had my rs for 3 years as you can see in this post here
http://www.seriesoneturbo.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18943
so i decide the battery needed a bit off attention as there was some suffice
rust on it but then i thort the rest off the bay would look out off place so ive decide to do the whole engine bay and the whole front Suspension might even go further if i have time as i want it back on the road for next year

so not got as much done today as id off like because off famly coming to see the new house and also had to pop in to the bike shop to order my new bike

so heres a few pics to be going on with



















so the plan tomrrow is to drop the engine box and all the Suspension and breaks off

also if any 1 has a this pipe i need 1 as i manged to break mine



john

 

bit more done today




to late now the engine box and the whole front Suspension is out off the car

































tomorrow its the dash out as i wont to make sure theres no rust under there

john

 

Nice looking series 1 you have there and the body work aint bad at all.Are you keeping the mfi system?

 

well didnt get as much done today as i wanted

but got a bit done

need some clips that are broken so if any one knows where i can get some that would be great fist 2 pics off the clips i need



and i need the cip that goes here

 

not done much today but did get all the clips out off the engine bay and the break pipes off then degreased the engine bay and cleand the wheel arches dosent look bad for a 28 year old car

 

Top work! Keep the pics coming

 

you made a good start here keep up the good work
i look forward to the up dates

 

Good work john

 

well got a bit more done today had to chop some rust out from the front panel looked like this to start with


same on both sides



then after id cut it away





also removed the front body kit
not to bad as all the holes are ok



then i removed all the lose rust with a wire brush so was all nice and clean

then ive put some rust treatment on some pics got to bre left on for 12hrs +

some pics of the rust b4








front kit






any one no how to remove these

 

Looking good!! Those headlight brackets are a pain! I think they twist out been a few years since i did them cant quite remember tbh

 

not done as much as i wanted today due to having other jobs to do

some bits i ordered arrived



got the welder out not used one for about 10 years so not the best welding





need to get some grinding disc as i have none

allso got the steering rack off



will hopefully get some more done over the next few days

 

Keep up the good work matey.

 

Nice project mate.
If you still need some clips, take a look over here:
http://ywkparts.co.uk/shop/category_...aram=cid%3D%26

 

got all my clips now just need the body kit rivets and the pipe from break servo and inlet

 

well i wasnt happy with my battery try as i could still see rust under it so i decide to remove it to see whats its like under it its not easy to remove just the tray as i couldent get to all the spot welds with my drill so ill have to do a bit off repair work bot im glad i removed it







john

few more pics. didnt really want to take the dash out but best to be on the safe side its not to bad considering its 28 years old and never been restored













i also need a new groment for where the speed cable goes like this one

 

got most off the wiring out today

 

Nice work! To grind those weld down use a flap disk. Gives a much nicer finish.

 

got one the othere day not used it yet

 

The shell doesnt look that bad really.

Keep up the good work.

 

got my self a spit yesterday so happy now just got to take the doors off and boot should off done it befor i put the shell on the spit but my mate who was giving me a lift had to get home as it was his wedding anniversary so we decide to but the car on the spit and take the doors and stuff off today

 

Looks in amazing condition for its age. My series 2 was far worse ten years ago and 5 years newer

 

my mates came round to day so i put them to good use got the doors and tank off then spun the car 90% then cot some more stuff of befor i had to get ready to get ready for a 22 mile bike ride so heres some pics

 

not done much today as im resting from last night 22mile bike ride

 

That's a nice shell

 

Like its already been said that is a very clean shell great work

 

just done a bit off degreaseing today

 

Very tidy looking shell there ,makes it much easier having the spit

 

Great start on the resto

Have you considered making the new battery tray bolt in?

That way you know that the new paint has covered everything.

 

Yes I have and I am going to make it bolt In when it gets here

 

done a bit today fond some rust that needs repairs









also did a bit more degreasing the back end







so thats it till next week as i need to get some metal and cuting disc and im still waiting for the battery try

 

hi what you using to degrease with . its cleaning it up great ?

 

To start with engine degreaser then some apc and baby wipes to finish off with

 

Great work mate

 

Great shell and nice project. It never ceases to amaze me how great baby wipes are. They literally clean ANYTHING! Will keep an eye on this. You repaired any of those rusted areas yet?

 

No waiting on battery try and need to get some sheet metal

 

bit of welding done





then got on with the next preparing the next bit for welding

 

Looking good


Brian

 

Looks like someone's looked after it over the years fuse box looks near mint

 

done a bit more today didnt take many pics as i fogot to

 

Can't believe how clean your shell is for being original and unrestored. Looks like she will be a minter when your done. Keep up the good work m8