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Old 27-03-2012, 09:27 PM
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Default prairie yellow xr3 restore
right the start of this restore, story is i bought this about 4 or 5 years ago may be wrong got it on the road did a few bits to it used it for a little while then sold it to a freind. he bought an engine with twin 40s leather recaro trim etc, he hardly used it in this time then took it off the road when he got a new car then left it parked up for a couple of years. then he offered it back to me and i bought it back needs a new lease of life and that is what its going to get! heres some pics when i had it years ago and how it looks now. and alot more pics as i start restoring it. enjoy



















many more pics to follow
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Old 27-03-2012, 09:30 PM
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this is how it looked when i picked it up




skid marks cos back brakes stuck on, quick bang with hammer sorted it out lol

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Old 27-03-2012, 09:32 PM
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i like it mate!
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Old 27-03-2012, 09:34 PM
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looks ok damo bit of body work needed . you still got the mk2 mate ?
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Old 27-03-2012, 09:35 PM
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I like it needs black sills though but otherwise spot on
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Old 27-03-2012, 09:43 PM
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Originally Posted by dingla rs
looks ok damo bit of body work needed . you still got the mk2 mate ?
alot of body work lol got rid of mk2 cheaper to piss about with mk3s now lol
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Old 27-03-2012, 09:45 PM
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I like it needs black sills though but otherwise spot on
its not having black sills sorry
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Old 27-03-2012, 09:51 PM
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Originally Posted by BIG.DAMO.H


That look nice There was a fully restored inside and out Yellow XR3 local to me. It was on ebay and other places, took ages for it to sell. Guess the colour put people off
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Old 27-03-2012, 09:54 PM
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Normally I don't like yellow cars but that looked proper with the 16i front bib etc
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Looks ace with the 16i bits on it, should look great when it's done
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Old 28-03-2012, 06:45 AM
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Keeping an eye on this one!
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Old 28-03-2012, 08:40 AM
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Thats well smart.I like that alot.The cossie wheels really suit it.
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looks good will be watching
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Well Smart Mate I used to have a Black x reg XR3 did a part restro on it resprayed black lowered 40mm 15 "stealth alloys Ashley comp exhaust kent cam converted 4 speed to 5 speed was really sad when i sold it on keep up the good work
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Old 28-03-2012, 01:41 PM
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Very nice mate.
Proper retro car.
First car I had was an XR3.
Cossie wheels look just right on it
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Old 28-03-2012, 02:37 PM
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im liking this Damo especially on 3dr rims
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Old 28-03-2012, 03:04 PM
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Love it mate! colour is amazing and are you keeping it on the rims? looks like a good project!
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Old 28-03-2012, 04:20 PM
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great colour
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Likes nice matey, I'll be watching this

3dr cossy wheels so suit a Mk3!

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Old 28-03-2012, 06:01 PM
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Looks sooo nice with the 3dr rims on dude.

Seems wierd seeing old pics & the old unit.
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Old 29-03-2012, 09:57 AM
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Will be good to see it all sorted Damo!
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its like a potatoe brown on the outside yellow on the inside lol love u
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thats nice i love it
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Old 04-04-2012, 07:14 PM
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Cant beat a classic, love it!!
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that looks awesome
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look forward to watching this. looks perfect on 3dr rims
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Old 04-04-2012, 08:23 PM
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got a little bit done sourced some panels from a good freind start with boot lid




then the bonnet but bonnet no good as it is flimsey so need pick another one up

o/s rear lower corner has had a repair (badly) so need sort this out

both full outer sills need replacing n/s is badly done steps out alot

heres few pics of trim, mint un-cracked dash which i put in years ago and engine bay and my new wheels alot more pics when i start chopping the shite out of it




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Old 04-04-2012, 08:32 PM
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Looks minted on those wheels, is that a refurbed set?

what's the plans for the engine? I reckon 2.0 Zetec on throtle bodies would be ideal
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Old 28-04-2012, 03:40 PM
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managed to strip car out to get ready for welding








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Old 28-04-2012, 04:43 PM
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early mk3 too, nice
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Really like this car it's a lovely colour
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Old 28-04-2012, 06:18 PM
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would love a praire yellow mk3. had a 4 door years ago... btw, i have a few 16i bts if your after any?
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Old 28-04-2012, 06:56 PM
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prarie yellow looks the bollocks, lovely car
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looking good keep up with the good work
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Gonna be a cracker when it's finished mate!
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Love this car, get a thread going in here, they would love to see it!

http://www.seriesoneturbo.co.uk/forumdisplay.php?f=75
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Cracking project
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Originally Posted by Pudnpepsi
would love a praire yellow mk3. had a 4 door years ago... btw, i have a few 16i bts if your after any?
rs16001? im after top rails for door cards exhaust manifold and down pipe poss front and back seats?
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Damo, I'll pick up that other bonnet soon and let you know.
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Damo, I'll pick up that other bonnet soon and let you know.
cheers andy can you put that matching n/s door to one side for me too? cheers mate need some other stuff too
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