SmokeEm

Well guys - It's finally here. It has been worth the wait for me.

I am hoping that this will turn into some sort of 'Build' thread but unlike my Cortina, this one is kind of already built (Albeit, been off the road for 4-8 yrs - owner can't remember!)

Here is the only picture so far



She is an 89, P100 fitted with a 2.9efi 12v Cologne from a 1990 Granada with 4sp auto (Deffo staying!). Rear axle is 1980 3.0 Capri 3.09:1 Atlas, I believe. Front struts are from an unknown early Sierra. Truck also fitted with Sierra power steering. As the car has been SORN'd for so long, it needs full re-commisioning including overhauling the brakes and anything else that needs doing for MOT. Luckily, it has been stored in a warm, dry barn so apart from bird droppings on the bed cover, she is very clean considering.

Now, if any of you followed my build thread on various sites for my Cortina, I paid for everything to be done for me. This time however, I will be a bit more involved. My neighbour is a dab hand with mechanics etc and has owned various cars over the 5yrs I've known him (Skyline, 540i, S4, 89 Saph Cossie etc etc) - He has agreed to do the work for me in his spare time but I will assist where necessary. We have pretty much all tools required but I personally lack knowledge on what is a modern car for me

So - The plans (In no particular order)

Lose the spoiler
Overhaul/Upgrade? Front brakes
Overhaul rear brakes
Change seats to Raven Leather (Already own)
Change front struts to Coil-overs (For wheel clearance)
Change wheels - TSW Cylix are awful!!
Fit Central locking
Poss fit electric windows
Change steering wheel to 4 spoke RS (Already own)
Fit simple Hi-fi
Change front door cards as very tatty (On order)
Look into making the load cover lift/stay easier
Clean, clean, clean
Drive - Lots!

I would especially like advice on upgrading front discs with scrapyard items? And also I would like to know if I buy Gaz coil overs for the front, are they just bolt in? Also which poundage springs? 300? or more/less

All comments welcome as always!

DixieTheKid

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Good to see she's arrived. Looks nice and clean.

I went for 300 after a lot of research and asking people that use gaz coilovers. Simple to fit.

As I said on Facebook swap to cossie hubs for better brake options.

Glenn_

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Will be a cool P100 when its done.Have you any more pics of it.

SmokeEm

No more pics as yet. Brakes are fine, just need a good going over. Will make it MINE over the coming months. Coil over fronts are first. Totally unplanned but i need them to fit decent wheels!

DixieTheKid

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Don't forget a strut brace for the coilovers

SmokeEm

Do I need one then? Is there room with the V6 install? Where can I get a decent priced one as that is another unplanned expense

SmokeEm

She has been sat in a barn for around 8 years so excuse the dust & bird doo doo's!























Yup, she really is Ford Purple Velvet!

Feedback welcome - I don't bite

Matt Baxter

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Nice project

This reminds me i really should go knocking about the red p100 up the road from my work its been sat for a few years!

matthewpickup

i run gaz coilovers for 2 years with no strut brace and no issues , its more for handling / looks ... I have one on now , only reason I never before is it hit the carb on my pinto

SmokeEm

Am struggling. Tried 15" cossie lattice on tonight and they rub on struts. How am i supposed to fit Escos wheels??

SmokeEm

Spoiler gone!!

Mondi-DZK

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Good thing saying bye bye to the spoiler. Looks another car already.

austindav123

would you want to sell the headlight protectors ?

SmokeEm

Don't think so. They are in perfect condition so I will probably use them

SmokeEm

Well, we have started the stripdown.

Check out the dirt behind the plate! Thats what 8yrs in a barn gives you



Check out under the scuttle!!!






As expected, the pads were more than a little siezed so stripped



As were the drums on the rear



Also cleaned off the bird crap - came up ok - but not good enough... So needs re-doing



It would seem that this truck is going to turn out cleaner than I origianlly planned so may look at getting this little dent pulled out



Going to start cleaning up all the dirt today!

SmokeEm

Right o peeps, it is now 6.30pm on Sunday so we have managed a full day on it to get to where we are now. This is going to be quite some update!

Engine bay quick clean up..




Followed by complete overhaul of strut, under arch, discs, pads, TCA's and calipers etc...





Then we fitted a super thick anti roll bar and removed the spacers from the old one (Not sure why they were fitted?)



Then got a little pissed off that neighbours tree decided to shed its flowers into my freshly cleaned scuttle area!



Started on the rear



Then whilst bored for 5 mins this morning, my neighbour thought he would strip the interior out!



He carried on sorting the brakes etc, so I decided to install the front component speakers



Rockford fosgate jobbies

Then I remembered I am installing central locking so came to the conclusion that feeding through the wires along with the new speaker wire was a great idea. - 20mins later, I was in spaghetti hell!!!



Not a problem to most - But I am colour blind so this was my worst nightmare!

Crimped some nice terminals



Used some of this to add anti-vibration insulation to the door





Fitted the tweeters into surface mount angle pods



The crossovers



Original plan was to hide them behind kick panels but too big! - Plan B - Make them a feature!



By now it was HOT HOT HOT so I left next door painting drums and converted my home office desk into a work area



Mounted them and installed some wiring though little holes so can be hidden



Door speaker mounted



Desk re-instated as per Mrs orders



So there we have it - It's almost 7pm now and dinner time - will take photos of rear end etc shortly so you can see how much has been done.

Mondi-DZK

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Keep going. Looks good.

austindav123

okay smokeEm please pm me if you change your mind as trying to finish mine of and cant find them anywhere

RichieST

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Nice project, don't see many p100's these days. Looking forward to seeing the updates!

Cragrat

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Nice, like the filled bed sides and rear pan work

NobbyClark

Nice project and good to see something a little different!

Looking forward to the updates.

marky_g

I'll be following this!

SmokeEm

OK, an update - Was too knackered last night to post how it is now so here goes...
Carpet out, shampoo'd, steam cleaned and out to dry

Seat's out - Mint Granada cloth with pump up lumbar - Anyone want? £10ea collected from Aldershot

Up till now, we only had pictures of the O/S suspension/brakes so here are the N/S

Strut nicely painted and inner arch all cleaned & minty fresh

Leaf springs cleaned & painted, wheel cyl renewed, drum painted & chassis stonechip protected - looks mint!

How the inside is currently looking!

It's hard to show just how clean it now is under here with a photo - check it out when you see it at a meet



And to finish off, the O/S/R now matches the N/S - spingly spangly and clean

That's it for now folks - Expecting stormy weather this week so progress will be slow until next weekend when I hope to get some more wiring done for the Hi-fi install and also bleed the brakes and change all fluids etc.
CheeRS for looking

turnover

You going to fit in this slim lol ,good progress by the way looking good

SmokeEm

OOH Turnip that hurts.

Tis a squeeze lol

SmokeEm

Update soon

SmokeEm

UPDATE..

No pictures at the min as didn't have camera handy but here is a list of jobs done since 6th August in no particular order

Brakes bled and fully operational
Scuttle cleaned and refitted
Wiper mechanism copper greased and fully overhauled
Oil & filter changed
Air filter renewed
Cosworth full centre consul bought & cleaned ready to fit
Reversing camera bought
Longer studs/spacers fitted on front to allow the MOT wheels (15" Lattice) to fit (Sold once MOT'd)
Rear wheels fitted
Central locking installed and working
Wiring for hi-fi all installed
Carpet refitted
Locks/handles etc all silicone greased etc
New plates purchased

Will post some pictures of how she is tonight. Steering wheel (4 spoke RS wheel) is being recovered this week by a friend as leather a little worn. Hoping to change diff/gearbox & steering oil by next weekend as well as fitting the amp & subwoofer.

Feedback welcome as always - keeps me going!

SmokeEm

The old wheels ready for sale - PM if interested



Still up on stands as need to change gear oil and diff oil



Grill removed as I want plain mesh rather than a badged one



Other side



Carpet back in and seat trial fitted



Stereo loom sorted



Seat - needs a good feed



Pass side kick panel back in with x-overs



Makeshift door membrane



tweeter to be mounted



This shot gives a good idea of how tinted the glass is - glass, not film



Grill waiting to dry



Our forever growing to do list!



Thats all for now! Hope you like?

Glenn_

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Its looking well already. Is it a capri rear axle. The back wheels look lost in the arches.

st220kyle

cool project

SmokeEm

Yeah, 3.0 Capri Atlas. It already has spacers on too! Trying to decide what wheels to fit as the lattice are just to gain an MOT. Not sure what I will buy yet but they will be 16 or 17" and at least 9" wide on the rear.

Glenn_

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Yeh you need some deep dish wheels on the rear.

SmokeEm

Scuttle cleaned, refitted with resprayed wiper arms and new blades

And finally, the new mesh grill - looks a whole lot better IMHO (Grill and plastic wrap around trim was respayed and laquered) New number plates too!

0150carmac

its looking good keep up the good work

Mondi-DZK

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Looks better and better but it needs a badge

SmokeEm

lol, I know what you mean but I quite like the clean look. Might put a subtle RS badge or V6 on the grill somewhere. We shall see

sridgett

WOW good on you mate cool project.

SmokeEm

Finished off the front speaker install last night. Typically, I broke one of the x-over covers! Oh well.

Russell got roung to mounting the rear number plate, plate lights & camera last night. Didn't get pictures as it was dark but suffice to say, I was astounded at the picture quality on the rear camera considering it was only £25 from ebay!

This is the bit about build threads I don't like lol - Sounds like 10 minute's work but it was actually about 9 hrs work over 2 evenings as Russell had to fabricate a new steel mounting, rewire the lights, make a loom for the camera etc etc.

We are hoping to do a full day Saturday as that is the only day we have free this weekend. I need to install the amp & subwoofer ideally as we need to find out what needs removing from the drivers seat to make it fit a P100 (The height adjustment part I believe) Also I want to fit my NEWLY RECOVERED 4 spoke RS steering wheel!

Mondi-DZK

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Cars, they keep you in the garage working on the damn thing

Keep it up and about the badge if you like it without, than that's the way to go.

ossie cossie

love the Too Do list , in your face every time you go in the garage.