Fiesta RS Turbo Restoration
Discussion
Thankyou!
Its these kind of remarks that are keeping me going; if I knew then what I know now I probably would not have started. Each and every item that comes of the car must at minimum be cleaned and often painted before it goes back on.
It will be worth it in the end and Im learning a lot!
Its these kind of remarks that are keeping me going; if I knew then what I know now I probably would not have started. Each and every item that comes of the car must at minimum be cleaned and often painted before it goes back on.
It will be worth it in the end and Im learning a lot!
Bad respone from the other site to be honest; as I said on there its not the first time I have used that site.
Back to mine...
Been removing the underseal from the passenger inner wing, wheel arch and front chassis leg on that side. As anyone who has removed underseal with a blow lamp its the worst job. It takes ages and its horrible dirty work.
I will take a pic of the area I have done tomorrow. I removed the front wing to get to it all as it is having new front wings anyway.
Also removed all the brake and fuel lines completely from the car and also removed the gear stick and connecting shift rods. The floor is now bare minus the handbrake cable.
Back to mine...
Been removing the underseal from the passenger inner wing, wheel arch and front chassis leg on that side. As anyone who has removed underseal with a blow lamp its the worst job. It takes ages and its horrible dirty work.
I will take a pic of the area I have done tomorrow. I removed the front wing to get to it all as it is having new front wings anyway.
Also removed all the brake and fuel lines completely from the car and also removed the gear stick and connecting shift rods. The floor is now bare minus the handbrake cable.
Hi
Been doing a couple of hours a day on the RS.
As I kept saying removing underseal is a nightmare but Im just about done. I removed both front outer wings and removed all the underseal and grease from both (see pictures).
I have refurbished the brake servo, the brake servo mounting brackets, both front wishbone carriers (see pictures with new wishbones in), both front hubs (with new bearings fitted) and spindle carriers (see pictures).
Today the weather is terrible but managed to rebuild the suspension on the drivers side. I will do the same to the passenger side tomorrow meaning the car is free to roll again.
There is surface rust (only a dusting) already appearing on the freshly striped floor and the passenger inner wing. As soon as the car is ready for the bodyshop I will get them to weld the new panels on and I will have it back before painting. This is when I will seam seal all the welds and joins (removing all suspension again...) before applying the correct primer and top coat to the floor and all inner arches.
I hope you agree the project is moving forward and Ill keep taking pics as I go.
Let me know what you think.![](http://thumbsnap.com/sc/mVkSJeMY.jpg[/img]</a> <a href="http://thumbsnap.com/v/PahA4ce3.jpg" Target="_blank">[img]http://thumbsnap.com/sc/PahA4ce3.jpg)
Been doing a couple of hours a day on the RS.
As I kept saying removing underseal is a nightmare but Im just about done. I removed both front outer wings and removed all the underseal and grease from both (see pictures).
I have refurbished the brake servo, the brake servo mounting brackets, both front wishbone carriers (see pictures with new wishbones in), both front hubs (with new bearings fitted) and spindle carriers (see pictures).
Today the weather is terrible but managed to rebuild the suspension on the drivers side. I will do the same to the passenger side tomorrow meaning the car is free to roll again.
There is surface rust (only a dusting) already appearing on the freshly striped floor and the passenger inner wing. As soon as the car is ready for the bodyshop I will get them to weld the new panels on and I will have it back before painting. This is when I will seam seal all the welds and joins (removing all suspension again...) before applying the correct primer and top coat to the floor and all inner arches.
I hope you agree the project is moving forward and Ill keep taking pics as I go.
Let me know what you think.
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|http://thumbsnap.com/v/mrNw15sk.jpg[/url]Been busy with the RS. Removed the dash board and the full wiring loom. Removed everthing from the shell except the drivers seat, handbrake lever and steering wheel/column. Just stripped the boot lid down ready for bodyshop. As you can see there is rust including some holes on both front footwell areas. Does this look like a lot of work for the right person?
Have a look through the pics and let me know
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Have a look through the pics and let me know
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Not had much time over the last week or so as busy with work.
I have: stripped the inside boot floor back to metal, cleaned up various bit and pieces including gear link rods, ordered some new bits including starter motor, gators etc etc.
Today I removed front suspension so that I could zinc prime both inner front wings. This is to prevent rust forming. This can easily be removed around areas that will need welding. The whole of the underside and inner rear arches needs to be done to this same standard. I will try and do rear arches tomorrow and post pics if successful.
Its nice to see it coming together slowly. Im on the look out for new genuine panels so if anyone has some let me know.
I am keen to hear what you think of the wings/bodywork so far?
Cheers
I have: stripped the inside boot floor back to metal, cleaned up various bit and pieces including gear link rods, ordered some new bits including starter motor, gators etc etc.
Today I removed front suspension so that I could zinc prime both inner front wings. This is to prevent rust forming. This can easily be removed around areas that will need welding. The whole of the underside and inner rear arches needs to be done to this same standard. I will try and do rear arches tomorrow and post pics if successful.
Its nice to see it coming together slowly. Im on the look out for new genuine panels so if anyone has some let me know.
I am keen to hear what you think of the wings/bodywork so far?
Cheers
Hello All!
I know you have not heard for ages and most of you will think I have given up; but no......
I am in the process of moving, we have sold a house and now renting until be find a suitable new place. This with the weather and so on has meant not much has been done.
I finished priming all the bare metal to prevent it rusting in November. Last month I went to the garage with the guy from the bodyshop so he could see what he thinks.
He said to wait until the weather warms up (Spring) and then we will get it in the body shop and commence work. Before it goes there I need to sand the car back to bare metal which does not sound like fun.....
As soon as work re-commences I will continue with the photos.
Many thanks
Paul
I know you have not heard for ages and most of you will think I have given up; but no......
I am in the process of moving, we have sold a house and now renting until be find a suitable new place. This with the weather and so on has meant not much has been done.
I finished priming all the bare metal to prevent it rusting in November. Last month I went to the garage with the guy from the bodyshop so he could see what he thinks.
He said to wait until the weather warms up (Spring) and then we will get it in the body shop and commence work. Before it goes there I need to sand the car back to bare metal which does not sound like fun.....
As soon as work re-commences I will continue with the photos.
Many thanks
Paul
Hi
Am i correct in thinking that if I was to completely change the shell of the car it would loose its original RS prestige? i.e it would be a replica?
I have seen this on e-bay and was wandering about buying the shell and rebuilding using all my parts?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&am...
Any advice would be great
Am i correct in thinking that if I was to completely change the shell of the car it would loose its original RS prestige? i.e it would be a replica?
I have seen this on e-bay and was wandering about buying the shell and rebuilding using all my parts?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&am...
Any advice would be great
The Fiesta will be going into the bodyshop at the beginning of June.
I will photograph it daily. It will be there a few weeks as they will be working on it when they get the time. As a recap it will be having (have a genuine Ford panels):
New front panel
New front cross member
Two new outer front wings
Complete new passenger rear quater panel
New Rear panel
Full respray with a top quality lacquer.
I will then rebuild it over the next few months to a 'standard' finish. Only mods will be Samco hoses and a quality exhaust system.
In the meantime the wheels will be sent for refurbisment and new quality tyres fitted.
Cheers
I will photograph it daily. It will be there a few weeks as they will be working on it when they get the time. As a recap it will be having (have a genuine Ford panels):
New front panel
New front cross member
Two new outer front wings
Complete new passenger rear quater panel
New Rear panel
Full respray with a top quality lacquer.
I will then rebuild it over the next few months to a 'standard' finish. Only mods will be Samco hoses and a quality exhaust system.
In the meantime the wheels will be sent for refurbisment and new quality tyres fitted.
Cheers
Hello all
No real news Im afraid. The bodyshop has just about finished work on a Hillman Imp (I have been calling in every week...).
As soon as this is finished the Fiesta is going in. I am hoping this will be by September. Since he will be working on the Fiesta 'on the side' I estimate he will have it for 2-3 months. Then the rebuild will begin.....
No real news Im afraid. The bodyshop has just about finished work on a Hillman Imp (I have been calling in every week...).
As soon as this is finished the Fiesta is going in. I am hoping this will be by September. Since he will be working on the Fiesta 'on the side' I estimate he will have it for 2-3 months. Then the rebuild will begin.....
Scottish Greg said:
Trooper, well done for carrying on.
Thought you might be interested to see my resto ....
http://bbs.rsownersclub.co.uk/showthread.php?t=807...
Its only been 5 years in the making!
One big difference.......Thought you might be interested to see my resto ....
http://bbs.rsownersclub.co.uk/showthread.php?t=807...
Its only been 5 years in the making!
Your paying a garage to do all the work for you; that was not my intention. The idea is I do as much as I can possibly do myself. That way not only do I learn a lot but the finished article should feel that little bit more special. I have even had to buy the tools such as engine crane and stand.
Thanks for all the positive comments. I will pop to bodyshop on Saturday; fingers crossed the Hillman is finished.....
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