ok folks , here goes !!

the names beefy , some of you on here may know me , hopefull a few more will by the end of the build ,

just want to give a big shoutout to all the other lads whos resto threads have made me so eager to undertake this project ,



ok so lil introduction ,
as i said the names beef , i live in middlesbrough cleveland , member of the cleveland rsoc, part of the furniture and genral ford nut ,

ive owned a series 1 and a well specced s2 , theys both gone the journey and when the oppertunity to build my dream car came along i took it !!


so heres , the car -







just like to give a big big thanks to a couple of people at this point, fisrt of all biglee as without him i wouldnt have the shell,

also phillys2


as this poor sod's had to put up with the shell being stored in his garage the last 8 moths or so lol ,

also rsturbowhite aka graham for shifting the car for me to its new home lol ,

now to introduce the key roleplayers in the build ,

first up we have jacko , fooking hates camera's lol ,
but he's the owner and man behind blueoval garages ,

what the bloke dnt know about bodywork ,rs's , and restorations ain't worth knowing






secondly , his right hand man and me best mate karl ( aka the mad mechanic )

top welder /fabricator/mechanic/engine builder/and rs encyclopidea





between them i honsestly dont think you could find two more skillful, knowldgeable , enthusiastic, people when it comes to the ford scene and restoring rs's and fords in genral !!!! (imo) and im lucky enough to have them as mates and willing to help me !!!

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the plan for the car is , cosworth power rear wheel drive , series one kit,with moulded bumpers , and not sure on a colour or wether to have a rear roll cage or full interior , but wee'l get to that further down the line lol ,

few more pics ,








beef

 

NIce one.

 

Was wondering how long it was gonna take you to make a start fella.

Will be good to see it taking shape

 

thanks mate , plenty more to update yet , just sorting piccys and what not

beef

 

Will have to keep an eye on progress matey. Nice one!!

 

ok so to add a little more to the thread ,

engine wise got this to go in

vgc 200 block


unground crank ,
been fully inspected



rebuild parts

various shells gaskets new oil pump, etc




just need my new pistons and rods , cams , got a mint 4x4 head thats off to get a light port etc ,

will sort out pics tomorrow ,

also got full 2wd running gear , but more on that when we get to it

beef

 

when you going to have this on the road then fat boy lol
Some right dodgy people in them pics lol

who did you send it to to port it ??

What turbo and cams you going for and management???

 

lol well im doing me best , but hoping to get it together or at least 70 % done by the end of the year , theres no deadline as they make you cut corners wich i aint prepared to do for a change lol

takes what it takes

boils down to cash , you of all people should know ,

whats your plans now mate

 

plans at the mo are to put a piza in the oven..

Come on give away yer spec lol.,who doing your porting then , is it local ?
interested as i may need some done

 

well discussed engine spec is

big wing baffeld sump
+5 bored 200 block ( not a turkey ) poss 6 long studs (looking into it )
standard crank
+ 5 low comp pistons ( with vco )
uprated rods ,
3 layer gasket
slightly ported 4x4 head
bd 14s &verniers
iskys and lifters ,

sweedish style inlet
not sure what injectors
tubeular manifold
gt 30
big cooler etc ,
poss different management ( if someone pulls there finger out ,)


all lighetend and balanced , uprated pupms gaskets ,the usual

just getting prices on the head work at the mo,

beef

 

Nice one Beef chops. Going to be an animal. You going for the color you said at ND?

Benni.

 

id say yes but then your scouse mouse mouth would know , then id have to kill you lol

either that or a variant on the theme mate , not a 100% yet , will wait till the shells been blasted and in primer to worry lol

how u doing kid ?

 

save some money , you dont need uprated rods , they are good well over 500 mate.balanced and arp bolts mind
Swedish plenums are a fad , not my mate but another well known mapper /tuner dont like em either ,reasons i forget but uneven mix comes to mind.
Would defo long stud it though, money you save on the rods i would invest in the long stud mate.

Hoping to have my new engine in for june/july time , but like your self no rush and no quater spared , thinking uprated box now too.

 

I'll keep my mouth shut at a price, lol. I'm good thanks.

 

good look mate , defo on the cage

 

Nice to see you today beefy had a good laugh as always.Im looking foreward to seeing your car when its done.

 

too true, i seen him drive lol, and uprate the suspension on the drivers side too

 

well i have a set of rods sat there so i may take your advice on that fella, i know what your saying on the inlets but i do like form and function , and well it will still do what i want it do

was speaking to martin at reyland the other week and he advised long studs ,

who did your tall ,glasses wearing friend use to do his machining ?

beef

 

he used a place in york, but sacked em after a bit of shoddy shit.
No idea who he is getting it done buy now , he wont even tell me lol.

 

well get me a price on the studs lol

 

yeah may be needed with 450 brake lol

you too fella , its only gonna get worse this year , the laughing i mean

two packets of chocolate digestives will be in the post tomorrow mate


beef

 

What about the place doing your head , surely they could do it??

Still need a few bits me self, aint cheap this engine building lark lol

 

Happy too help out beefy mate,didt realise it has been 8 months
dont forget too keep an eye out for a shell for us

 

your telling me !!

still looking into the porting , ,alot of people say its not needed upto 450 , may let karl give the ports a clean through ,

havent looked into the long studs yet , will ask amac in northallerton if they can do it , though they dont list it

beef

 

Has that engine bay already been done for the conversation?

I think i might use jacko to paint mine once i have my cage fitted but its a proper mission to get there tho.

 

about fucking time beefy.i hope you finish this 1 mate

 

yes miller , the conversion was already done when we go the shell ,

however , jacks got most the measurements already , + mines there for any referance , and there well up to the task

althought its build to accept a modified 4x4 rear beam ( i also have a 2wd one ) it will be getting fitted with a brom/zoo style lateral link rear end,

one for ease , but more for the adjustability of the track and with of the rear end etc , along with the front having adj tca ,comp struts , top mounts , i should be able to put it all where i want it ,

theres nowt worse than cossied s2s with the weels 3 inches clear or the arches , looks fooking garbage !!


beef

 

you are right what your saying , a good clean up shoul be fine for what your wanting.
The price of my head when done is scary, and thats at mates rates.

 

you going the same colour ?

ask jacko to post a cpl pics of dakars saff he done ,

stunning mate - worth the journey ,

beef

 

whats the spec and price , u willing to divuldge ?

does he do it himself ?

not the mates rate -but what your fat ginger loudmouth helped put your car together by making tea and general all round nice bloke with a weight problem may pay ? -rate

beef

 

nope he sends it out bud.

spec will be similar to yours , as you say not 100% decided, .
Head is being done for 650bhp, got a nice standard crank, ballanced rods fly , front pully.cosie pistons ???? still to be sorted 200 block fully long studed.
Head is a mint 4x4, getting well fettled, springs, new valves,


going to take a while lol

 

yup , know the feeling lol

keep us updated mate ,

beef

 

looking tiptop beef .real nice shell you got there. keep up the good work

 

thanks tony mate , be amazed how clean it is when i give it a wash , going to get up to the garage tomorrow and start on removing this



all the old wireing etc ,

just a big set of snips me thinks !!!!!

 

hi who is doing your head work

 

veru hush hush ,

may be better off pm'ing clive mate ( righthooker )

beef

 

will be keeping an eye on this,bring it on

 

ohh its getting brought kid , kicking and fucking screaming lol ,


more updates tomorrow folks ,

beef !!!

 

going to be a wepon that mate,good work

 

thanks for all the comments guys


beef