RS1600i full Restoration. update 13/6/2009
29-07-2007, 08:31 PM
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Yes, we've both been around the scene for quite a while now haven't we. I keep saying I'll never have another but then get something different and it's never quite the same.
This cab I got should be nice just for pootling around in the sun when it's done but I bet I have another RS of some sort before too long!
Like the dash, you wouldn't believe this but I broke a MK3 XR3i up many years ago and kept the mint dash in my dad's shed for years, then he wanted it cleaning out so I chucked it away about 8 years ago!
This cab I got should be nice just for pootling around in the sun when it's done but I bet I have another RS of some sort before too long!
Like the dash, you wouldn't believe this but I broke a MK3 XR3i up many years ago and kept the mint dash in my dad's shed for years, then he wanted it cleaning out so I chucked it away about 8 years ago!
29-07-2007, 09:03 PM
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Yes i am Dave always have been 
Trev yeah been around a bit now. Ive not owned so many RS's but what ive owned have been nice. Id never buy an escos again to leave in the garage. I dont mind a classic like this getting left in there....but Escos are for using..like dave does Id maybe have a 3 door cos but again, id want to use it often
Done some work today, one patch underneath. It was pea sized with some slight pitting round it, so i cut it out and replaced it. Ill get pics tommorow. TBH i always forget to take the damn pics...should have took one of the hole 
Trev yeah been around a bit now. Ive not owned so many RS's but what ive owned have been nice. Id never buy an escos again to leave in the garage. I dont mind a classic like this getting left in there....but Escos are for using..like dave does
Id maybe have a 3 door cos but again, id want to use it often Done some work today, one patch underneath. It was pea sized with some slight pitting round it, so i cut it out and replaced it. Ill get pics tommorow. TBH i always forget to take the damn pics...should have took one of the hole
29-07-2007, 09:14 PM
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dave cos4x4
the two i owned though were the kind you darent use dave
...not just condition but for how much i paid for em
Never again..i like mint, but im not like i used to be
the two i owned though were the kind you darent use dave
...not just condition but for how much i paid for em Never again..i like mint, but im not like i used to be
07-08-2007, 02:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Lee Reynolds
QUESTION
Do i paint the underside black, or dove grey with black overspray etc as per factory?
Do i paint the underside black, or dove grey with black overspray etc as per factory?
I'd would go black, given the choice and also taking into account you won't be doing concours so he 'factory' finish does not matter.
Nice project BTW.. I will be keeping an eye on this so regular updates please.... with decent pictures
07-08-2007, 05:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Farmer Giles
Originally Posted by Lee Reynolds
QUESTION
Do i paint the underside black, or dove grey with black overspray etc as per factory?
Do i paint the underside black, or dove grey with black overspray etc as per factory?
I'd would go black, given the choice and also taking into account you won't be doing concours so he 'factory' finish does not matter.
Nice project BTW.. I will be keeping an eye on this so regular updates please.... with decent pictures
Will update when i get something done on it
16-08-2007, 11:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Lee Reynolds
Well, erm, i turned it over on the spit the other night 
Thats it
REALLY busy with work stuff at moment
Thats it REALLY busy with work stuff at moment
17-08-2007, 06:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Rab
Originally Posted by Lee Reynolds
Well, erm, i turned it over on the spit the other night Thats it
REALLY busy with work stuff at moment
Thats it REALLY busy with work stuff at moment
17-08-2007, 09:54 PM
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Originally Posted by dave cos4x4
and nobody elses cars are not.
No time to do the car
17-08-2007, 11:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Lee Reynolds
Originally Posted by Rab
Originally Posted by Lee Reynolds
Well, erm, i turned it over on the spit the other night Thats it
REALLY busy with work stuff at moment
Thats it REALLY busy with work stuff at moment
Stay away from the fat burds at the back of the pub then
18-08-2007, 02:40 PM
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Originally Posted by dave cos4x4
i have been busy at work too, 7 days....and i ave still managed to do what i have done. 
make time Lee or it will never get done.
make time Lee or it will never get done.
That doesnt count IIRC youve not done 'that' much yourself ??????? 
19-08-2007, 11:05 AM
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UPDATE
Just a small repair! Where arch meets sill had gone, and part of inner arch at same spot, so i cut repair sections out of patten panels and welded them in, and skimmed over with filler!
Not the best update i know but im busy so not getting much done. I should have taken before pics too. Other side is similar ill take before during and after ones of that!
Just a small repair! Where arch meets sill had gone, and part of inner arch at same spot, so i cut repair sections out of patten panels and welded them in, and skimmed over with filler!
Not the best update i know but im busy so not getting much done. I should have taken before pics too. Other side is similar ill take before during and after ones of that!
19-08-2007, 09:25 PM
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Your powdercoated bits look really tasty!!!
Much better like mine... Cars is not finished but when I see those pics I'm thinking about tearing it all apart an powdercoating all parts under the car...
Much better like mine... Cars is not finished but when I see those pics I'm thinking about tearing it all apart an powdercoating all parts under the car...
19-08-2007, 11:56 PM
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RS1600i's rock I'd consider buying another one if they wern't slow as shit! 
You've chosen a good colour Lee- problem is- its black and everyone knows SILVER ones are the best.
Heres a few pics of mine- I did the aniversary parade with it at ND a few years ago.. I did 40k in it during my 2 and 1/2 year ownership- she was actually a previous front cover feature car from mid 90's on Fast Ford and sported the famous 10th option. (made famous by me and my car- ask Tricky Dicky, NUTRUS and Tony Fuller aka RS16iRegistrar lol
I sold it in the end with
New fr panel
2 new wings
3 sets of coils
3 ecu's
3 sensor leads
a MINT tail gate
a very very good dash board
front spolier
rear spoiler
front bumper
rear bumper
NEW sticker set.
Not bad for Ł800 quid!!!!
( I paid Ł1600 for it)
Jake
You've chosen a good colour Lee- problem is- its black and everyone knows SILVER ones are the best.
Heres a few pics of mine- I did the aniversary parade with it at ND a few years ago.. I did 40k in it during my 2 and 1/2 year ownership- she was actually a previous front cover feature car from mid 90's on Fast Ford and sported the famous 10th option. (made famous by me and my car- ask Tricky Dicky, NUTRUS and Tony Fuller aka RS16iRegistrar lol
I sold it in the end with
New fr panel
2 new wings
3 sets of coils
3 ecu's
3 sensor leads
a MINT tail gate
a very very good dash board
front spolier
rear spoiler
front bumper
rear bumper
NEW sticker set.
Not bad for Ł800 quid!!!!
( I paid Ł1600 for it)
Jake
20-08-2007, 07:02 PM
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Jake silver is nice but doesnt do it for me. My mate restored a silver one and altough it was gorgeous, it didnt do it for me! Caspian is the best colour 
Then white or black
Then white or black
20-08-2007, 10:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Lee Reynolds
Jake silver is nice but doesnt do it for me. My mate restored a silver one and altough it was gorgeous, it didnt do it for me! Caspian is the best colour Then white or black
Then white or black Caspian is the best- but only because its the rarest.
I broke an ex concourse caspian blue one...
AND MATT- that had the 10th option on it.
26-08-2007, 10:36 AM
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Another little update! Cut a bit of rust out in the boot area. I just got about 3 qaurters through welding and ran out of gas Ah well, was about to come in to get ready for golf anyways.
Ah well, was about to come in to get ready for golf anyways.
