R4N SS

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Well its been a few years since ive had a working sierra on the road and having sold my old 3dr replica i have hankered after another. Still got the saph tucked away in the garage with bits of a cossie engine still attached but that needs a rebuild so it can stay where it is for a few more years lol.

Well I did buy a complete 3dr replica for a good few grand which turned out to be a an XR4i shell using a 3dr base model id Luckily the seller agreed to take the car back and offer me a refund so not too bad although i still lost out on the cost of recovery but that is a small cost to lose in comparison. Have to say though, the refund really only happened as a result of Jim Robson and Wesley Hayes stepping in and checking the car over and contacting the seller even before i had spoken to them or viewed the car properly in the daylight. Well done lads I appreciate your help

After this I was truly gutted and had decided to just 24v the saph instead, however Pete (scoobyPete) then sent me a link to the following car he had spotted and I contacted the seller that day. After work, I picked Jim and Wes up and off we set to view the car as didnt want to peice of crap again.

Have to say, the seller was a right arrogant c*nt but then he does deal with VWs so i suppose you have to be

A deal was struck and the car was to be trailored over to Jim's workshop the next day.

Pics below....



















Jim & Wes kindly washed the car but it just through a hose as their pressure had broke so pretty sure all the green shit would wash off otherwise...





Its a very sold shell. Floors are solid and it still has uncrushed jacking points. Its been stood on that trailer for years so that has helped.

Does need a front wing as you can see, a couple of rear arches and very very small amount of welding underneath.

Already bought a full genuine kit off jim - i Just need a rear bumper.

And won a pair of genuine ford new wings off ebay for a pricey 400 quid and gotta drive to Halifax to get them

Still deciding on engine, either 24v or cossie yb but it all depends upon cost.

Also, still deciding on colour, either Moonstone blue or Frozen white.

Jay,

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Man with more money than sense ! Now where have i heard that before Got to be a yb Rans surely ? Good luck mate

R4N SS

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Jay i aint got any more money mate this is a bloody expensive hobby

Agree YB power is the way forward but it aint cheap - but that is what im aiming for. Just gotta keep my head down, save and work harder for it.

My main aim for this year is to buy a property not fuck about with 30 year old fords - i just get bored very easily.

RSCossieGaz

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Good to see you back Ran!

Like me you can never keep away from these old Fords lol

Got to be yb power mate you still got your old engine?

ajamesc

I've a fibre glass rear bumper at my work you can have before it gets binned

jim_robson

Good job we managed to sort out that massive fuck up you made buying that other heap!! Lol

It's a really good shell this one, really looking forward to starting work on it. Im sure i can turn it into a really nice car for you.

Glenn_

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Well done Ran. Glad your saving it matey. Its looking sorry for itself.

Ade500

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Nice one Ran I would go out in Petes see if you like it mate and its frozen white too.

NobbyClark

Great project mate. Im looking forward to the updates!!!

Well done for saving it!

cossiestu

After seeing the job you did on your Saff and your mates MK2, I'm sure it'll look stunning when it's done!!

You've narrowed it down to the two best colours for a 3Door Ran!

R4N SS

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I will try and arrange something as i need to drive past northampton on sunday on way to pick up two genuine ford wings

mk22door

If you are doing a full rep, will you sell me the door & rear cards Ran?

R4N SS

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yeah sure once i find suitable replacements but they are way down on my list at the moment

R4N SS

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Picked up the rear bumper from Andy whilst on my lunch break - now all i need is the RS500 lip for the upper spoiler and thats the kit complete

R4N SS

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Actually will need to get the front bumper modded to RS500 spec if anyone can do it please let me know

visa_broke

agree that cars are a money pit but there are worse things to waste it on, at least you will have something to show at the end of it and looks like you have a good base to work with

STeve

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really nice to see you active again in the ford scene tams, looking foward to progress updates

Ade500

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I think he is going to come down the weekend for the ace cafe meet too. Tell him I said to watch out for roundabouts lol

jim_robson

Il be moving your car over tomorrow ran because I just bought a load more sierras so need to have a juggle about. While I'm doing it il attack it with the pressure washer

R4N SS

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Ade - i have a pretty busy Saturday but will try and pop down even if it is only for 5 mins .

R4N SS

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Cool mate - I just had a thought, im pretty sure the front bumper i got off Andy did need some adjustment to make it fit properly so im pretty sure the rear will too. Having said that I dont recall putting much effort in when testing it against the car

mk22door

Yeah, way down my list too but when your ready give me a shout

Nice find by the way, i'm sure Jim will sort you out.

Has he given you any stick yet for wanting to do a 3dr rep?

He didn't seem keen on me even putting the base model spoiler on mine

Fil

Err were they blind or drunk

Moonstone Mo

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Sapph and a 3dr..greedy fecker looking forward to the updates dude!


Have you picked the wings up? if you need them collecting give me a shout I can sort it and you can pick them up from mine if easier?

R4N SS

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Cheers Mo - picked the wings up last night - was a bloody long drive and did a tank of diesel in the Golf. They are better than i thought they would be.

Even popped in to see Pete on my way up - Frozen White does look good on a 3dr and it certainly goes well with the 24v

Not got any stick off Jim yet for doing a cossie rep - people can give me stick all they want, i dont listen to them lol

STeve

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some reps turn out better than originals so should end up being a decent motor

R4N SS

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Steve - yes they do but only after spending a shed load of money on them which i dont have at the moment.

Still deciding on engine choices and colour

RSCossieGaz

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Ran you gotta go yb mate😎

You still have your old engine dont ya?

R4N SS

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Gaz im toying with the idea of yb but its so damn expensive but that is my preferable choice. Yes still got the yb in the saph but needs a rebuild. That can stay where it is otherwise i may just 24v that instead and yb the 3dr with a cage and buckets.

Just ordered new inner and outter rear arches and front windscreen rubber from ze germans

mk22door

Tell me more about the windscreen rubber, my screen needs to come out at some point and I could do with a tip on where to get a replacement rubber, please.

R4N SS

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pm'd you mate

Quick update - managed to pick up a 2wd diff as it was far too cheap to turn down Supra diff will have to wait until this breaks into a million pieces

salsheikh

nice, i am looking forward to the conversion - any chance it'll be ready by ford Fair lol?
been browsing ebay and saw these:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/cosworth-3...item2ee0f97b9a

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ford-Sierr...item2350a80736

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sierra-cos...item33a26a49e7

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RS500-Fogl...item4195e78d96

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sierra-3Do...item3aa99c323e

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FORD-SIERR...item58c2f47ae3

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1-x-PAIR-F...item56726c7198

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/sierra-cos...item2ee05bec32

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sierra-Rs5...item19ff319a3e

sorry i went a bit mental as i got excited!!!

R4N SS

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Thanks for the links mate. I got a full genuine 3dr kit so will be using that and adding the lip spoiler onto the rear.

Ideally want to get a RS500 front bumper so will be using Xsport Racing as it has the best fitment.

I am watching some of those items posted.

Here are the parts i have received today...

New front windscreen rubber


Driver side outer rear arch


Driver side inner arch


This is supposed to be passenger outter rear arch but i think its wrong


Inner arches




Also received an exhaust manifold with external wastegate but not sure i will be using it

salsheikh

no worries mate, just glad i could be of help.

Glenn_

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The divvy in the first Bodyshop my saff went to said you couldn't get inner repair arches.

R4N SS

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lol Glenn - i need to order a set for the saph too

R4N SS

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Picked up a rear cage for the 3dr on the weekend too so looks like it will be a track slag

R4N SS

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Intercooler has arrived

Indyrs

Good stuff

Looking forward to this thread.

I'm also looking for a 500 front bumper, have you used the Xsport one before as I'm thinking of buying one?

Cheers

R4N SS

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I bought a genuine 3dr one mate but am thinking of getting the Xport one too as i have heard they fit well unlike most fibreglass jobbies