RS1600i full Restoration. update 13/6/2009
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RS1600i full Restoration. update 13/6/2009
Right guys ive got a new project after 2 years of trying to decide what. I decided on an RS1600i, as the mk3 is one of my favourite shapes, but having owned a RST i wanted to be different, and the RSi is very rare now, so this is what i have.
Ill get some pictures of the shell later. It is very very solid, and only requires minor cosmetic welding as usual. The main areas are mint.
The only downside to this project is it is stripped and NOT labled. I know where most stuff goes as i have rebuilt 2 S2's and 1 Mk3 before....but its the little bits and unusual RSi bits im not sure of, but it will all come together in the end...when the end is i dont know i have no target, only to get it very very nice...not std concours though.
Nice bits i have are:
GENUINE FORD wings, front panel, back panel.
Loads of powdercoated bits like mounts, ARB, etc etc
ROOSE hoses-all of engine bay ones.
Mint spoilers front and back
2 mint tailgates
Brand new top tint windscreen
Std bronze windscreen
Polished ss exhaust
Chromed exhaust manifold
Polished rocker and plenum
Chromed brackets etc
Totally uncracked dash-£££££££££££££££££ nice
Loads of new bits like hoses, door rubbers, windscreen rubber.
Mint sunroof
Front seats are mint, back ones WERE till a mouse put a little hole in backrest Otherwise mint....ill hunt one down or get it repaired.
SpeakerholeLESS parcel shel.
And then all the other bits n pieces to do the car with spares like
2 sensor leads
2 ecus.
3 pairs twin coils
3 pairs very good fogs
1 pair good spots
Mint original grille..
So it should be nice when done... watch this space
Ill get some pictures of the shell later. It is very very solid, and only requires minor cosmetic welding as usual. The main areas are mint.
The only downside to this project is it is stripped and NOT labled. I know where most stuff goes as i have rebuilt 2 S2's and 1 Mk3 before....but its the little bits and unusual RSi bits im not sure of, but it will all come together in the end...when the end is i dont know i have no target, only to get it very very nice...not std concours though.
Nice bits i have are:
GENUINE FORD wings, front panel, back panel.
Loads of powdercoated bits like mounts, ARB, etc etc
ROOSE hoses-all of engine bay ones.
Mint spoilers front and back
2 mint tailgates
Brand new top tint windscreen
Std bronze windscreen
Polished ss exhaust
Chromed exhaust manifold
Polished rocker and plenum
Chromed brackets etc
Totally uncracked dash-£££££££££££££££££ nice
Loads of new bits like hoses, door rubbers, windscreen rubber.
Mint sunroof
Front seats are mint, back ones WERE till a mouse put a little hole in backrest Otherwise mint....ill hunt one down or get it repaired.
SpeakerholeLESS parcel shel.
And then all the other bits n pieces to do the car with spares like
2 sensor leads
2 ecus.
3 pairs twin coils
3 pairs very good fogs
1 pair good spots
Mint original grille..
So it should be nice when done... watch this space
Last edited by Lee Reynolds; 13-06-2009 at 02:44 PM.
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Cheers Lads... AJC i have many many spares but there may be some things..
One thing i DO need is a rear seat back rest...theres a little mouse hole in what was a MINT one here
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Thanks Max yes it will get done to a good standard, if i dont sell before its done eh Dave lmao
Nah, its here to be done. Im in no rush which is tha main thing
Pics tommorow, ive been trying to store all my bits, ran out of space so nicking my dads space in his garage and in their loft for my seats
One thing i DO need is a rear seat back rest...theres a little mouse hole in what was a MINT one here
maxest
Thanks Max yes it will get done to a good standard, if i dont sell before its done eh Dave lmao
Nah, its here to be done. Im in no rush which is tha main thing
Pics tommorow, ive been trying to store all my bits, ran out of space so nicking my dads space in his garage and in their loft for my seats
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Originally Posted by dave cos4x4
so are you going to get going on this Lee or is it do a bit at a time,not getting it ready for the shows etc...next year.
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cos then he may get to paint his before mine....if he dont have a spit then it will take him longer LMFAO
Nah, hes copying it and pinching some parts by the sound of it
cos then he may get to paint his before mine....if he dont have a spit then it will take him longer LMFAO
Nah, hes copying it and pinching some parts by the sound of it
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Originally Posted by dave cos4x4
ah........
depends what date he wants his car completing by though.
could have painted plenty of cars by the time yours is done.
depends what date he wants his car completing by though.
could have painted plenty of cars by the time yours is done.
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Lets see some pics Lee mate
Post some pics of the spit as well would you as thinking about making one myself, bit late in doing it now after all the welding is done on mine but will probably be doing another one at some point and using the spit will make it much easier
I would have bought a set of front fogs from you as been hunting for a set for bastard ages and they have been selling for stupid money but finally managed to get a as new set for £40
Post some pics of the spit as well would you as thinking about making one myself, bit late in doing it now after all the welding is done on mine but will probably be doing another one at some point and using the spit will make it much easier
I would have bought a set of front fogs from you as been hunting for a set for bastard ages and they have been selling for stupid money but finally managed to get a as new set for £40
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TBH mate im not selling any fogs etc anyways cos theyre liable to get broke then id be without
Will take some pics of the spit for ya
Will take some pics of the spit for ya
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FFS came to take pics and no battries. WIll take some sunday...no time tommorow i got the littleun all day. I managed to get it on the spit today though
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Right first few pics...sorry but on my camera phone ive yet to go to shop and get some batteries for camera...
As it stood when i got it
then i removed the suspension etc and put it on the spit. It is now totally bare apart from the loom and roof lining, ill remove these when i get to that part
As it stood when i got it
then i removed the suspension etc and put it on the spit. It is now totally bare apart from the loom and roof lining, ill remove these when i get to that part
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Mines a n80 dave and it used to take good pics...you use your phone on a dusty building site and see if it takes good pics then
I have got some batteries now i was waiting till i went out to get a wire disc for grinder and some cutting discs
So, when Esmays is bed ill go take some pics
I have got some batteries now i was waiting till i went out to get a wire disc for grinder and some cutting discs
So, when Esmays is bed ill go take some pics
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Ok PROPER update now with better pics. As you can see, the underside has surface rust, but it is all solid. There is only ONE little hole on the passenger front footwell that needs repairing, the rest just needs sorting prior to paint.
Then some random pics of just a few excellent parts i have...i have loads more powdercoated and NEW stuff
Better David?
Then some random pics of just a few excellent parts i have...i have loads more powdercoated and NEW stuff
Better David?
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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?
them bits are like new,i could not be bothered going that far.
but saying that, i have a cossie,so it would get dirty with taking the engine it out then in,out then in....
good luck with the buid Lee,i think you may need it. , or have you done this before.
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Well, ive rebuilt 2 series 2 escorts dave and a mk3 escort gl into a 3i rep...all fully stripped down and rebuilt...so i do know what im doing
I just dont know what route to take with this. It will NEVER be a concours show car as that aint my thing, but i would like it quite original
TBH, i think i just want a mint RSi So it will probs be black, all stuff powdercoated then looked after
I just dont know what route to take with this. It will NEVER be a concours show car as that aint my thing, but i would like it quite original
TBH, i think i just want a mint RSi So it will probs be black, all stuff powdercoated then looked after