Hi all thought it was about time to start my own resto thread been browsing for a while now so here we go all comments welcome what do you think all done by myself.Ive been a mechanic for ten years and never used a welder until now but had lots of practice while doing this resto.

 

looking good mate doing a nice job

 

nice work keep it up mate goodluck

 

Thanks for the comments guys although ive never welded before now i use to work in a porsche bodyshop so when work was slow i would watch the panel beaters for a few tips they were all super talented.At the moment the engine bay is ready to be prepped for paint then the power plant can go in then its off down to jamsport to be set up can't wait its been far to long in the making.

 

looks like you know what your doing

 

Looking good Great project


Brian

 

more to come soon folks i'll keep you all posted but thanks for the good comments.

 

So its been a while and got quite a lot done well by my standards anyway,engine bay painted in fresh diamond white and now putting parts back in ready for the engine to go in.Well here goes.

some before and prepping pics































Then the minty fresh paint went on and i must say the pics don't do it justice



















I also had some parts rezinced and the result was awesome i sent 98 items away to be done at a cost of Ł45 bargain thats about 46p an item










Check the end result they look good don't you think


I then started to put some of it back together













some suspension parts all refurbed looking like new


roll bar before

and the roll bar after


hoping the engine will be in soon so watch this space

 

stunning work mate you should be really proud

 

very smart mate, where did you get the orange steering rack bushes from

 

Thanks gavt123 even though ive only had the engine bay,front panel,inner wings painted for now so i don't damage the rest its given me a massive kick up the arse to make good progress i have just done another lot of nuts,bolts,ect for rezincing and having some more bits painted ready for when the engine goes in then i can get it on its wheels as well and get the engine running at long last.

 

good stuff, looking at what you have already done you can see this car is going to be one of the best minty rs's about

 

Hi mate they are the flo-flex ones there not as easy as standard ones to fit i left them cable tied around the rack for a few days prior to help them take shape.

 

thanks for the tip mate, will have a look to see if i can find them now

 

STUNNING mate i love it keep it up

 

Thanks for all the great comments guys they give me real motivation. ill keep the pics coming more often now as it progresses.

 

Great work there matey nice to see another potentially mint white series 2

 

Top job - i am at about the same stage with mine at the moment so know what you are going through - keep it up it will definately be worth it on the end

This is where i am at

 

Good work mate, having done the above i know how much effort has gone in.

But its seriously nice putting a new car back together!

Rob,

 

looks nice a fresh mate
love the colour but im bound to say that

keep the pics coming

 

Great work so far!!

 

only a small update guys but been busy have had another batch of parts from the platers and some painted parts back hope you like

well chuffed with the way my gear linkage came out





blower motor housing went in the dish washer and came out like new also made a new gasket for it using audi tt foam a-post strips




heater resistor looking like new even if you dont see it!!




some of the bulkhead and brake bar




one of my cats getting in on the action (playing dead)



front hubs all painted,new bearings fitted,disc flange & rear dust cover replated





rear stub axles painted and rear disc bracket mounted



and first of the drive shafts painted and new cv boots fitted (look like new)



thats all for now more updates coming soon.

 

Looking good.I take it it was 2 pac painted,looks too good for aerosols.

 

Hi mate the hubs where smooth hammerite and then clear coated on top of the drive shafts have been painted in a booth gloss black and the brake bar and brackets have been painted satin black with a rattle can by me,not bad for a learner eh.

 

How did you convert the front hubs to take nuts rather than bolts? Looks good by the way!

 

Good looking project

 

looking like a concourse contender! keep up the good work, would love to see it finished

 

hi mate i got them from ebay they are M12x1.5mm 40mm Long studs and they where Ł1.45 each. thanks to all of you for the good comments.

 

Excellent work. Who did all your zinc plating and re conned everything. Wish I had the patience

 

Looks awesome


Brian

 

top job mate this is going to be a minter!..

 

Looking good mate! Doing a good job minting it.

 

like this thread, keep the updates coming

 

You bugger! I knew there was something i forgot to refit on mine!!! The little spacer that lives behind the brake t-piece lol

Looking good buddy, have you got any plans for modifications? like efi etc

Rob,

 

Lol i almost forgot as well and had to check my before pics, as for mods yes quite a few.My engine is built consisting of efi converted fully forged,balanced 1.6 cvh bottom end,jamsport spec head with newman cam & solid lifters (the lift on the valves is crazy),port matched inlet with siemens 470cc injectors,airtec rad & cooler,gotec ecu & loom,mongoose 3" exhaust,helix 4 paddle clutch.I'm now in need of a turbo but funds are tight as the mrs is due to drop next wednesday with our first ( a baby girl) but it wont be long before the engine is in.Ive got some more parts back today from my painter so more pics tomorrow.Check out the mexico under galleries http://www.paramountrefinishing.co.uk/ this is my painter (very very good painter)

 

wow!
im stunned!

 

Hi all after getting some more parts back from paint yesterday and not making ford fair today i thought id better get something done on the rs instead.I also got my master cylinder back from the platers so i fitted a repair kit and got that fitted to the servo,made a start on the brake pipes.

engine mount brackets before and after (the paint is better than my daily runner)









gearbox cradle again the paint is awesome well chuffed











brake servo & master cylinder before and after

















servo & master fitted





and then made a start with the brake pipes all original repainted ford pine green which is a good colour match



thats it for now more to follow soon!!

 

Hi all its been a couple of weeks now without an update but for a very good reason on 8/8/2011 the mrs gave birth to our first child together a gorgeous baby girl





Ive got 4 weeks off work to enjoy it all and with any luck ill get on the rs for a couple of days and get some more pics put on.All for now.

 

congrats with the baby and a mint rs

 

Finish looks fantastic on this build, congrats on the new member of the family too.


Cheers,
Grant