MK3 XR3i 1 owner fsh, proper resto..update 13.5.11
08-10-2010, 07:49 AM
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Definitely deserves a magazine feature. The amount of effort that has gone into this is amazing. But at the end you'll have something you just don't see on the road these days because they've all long since rotted away, or if you do see one it's just so far gone it's not worth bothering with. This will be a real one-off. 
I love these cars, these are the ones I had in my early twenties, wish I'd got more pics of mine when I had them, hardly got any.
Gaz, can I ask, does it have the hardened valve seats so it can run unleaded without additives?
I love these cars, these are the ones I had in my early twenties, wish I'd got more pics of mine when I had them, hardly got any.Gaz, can I ask, does it have the hardened valve seats so it can run unleaded without additives?
09-10-2010, 03:31 PM
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I could do with finding out if anyone can confirm when the cvh's could run on unleaded.
09-10-2010, 04:11 PM
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Yes, I'm pretty sure you will need the hardened seats fitting in a car of that age.
I'd love to see some pics.
09-10-2010, 04:15 PM
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i need to get some pics of her myself sice i've had it painted. its still in bits at the moment and will be for a while unfortunately cuz i've just bought my first house so my money is tied up with that for the time being. but i want it on the road for spring next year as the hard works been done now. I'll try and get some pics of it next week and uplaod them.
09-10-2010, 04:19 PM
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i need to get some pics of her myself sice i've had it painted. its still in bits at the moment and will be for a while unfortunately cuz i've just bought my first house so my money is tied up with that for the time being. but i want it on the road for spring next year as the hard works been done now. I'll try and get some pics of it next week and uplaod them.
09-10-2010, 04:51 PM
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i've just been looking through the whole thread and you've done a top job. I'd have shot my load if someone had offered me those panels though mate. They where one hell of a find!!!!! Well done on not using them on a turbo or a 1600i though!
09-10-2010, 05:07 PM
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11-10-2010, 09:02 AM
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obviously unless you know for sure that the head has had its valve seats done...
11-10-2010, 09:03 AM
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11-10-2010, 03:35 PM
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cars built upto 12/84 may only be run on unleaded if LPG is stamped on the boss of the head above no1 exhaust port. from 10/85 all engines produced are suitable to run on unleaded - as per Ford Motor Company...
obviously unless you know for sure that the head has had its valve seats done...
obviously unless you know for sure that the head has had its valve seats done...
Top info thanks very much!
11-10-2010, 08:06 PM
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few more of the engine build up so far....
put new thermostat in... new original plugs... new injectors.... how the old ones actually worked I dont know .. totally crapped up !
new gates belt ready to go on....
put new thermostat in... new original plugs... new injectors.... how the old ones actually worked I dont know .. totally crapped up !
new gates belt ready to go on....
14-10-2010, 08:25 PM
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well timing belt all on and done... engine just about there now... so sorted gearbox , new gen ford clutch kit ..
next job bolt em together and then get it in the car....
next job bolt em together and then get it in the car....
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15-10-2010, 08:57 PM
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15-10-2010, 09:16 PM
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You really need to get this build in the mags Gaz, I think you'd be surprised how many people will be seriously interested and impressed.
26-10-2010, 06:37 PM
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few more pics..... engine in.... brake and fuel lines next up.
Now looks a little better than than this !!! lol .... just need a nice new black rad to bolt the fan to !!! more pics soon
Now looks a little better than than this !!! lol .... just need a nice new black rad to bolt the fan to !!! more pics soon
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26-10-2010, 08:00 PM
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Amazing job you've done there. You are a brave and skilled man to dismantle and rebuild a bodyshell to that degree. I'm surprized how rotten it was, looked quite nice even before you started.
I've just started a resto on a 250,000 mile Y reg black one, probably a bit more rotten than yours, but i've chickened out with the shell, it's gone in all the difficult places and am planning a re-shell. Seeing how well they can look on the outside and how rotten they can be on the inside, finding a good shell might prove harder than I thought.
I believe unleaded heads have an asterisk (*) stamped on the flat bit next to no.1 plug hole. I read that somewhere, years ago, and it's always rung true to me.
I've just started a resto on a 250,000 mile Y reg black one, probably a bit more rotten than yours, but i've chickened out with the shell, it's gone in all the difficult places and am planning a re-shell. Seeing how well they can look on the outside and how rotten they can be on the inside, finding a good shell might prove harder than I thought.
I believe unleaded heads have an asterisk (*) stamped on the flat bit next to no.1 plug hole. I read that somewhere, years ago, and it's always rung true to me.
26-10-2010, 08:49 PM
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Amazing job you've done there. You are a brave and skilled man to dismantle and rebuild a bodyshell to that degree. I'm surprized how rotten it was, looked quite nice even before you started.
I've just started a resto on a 250,000 mile Y reg black one, probably a bit more rotten than yours, but i've chickened out with the shell, it's gone in all the difficult places and am planning a re-shell. Seeing how well they can look on the outside and how rotten they can be on the inside, finding a good shell might prove harder than I thought.
I believe unleaded heads have an asterisk (*) stamped on the flat bit next to no.1 plug hole. I read that somewhere, years ago, and it's always rung true to me.
I've just started a resto on a 250,000 mile Y reg black one, probably a bit more rotten than yours, but i've chickened out with the shell, it's gone in all the difficult places and am planning a re-shell. Seeing how well they can look on the outside and how rotten they can be on the inside, finding a good shell might prove harder than I thought.
I believe unleaded heads have an asterisk (*) stamped on the flat bit next to no.1 plug hole. I read that somewhere, years ago, and it's always rung true to me.
27-10-2010, 09:14 PM
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gaz this is just mega mate.
just spent about an hour studying this and im so impressed with your skill and this car.
i just started a resto on my 89 s2 and i thought i had alot to do till i saw yours lol
you one brave man.make sure you keep it forever mate cos in 20 years that beast will be like new still and worth big bucks.
keep up the good work,she gonna be a true show winner.
just spent about an hour studying this and im so impressed with your skill and this car.
i just started a resto on my 89 s2 and i thought i had alot to do till i saw yours lol
you one brave man.make sure you keep it forever mate cos in 20 years that beast will be like new still and worth big bucks.
keep up the good work,she gonna be a true show winner.
22-11-2010, 07:26 PM
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cheers guys .. plans .. not sure.. will keep for a while I guess and enjoy it .... but dont wanna wear the P6's too much lol !! then prob sell on at some point.