Winter tidy up (Wheels are now on!! New pics)
24-11-2006, 08:08 PM
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Thanks Luke, hows the mapping on yours coming on now?
Not much has changed chaps sorry to say. I have cleaned the engine up a little, also have removed the brake block and all the piping.. Better get some green paint to finish those off.
I have also spotted some rust starting on one of the inner wings so im trying to decide how best to tackle it. I will be getting the wire brush on the drill tomorrow and attacking my inner wing to see how bad it is!!!
Will get some more pics up tomorrow
Oh and leigh I think you will find my gold member effort has more votes than yours still
Not much has changed chaps sorry to say. I have cleaned the engine up a little, also have removed the brake block and all the piping.. Better get some green paint to finish those off.
I have also spotted some rust starting on one of the inner wings so im trying to decide how best to tackle it. I will be getting the wire brush on the drill tomorrow and attacking my inner wing to see how bad it is!!!
Will get some more pics up tomorrow
Oh and leigh I think you will find my gold member effort has more votes than yours still
05-01-2007, 01:15 PM
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Thanks Gav, i certainly hope not 
Very small update, I have bought a few bits of here to add to the collection of parts
And the big thing ive been waiting for.... One genuine Ford inner wing from Germany!!
Now does anyone know any good southern based classic restoration places?? Or any other good bodyshops that could replace this to a very high standard?
Very small update, I have bought a few bits of here to add to the collection of parts
And the big thing ive been waiting for.... One genuine Ford inner wing from Germany!!
Now does anyone know any good southern based classic restoration places?? Or any other good bodyshops that could replace this to a very high standard?
05-01-2007, 04:56 PM
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Was 150 including the turbo hanger and all the quip stuff to connect to the fuel reg & back to the metal fuel lines, wasnt new but secondhand of here but is all as new. TBH not seen one of these A1 rails before..
05-05-2007, 07:52 PM
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Right it’s about time I put in an update here its only been 5 months 
The shell is now with Dan's dad having the inner wing fully replaced and a new genuine outer wing put on. I have also bought some new rubbing strips which hes going to fit before she’s collected so should look the business!!
As the shells gone ive finally had some room in the garage to get the engine prepped up. Ive painted the block and removed various bit and pieces. Loads of stuff has been blasted and powder coated so should look V nice when it’s all back on. The stuff which I couldn’t powdercoat has been painted see:
I have replaced all the manifold studs bar one which is to tight to remove the little bastard
thanks matt Lewis 
I have also managed to get an alcon clutch and uprated cover which has only cover at max a 1000 miles of a good friend. normally I wouldn’t have put a second-hand clutch on but I know exactly how this ones been treated, was a bargain price at Ł50
Wheels have also had some treatment too, the centres have been blasted and powder coated black, they are just trial fitted in the pic as the new inner sections have not arrived yet.
manifold blasted and painted with grey heat proof shite.
The shell is now with Dan's dad having the inner wing fully replaced and a new genuine outer wing put on. I have also bought some new rubbing strips which hes going to fit before she’s collected so should look the business!!
As the shells gone ive finally had some room in the garage to get the engine prepped up. Ive painted the block and removed various bit and pieces. Loads of stuff has been blasted and powder coated so should look V nice when it’s all back on. The stuff which I couldn’t powdercoat has been painted see:
I have replaced all the manifold studs bar one which is to tight to remove the little bastard
thanks matt Lewis I have also managed to get an alcon clutch and uprated cover which has only cover at max a 1000 miles of a good friend. normally I wouldn’t have put a second-hand clutch on but I know exactly how this ones been treated, was a bargain price at Ł50
Wheels have also had some treatment too, the centres have been blasted and powder coated black, they are just trial fitted in the pic as the new inner sections have not arrived yet.
manifold blasted and painted with grey heat proof shite.
10-05-2007, 09:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Ryan
is that it for an update, good god thats pony!
Well, welding and chopping the shit of John's 3dr is WELL underway to say the least!
A 12 midnight finish last night and it's looking like a Cossie should again! 
Nice to see that underneath this is a spotless and very solid 3dr, well impressed with it really, i'm sure John will get some pics up of what's been done so far, i've just sent him the first batch!
Oh, and I know you've been spending John but now it's getting out of hand!
10-05-2007, 10:08 PM
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hehe thanks Dan.
I have just spent more money on flebay, just won a set of Gpa Bilstein coilovers to put on when shes back!! will it ever end
Here are some pic of the first rate work Dans Dads doing for me.
Thanks for the pics Dan keep them coming
I have just spent more money on flebay, just won a set of Gpa Bilstein coilovers to put on when shes back!! will it ever end
Here are some pic of the first rate work Dans Dads doing for me.
Thanks for the pics Dan keep them coming
12-05-2007, 07:05 PM
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Another small update, got a few more pics from Dan, some welding has been done now, looking sweet
Have also got some bits back from the Powdercoaters, the cam cover needs machining yet but you get the idea
Have also got some bits back from the Powdercoaters, the cam cover needs machining yet but you get the idea
15-05-2007, 09:10 PM
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Went and saw the car yesterday as dans dad wanted the front grill so he could check the pannel gaps before welding the outer wing, took some pics of the inner wing, im well impressed with these guys they are fantasic. They have gone over the whole car on the ramps and say the rest of it is really solid which is nice to know.
Heres a pic of the welding of the inner wing
Heres a pic of the welding of the inner wing
18-05-2007, 09:53 PM
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dont you love it when the postman brings nice parcels with your name on them. Normally they are for the missus so make a lovley change
My new inners arrived for the wheels, this takes them to just over 10J
These also arrived
My new inners arrived for the wheels, this takes them to just over 10J
These also arrived
18-05-2007, 10:09 PM
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More spending! Your in free-fall now John! The parts look sweet matey, best colour for the Cam Cover!
Oh, and I did my brakes in the shed at home so your car is well clear of acid primer!
18-05-2007, 10:13 PM
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haha i think your right about the spending ive got to stop!!! You better hurry your dad along to stop me spending
19-05-2007, 05:59 PM
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Another update, had the rear tyres put on today. She going to have a nice wide arse with these on a bit like its owner
Photoshop of how she "should" look.
Photoshop of how she "should" look.
19-05-2007, 06:54 PM
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Gorgeous John, get that arse end down abit if you can depending on the clearance!
You gone for Toyo T1-R's? Think that's what i'm gonna go for in the end
You gone for Toyo T1-R's? Think that's what i'm gonna go for in the end
19-05-2007, 07:09 PM
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Thanks Dan, I will try and bring the rear down if I can a little.
Ryan what are you thinking of, i hope your not doing anything silly..
Ryan what are you thinking of, i hope your not doing anything silly..
19-05-2007, 07:48 PM
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Dont do it Ryan!!! i want to see this car finished been looking forward to it for ages..
If she does get broken first dibs on the wheels
If she does get broken first dibs on the wheels
