Well after looking at some of the awesome resto's of other S1's, i thought i'd put some update pics up.....but couldnt find the original post so just gonna start again!

This is my S1 when i got her, she's called Kacey from the reg and was bought from ebay in Feb 2006, was taxed and tested but needing tidied up. Always wanted an S1 and she was in my price range! Bog standard except full Magnex, cone filter, strut brace, silicon hoses and a boost gauge:













Ran about in her with a massive smile on my face till tax ran out and planned to give her a tidy for the summer (doors, tailgate, lick of paint) but got a bit more involved when kit came off













she needs a full drivers sill, back arch and back panel. Passenger side is pretty sound and floor is good having been replaced before. Then both doors and tailgate need replaced as well. Suppose its not too bad for a 1985 Escort!

Started on underside of car, stripped it back to nothing then painted it all with black hammerite (lots of fun) then the powder coated back arms, new petrol tank, poly bushes, rear disc conversion and suspension went on slowly:





New wheels being tried for size (7 x 16s)





Car had to be moved from the driveway at this point so got transported to nearby waiting lock-up.

Been on back-burner for a bit while I save for the bodywork but in meantime bought this little delight for Ł100







One owner from new and 38k! Stripped the car bare of anything useful and then scrapped shell. Provided a pristine tailgate and dash (two tone unfortch but better than mine) all spare lights, clocks etc etc so bit of a bargain!

In meantime also bought a mint S1 passenger door complete with stripe from a mate who had it stored for a rainy day! Bargain at Ł40 and he aslo chucked in a mint S1 spoiler to replace my cracked one - cheers Scotty!

How she's looking the now









Got a mate who hopes to do the welding over next few weeks and then its just paint and build her back up, hopefully in time for the nice weather in 2007! Few other jobs to do such as new clutch needed, cossie brakes etc but its progressing slowly!

cheeRS for lookin

 

Zetec_mk4_XR3i Bout time you got your finger out......

 

maybe see it at 1 the meets in summer then!!!

 

Good to see another being saved

 

im shocked the front end is as rot free as it is.
whats battery tray like?

 

good on ya mate

 

i wanted to do a series 1, but was affaid i never drive it when finished lol!

 

do it!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

There's not many left out there now.
Godd to see another one being saved from the scrappy

 

So you bought a MK3 Ghia, stripped it of anything usefull, then scaped the shell

Are you aware of how many MK3 Ghias were sold,and how many are now left, probably not; i will give you a hint, there are more XR3i Escorts left,than there are MK3 Ghias, ford sold more XR3is too.

 

WTFs that all about??
Best of luck mate

 

Coming on faster than i thought Ross - the oldskool style comps set it off a real treat!

The bay and engine looks pretty mind - with a few weeks hard graft it'll be looking great! Any plans for the engine or just a freshen up and chip like you mentioned that time you took me out in it for a run

Looking forward to seeing this one!

My dad used to have one of those Ghia's back in the day too

 

Good to see it again mate

You fancy selling the bumpers from the ghia ?

 

Ghia was rotten mate - wouldnt have stripped it otherwise but couldnt see a demand for a rotten 5dr, especially when the RS needed parts!

It'll be staying fairly standard Agar mate - its gettin built for looks rather than speed, maybe a wee chip though...and a -31....

Davey you can have the bumpers if you want em, only reason I took them off was for the over-riders

 

keep us updated mate

 

If you could sit them to the side for me then mate, I'll get them next time im local

 

well done pal as soon as my 2i is sorted im on the look out for a s1 cant wait good luck to you

 

Good to see another being saved....

 

keep it coming ..keep it coming

 

Update time

Well after sitting for a while wating on the rot gettin cut out and the new panels put on, I got her back yesterday. She's had a new back valence, drivers back arch and a full drivers sill - dropped the car off with my mate last Sunday, had the car less than a week and it was done! Would have been quicker but the panel shop was closed on Mon & Tues:











Still got the nasty wee hole at filler cap to sort. Painter was round today having a look and its going in after he finishes the Nova he's got at the moment

 

getting there!!!!

 

coming along nicely..

 

 

 

Cheers for the comments - also swapped the tailgate with a mate for a genuine RST one in mint condition - saves me drilling the silver one for the rear wiper and spoiler and its better for his RS1700T rep

 

Keep it up mate. Old style compos are really nice! This is gonna be an absolute beauty!

PS, where do you and your mates keep finding all those old stlye compos......


Find 4 more, for me

 

looking good matey!!!! well done

 

looking good mate where did you get the poly bushes on top of your rear springs from

 

looking good.nice work

 

 

shame to see the beloved series 1 in that condition hope you get it lookin good and good luck

 

 

 

Bought a full poly bush kit mate for my S2 but using as many as I can on the S1 and they came in that kit

Thanks for lookin

 

Another step closer

 

who you getting to paint it mate, and is that bpete with the 1700t replica

 

Aye man thats Pete, his is coming along slowly but a new addition to the family means he aint got much time the now

Mate of mine in the trade is gonna paint her, soon hopefully

 

any more updates pics

 

Will get some pics up over weekend

 

Well dropped car off tonight for battery tray repair panel to be done plus another couple of wee bits i've found so pics up soon when it comes back - just need some paint on her now