scottp

I am definatly 16, DOB - 12/10/89.

To stick the material i used some carpet adhesive. this stuff:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...tem=8291061249

make sure you use ALOT cos it doesnt stick too well if you are a tight twat.
I used a full can for the headlining and another for the other little parts.

Scott

another update very soon

JezSierra

scottp

Update finally!!

My bro managed to find me some black grab handles to replace the horrible cream ones in the front, and the blanking plugs in the back. They were taken from a Ford P100 pickup, which has one on the passenger side. Luckily they had 3 in, and he got another one from a Transit Door pull. They were a little grubby, so I cleaned them with warm soapy water and a nail brush.




I got round to spraying the caps that hold the headlining on, I just lightly sanded them down and gave them a few coats with Matt black paint.



I got another surprise along with the grab handles, my bro found a crappy nova at work smashed to pieces. When he looked inside he saw it had a Momo Race steering wheel. For some reason the owner decided to paint the centre red, and not mask the rest up! It was a crappy job, so it didn’t take long to clean it with a Stanley blade and some thinners. The paint also came off the leather easily. Once all the paint was stripped, a nice brushed alloy finish was revealed, which goes well with the rest of the interior.



As well as these, he found me a Racing Puma alloy gear knob. After looking on eBay, I did not want to pay the £15+ they do, so I asked him to get me one. It is in mint condition and after a little polishing, it looks brand new. To replace the rubbish standard gear knob, it is a simple screw off, screw on jobby.



To go with the knob, I bought a Fiesta Si/RST leather gear gaiter (Thanks Dracos). It is in mint condition and is obviously a direct fit.




I also bought some boot strut covers from Dracos. They are the better Si carpeted items, which match the boot carpet perfectly. To fit them, the plastic panels in the corner of the boot need removing, and then these are just located in the correct place, I think the boot looks quite good now.



I’ve got some more locking wheel nuts as well, so that makes 8 overall. I’ve got some normal nuts as well to go with them, polished ones



The focus side repeaters I got have been modified. I took away all the excess plastic from around the bulbs, then put some plastic back over it, stuck it with plastic cement and electrical taped over the top. This means I wont have to cut out much on the wings to get these in.



Another addition to the parts stockpile is a set of RST Arches and side skirts. JasperJ came to collect some springs, and I ended up buying these! Obviously they will need painting, but are just what I was after!




I bought an XR2i Rear bumper from DaveRom the other day. He didn’t want much for it as someone had attempted (very badly) to fill the rubbing strip grooves. It was pure filler, and would definitely have dropped out very quickly. I took it straight home and removed the filler. I found the best method was to drill loads of holes, then chip it out with a flat screw driver. Make sure you do it outside, as dust gets everywhere.




I had some time off work the other day, so I thought I would have a go at filling the front bumper. There was a fibreglass kit in the shed that my bro got for his R5, so I stole that. After reading the very short instructions on the pack (I have never used fibreglass before!) I got started. The fibreglass matt was cut into manageable length strips, and the resin was mixed up. I went the whole way along the bumper, doing about 3 layers overall. I noticed the sides are deeper than the front, so put another 2 layers on there. Once it dried I trimmed off the excess matting and gave it a quick rub down to remove the little pieces. There is about 2mm left that will need filling, but this is much better than it being full of filler.




I went down to my uncles scrap yard again at the weekend and got a Mk5 Brake Servo, I didn’t have anywhere to put it so I have left it down there for now. I will need the bar modifying slightly for it to work properly, but other than that it will be an easy fit.

Thanks a lot, and sorry for the delay in updating!

Muzz

Quality project mate, a credit to ya

mackers

quality project mate how do you know so much at a young age?

rs nutta

thats coming along nicley, you werent doing that fibreglass indoors were you

scottp

From coming on places like this, and seeing what other people do! it just helps doing a little research and asking some sensible questions to find out what is the best thing to do, and then knowing the right people to get the best price!

i was actually, in the shed! its got good ventilation anyway though. couldnt smell the resin or owt.

thanks for the comments guys!!

scottp

This post is long over due, lol. i have been working flat out and havent had time to scratch my arse, let alone take loads of pics and write a post, lol.

After quite a wait I got hold of the suspension that I ordered, a 35mm lowering Gmax kit, with some Spax front Springs. Not the best but it will do for now. Full Koni or Spax Kit will eventually be put on.



I took delivery of a Sparco alloy front strut brace and also an OMP steel rear brace, should tighten things up a little! I have also ordered some brand new drop-links and a pair of Powerflex anti-roll bar bushes.



I have decided on the wheels for my project, Mk6 Escort RS2000 15’s, mainly because they were free but also because I quite like the look of them. The offset of them would normally make the wheels sit further into the arches but the Zetec s beam will combat that on the rear and the 5mm spacers with Mondeo wheel studs will sort the front out.
I will get some pictures later.

My interior is almost complete!! I just need some black visors (can anyone help???) and to finish my custom gear gaiter, to match the handbrake gaiter I made:



I also got shut of the Momo Race steering wheel that I had and replaced it with a nicer factory RS1800 item:



To fit the Mk3 item on the Mk3.5, I used the cast alloy part that houses the bearing and ignition barrel, from a mk3 and replaced the larger mk3.5 item. I still kept the Mk3.5 cowling, but this rubbed as it was too long. It has now been replaced with a Black Mk3 item. This means you can fit Mk3 steering wheels to mk3.5's!! : ) Got the idea from fiestamodder123, thanks!

I also managed to get all the black handles put on, it looks awesome now,



On Monday I will also be ordering my braided hoses from a guy on eBay, these and the 4x4 Cossie discs are the only thing holding the project up now!!

I picked up the mk6 escort servo from the scrappy, but I now need to get it modified, if anyone knows a good welder let me know please!

Can anyone help me with some of my wanted parts?? If you can PM me, http://www.fiestaturbo.com/forums/about138757.html

I also have the engine here with me, but more on that later.

I think thats about it for now, enjoy and feel free to ask any questions, i have no secrets, lol.

Rab

AGAR-COSWORTH

Looking really good - anypics of the whole interior, especailly the headlining etc - was thinking of doing the same but does the darker colour not make the cabin seem smaller.

Oh and for black sunvisors i was thinking Mondeo ones with the map lights in them too - there are always a few on ebay - not sure if they will fit though.

scottp

i'll try to get more pis of the interior.

Will look into mondeo sunvisors but its doubtful TBH

fezzajsy

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Fezza__rs

Im well impressed with your work young man. To say your only 16 your not shy at having a go yourself i think a lot of the oldies could learn a thing or two from how your going about doing your project it seams very well planned! not a set of neon washer jets or max power stickers in sight keep up the good work!

Rab

Twins

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Nice work ,love the headlining

stevenebm

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nice wee project.stick in mate.you will be driving cossies in no time

Tom Baxter

Well done young fella your a star.