Dan492

Here is my MK1 Fiesta Project

What is Operation Tango, you may ask? Well....do you remember this?:



YOU KNOW WHEN YOU'VE BEEN TANGO'D!

Now, imagine what would happen if my Stratos Silver 1977 1100S



was to turn a corner and meet the Tango Man....what do you expect would happen?



I suppose you get the picture yeah?

Here is (in brief) what's happening:

New Panels:
N/S Front Wing
O/S Front Wing
Front Panel
Drivers Door
Bonnet

Repairs:
Dent by fuel cap skimmed
Line on O/S Rear Panel "sharpened"

Misc:
Full respray inside & out - Signal Orange (sills remaining black)
Black Fiesta "S" Stripes added - Thanks DMB
Twin Cibie Oscar Spot Lights (Backs sprayed Signal Orange)
RS 4 Spoke Alloys RWD Offset - Fully Refurbed
Waxoyl'd inside

Possibilities:
XR2 Arches & Front Valance

Dan492

So, the Fiesta arrived at the garage on Monday morning just before 09:00. I had the full day off University so spent it at the garage to lend a hand (or get in the way).

Anyway, I was left to my own vices for the "strip down" stage and fully enjoyed finding new bits (and a couple of new holes) the car had

Here are a few snaps I took of the car at various stages of the day:











I hope to get down again on Friday (if I can hitch a lift with someone) to see how the wreck is coming on :thumbsup:

whizzisat114

iTrader: (2)

Great little project you got there. It look's in quite good nick for its age

Dan492

Cheers pal! Yeah, it's a nice solid shell thanks to all the Waxoyl in it!

atm

cracking shell, love the supersport look on these

Dan492

Finally, PROGRESS!!!

Decided it made sense to sandblast the whole car as opposed to just the rusty areas.

I am pleased. Paint has also been ordered today. Oh, and I have just sorted out the delivery of my 1800 Zetec engine today

New bonnet and wings lined up...



There used to be a large dent there....



Fully sand blasted



This was once orange with rust



It's a wasp!





Used to have rust bubbles...





This used to be flat



Buzzzzz

Brian

iTrader: (2)

Great project


Brian

Dan492

Even better when it is over haha! I quite like the "Bee Look" on the front

JamesH

iTrader: (21)

Love it

rallycross

that is amazing its not rusted away!
I had one exactly the same as one of my first cars 77 1.1 S with the stripey seats, it had a rotten floor and sills but that was way back in 1987.
So it had barely survived ten years cant imagine how a mk1 fiesta survived as long as yours - good to see it saved. I'd go for the supersport look - round headlamps, tailgate lip spoiler, side stripes, red check seats.

Dan492

It is apparently one of the best shells knocking around. Only one spot of filler on the whole shell and only ONE hole that needs patched up (behind read arch). Really pleased with it!

Nah, if I wanted to go for a SS look I would buy an SS haha. I have a set of XR2 headlights but wont be using them - every other fooker has!

I have the "stripey seats" (Cadiz):

craigpeters

do you have a tailgate as i have a mint mk1 fiesta tailgate for sale. craig 07837586124

Dan492

Thanks for reminding me about this thread

Car was completed months ago, now undergoing an engine transplant - 1800 Zetec

Photos to follow!

How much for the tailgate Craig? Might have a fella who'd appreciate one

Dan492

Back in Feb:

















Lakes Tour - May 2011 (after Escort MK2 broke down):







Countdown Road Rally - September:



1800 Zetec Time (October):

Out with the old...


In with the new...

craigpeters

£80 mate