My Series 1 Restoration-1st Place Concours, Cumbria 12/5/13
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
31-10-2010, 08:21 PM
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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??
31-10-2010, 09:11 PM
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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!
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
31-10-2010, 09:19 PM
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oh cool.. i just bought a RS 1600i rolling shell... so i need loads..
31-10-2010, 09:20 PM
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Well I've got a few bits pal. You want a 16i one ideally
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?
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...
13-11-2010, 01:50 PM
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car has gone to the painters and bodyshop, will update as i get the pics
13-11-2010, 04:17 PM
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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
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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.
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30-11-2010, 09:23 PM
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well done mate looking forward to following this
30-11-2010, 10:20 PM
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Thank you mike. Good to know people like what I do
Cheers scott
01-12-2010, 07:48 AM
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Looks good mate where is it gone?
01-12-2010, 04:25 PM
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a place in blackpool mate,
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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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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
30-01-2011, 05:55 PM
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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
06-11-2011, 08:47 PM
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Good work so far mate... Keep it up.
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.
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
07-11-2011, 07:04 PM
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07-11-2011, 09:41 PM
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Wheres the pics andy ??
looking forward to seeing it.
10-11-2011, 11:26 AM
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Nice project. Whats with the mk1 xr2?
10-11-2011, 11:54 AM
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how good do them seats look
13-11-2011, 05:21 PM
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14-11-2011, 05:16 AM
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Looks stunning
14-11-2011, 08:00 AM
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Looks very well
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14-11-2011, 12:39 PM
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didnt realise it was your car at pauls! looking well! mite pop in tomo and have a nosey!
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
15-11-2011, 05:04 AM
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Looks stunning mate another nice car to the collection once its finished
15-11-2011, 06:14 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.
15-11-2011, 07:42 PM
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