might have to go home before it gets too dark!

Rob2k · 02-05-2012, 07:08 PM

Trying the Morettes on...

j20rmc · 02-05-2012, 07:25 PM

Looks great with twin lights mate really suit the car!

Fiddy · 02-05-2012, 07:25 PM

Looking a million times better now, top job mate

Rob2k · 02-05-2012, 09:28 PM

Cheers, enjoying having her back on the road!

GINGExR2 T · 02-05-2012, 10:07 PM

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Fair play, that's an amazing transformation. The 1st few pics had me thinking "OMG"

Glad you put it back to standard look, million times better.

Great work

Ginger

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r.s.2000 ginger · 03-05-2012, 06:10 PM

It look 100 times better white and with the twin headlights.

Rob2k · 03-05-2012, 07:43 PM

Cheers, I think after the time they took to fit properly they'll be staying on for a while.

colarado red · 04-05-2012, 06:10 AM

Looks a million times better now.

.Ross. · 04-05-2012, 07:09 AM

How you doing Rob?

Always been handy in the owld body department.

Looks great.

Rob2k · 04-05-2012, 10:00 AM

Alright mate, cheers.
It's taken a while, but got there in the end.

Problem is, now i've sorted it out, the wife wants it back!

.Ross. · 04-05-2012, 10:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rob2k

Alright mate, cheers.
It's taken a while, but got there in the end.

Problem is, now i've sorted it out, the wife wants it back!

Sound.

Well if the wife wants the RS then she has opened the door on another top notch Resto.

Hey we don't make the rules we just follow them right ?

Rob2k · 04-05-2012, 12:13 PM

Exactly mate.
She can have it, just give me another one to sort out!

James_RScos · 04-05-2012, 12:51 PM

Stunning!

The morettes are a great finishing touch mate, just give the car that edge, looks proper hard now.

Great effort, nice to see someone making something of an under rated RS

xr_craig · 04-05-2012, 12:55 PM

Love it mate. A bit undecided on the front skirt but otherwise very nice

Rob2k · 04-05-2012, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by James_RScos

Stunning!

The morettes are a great finishing touch mate, just give the car that edge, looks proper hard now.

Great effort, nice to see someone making something of an under rated RS

Cheers mate, someone has to make the effort!

If only they'd made the Escort Cosworth a bit later on, then maybe a few more people would remember these!

Robmatheson · 04-05-2012, 05:19 PM

Looks great now! What kind of splitter is on the front bumper, I can't say I recognize it!

m4tt274 · 04-05-2012, 07:31 PM

i nearly didnt look through the thread and presumed that the flip paint killed it.
looks much better now. good job!

Rob2k · 04-05-2012, 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robmatheson

Looks great now! What kind of splitter is on the front bumper, I can't say I recognize it!

It's imported from Germany mate. Made by JMS tuning.

Quote:

Originally Posted by m4tt274

i nearly didnt look through the thread and presumed that the flip paint killed it.
looks much better now. good job!

Doesn't sound like you're the only one mate. Shouldn't have mentioned the paint!

James_RScos · 04-05-2012, 11:13 PM

Ohhhh! I forgot one little detail haha

Love the colour

by far the biggest improvement.

James_RScos · 04-05-2012, 11:14 PM

Double post

Turboboy67 · 04-05-2012, 11:19 PM

Loving the morettes mate

30-04-2012, 04:30 PM	#2
Phil2002 I've found that life I needed.. It's HERE!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (3) Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kent Posts: 1,473 Rep Power: 7	looks a million times nicer. __________________ My resto Thread http://passionford.com/forum/restora...pic-heavy.html

30-04-2012, 05:27 PM	#5
WongRS PassionFord Post Whore!! 1990 Ford sierra Trader Score: (11) Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Oswestry, Shropshire Posts: 4,049 Rep Power: 10	What a transformation, i winced at the first pictures, but it looks lovely now, fair play to you. __________________ Dan. M.A.D 500 spec engine, GT30, Autronic, 1000cc injectors, ST Inlet, airtec 70mm cooler, AP's, 18" revolutions, RWD converted http://passionford.com/forum/restora...r-goodies.html

30-04-2012, 06:34 PM	#10
paul16v Monte 087 Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Hartlepool Posts: 4,009 Rep Power: 13	Massive improvement over the first pic mate, well done. __________________

30-04-2012, 07:31 PM	#11
jaimesdna Advanced PassionFord User Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (3) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: great yarmouth Posts: 1,815 Rep Power: 10	cool. nice to see one of these getting resto'd. dont think it will be long untill they start going up in value __________________ my saff rebuild http://passionford.com/forum/restorations-rebuilds-and-projects/261868-saff-re-re-build-smooth-bay-rs500-style-bumper-bought-another-saff-update-17-3-11-a.html my rs1600i van build http://passionford.com/forum/restorations-rebuilds-and-projects/203327-mk4-to-mk3-escort-van-rs1600i-rep-new-pics-15-12-07-a.html

30-04-2012, 08:44 PM	#14
Rab Fucking superstar........ Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2004 Location: Argyll.... It's lonely... Posts: 13,092 Rep Power: 23	HUUUUUUUUUUUGE improvment! __________________

30-04-2012, 04:36 PM	#3
Rob2k Wahay!! I've lost my Virginity!! 1991 Ford Escort Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Gillingham, Dorset Posts: 66 Rep Power: 2	Thanks mate. Took a while, but well worth it.

30-04-2012, 05:01 PM	#4
LIMITLESS Too many posts.. I need a life!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: BRISTOL Posts: 879 Rep Power: 2	Well done mate

30-04-2012, 05:44 PM	#6
Tidzy Wahay!! I've lost my Virginity!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Staffordshire Posts: 86 Rep Power: 2	Got to admit when i was looking through the first pictures i nearly didnt carry on... great job mate you have saved a very nice car there....

30-04-2012, 06:00 PM	#7
Minirotty Lucifer II - 666 Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Birmingham Posts: 6,157 Rep Power: 13	Lovely car Rob!

30-04-2012, 06:17 PM	#8
TOOTALL Too many posts.. I need a life!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Northampton Posts: 803 Rep Power: 4	Great job. As said above, so much better than before. Reborn indeed.

30-04-2012, 06:30 PM	#9
Rob2k Wahay!! I've lost my Virginity!! 1991 Ford Escort Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Gillingham, Dorset Posts: 66 Rep Power: 2	Cheers everyone. Got to admit, I was a bit worried about putting the first pictures onto Passionford! The main reason it was saved was that we found out it was a very early Mk5 RS2000. The build date is April 91 and we believe it was the 20th car built. We've also been told the original reg was J194 WOO and probably means it was a 'press car'. Cheers again for the comments, got the broadest smile on my face at the moment!

30-04-2012, 07:58 PM	#12
stevealien Advanced PassionFord User 1989 Ford Escort Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: milton keynes Posts: 1,759 Rep Power: 4	You done the right thing mate. Looked ropey in the beginning but looks class now. Would certainly turn my head at a show. Well done. Good work

30-04-2012, 08:34 PM	#13
xNORMSKIx badass Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2011 Location: N.Devon Posts: 82 Rep Power: 2	Top job!.....after i saw the first pics i thought 'oh no, this guys going to get a hammering!' but i was pleasantly surprised

30-04-2012, 09:02 PM	#15
Rob2k Wahay!! I've lost my Virginity!! 1991 Ford Escort Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Gillingham, Dorset Posts: 66 Rep Power: 2	Lol, cheers. Chrome and flip paint don't do it for me.

01-05-2012, 09:41 AM	#16
cossiedad Too many posts.. I need a life!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 708 Rep Power: 4	Top job Rob. It's Dan with the white saph from the Dorset RSOC. Can't wait to see it in the metal. Are you taking it this week? Top job you have done on it mate. cheeRS

01-05-2012, 10:26 AM	#17
nickscunny Advanced PassionFord User Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Scunthorpe North Lincolnshire Posts: 1,516 Rep Power: 8	bang on that matey......

01-05-2012, 05:07 PM	#18
SMILER258 The RUST hunter!! 1990 Ford Sierra XR4X4 Road Rally Car Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Glossop, Derbyshire Posts: 2,947 Rep Power: 5	incredible turn around on this. makes me feel guilty about ripping one apart i had a couple of years ago now __________________ Cheers, Nathan. My XR4X4 rally car restoration - http://passionford.com/forum/restora...7-12-11-a.html

01-05-2012, 06:39 PM	#19
Rob2k Wahay!! I've lost my Virginity!! 1991 Ford Escort Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Gillingham, Dorset Posts: 66 Rep Power: 2	Cheers lads. Alright Dan mate, yeah should have it on Thursday. Depends if I can get the Morettes working properly, otherwise I might have to go home before it gets too dark!

02-05-2012, 07:08 PM	#20
Rob2k Wahay!! I've lost my Virginity!! 1991 Ford Escort Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Gillingham, Dorset Posts: 66 Rep Power: 2	Trying the Morettes on...

02-05-2012, 07:25 PM	#21
j20rmc Regular Contributor Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sussex Posts: 277 Rep Power: 0	Looks great with twin lights mate really suit the car!

02-05-2012, 07:25 PM	#22
Fiddy Fat's The New Skinny Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Newton Aycliffe County Durham Posts: 10,084 Rep Power: 18	Looking a million times better now, top job mate __________________ Nordic Green ST24 Saloon Resident Mondeo Lover, Now On Number 5 www.scottishmondeoforum.com

02-05-2012, 09:28 PM	#23
Rob2k Wahay!! I've lost my Virginity!! 1991 Ford Escort Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Gillingham, Dorset Posts: 66 Rep Power: 2	Cheers, enjoying having her back on the road!

02-05-2012, 10:07 PM	#24
GINGExR2 T I've found that life I needed.. It's HERE!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (1) Join Date: May 2003 Location: South Wales Posts: 1,361 Rep Power: 11	. Fair play, that's an amazing transformation. The 1st few pics had me thinking "OMG" Glad you put it back to standard look, million times better. Great work Ginger . __________________ Balls to it, function over form is the way forward for the XR2Turbo, Track days are to much fun Wii Mario Kart ID 4425-2043-5844

03-05-2012, 06:10 PM	#25
r.s.2000 ginger PassionFord Regular Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: llanelli Posts: 363 Rep Power: 2	It look 100 times better white and with the twin headlights.

03-05-2012, 07:43 PM	#26
Rob2k Wahay!! I've lost my Virginity!! 1991 Ford Escort Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Gillingham, Dorset Posts: 66 Rep Power: 2	Cheers, I think after the time they took to fit properly they'll be staying on for a while.

04-05-2012, 06:10 AM	#27
colarado red Regular Contributor Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: co durham Posts: 341 Rep Power: 5	Looks a million times better now.

04-05-2012, 07:09 AM	#28
.Ross. Advanced PassionFord User 2008 Ford F-150 Trader Score: (2) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 2,200 Rep Power: 7	How you doing Rob? Always been handy in the owld body department. Looks great. __________________ Blown V8 Shopping Trolly

04-05-2012, 10:00 AM	#29
Rob2k Wahay!! I've lost my Virginity!! 1991 Ford Escort Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Gillingham, Dorset Posts: 66 Rep Power: 2	Alright mate, cheers. It's taken a while, but got there in the end. Problem is, now i've sorted it out, the wife wants it back! __________________ RS2000-16v #20 ~ 184.3bhp @ 7409rpm!

04-05-2012, 12:13 PM	#31
Rob2k Wahay!! I've lost my Virginity!! 1991 Ford Escort Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Gillingham, Dorset Posts: 66 Rep Power: 2	Exactly mate. She can have it, just give me another one to sort out! __________________ RS2000-16v #20 ~ 184.3bhp @ 7409rpm!

04-05-2012, 12:51 PM	#32
James_RScos Advanced PassionFord User Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2004 Location: Nottingham Posts: 1,615 Rep Power: 11	Stunning! The morettes are a great finishing touch mate, just give the car that edge, looks proper hard now. Great effort, nice to see someone making something of an under rated RS __________________ Cheers James Novice Cosworth Gold Cup winner 2010 Overall Novice Cosworth Winner 2010 H380 TBV : Standard Coucours Car http://www.passionford.com/forum/res...or-2010-a.html H686 ODA : Fast Road/ Track Car http://passionford.com/forum/restora...-h686-oda.html

04-05-2012, 12:55 PM	#33
xr_craig PassionFord Post Whore!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: East Yorkshire Posts: 3,619 Rep Power: 13	Love it mate. A bit undecided on the front skirt but otherwise very nice __________________

04-05-2012, 05:19 PM	#35
Robmatheson Oxygen Thief 1996 Ford Escort My Garage Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: stornoway, isle of lewis Posts: 272 Rep Power: 6	Looks great now! What kind of splitter is on the front bumper, I can't say I recognize it!

04-05-2012, 07:31 PM	#36
m4tt274 PassionFord Post Troll Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (2) Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Doncaster Posts: 3,481 Rep Power: 7	i nearly didnt look through the thread and presumed that the flip paint killed it. looks much better now. good job! __________________ mk1 fiesta restoration! - http://passionford.com/forum/restora...-now-on-d.html

04-05-2012, 11:13 PM	#38
James_RScos Advanced PassionFord User Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2004 Location: Nottingham Posts: 1,615 Rep Power: 11	Ohhhh! I forgot one little detail haha Love the colour by far the biggest improvement. __________________ Cheers James Novice Cosworth Gold Cup winner 2010 Overall Novice Cosworth Winner 2010 H380 TBV : Standard Coucours Car http://www.passionford.com/forum/res...or-2010-a.html H686 ODA : Fast Road/ Track Car http://passionford.com/forum/restora...-h686-oda.html

04-05-2012, 11:14 PM	#39
James_RScos Advanced PassionFord User Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2004 Location: Nottingham Posts: 1,615 Rep Power: 11	Double post __________________ Cheers James Novice Cosworth Gold Cup winner 2010 Overall Novice Cosworth Winner 2010 H380 TBV : Standard Coucours Car http://www.passionford.com/forum/res...or-2010-a.html H686 ODA : Fast Road/ Track Car http://passionford.com/forum/restora...-h686-oda.html