markc

Copied from the Orion register;

Well this came up and a mate and i couldnt see it go for scrap so the idea is to get it back to how it should be and then find a new owner so if you have any bits that can help us achieve this or would like the car after we are done PLEASE let me know.

We have a project on at the mo so this will start soon, but for the mean time here it is in its new home and some of the attention it needs










little update,

We've tried turning it over, it was coughing and spluttering, firing back through the carb and pissing oil out of the dip stick. Knowing a brief history of the engine we just decided to strip it and pull it out.





now running 1 brake grant power :mrgreen:


lots to do its pretty messy but the body is fairly clean and straight which is the main thing.




little update;

as i have shifted round some wheels, the spares have made its way on to the mk1


we have fitted a replacement engine as well, but forgot to get a photo other than it looking a little lower;


hopefully more tomorrow



As we used a low milage mk2 orion engine we had to swap the water pump and figure out a few bits as we both are not up on carbs or mk1 orions really but good news tho, its finally running!

Slight timing issue but easy to sort then check the car over for a MOT







Well after difficulties since the last post it didn't get MOT'd in the end, but need to crack back on and get it done!

Wanting to get it all sorted properly it'll need almost a full repaint, one side is almost ready just a bit more prepping to do then on to the other side.



Will put a wanted post up as we needs a few bits, please help if you can - we have only taken this on to save the car!



Slight update, O/S is now primed;









Now in the body shop, Grant will be working on getting the prep finished and painted this week.











progress:

a mint spare boot lid, de-locking














slapping some green on :mrgreen:








the man is certainly good at his job!


update:






not too shabby 8)














still lots to do but currently;







now back home to finish it off.


only a small update, new genuine rear lights now fitted.








slight update, working on the exterior plastics, I have repaired and retextured where needed and repainted the side mouldings front bumper and door handles. just need to finish the rear and that can go on.





Apologies for the quality as it was getting dark but I am really impressed with the results




rear bumper done;



not too much left to do on the outside now, at last









Just the other mirror to sort now (and the wheels of course) and its done on the outside at least.





Interior removed, properly cleaned and refitted.





amazed at the results :mrgreen:

Also fitted a rear seatbelt set as these don't normally have rear belts


water pump is leaking, so have bought a new genuine one to fit.
stripped it down last night ready for the new one


new pump fitted


wheels just need a balance then they can go on






Engine all timed up and she's running very well indeed, just a couple of minor bits to do now then a wash and wax and she's ready for ford fair;

Glenn_

iTrader: (1)

That looks mint. Yous have done a good job on that.

155lee

iTrader: (10)

That looks amazing now,at the start of the thread when the engine came out and you were working on it outside I thought I knew where this thread was going but you have proved me wrong,the car looks great and you have addressed all the issues in 1 go so it's now a complete running car again.
Top work.

markc

Thanks guys, lots of hard work has gone in to it and looking forward to showing it at Ford Fair

Vacuman

Beautiful. It doesn't seem that long ago (to me) when these were two a penny. Now, 30+ years on, must be very rare indeed and well done to you to such an amazing job without the benefit of a big garage or workshop. And an Essex boy as well so it's at home where it belongs

AJC

iTrader: (6)

Good effort, only thing i can fault is you've delocked the boot

slammedorion

Mk2 coming Fordfair too Mark?
The Mk1 has come along way since you took it on...

Craigsteen rs

I wish my mk2 was ready for ford fair cracking mk1 mate great job

sridgett

Very nice. Major WANT going on

Adder

Lovely job there mate,

Saved it you most certainly have.

Well done

Adder

Twins

iTrader: (18)

Well saved there ,great job

visa_broke

very nice work there

markc

All going well the mk2 will be there too, along with Matts mk2 as well.

markc

It is for sale

slammedorion

I think you should hang onto it... There all going up in value, looks a great example now...

markc

We wanted to add a few mods that would enhance the car and make it a little different like the boot lid, front spoiler and body coloured grill and mirrors.

markc

I haven't got the space to keep it long term really and i need to get on with my mk2, grants mk2 and matts mk2 next lol

jason_nike

Great job done there.
Do like MK1 Orions a lot.
Very very nice

Cos500

Never thought from the first pics it would turn out like that, amazing job well done.

Fordmad!

Cracking work! Would of been nice to see it turbo'd or st170 fitted but then I suppose original is the way forward!

markc

We had to stick to our budget with this one to cover a decent restoration as we only bought it to save it being scrapped but I completely agree though, it would make a great sleeper!

SMILER258

You got a price in mind? That is truly stunning!

markc

thanks all for the replies, hope to see some of you at ford fair

massivewangers

iTrader: (1)

Not been on the register in ages. That looks excellent Mark, brilliant job. Just how a MK1 should look!

slammedorion

Car looked lovely yesterday Mark

JasonPD

Love these old onions, great work!

jason_nike

Saw this yesterday, looked great

xr2john

Car looks great and a credit to you. Never even noticed the colour coded grill until I read all the comments

She want another mk1 onion to rear wheel drive it will happen one day I keep telling myself

gjh

You've done a great job, looks really good with you.

markc

Thanks guys When I arrived at the stand I put a for sale in in the window, it had so much interest that I was talking to people for well over 4 hours before I could even go for a wonder lol
By the end of the day though it was on its way to its new home

marky_g

Lookin good

botters

iTrader: (2)

well done nice save

RB26DETT

Well done!!

Nice to see it getting saved and going back original.