Where do I start - well purchased this 90spec 89 plater in November 2006 and used it here and there until Feb 2008 - then the turbo went bang so in the garage it went - three months later got it up and running and all was good until November 2008 - at that point i lost my job so in the garage it stayed

Anyway sorted new job and in April/May this year got it running and then decided time for a tidy up - plan is to tidy up the rear end up to the engine bay and then in Nov/Dec move onto the engine bay and clean that up as well - so anyway here goes

Now from May 2010 - a few pictures of what I had to deal with underneath







So stripped it down and cleaned off all the underseal................






All nuts/bolts/washers etc etc that were removed to be re zinced - in silver



and all the suspension/wishbones/anti roll bar etc for powdercoating (all looking pretty rough!!)



then the shocks (koni adjustables) ready for a lick of paint



then moved on to the rear on each side behind the bumper - couple of bits to tidy up here - allso shows a spot on the chassis rail that needed welding so plat welded in and eventually tidied up ready for paint



Then decided and priming the bottom and going over this with an overpaintable stone chip protection - no intention of using for anything than fair weather driving so for me this is enough




and then began to put some colour onto it






all in all not too bad and I am more than happy with the result



Then parts back from powdercoating - looking good




and from zincing - again have come up really well



also gave the shocks a lick of paint



and sorted the panel either side behind the rear bumper




The started mounting clips etc I got from Ford and all of a sudden it starts to take shape





then the heat shield placed back on



rear anti roll bar with nice new shackles



and rear load sensors tidied up



So at the moment that is about it hope you like it so far - more updates as and when I can.

Next move is to finish cleaing the middle of the car as access is a nightmare in my small garage so need to getting rolling so I can manovere it into a better position.

 

nice little project you have there
keep it upp

 

Nice work

 

As small update

Gear linkage stripped cleaned and ready for zinc to be redone



Fuel line stripped cleaned and also ready for zinc plating



Wishbone lined up ready for fitting with new black polybushes



and wishbone fitted with spring and shackle connected



more to follow soon hopefully - just waiting on the delivery of new fuel line for round the tank, new tie bars and various new clips, bolts, washers etc from Ford.

In the meantime I will press on with repainting and stone chipping the centre of the underside

 

nice work mate, looks great on those wheels

 

looking great mate

 

Looking spot on, it is the little details that make all the difference

 

Great work mate, keep the updates coming

 

nice work going on there

 

Thanks for the comments everyone - as for the wheels I still have them (good old classic Wolfrace Voodoo's) but as for the rest of the car the smoked rear lights have gone, the twin headlight conversion has gone and also the blacked out rear windows have gone so personally i think it looks a lot better now - pics will follow when finished.

 

Got bored last night so decided to start attcking the underseal and seam sealer and all the crap under the car - this is after about 3 hours of effort





Main thing is that its all pretty solid under there - one previous weld patch found about 3" by 1" to tidy up but other than that all good really.

Sills are sound so fully steam ahead from here.

 

Well been busy again this weekend and tonight and placed a few more bit back on the car

First off finished mounting the n/side wishbone with the shackles all attached



so both in place now



Then cleaned the rubbers for the shocks



Then placed them on the shocks themselves and mounted the shocks into position




Then the stub axle into place(re zinced nuts and bolts look really good given they were originals taken from the car)





Then the brake mounting plates



and all in place - i particularly like the black poly bushes i managed to get made up - think its sets it off better than the yellow and orange ones that are fitted to most. Was going to go yellow at first but glad I chose the black ones in the end.

more updates to follow soon..............................................

 

MINT!

 

bufty

 

I love them wheels!!!

 

Mr Ford has delivered some presents for me today - looks like the end is near given I now have all the random nuts and bolts and clips etc that I need.

Rear tie bar bushes - genuine ford with tie bar washers for rear tie bar and front ARB



Rear brake clips



Rear brake dust caps - hub



Front anti roll bar retaining clips and nuts



Front TCA to chassis nuts, bolts and washers



Front shock strut bearings



Pipe retaining clips



Fuel tank bolts, washers and retaining brackets along with fuel pipe retaining clips



and finally - handbrake retaining nylon clip, handbrake cable retaining clip, brake pipe clip and fuel pipe retaining screw



Yes - before you say it, yes it is becoming an obsession hunting out new genuine ford parts - I had no intention in going to this extreme but hey if you are going to do it do it properly lol

 

Another small update - received some more new items and refurb'd stuff today - again really happy with the results.

The gear selector and stabalizer bar now in new silver zinc



also the metal fuel lines again in new silver zinc



and my favourite item received to replace the usual rotten fuel pump carrie - well worth every penny and great quality item




Helping a friend repaint his 1971 Karmann Ghia at the moment (bit random I know compared to the S2) so will be fitting mine in around this but off work now for the best part of 6 weeks so plenty of time to get it all finished

 

just to ask I am looking for new panels - where did u get urs?

 

wicked project started mine three days ago i noticed u had two pairs of rear wishbones u dont want to sell me n/s one keep up with the good work

 

Fantastic

 

Thats brill.How much was the Fuel pump carrier mate.A friend of mine is after one.

 

Stunning


Brian

 

Sorry mate the other pair have already been sold - cost me Ł80 cash for the powdercoating and I managed to sell the other pair for Ł75 so Ł5 for my powdercoating - result !!!

 

Its Ł115 + post from autospecialists but worth every penny and its impossible to get an original ford one from anywhere new - apart from the odd ones that appear overpriced on ebay - must say though its a very good item for the money - definately recommend one.

 

Sorry mate - What panels in particular cos got various stuff from all over ??

 

Just a couple of extra pics that i forgot to upload - basically the load sensors now fitted




Should be getting a move on this weekend and early next week - aim to have completed and back on the road by 6th Aug

 

going well then bruv - 6th august that would be good - i know one person who will be happy to see it back on the road

 

More new items arrived over the weekend including

1) New fuel pipe for around the fuel tank
2) New fuel pipe and jubilee clips to attach pipe to various pipes on the car
3) Two new powerflex exhuast mounts

Also had a chance to fit the hubs onto the car as well with new bufty dustcaps





Hpoing to get the middle in paint by the end of wednesday and reassembling car in full from there.

 

Brian

 

Love it mate! Very clean!

 

nice and clean mate, really liking it!

 

That looks great mate keep up the good work !!

 

Looks really good with you. Keep us updated.

 

Looking smart mate, im just in the middle of doing my cossie like this, you should post up the finis codes of the clips etc you've used to help others get the parts.

 

Quick update - been busy again and now got the underside painted and again has come up really well.

One coat of primer, 2 coats of stonechip to underseal and then two coats of colour.




Also placed a few of the new brake/fuel line clips on to give the idea of what its going to look like - tomorrow its brake lines to be made up (pain in the arse they are) and then place them on the car with the new zinc coated fuel lines




This one shows the clip and the new nylon handbrake locking pin



So I am now in a position to start bolting together and fitting all the parts to get it running and ready for the MOT - hopefully it passes

Made up the fuel pump carrier tonight - looking really really nice



More updates to follow soon - probably early next week once I have had a chance at the weekend to put some more on

 

Looking really good


Brian

 

I really like what you have done with it - very effective

 

nice job there mate keep it up

 

Top work there fella, keep up the great work

 

Doing fantastic work there mate!!!!! Did you use an angle grinder with a wire brush to clean the underside?