Latest on my resto

[mrwatt]

Getting there slowly, wheel arches mint and no major rot anywhere:)
should be ready for painting late summer:rolleyes:
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/gcat/primedrearpanelMediumWebview.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/gcat/primednsquarterMediumWebview.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/gcat/baremetalnsquarter1MediumWebview.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/gcat/baremetalnsquarter2MediumWebview.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/gcat/Wheelwell.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/gcat/wheelarch2.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/gcat/wheelarch.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/gcat/sealeratrear.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/gcat/quarterpanel.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/gcat/rspanelfittest13SmallWebview.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/gcat/rspanelfittest2SmallWebview.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/gcat/rspanelfittest1SmallWebview.jpg

[Robb]

looks mint, nice work

[Banishit]

very nice mate

[lee bishop]

sweet looking shell there dude

[paul spence]

looks a nice shell that

[mrwatt]

Cheers guys, i cant wait to get it painted:cool: :cool:

[Frosticles]

Going to be another good one. Congrats.

[michael_1]

that looks great:)

[phantom_r32]

Very nice!

[GAZ W]

very good mate keep up the hard work

[mrwatt]

project is going slowly at the moment and seems to be going nowhere fast ,so I am bit peeved off.:(
Preped drivers door and about to start NOS passenger one, will keep up the work no backing out now.
cheeRS Neil
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/gcat/rsdoorsMediumWebview.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/gcat/rsdoors10MediumWebview.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/gcat/rsdoors8MediumWebview.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/gcat/rsdoors7MediumWebview.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/gcat/rsdoors6MediumWebview.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/gcat/rsdoors5MediumWebview.jpg

[RS2000&MEXICO]

thats right neil don't back out now thats one very nice looking shell you have there....

cheeRS

[mrwatt]

been off work on holiday so got a chance to get on with it, Passenger NOS door now prepped and started bootlid today,it just needed a clean up on the lower lip and flattened down.
Took measurements of rs2000 decal and Ford badge so i can put the new ones on in right place.
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/gcat/bootlid004MediumWebview.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/gcat/bootlid003MediumWebview.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/gcat/bootlid002MediumWebview.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/gcat/bootlid001MediumWebview.jpg

[mrwatt]

Doing the bonnet at the moment and have also been blasting and primeing suspension components etc ready for painting in "satin black" http://www.scottisholdskoolescorts.co.uk/images/smiles/icon_lol.gif

Taking forever as all work by myself and so many ****in bits.
Will never be ready for start of next summerhttp://bbs.rallyesportescorts.co.uk/images/icons/icon9.gif
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/gcat/rsbonnetandsuspparts008MediumWebvie.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/gcat/rsbonnetandsuspparts007MediumWebvie.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/gcat/rsbonnetandsuspparts004MediumWebvie.jpg

[graham John]

keep at it, you will get there, keep posting pics here and getting the encouragement,

cheeRS

[ian parker]

keep the pics coming and we,ll keep motivating:D when i,m feeling low about the car (which i do) i try to post a pic or two, people say good things and it starts you off again, good luck, keep it going:D

[Frosticles]

just seen it in this month's Classic Ford.:yeah:

[mrwatt]

CheeRS guys http://bbs.rallyesportescorts.co.uk/images/icons/icon14.gif,really wanted to have it ready for cumbria 07,

we will see.

Yes got a small bit in classic ford was aiming for the grafters section but it was a boost to see it in print:)

[mrwatt]

Finally got the front wings on after a spot welder saga with HSS hire :refilao:
Wings fitted and front end prepep also a couple of floor pics included

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/gcat/rswingsprimed001MediumWebview.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/gcat/rswingsprimed003MediumWebview.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/gcat/rswingsprimed013MediumWebview.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/gcat/rswingsprimed011MediumWebview.jpg

[Banishit]

thats one smart looking shell too, keep it going, Cumbria 07 here you come

[mrwatt]

picture of me working on car as usual but getting there a little more each day. :)
NOS FORD Steering rack,NOS struts,new FORD bushes etc,refurbished other bits, not toooooo shiney though :cool:


http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/gcat/me.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/gcat/suspensionbits.jpg

[FoMoCo]

Some nice bits there Neil.
Like the struts lol.

Not sure about the dodgy aftermarket mechanic:p


cheeRS Gary...

[mrwatt]

Wife took the pic so she can remember who I am

[Dave1800BDA]

good layout of those nice bits, dont look too shiney to me:D

[RS2000&MEXICO]

nice bits neil....good detail there....keep up the good work mate;)

[ian parker]

very very nice, keep the pics coming

[ders]

You need to cut down on the ribena Neil:p

cheeRS Ders.

[scoobydoo]

Lookin good mate will be worth all the hard work

[mrwatt]

You need to cut down on the ribena Neil:p

cheeRS Ders.

pmsl ders:D

[vinny]

lookin good m8

[mrwatt]

fingers crossed car should be getting painted this wednesday, getting a bit of help from a few guys
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/gcat/carreadyforrespray3MediumWebview.jpg


Broono :- Spray painter
dicey t :-loan of the trailer
My Brother John :- Tow car and labourer

Thanks Guyshttp://bbs.rallyesportescorts.co.uk/images/icons/icon14.gifhttp://bbs.rallyesportescorts.co.uk/images/icons/icon14.gif

[Dave1800BDA]

thats good news neil, always an exciting time when the car is ready for the paint

[mrwatt]

THE TURNING POINT.
Car was painted last night taking till midnight

No more taking bits off, only putting bits back on from now on:) .

But thats after i get on with some decorating and DIY in the house as i promised my other half i would when the car got to this stage, as its 6 months later that estimated ive no more excuses left;) .

Thanks to all involvedhttp://bbs.rallyesportescorts.co.uk/images/icons/icon14.gif

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http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/gcat/respray/carrespray036MediumWebview.jpg


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http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/gcat/respray/carrespray040MediumWebview.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/gcat/respray/carrespray041MediumWebview.jpg

[Frosticles]

Gorgeous. nothing else to say

[Dave1800BDA]

lovely that:D

[jim gracie]

Looking loverly that,you must be over the moon :jumpy: .Shiiinnnneeeeee.

[grum]

BLING !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :thumbright:

[taffr]

double bling

[RS2000&MEXICO]

looks stunning that does m8...

[grum]

............... great video too :D ........... brilliant idea

[FoMoCo]

Well done Neil you must be pleased.
Looks the bollocks m8.

cheeRS Gary...

[wiggyrs]

Stunning mate :D

[marky4]

bloody stunning, love it :cool: :cool: you must be well pleased :)

[rs new boy]

how myn is intended :D
stunnin mate

[Nipper]

Black and Beautiful :cool: :cool: . Looking very nice ;) .

[Banishit]

very nice, how black does that look

[ian parker]

looks abso beautiful,:D

[hally]

looking mint mate.......must be well happy with it :D

[mrwatt]

thanks for the comments guys well chuffed with ithttp://bbs.rallyesportescorts.co.uk/images/icons/icon14.gif

[DazRS2K]

Wow,
Lovely job looks like its been dipped in crude oil :D same colour as mine just miles away from yours though :rolleyes:

[mrwatt]

couldn't resist fitting boot and some related bits today:)
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/gcat/respray/bootandparts005MediumWebview.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/gcat/respray/bootandparts001MediumWebview.jpg

[RS2000&MEXICO]

i like the black boot lock...:D ....and the rest...;)

[mrwatt]

got the headcloth cleaned up,not that it needed much just a soak in the bath with some DAZ then a shower,
looks good but photos came out funny due to the pattern i think:cool: , hope i can fit it back in nice and tight.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/gcat/respray/headcloth003MediumWebview.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/gcat/respray/headcloth002MediumWebview.jpg

[errol]

:asin2 Hi,

That is a fine looking RS there. She is going to out mint. My fav colour too black.

[rsmexicokev]

A great looking shell, Keep the good work UP!!!!!!

[paul spence]

:wav: :wav:

[vinny]

looks the dogs nuts :cool:

[mrwatt]

pics of my doors not fitted yet as car has to be flattened and polished first.
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/gcat/painteddoors4MediumWebview.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/gcat/painteddoors3MediumWebview.jpg

[Banishit]

dont even look like they need flatted, very nice indeed, sure you need that black book lock ;)

[RS2000&MEXICO]

they look nice neil:)

[paul andrews]

very nice m8

[mrwatt]

dont even look like they need flatted, very nice indeed, sure you need that black book lock ;)

black boot lock needed unless i can find a NOS one .......lol

painter wants to flatten and polish the car due to some dry edges where he started and finished ( this happened due to the paint drying by the time he got round the car and back to the starting point) so whole car has to be done to keep the finish the same

cheeRS neil

[Mk2grp4]

absolutely mint dude :cool:

[mrwatt]

Had a bit time off the resto but back on it now
had the axle blasted,etched primed and high build primed .
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/gcat/axle.jpg

hope to get more pics of car up soon ,windows in and doors on .

cheers neil

[blob]

She is going to look amazing.... I hope to be able to follow suit with XLT

Great job

[Kel]

Looking Stunning.

Dont know where everyone finds these NOS parts.

could do with some struts like that ;)

[mrwatt]

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/gcat/car009LargeWebview.jpghttp://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/gcat/carLargeWebview.jpg

[FoMoCo]

:thumbright::thumbright::thumbright:

Need to get thru for a look.

cheeRS Gary...

[emily]

absolutely awesome , great work , great detail, fantastic .:D

[paul spence]

as above,very nice:cool:

[ModenaRS2]

Keep going m8, that shell looks awesome and so will the finished article. When it comes back from painting, thats when the fun starts !!!:cool: :cool: :cool:

[ders]

Looks fantastic Neil..not many genuine rs shells as good as yours left;)

cheeRS Ders.

[Frosticles]

Looking fantastic there. Going to be an absolute stunner when finnished.:)

[mrwatt]

thanks for the comments guys, back on it now , cumbria 2008 hopefully

[oldskooljoe]

mint mint mint,stunning car mate:cool:

Joe:)

[vinny]

looks crackin

[graham John]

............and the best colour by far


;)


cheeRS

[JAVAGREENGUF]

Looks STUNNING m8..:eek:

[ian parker]

Top work going on there, the paint looks fantastic;)

[rs new boy]

great paint job looks good better than mine

[grum]

BLING !!!!!! :) very nice indeed

[RStu]

Now that's what you call a mirror finish! nice :cool:

[bevo]

thats going to be one nice looking car neil. keep up the good work:D

[paul andrews]

very,very nice that.ive just messed all over my keyboard.black is just right m8.i love this

[mrwatt]

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/gcat/coneon5MediumWebview.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/gcat/bay7LargeWebview.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/gcat/bay28LargeWebview.jpg

[DazRS2K]

Wow,
thats just lovely that, hope mine turns out just as nice.Who done the spray job?

[graham John]

very nice,

best colout too ;)


cheeRS

[graham John]

very nice,

best colout too ;)


cheeRS


or even best colour....................... Dhoh!


cheeRS

[mrwatt]

Wow,
thats just lovely that, hope mine turns out just as nice.Who done the spray job?


my mate broono, for nowt. top bloke:cheers:

[richard wilson]

great job keep the gud work up and plenty off pixs:) :)

[mrwatt]

What a drag ,back axle taking an eternity ,cant get the paint right.
I have to thank my mate kev for being so patient as he has painted the axle 4 times . Just as well hes into old skool escorts as i would have been told to **** off by anyone else.
It will never be finished for the lakes as cash and time aint there,well pished off at the moment.
here are some pics of new bits and kev at work
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/gcat/DSC00084.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/gcat/blackaxle.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/gcat/doorswitch.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/gcat/bits.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/gcat/DSC00083.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/gcat/nov07009.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/gcat/headlightring.jpg

[oldskooljoe]

looking good:cool:

[Nipper]

Looks tops :cool: :cool: .

[graham John]

getting there;)


cheeRS

[paul andrews]

very,very nice m8:)

[ModenaRS2]

Looks great, bet you cant wait to get it on the road :cool:

[mrwatt]

finally got the front end back on wheels, have fitted crossmember struts and steering rack.
Back end will be back on in a couple of weeks i hope.

Pics of Nos fuse box and crossmeber/steering assy
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/gcat/crossmember.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/gcat/fusebox.jpg

[bigjohnie]

well done neil getting there mate

[mrwatt]

been a while since i posted some pics, been a bit side tracked so not done a lot.
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/gcat/backaxle.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/gcat/backend.jpg

[RS2000&MEXICO]

very nice neil.....:cool:

[oldskooljoe]

lovely:cool:

[john foster]

looks great...:D :D :D :D :D :D http://bbs.rallyesportescorts.co.uk/images/icons/icon14.gif

[vinny]

great work

[silverrs]

Just read right through this.
Looking really good.
Keep the update coming.

Martin

[johnylock]

the cars better than when it was new mate !! im doing the same with a good paint job and has many new old parts i can get my hands on !! your car is fantastic .

[Martin]

Just found this thread. Car looks fantastic, keep going and it will be worth it in the end.

Looking forward to seeing this car once it is completed. :thumbright:

[mrwatt]

Been fitting some more bits on and got my wheels back from spit and polish.
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/gcat/newservoandmirror.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/gcat/ronal.jpg

[oldskooljoe]

lovely:cool:

[RS2000&MEXICO]

very nice neil...:cool:

[Dave1800BDA]

brake bits look spot on:cool:

nice one neil

[Hoogi]

Neil, the RS looks absolutely spot-on..........keep the faith and the good work going !!!!!!!!!!!

It's going to be a stunner............:D

[mrwatt]

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/gcat/brakesrear.jpg
fitted rear brakes up,

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/gcat/shortmotor.jpg
Got short motor back from JEM engines , Premium rebuild, had +.5mm mahle pistons, injection rods , ARP bolts fitted in case i feel like tuning in the future.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/gcat/tankoutlet.jpg
Fuel tank outlet, I remade the compression bolt as they are always chewed up .

Cheers Neil

[mrwatt]

been a while,since last post
But got tyres on ronals and fitted them to see what they looked like.
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/gcat/ronalsfittedMediumWebview.jpg


Ready to reassemble gearbox after fitting new bearings and giving it the clean up treatment.
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/gcat/gearboxMediumWebview.jpg


Floor pic

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/gcat/floorMediumWebview.jpg

[fast eddie]

looking lovley dude!:)

[paul spence]

Quality as always:D

[npikey]

Nice ! :cool:

[Nipper]

lovely :cool:

[graham John]

lovely,

well done,

cheeRS

[enduro]

superb,looking very nice.top work.

[Hoogi]

MrW.............Mint, more pics if you've got them please ????

[mrwatt]

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/gcat/ronaloutside.jpg

looks like a 4x4 with no weight in car,hope it settles down when car is loaded with all the bits or it will get lowered .

[wetandwindy2]

done an excellant job so far considering you haven't got much space in your garage welldone ,if i had one i'd take my hat of to you:)

[mrwatt]

done an excellant job so far considering you haven't got much space in your garage welldone ,if i had one i'd take my hat of to you:)

garage size is a real pain now as i have to wait on dry days to push the car out to work on the other parts, and how many dry days has there been this summer ?

NOT A LOT

[oxb1l]

Looking good Neil,like the brake pipe on the axle (no dodgy copper i presume :) )

I can see some lowering blocks being fitted

Bill

[mrwatt]

[quote=oxb1l;312278]Looking good Neil,like the brake pipe on the axle (no dodgy copper i presume :) )

I personally think steel looks a million times better than copper and its also much better to work with.

I have had mine 2k laquered for protection.

Hard to get a good picture against the black paintwork but heres the engine bay pipes.:)
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/gcat/steelpipes.jpg

[Chesney]

looks a real mintball does that, keep em coming neil.

[marky4]

looks stunning, great work :cool: :cool:

[sharks]

Superb

[grum]

looking very nice indeed :cool:

[Tuscan Neil]

Looks stunning a credit to you:D

[hally]

looks well!

[mrwatt]

been a while since last post
Cannot get motivated at the moment, not lost interest far from it but working in a single garage at dark oclock sucks.
Bare Engine and gearbox is now in, thanks to john and kev for helping, car sits much better now.
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/gcat/IMGP4500.jpg
Refurbing propshaft at the moment. when that done the running gear will be complete:)
Just got my carb back from a nice man in Ireland, very happy ,replated all the bits and fully refurbished it.http://bbs.rallyesportescorts.co.uk/images/icons/icon6.gif
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/gcat/IMGP4492.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/gcat/IMGP4493.jpg
cheeRS Neil

[lee bishop]

that all looks lovelly, nice one

[OZZYMC]

Looks like she is going to be a beauty

[oldskooljoe]

your mk2 looks well:cool:

[RS2000EXPRESS]

This is an absolute Top Job, Neil! All the hard work you have put into it is paying off now.:cool:

Tim.

[prs]

Excellent work Neil,

Do you mind if I ask who in Ireland did your carb?
It looks great.

Robert

[mrwatt]

Excellent work Neil,

Do you mind if I ask who in Ireland did your carb?
It looks great.

Robert

Not sure if he would be ok with me posting his name up, will have to ask him first.

[Dave1800BDA]

carb looks superb:cool:

[mexicostids]

what a stunning resto :cool: puts mine to shame !

[mrwatt]

Excellent work Neil,

Do you mind if I ask who in Ireland did your carb?
It looks great.

Robert

Roy Brown , motorsport and spares, ballymena

[prs]

Thanks Neil,
I will keep that contact

Robert

[bevo]

looking sweet m8,keep up the good work.will it be ready for the lakes 09?;)

[mrwatt]

looking sweet m8,keep up the good work.will it be ready for the lakes 09?;)

Cant see any reason why it wont be ready, but i did think it would be ready for the lakes 08 :rolleyes:
:thumbright:

[ders]

Looking superb Neil..i know all about single garage rebuilds..it ain`t much fun;)

cheeRS Ders.

[mrwatt]

Not done much, but had my exhaust manifold and downpipe ceramic basecoated and cermakrome top coated.
didnt get it polished to look like chrome , I am pleased with the downpipe not sure about the cast manifold as I have my doubts about how durable the finish will be as between the flute lines along the top the coating looks a bit iffy. Will have to accept it as this is due to the narrow gap and the fact that is a second hand manifold with rust pitting.
Time will tell :scratch:
Cost was £158 inc vat and post from camcoat.
cheeRS Neil
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/gcat/rsmanifold.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/gcat/rsmanifoldanddownpipe.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/gcat/downpipe.jpg

[mrwatt]

Got these back from Mark at Quicktrim in yorkshire 8 hour round trip but well worth it. Excellent job.

Sadly he cannot get anymore brown beta

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/gcat/fishnetrecaros.jpg

[Alonso]

Very good job done on them seats neil :D can i come across the big bridge & have a look at this beauty when shes done ;)

[Banishit]

nice job on the seats there

Roy brown does a cracking job on the carbs

[mrwatt]

Very good job done on them seats neil :D can i come across the big bridge & have a look at this beauty when shes done ;)

yes no probs http://bbs.rallyesportescorts.co.uk/images/icons/icon14.gif

[RS2000EXPRESS]

That's a really nice job on the manifold/downpipe and seats. Shame there is no brown beta cloth left!

[68 Bullit]

First time Iv,e checked out this thread, Cracking Job it looks well smart. almost a shame to take it out on dirty roads.

[mrwatt]

Engine up and running, started on first turn of key :D , bit of a misfire at first but a new condenser to replace the new condenser !! sorted that , then engine was hunting , a few turns of the idle mixture sorted that and finally set timing up. JOB DONE till i can get the CO done.

Drove the car up and down the drive for the first time in 4 years made my day which happens to be my birthday.:D:D:D:D:D

Pictures come out rubbish due to the refection off the black paint, looks better in the daylight .
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/gcat/IMGP4639MediumWebview.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/gcat/IMGP4638MediumWebview.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/gcat/IMGP4632MediumWebview.jpg

cheeRS Neil

[Mark M]

Drove the car up and down the drive for the first time in 4 years made my day which happens to be my birthday.:D:D:D:D:D


cheeRS Neil

happy birthday, and the car looks great. well done.:cool:

[FoMoCo]

Happy Birthday Neil.

You must have a smile from ear to ear.

cheeRS Gary...

[grum]

that is very very very nice - seats look wonderful :cool:

[Aled]

Very nice indeed ...well done :cool:

[mrwatt]

Happy Birthday Neil.

You must have a smile from ear to ear.

cheeRS Gary...

Im Almost as old as the car now gary:)

Cheers for comments guys.

[racingsnake]

Happy birthday Neil
****in luvly
thats the car by the way not you:p

Stevo

[FoMoCo]

Im Almost as old as the car now gary:)

Cheers for comments guys.


Giving your mind a treat:p
Less mileage on the car.

[rsyoda]

Seats and manifold look great well done:)
shame there is no brown left wanted Mark to do my seats this year:mad:

[fast eddie]

whos a happy chap now then:), great work dood!(best colour too!);)

[mrwatt]

Bit of a step backwards, nosecone off to sort out some bits and pieces but got a lot done today one step closer


http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/gcat/IMGP4643MediumWebview.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/gcat/IMGP4646MediumWebview.jpg

[ASHLEY]

Looking good .Some great work and loads of shiny bit's to!!

[ASHLEY]

What a drag ,back axle taking an eternity ,cant get the paint right.
I have to thank my mate kev for being so patient as he has painted the axle 4 times . Just as well hes into old skool escorts as i would have been told to **** off by anyone else.
It will never be finished for the lakes as cash and time aint there,well pished off at the moment.
here are some pics of new bits and kev at work
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/gcat/DSC00084.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/gcat/blackaxle.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/gcat/doorswitch.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/gcat/bits.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/gcat/DSC00083.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/gcat/nov07009.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/gcat/headlightring.jpg
Dont mind me asking where did you get the head lamp surounds from??? Cant find any that good any where?? :banghead:

[graceloc]

thats going to be some car when finished, like the way you've done your 7'S, well done.

[mrwatt]

Ashley,
Its usually a case of waiting till they appear on ebay im afraid.:mad:

[docscars]

looking really well makes allthe hard work worthwile :cool: :D

[mrwatt]

Well its finished, sadly my dad died and ive been tied up sorting some things around that so the car took a side step for a while.

Anyway hopefully MOT to be done this weekend and I will try and get some underside pictures when its up on the ramp.

Insurer mucked me about (Classic Ford Performance Direct) , took my money then wanted a proper valuation done after call centre muppet saying I only needed 6 Pictures:mad:.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/gcat/DSC00333.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/gcat/DSC00332.jpg

[fox2fox]

car looks STUNNING:eek::eek::eek::eek:....sorry to hear about your dad passing away,i know what thats like,my old man passed away a few years ago,you just got to carry on with your life and remember the good times you had with him!!!! hope to see your car in the flesh soon,sweet car!!!!;)

[Joe]

Again mate I'm also sorry to hear about your father. Your RS looks fantastic, well done Neil. Looking forward to seeing her at one of the shows.

CheeRS,

Joe.

[RS2000EXPRESS]

car looks STUNNING:eek::eek::eek::eek:....sorry to hear about your dad passing away,i know what thats like,my old man passed away a few years ago,you just got to carry on with your life and remember the good times you had with him!!!! hope to see your car in the flesh soon,sweet car!!!!;)
I'm sorry to hear about your dad, as my dad passed away too a few years ago, and we were great mates in the garage at home, but as fox2fox says you have to carry on and remember the good times with him!

Your car is absoloutely stunning and a credit to all your efforts.:)

Tim.

[grum]

how nice is this car - bet the old man is very proud of your work -

enjoy the car and the memories

[Nipper]

Car is looking luurvvley :cool:.

[Chesney]

AS Said mate, absolutely stunning, yer dad would be proud of that i'm sure ;)

[Frosticles]

Sorry to hear about your father. Car looks absolutely amazing. :)

[taffr]

stunning detail:cool:, well worth all the hours spent

[Dave1800BDA]

the finished article looks great well done, very nice

[wiggyrs]

Stunning car

[mrwatt]

Thanks for the comments guys and the encouragement over the last 4 Years its been worth the effort.

My dad refered to it as my ornament but im sure he would have like it shame he never got to see it finished.

I will no longer continue this thread as its no longer a restoration

From now on I will post pictures in the Picture Gallery.

Special thanks to my mate Kevin Brown,Brother John and Gary Simpson you all helped alot http://bbs.rallyesportescorts.co.uk/images/icons/icon14.gif