V8S Restoration
Discussion
V8S resto is now a necessity.
It will have to be a body off. The outriggers were done at RT 10 years ago (partial lift), but despite lots of waxoyl the salty air will have taken its toll. The grp has cracked in places, and lacquer is peeling, so a full respray will be required. Interior is also tired, and pretty much the whole lot will need replacing, dash, door cards, seats, carpets, etc. I realise this is likely to be a lengthy/horribly expensive job, as I have neither the time nor the space nor the knowledge to do most of this myself, but I believe it is worth it.
First of all, I need to find someone to do the work, so would appreciate any recommendations. S&D/D&C are obvious contenders, but they seem stacked out. Southways?
The car already has Canems fitted, along with upgraded hoses, brake lines, ACT manifolds, etc, etc, so will never be entirely original. So, I’m thinking what else could I do to make the car more practical for the next few years (until my son takes it off me).
For example, I’m thinking PAS, as I’m not getting any younger. However, I could also be creative with the dash, etc. So, given a blank canvas, what would you do to make a V8S a more practical, reliable proposition (and I don’t mean sell it and buy another Ford Focus).
I look forward to receiving any suggestions.
Matt
It will have to be a body off. The outriggers were done at RT 10 years ago (partial lift), but despite lots of waxoyl the salty air will have taken its toll. The grp has cracked in places, and lacquer is peeling, so a full respray will be required. Interior is also tired, and pretty much the whole lot will need replacing, dash, door cards, seats, carpets, etc. I realise this is likely to be a lengthy/horribly expensive job, as I have neither the time nor the space nor the knowledge to do most of this myself, but I believe it is worth it.
First of all, I need to find someone to do the work, so would appreciate any recommendations. S&D/D&C are obvious contenders, but they seem stacked out. Southways?
The car already has Canems fitted, along with upgraded hoses, brake lines, ACT manifolds, etc, etc, so will never be entirely original. So, I’m thinking what else could I do to make the car more practical for the next few years (until my son takes it off me).
For example, I’m thinking PAS, as I’m not getting any younger. However, I could also be creative with the dash, etc. So, given a blank canvas, what would you do to make a V8S a more practical, reliable proposition (and I don’t mean sell it and buy another Ford Focus).
I look forward to receiving any suggestions.
Matt
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