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My Series 1 Restoration-1st Place Concours, Cumbria 12/5/13

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Old 31-10-2010, 08:16 PM
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Thanks for the comments. Picked up a car at weekend as a kind of donor for it
Old 31-10-2010, 08:21 PM
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Originally Posted by AJC
Thanks for the comments. Picked up a car at weekend as a kind of donor for it
dont spose you got a 16i ARB or a S1 one??
Old 31-10-2010, 09:11 PM
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Originally Posted by H20LRW
dont spose you got a 16i ARB or a S1 one??
I think we sold the last one but AJC will know for deffinate. If we still have it, it'll be under the stairs!
Old 31-10-2010, 09:18 PM
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We have a spare s1 one. But I need to recon it and sell the one on the s1
Old 31-10-2010, 09:19 PM
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oh cool.. i just bought a RS 1600i rolling shell... so i need loads..
Old 31-10-2010, 09:20 PM
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Well I've got a few bits pal. You want a 16i one ideally
Old 31-10-2010, 09:41 PM
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yeah true mate... but try finding one! i have bought gra's old black turboed one. its got a s1 kit on it, and that needs binning! got any 16i goodies?
Old 02-11-2010, 11:56 AM
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Looking good man, definatly don't let this one go! These cars seem to be a Black hole for funds though...
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car has gone to the painters and bodyshop, will update as i get the pics
Old 13-11-2010, 04:17 PM
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Originally Posted by AJC
Ahh thank you. Loved that car

That was a rolling shell when I got it too

best colour to have im stuck with a white one tho
Old 16-11-2010, 09:27 PM
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Car at shop. Full thread here but I will copy n paste across

http://www.seriesoneturbo.co.uk/showthread.php?t=19858
Old 30-11-2010, 11:57 AM
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at bodyshop






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Old 30-11-2010, 09:19 PM
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This ones going to be a stunner when finished.

Don't know you personally mate but have always admired yours cars and followed your threads on the cars you've done. Looking forwards to seeing the updates on this one.

Mike
Old 30-11-2010, 09:23 PM
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well done mate looking forward to following this
Old 30-11-2010, 10:20 PM
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Thank you mike. Good to know people like what I do

Cheers scott
Old 01-12-2010, 07:48 AM
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Looks good mate where is it gone?
Old 01-12-2010, 04:25 PM
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a place in blackpool mate,

St Annes Bodywork Centre
Old 01-12-2010, 05:51 PM
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looking good aj,have you got all your panels sourced and what kind of a time scale have you got on completing it mate ?

i have parked my s1 up for a year or so as ive got another project thats going to take its place for now

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Old 30-01-2011, 05:22 PM
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well, not updated as its still at the bodyshop, in no rush for it as i've got loads on at the moment, from what i can gather, he is in need of panels fitting still and then painting, the car is prepped fully

will put some pictures up soon
Old 30-01-2011, 05:55 PM
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looking good andy!!
Old 06-11-2011, 08:01 PM
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Well it's been a long time coming but it's nearly finished at bodyshop.

Got 20 pics to upload but will do it tomorrow folks. Ironman 2 is about to start.

Updated tomorrow
Old 06-11-2011, 08:47 PM
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Good work so far mate... Keep it up.
Old 06-11-2011, 08:48 PM
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looks a good base that Andy.Love s1 escorts i dont so pose you have a spare s1 front splitter & towing eye cover, front n/s arch and front o/s arch or no any body with them mate.
Old 07-11-2011, 09:54 AM
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looks to be stunner this mate

but my only question is

230 bhp / standard box ??

why not save your self time and hassle and put something in there that will take some right foot

genuine question not a dig
Old 07-11-2011, 07:04 PM
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Old 07-11-2011, 09:41 PM
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Wheres the pics andy ??

looking forward to seeing it.
Old 10-11-2011, 11:26 AM
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Nice project. Whats with the mk1 xr2?
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how good do them seats look
Old 13-11-2011, 05:21 PM
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sorry for the delay, internets been down at home.

pics as promised
































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Old 13-11-2011, 08:49 PM
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looking good lad
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very nice
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Looks stunning
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Looks very well

Pmsl @ Gaylord Focker too
Old 14-11-2011, 12:39 PM
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Looking good lord!!!
Old 14-11-2011, 10:31 PM
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didnt realise it was your car at pauls! looking well! mite pop in tomo and have a nosey!
Old 14-11-2011, 11:14 PM
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cant wait to see this finished if any of your other cars are anything to go by.

looking good andy
Old 15-11-2011, 05:04 AM
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Looks stunning mate another nice car to the collection once its finished
Old 15-11-2011, 06:14 AM
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Very nice
Old 15-11-2011, 11:13 AM
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I'd love a S1, that RS1600i was a hoot.

Can't wait to see it getting built up mate.
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great work!!


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