My turn to make a start..........

[Frosticles]

Well, at long last I've got the enthusiasm to start stripping the Mex ready for the re-spray that should :drunken: start on Saturday If I can find a car to tow it with!!!!! Done most of the hard work and have been very pleasantly suprised to find no rust or rot at all which is VERY rare in a 26 year old Ford!! These are some of the pics of my hard work.
http://www.redslate.co.uk/upload/pics/DSCF0014.jpg
The strip begins........
http://www.redslate.co.uk/upload/pics/DSCF0015.jpg
getting scary now...........
http://www.redslate.co.uk/upload/pics/DSCF0016.jpg
Never have I seen a rust free shell before. The happiest man alive.

[M11RF]

It doesn`t look in that bad a condition mate.

What you painting it for?

Shell looks a bit better than mine... lol

[Banishit]

yeh Kev what you painting ?

[Frosticles]

The shell has been "Tidied" up over the years with various panels being sprayed. There's still a lot of original paint still on the car along with the decals but the colour match isn't perfect and the decals are getting ragged round the edges!!! I just want a complete re-spray inside/out and re-decalling so it looks how it should. Not going overboard with it though as I'm leaving the underside as it is. (covered in Waxoyl/Underseal) Not into the "Buffty" scene ya see. Just want to enjoy the car for what it was intended for................. (Might upset a few with these remarks I think!) he he.

[Frosticles]

The strip continues............. Finally got her ready for the trip to the sprayshop tomorrow.
http://www.redslate.co.uk/upload/pics/DSCF0001.jpg
Why can't I have a tidy garage?
http://www.redslate.co.uk/upload/pics/DSCF0002.jpg
Might decide to keep these wheels on instead of the Minilites?????
http://www.redslate.co.uk/upload/pics/DSCF0003.jpg
Engine completely out and it's filthy!
http://www.redslate.co.uk/upload/pics/DSCF0004.jpg
Found a little rust here :pale: on the drivers side inner sill. Going to cut it out and let a small plate in so it looks invisible.
http://www.redslate.co.uk/upload/pics/DSCF0005.jpg
Rear end's sound
http://www.redslate.co.uk/upload/pics/DSCF0006.jpg
The Fat Arse!!!!!!!

[Banishit]

well you didn't mess around there then

lots of work done are you going total Bare shell ?

[Frosticles]

Nope, Going to keep all the suspension on as everything's fine there. Just going to have the body/engine bay/boot bay sprayed. Did want to have it finished for Cumbria but I think that's wishfull thinking somehow so I'm going to GTI International with work instead for a burn down the strip in my Golf :cherry:

[Chris Reade]

Could I ask a question, while you have the rear spoiler off could you please measure the holes for me i.e. how far from the bottom edge and how far in from the sides of the boot lid. I have fitted a replacement boot lid to mine and forgot to measure the holes off the old one.

Thanks Chris

[Frosticles]

No probs, Will take some measurements later ok.

[chrisp]

top work! sure it will look stunning when complete.

i want one of those steering wheels!! anyone got one for sale?

[M11RF]

So you`ve been living on McDonalds fries while you`ve been stripping the car eh? :wav:

LOL

[Frosticles]

He he, Nicely spotted. Have loads of those boxes..... We get them from work as our main supplier boxes everything up in them.
Different note now, Had a nightmarish day yesterday taking the car to the spray shop. Firstly had to travel across Nottingham to collect a car for towing.................A 1.6 Jetta!!!!!!! Secondly had to drive to Smart VW's in Newark to pick up the trailer. It was HUGE!!! Used for trailoring T4's and LT's. Poor old Jetta struggled to get the thing out of the drive. Drove back to Nottingham to pick the car up but couldn't get up my 45 degree hill as the Jetta couldn't drag the bahemoth up it. Had to leave the car and trailer at the bottom, roll the Mex out of the garage and gently roll it down the hill with no brakes...........SCARY! Secured it to the trailer and off I went. 2 mins down the road there was an almighty grinding noise. Stopped to find the Jockey wheel mangled underneath the trailer...Not happy! Finally dropped the car off then headed back to Newark. Got as far as the centre of Nottingham to hear loads of screaching going on????? someone in a Merc said that I only had 3 wheels out of 4 turning. Stopped to investigate.......Siezed solid. The lad who I borrowed the Jetta from had a hammer hidden away under the drivers seat for "Emergencies" hmmmmmmmm. Used this to bash the living daylights out of the siezed wheel to no effect. Had no alternative than to let the offending tyre down and to risk driving the 20 miles with it as such. Needless to say it didn't help at all.....The noise from the tyre was deafening. All I could see out of the rear mirror was clouds of smoke an a thick black line of rubber as I drove. Finally got back to Newark to find the whole wheel shredded and a small fire developing in the drum brake. (Lucky I needed a wee else the whole trailer would have gone up)!!!! Told Smartie that I have a set of wheels that he can have to replace the ones I knackered so everything's now ok. NEVER AGAIN.

P.S. Anyone have a trailer I can borrow in the next week or 2 to bring her home???? Ta, Kev.

[M11RF]

You being serious?

You think someone is going to borrow you a trailer after reading that little escapade.... LOL

I like the hammer under the seat for "emergencies" LOL

Imagine the scene:

Your driving along and low and behold you see a 5 car pile up.
People screaming - blood all over - mangled wreck...

Whats the 1st thing you do?

Ring 999?

Nah

Reach for your trusty hammer of course - LOL

[Frosticles]

Did ask him about the hammer when I dropped the car off. Just said that it's come in "Handy" a couple of times. (He does live in Clifton though)

[Chrisbo]

Nice story. I take it you never had a wheel key to remove the offending wheel? Must be a lot of people with these kind of trailers as I see loads of black lines on the road all over the place! :clown:

I remember one time we were pulling the rally car back from Aberdeen and one of our trailer wheels passed us!!! Serious at the time but LOL now when I think of the expression on our faces as we looked at each other.

[Frosticles]

Wheel key?????? Not a hope! Checked the boot of the Jetta.....Sod all!
Had another worry today, Was told this morning by a customer of ours who has a Type 2 split screen camper in the same place that it was broken into over the weekend. Nothing stolen apparrently but still going down there to make sure................. Can't wait till she's safely back in my trusty garage.

[Frosticles]

Here's a few more pics of how it's going so far........
http://www.redslate.co.uk/upload/pics/Near-side-2.jpg
http://www.redslate.co.uk/upload/pics/Near-Side.jpg
http://www.redslate.co.uk/upload/pics/Interior.jpg
http://www.redslate.co.uk/upload/pics/Front-O-S.jpg
http://www.redslate.co.uk/upload/pics/Arse.jpg

[RS2000CUSTOM]

What did the top plate look like in the end ?

(another happy customer) - lol lol lol

[Frosticles]

It needs to be modified slightly to fit as it has roller tops on and been modified for them. No problem my man tells me :drunken: CheeRS, Dave.

[RS2000CUSTOM]

Have you got "large" hole strut tops then ?

[Frosticles]

Somewhere in-between I think :brilsmurf:

[M11RF]

Buy the guy some gloves, his hands will freeze otherwise!!

[Frosticles]

LOL

[Frosticles]

Here's a few more little pics of the on-going Saga. Strut top removed for Mr Customs top plate............
http://www.redslate.co.uk/upload/pics/os-strut-top.jpg
Door pillars are in good order
http://www.redslate.co.uk/upload/pics/os-door-pillar.jpg
The scuttle has been cut out and replaced with new metal as there was some pitting.............. (Couldn't see much myself)!
http://www.redslate.co.uk/upload/pics/scuttle.jpg
http://www.redslate.co.uk/upload/pics/os-2.jpg

[Chesney]

Kev, who's doing the work for u mate?

[Frosticles]

A lad who mainly does VW Beetles and Campers for Bus & Beetle in Nottingham. He was recommended because of the quality of his work and price. Used to work for Jaguar then decided to set up for himself. Can let you have his number if you like. "Tried" him out before with painting and fitting a rear spoiler to my Golf. Looked like it was factory fitted it was that good. Needless to say, He got the job.

[Frosticles]

A couple of new pics taken today. The whole car is very close to being painted. Need to know off any of you the paint code for the black trim. IE Sills, Rear light surround, Petrol tank, bumpers, mirrors etc.......

Top plate fitted. bit of fettlin' due to roller tops but nicely done.
http://www.redslate.co.uk/upload/pics/New-top-plate.jpg
New scuttle in place and windscreen checked for fitting
http://www.redslate.co.uk/upload/pics/New%20scuttle%20in.jpg
Bay rubbed down ready for painting next week.
http://www.redslate.co.uk/upload/pics/Bay-rubbed-down-2.jpg

[Banishit]

going well Kev nice

[Frosticles]

Cheers, Banishit. Do you know of the black paint to use????? How's yours going by the way?

[Banishit]

done absolutely nothing need £700 lol

Brian

[Frosticles]

We have a car in PINK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Primer. Was shocked to say the least when I saw it.
http://www.redslate.co.uk/upload/pics/Pink1.jpg
http://www.redslate.co.uk/upload/pics/Pink3.jpg
http://www.redslate.co.uk/upload/pics/Pink2.jpg
http://www.redslate.co.uk/upload/pics/Pink4.jpg

[Chesney]

you'd certainly turn some heads if u drove through nottingham wiv it in that colour mate!!!!lol

[Frosticles]

Ugh................................ :drunken:

[robsrs2000]

so kev u had a good day ehh :scratch: :scratch: :knob:

[RS2K]

Looking good Kev.

get some more photo's up when its painted.

When are we going to see you down the Nottingham RSOC group night next?

cheeRS

Greg

[M11RF]

Its getting there mate, can you remember where all the bits fit?? Thats the question LOL :naka:

[Frosticles]

Think I can remember where everything is............ All either in my garage loft or on the floor in the garage!
Greg, I'm finding it difficult to get out in the evenings at the mo as I have to baby-sit on the day of the meet. I might bring the little screamer along if I can get away with it (Wife not finding out)

[GAZ W]

nice one ...keep the pics coming

[vinny]

looking good m8ty - keep them pics coming

[Frosticles]

Finally have some paint on her. Paint looks fantastic and shiny. Jon says that he needs to flat it down and pollish to make the finish like glass. Can't wait. Getting some enthusiasm now for the job of putting it all back together again but, alas, not for this years shows
http://www.redslate.co.uk/upload/pics/spray2.jpg
http://www.redslate.co.uk/upload/pics/spray3.jpg
http://www.redslate.co.uk/upload/pics/spray4.jpg
http://www.redslate.co.uk/upload/pics/spray5.jpg

[M11RF]

Looking nice mate... bet you can`t wait,,,

SHINEY!!!!!!!!!!

[wiggyrs]

Nice one Kev

[vinny]

sweet - best get ya finger out now :bounce:

[RS2K]

Looking good kev
Keep the updates coming.
Let me know when you've got her home and i'd like to pop over to have a look and chat

cheeRS

Greg

[robsrs2000]

looking good kev get ur finger out & get it finished :cheers:

[Frosticles]

Have 2 weeks off work now to put it back together :bom: Theoretically 1 week as I go to France the second week for a break with the missus. Will take pics of my progress throughout the week and post.

[Frosticles]

Here we go then, First day on the job :cat: Spent most of the day cleaning bits to go back on. Had the Rad and light bowls sprayed along with the rear badges. Fitted the door seals and boot seal and did LOADS of wiring!!!!!!!!! Bad back stopped play though. Will resume tomorrow.
http://www.redslate.co.uk/upload/pics/Trim-1.jpg
http://www.redslate.co.uk/upload/pics/Trim-mask.jpg
http://www.redslate.co.uk/upload/pics/Twins.jpg
http://www.redslate.co.uk/upload/pics/Doors.jpg
http://www.redslate.co.uk/upload/pics/Ready-bum.jpg
http://www.redslate.co.uk/upload/pics/ready-front.jpg

[Banishit]

looking good mate keep it going finished for friday then ?

Brian

[Deepest Blue]

Looking good Kev :thumbup:

CheeRS Neil.

[RS2000CUSTOM]

Looks spot on - but not sure about your choice of wheels though !

[Frosticles]

What's wrong with those wheels Dave?? Cost me a fortune.

[M11RF]

Looking good mate, so IS it going to be finished for Friaday??? :geek:

[wiggyrs]

Them wheels look familiar kev, and the car looks good mate. :thumbup:

[Frosticles]

Not a hope for Friday.......... Havn't even started work on my new engine yet :clown: More work to be done today though :cheers:

[vinny]

hows she coming along ?

[Frosticles]

VERY slowly at the mo. Not done any work for 2 weeks now. Might have another go tomorrow (Thursday) Rear black surround needs re-doing as not quite right. Will take some more pics soon of my polished brake pipes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Frosticles]

Ok, Done "Some" work on her at last. 2.5 hours in 3 weeks to be exact!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Will be doing more tomorrow night as I seem to have renewed enthusiasm now but still bugger-all time :albino:
http://www.redslate.co.uk/upload/pics/Back-stripe.jpg
http://www.redslate.co.uk/upload/pics/Bay-with-shiny-pipes.jpg

[Frosticles]

Another couple
http://www.redslate.co.uk/upload/pics/Tank.jpg
http://www.redslate.co.uk/upload/pics/back-stripe2.jpg

[SIGYELLOW]

Looks absolutely IMPECCABLE!! Will you really be sticking with the Steel Wheels too?? The flat front looks so much better with 'em (IMHO), though the ones you have look like Sport wheels and not deep dish Mexico ones?? I'm sure I will get :2gunsfiring_v1: for saying that though... :geek:

[Frosticles]

I like the "Rusted" look of the wheels myself :brilsmurf:

[Dave1800BDA]

Looking good there, like the rear window sticker, did you get the car from the man himself, I managed to get my car from Mr young!!!
Cheers Dave.

[Frosticles]

Was bought from Mike Young's By the previous owner. So glad the sticker is still in good condition.

[RS2000&MEXICO]

looking good m8 hope you get it on the road soon :bounce:

[Frosticles]

Ah, at last some more recent pics as I've been lazy as per. Put my Brief sunstrip on the car before it was lost in the post for good..... The blotchy pics are the fault of the camera and not how the interior looks!!!!!!!! More to follow as I get the box in this week :cheers:
http://www.redslate.co.uk/upload/pics/Engine1.jpg
http://www.redslate.co.uk/upload/pics/Front-sunstrip.jpg
http://www.redslate.co.uk/upload/pics/FrontSunstrip2.jpg
http://www.redslate.co.uk/upload/pics/Interior1.jpg
http://www.redslate.co.uk/upload/pics/Interior2.jpg

[RS2000&MEXICO]

looking good m8 keep it going...

[vinny]

looking good, keep em coming :cheers:

[anddon]

looking good mate,
i am just curious about the engine stand, i am after one, is it clarke if so what model and is it any good, cheers

[dasadrew]

I've got a Clarke's one and it has a "U" Leg pattern as opposed to the "T" in the picture.

To tell the truth, it worked ok but I wouldn't bother again. A good space on the workbench, maybe a little wheelie plank like you get in the DIY stores etc. would do me fine in the future if I'm not gonna be doing two engines a month!!!

The big problem is that it takes up loads of space even when you're not using it. It also takes the skin off your ankles when you collide with the base - which a workbench doesn't!

Also, when tightening up to a torque, or stripping down, it's not a great help to have the object on castoring wheels!

[lar]

Very nice. It looks really good. Id say u cant wait to get it back on the road. :wave:

[RS2K]

Looking good Kev.

I'd like to pop over and have a look sometime :bounce:

[Frosticles]

Greg, Give me a ring. 07855 521964 I'll be working on the car tomorrow night. Monday 12th. Welcome to come over if you want. Engine stand is a Clarke one. Had it for about 6 years. Worth every penny in my opinion. Bought from Machine Mart.

[GAZ W]

Looking nice kev , keep the pics coming , and its a real shame about losing the sunstrip , would have loved a copy of that as it looks well good in that pic

[Banishit]

and its a real shame about losing the sunstrip , would have loved a copy of that as it looks well good in that pic

dont you think thats rubbing it in a bit , I still have not given up hope here as I now Have 5 parcels outstanding and 2 sets of 7" wheels in "Belfast Triangle" I know the wheels where posted because MrH has got one set at his on Furday :geek:

[RS2K]

Kev,
Your cars looking great. Hope to get over when you've finished it.
Give me a ring if you need a hand.

cheeRS

[GAZ W]

Sorry kev if you think i was rubbing it in mate , just commenting how nice it looked :geek:

[Frosticles]

Some more pics of my hard work for ya. Must say a big thank you to Greg for the hand lifting my gearbox in. Cheers mate.
Using photobucket for my recent pics so hope they work............
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v627/frosticles/OS1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v627/frosticles/OS-minus-lights.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v627/frosticles/NS1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v627/frosticles/Front-lights1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v627/frosticles/Engine4.jpg

[Frosticles]

Will try again.........................
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v627/frosticles/OS1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v627/frosticles/OS-minus-lights.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v627/frosticles/NS1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v627/frosticles/Front-lights1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v627/frosticles/Engine4.jpg

[vinny]

looking good m8 - bet ya cant wait till shes done :cheers:

[RS2000&MEXICO]

looks very nice m8 ...just wish i had mine. :blackeye:

still missing ..???

[SIGYELLOW]

Looking very, very nice there mate!! A real gem indeed... :thumbleft:

[M11RF]

Thats looking very nice Kev. :agree:

:love10:

[paul spence]

Looking well smart Mr F.

[GAZ W]

Looking nicer and nicer everytime i see it :cheers:

[wiggyrs]

That's looking smart Kev :thumbright:

[Frosticles]

Thanx for all your replies. Getting into it all again now. Will be ready to come home next week but I might leave it till after Xmas. When it's home, off comes all the underneath to be painted :cheers: Going to leave the underseal on as it's the dog's danglies stuff from Scandinavia and cost me a bomb to do a couple of years ago.

[Banishit]

looking the nuts Kev keep on going mate you know it makes sense LOL :cheers:

[RS2K]

Thought this might be of interest Kev. (Bit expensive though)

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=27377&item=4513165356&rd=1

[Frosticles]

Thanks Greg, These things are becoming a joke nowadays. £24 for a dipstick...........He knows where he can stick it as well.............he he he he.

[lee bishop]

in his dip?

[SIGYELLOW]

Hello Mr. Frosticles, may I ask what the "Dogs Danglies Stuff From Scandinavia" is in underseal terms. I personally use Dinitrol (better than Waxoyl IMHO).

[Frosticles]

Dunno what it is really. Went to Nottingham sunroof centre to have it done a couple of years ago. Really is thick stuff and is guaranteed by the manufacturer not to come off. Stinks though on a hot day............

[Frosticles]

Well, It's been a while but at last I bought her home today.........Had more disasters with a trailer so decided to go with one of our customers who did me a good deal.................
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v627/frosticles/Coming-Home-5.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v627/frosticles/Coming-Home-4.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v627/frosticles/Coming-Home-3.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v627/frosticles/Coming-Home-6.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v627/frosticles/Coming-Home-1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v627/frosticles/Coming-Home-2.jpg
I like the shiny arty-farty picture with the shiny bits..........................

[ders]

You must be pleased Kev, it looks superb :thumbright:
Get them cibies back on :cheers:
Ders.

[RS2K]

Looking good Kev well done m8.

lets see it on the road soon

cheeRS

Greg

[vinny]

lovely kev :cheers:

[Blower]

thats coming along nicely , soon be done

where did you get the stripes from

[RS2000&MEXICO]

that bloke looks radio active in that pic

looks good m8 keep it up.... :cheers:

[paul spence]

BLOODY HELL ANOTHER TRAILER QUEEN,EEEEE KEV,lol

[wiggyrs]

Looks good Kev, not long now mate

[Frosticles]

Needed to get the car back home before the wife drops our second child else it would have stayed at the unit forever............ Came home to a freshly renovated garage which will be for once clean to work in!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Cibies will be back on sometime soon. Probably will be the last thing I do. Next job is to put the head and ancillaries on, Get her running then strip all the underneath off to paint. Phew...........
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v627/frosticles/Garage-finished.jpg

[Deepest Blue]

Looks the business Kev! :cyclopsani:
Told you we'd see it on a trailer soon :laughing8:

[robsrs2000]

looking well mate ring u soon

[Banishit]

Looks cracking mate nice one :cheers: :cheers:

[Frosticles]

That car is NOT a trailer queen you lot!!!!! sin2 Can't afford to keep hiring one so will have to be driven in the future :cheers: Unless Dave wants to be my personal trailer bitch?? he he.

[yellow peril]

christ i thought my garage was small, still its not the size that matters its what you do with it.

Looking good Kev, guess you sorted the stripes ok.

[GAZ W]

That looks the nuts kev , changed a bit since i last saw it mate :cheers: :cheers:

[Frosticles]

Most of them Paul. Still have the bonnet stripes and the front arches to do. (Leave the worst to last springs to mind) garage is too tiny for my needs but has a high ceiling which I've built a loft ionto and is quite long so there's quite a bit of room in front of the car.

[lee bishop]

can i see rust in the last picture????????

[Frosticles]

I'd like you to find some Lee :cheers: Maybe I wouldn't but I can assure you, There isn't any. :cheers:

[lee bishop]

the lorrys covered in it, i didnt say it was on your car......lol
looks good enough to eat btw, proper job!

[anddon]

it looks the b@ll@cks mate, very nice

[Nelly]

Your obviously now an expert at fitting those decals Kev??!!!!......... So are you free in about 6 weeks to come round and fit mine????!!!!! :compress:

[M11RF]

That is sweet as Kev... Looking real nice!!

[Frosticles]

Neil, No probs matey.

[Frosticles]

Been busy tonight. Engine this time :cheers:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v627/frosticles/engine-new4.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v627/frosticles/engine-new3.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v627/frosticles/a3255ac3.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v627/frosticles/Engine-new1.jpg

[Banishit]

thats looking well smart Kev top Job mate


BTW I see your brake pipes are the same way roud as mine front to the connector closest to the slam panel, asked about this the other day, and Dave said it was supposed to be closest to the servo, whats going on well confused now

[Frosticles]

Not too sure as regards that Brian. The pipes are still the original ones for the car and have always been that way. Shouldn't really think it matters as they both go straight to the union on the inner wing to be distributed.

[RS2000&MEXICO]

looking sexy kev ....mmmmmmm

[vinny]

looks lovely kev :cheers:

[GAZ W]

not long now kev :cheers:

[Frosticles]

Going to be doing work on her again tonight, twice in a week..........................!!!!!!! Waiting for my Aldon Igniter to arrive from Burton's then can maybe have a go at starting her at the weekend :cheers:

[Frosticles]

Was bored at work this morning so had a little pollish on the wheel with boot pollish :cheers:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v627/frosticles/Steering-Wheel.jpg

[Chesney]

Looks like new dude spot on.
Fancy a ride over to grantham when she's back on the road? go for a beer with jules and neil if ur up for it?

[RS2000&MEXICO]

i have got a brand new one of them....new genuine ford in the box... :bounce:
its going on my mexico :cheers:

[GAZ W]

Going to be doing her again tonight, twice in a week..........................!!!!!!!

Im usually a once a week man too......if shes lucky :geek:

[Frosticles]

That's why she's up the duff again :bom: Will be over to Grantham for a beer the day it's finished as I just can't say no to alcohol :drunken: Will be good to catch up with you all as well. Can you also tell Mr Spence that his Peugeot 205 stuff is here for him.

[paul spence]

got a wheel under my bed like that!

[Chesney]

Looking forward to it mate. :cheers:

Spoke to Jules today, he should be contacting you soon .....

cheeRS.

[Frosticles]

Been bust today. Started the mamouth task of painting the underside. All going to plan so far. Was covered in paint myself afterwards. Got the new wheel on as well :cheers:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v627/frosticles/4-spoke.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v627/frosticles/Underneath-red1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v627/frosticles/Underneath-paint2.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v627/frosticles/Getting-there-1.jpg

[Banishit]

looking well Kev keep it going mate

[RS2000&MEXICO]

thats coming on nice there kev..... :bounce:
carnt wait to get going on my mexico i have got to finish the rs first...lol

[GAZ W]

looks like all the stripping of underseal was a worthy job then kev :cheers:

[paul spence]

Looks well :cat:

[martin c]

Looking good, :cheers: I've still got that job to do - My project for next winter!

[vinny]

nice one kev :cheers:

[Frosticles]

Thanks lads. Horrid job but worthwhile in the end I hope

[Chesney]

kev you've spilt a load of red paint on your garage floor!!

are u brush painting it mate??

[Frosticles]

Yup. Got the correct match for venetian red in a techno-paint!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! goes on nice and thick :cheers:

[M11RF]

Why dont you go the whole hog and paint all the floor to match Kev? :geek:

[Frosticles]

Got bored......................Plus I had paint everywhere!!! Had to shave my head as I couldn't get it out my hair! :clown: Round 2 commencer sometime over the next couple of days. :cheers: (Will wear a hat this time)

[lee bishop]

will it be a jimmy hat?............LOL

[Frosticles]

:crybaby: :bootyshake:

[Frosticles]

Not contributed here much af lately. Been very busy though. All the suspension is now on with new poly bushes all round. Anti Dive kit on (Arse to fit) New Wilwoods are on and all brakes are now bled. (A pressure bleeder is a god-send when you're working on your own). Mud flaps to go on tomorrow and hopefully will put the leccy fuel pump in it's place. Still not too sure where to mount it????? Interior's done, Engine just needs the catch tank pipes to be fitted, The Carbs need to go on and the pipework and throttle cables. That's about it :cheers: (Apart from the RSOC Sunstrip) Will try and take some pics tomorrow as the camera has a mind of it's own at the moment.

[RS2000&MEXICO]

keep it going kev you will be done long befor me...... :cheers:

[GAZ W]

Bloody hell kev you certainly been busy since i was round your place

[Frosticles]

here's a few pics of my hard work. Wife not too pleased as she says I should divorse her and marry the Mex....................Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm. he he
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v627/frosticles/Engine-done2.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v627/frosticles/Engine-done1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v627/frosticles/Under2.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v627/frosticles/Under1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v627/frosticles/Under3.jpg

[RS2000&MEXICO]

coming on nice there kev keep it up....cheeRS

[RS2K]

Looking great there Kev, Not be long now. Let me know when you've finished and i'd like to pop round and have a good look.

cheeRS

Greg

[Chesney]

looking pukka mate keep it going.

[Nelly]

Looking superb there Kev, mine should be back from the painters in a couple of weeks, then the fun starts!!

Just out of interest, what exhaust manifold are you running?

[WooDooUK]

Looking good
What engine do you have in that Frosty? 1.6 2.0? + what the blue pipe with the T peice in it

[Frosticles]

Neil, Running a Janspeed Manifold which has been heat treated and wrapped. WooDoo. The engine is a 2.1 standard RS block (Came with a 2 litre from new) Stage 2 head. Kent FR33 Cam, Burton Alloy Cover, Twin 40 Dellorto's. The blue pipework is the breather system I've devised. Running a Burton Block breather which runs up to the "T" Piece. Then connects with the take off from the Cam Cover whick in turn runs to an alloy catch tank on the O/S inner wing with a K&N Breather filter.

[mikpeirce]

That oil catch tank, has it got a drain back to the sump?

Mik

[Frosticles]

No drain back. Just empty it when it gets full. :cheers:

[RS2000&MEXICO]

thats what iam going to do.... :cheers:

[Frosticles]

Ok, The car is cosmetically done. Just need to sort the oil leak and still crap running this week. Weather and reliability pending.........I should be at Cumbria :cheers:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v627/frosticles/Complete-Front-1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v627/frosticles/Complete-engine-bay.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v627/frosticles/Complete-ns.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v627/frosticles/Complete-os.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v627/frosticles/Complete-Front-3.jpg

[Banishit]

nice shiney bonnet reflection there Kev :cheers:

[Frosticles]

Didn't notice that Brian. Looks quite cool.

[vinny]

well done kev you made a cracking job of her :cheers:

[Frosticles]

Just need a damn good wash :cheers:

[M11RF]

Looks well Kev.
Shiney!! :rr:

[Frosticles]

Did the rear crank seal today :cheers: Had a bit of a nightmare though with seals. Bought a Payen seal first. Shredded itself on installation. Next up was a Victor Reins jobby. Did exactly the same. Bit the bullet and bought a genuine Ford one (At a price). With a little persuasion went in nicely. mental note to all............Buy a genuine Ford rear crank seal if you don't want headaches. Not had chance to run the car though but all should be ok. (Fingers crossed) Off for the tune up on thurs so should be 99% done by Cumbria :cheers:

[tonypastie]

that car is stunning i will have mex one day got to get my 2000 on the road first

[escort new boy]

havn't completey read the thread but ive noticed your number plate differ to the ones that are on you mexico now :confused:

Am i missing something :confused:

[Frosticles]

havn't completey read the thread but ive noticed your number plate differ to the ones that are on you mexico now :confused:

Am i missing something :confused:
Aha, Mr eagle eye :thumbright: AFG 151S is the plate which was on the car when I got it (Private plate as used to belong to one of the directors of AFG Rover some years ago) YUE 477S is the original reg for the car. Had YUE put back on the car a couple of years ago now and AFG put onto my Golf. So all is now correct. :D

[jallen85]

enjoyed lookin through this kev, what with yours being such a well known car. just one question, did you brush paint over the underseal on the undersaide as the finish looks good and i was contemplating doing the same to mine. thanks joe

[hally]

just one question, did you brush paint over the underseal on the undersaide as the finish looks good and i was contemplating doing the same to mine. thanks joe


:sign5: :sign5:

[graham John]

enjoyed lookin through this kev, what with yours being such a well known car. just one question, did you brush paint over the underseal on the undersaide as the finish looks good and i was contemplating doing the same to mine. thanks joe


:D

cheeRS

[Frosticles]

enjoyed lookin through this kev, what with yours being such a well known car. just one question, did you brush paint over the underseal on the undersaide as the finish looks good and i was contemplating doing the same to mine. thanks joe
Firstly stripped all the old underseal off....(Pain in the arse) Then Red oxide, black smoothrite, underseal then red. worked very well.

[Mk2grp4]

What about the red paint that dropped in you eyes while you were anoracking the underside :D

[Frosticles]

What about the red paint that dropped in you eyes while you were anoracking the underside :D
That hurt....:crybaby: :crybaby: :crybaby: also had to shave my head when it all got in my hair

[Mk2grp4]

What hair :confused: is that why its all PACHY :eek:

[Frosticles]

Yawn.......:laughing3: :withstupid: :sleepy1: :sleepy1: :sleepy1:

[Mk2grp4]

Yawn.......:laughing3: :withstupid: :sleepy1: :sleepy1: :sleepy1:

Better get yourself off to bed if your tired :rolleyes:

[Tim]

Better get yourself off to bed if your tired :rolleyes:

good to see your back rodders givin kev some more crap

[Nelly]

Better get yourself off to bed if your tired :rolleyes:

I see you've finally paid your tinternet bill then Kirky??!!;) :D

[Mk2grp4]

good to see your back rodders givin kev some more crap
CheeRS ,its got to be done :D

Anyway how did that pic of Patch , Boldy and me end up in CF :(

[Frosticles]

I see you've finally paid your tinternet bill then Kirky??!!;) :D
Wish he hadn't. ;)

Still on for Golf Friday then?

[Chesney]

Wish he hadn't. ;)

Still on for Golf Friday then?

yOU BOYS GOT TOO MUCH TIME ON YOUR HANDS!!!

[hally]

Firstly stripped all the old underseal off....(Pain in the arse) Then Red oxide, black smoothrite, underseal then red. worked very well.


in your opinion! ;) :D

[Frosticles]

in your opinion! ;) :D
better than your shed according to Mr aRSe:laughing3:

[Aaron P.]

looking very nice Kev.....why didnt you take the windows out when you were getting it sprayed? :D .....ive to do my mex but want to wait til i get my new shed built so i can properly dry store the car :rolleyes: :D

[jallen85]

"Firstly stripped all the old underseal off....(Pain in the arse) Then Red oxide, black smoothrite, underseal then red. worked very well."
cheers kevs, much appreciated

[Frosticles]

looking very nice Kev.....why didnt you take the windows out when you were getting it sprayed? :D .....ive to do my mex but want to wait til i get my new shed built so i can properly dry store the car :rolleyes: :D
They were??????????????

[Aaron P.]

ooooooooooppppppppsssssssss.......did u reuse the same window rubbers? how did you manage not to stretch them??...i take it was pure care ;)

[Frosticles]

ooooooooooppppppppsssssssss.......did u reuse the same window rubbers? how did you manage not to stretch them??...i take it was pure care ;)
re used all the original rubbers. Were in great condition and still are so why change. Pure ham fisted removal and re-fit a speciality of mine. :D

[graham John]

. Pure ham fisted removal and re-fit a speciality of mine. :D



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v627/frosticles/25102007195.jpg





:agree:


cheeRS

[Frosticles]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v627/frosticles/25102007195.jpg





:agree:


cheeRS
lolololololol

[graham John]

;)


:D

cheeRS

[vtaggart]

Top Job Kev, looks great.

Vince

[Lord Lucan]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v627/frosticles/25102007195.jpg





:agree:


cheeRS

Graham dont tell me someone is fitting a sink to go with the taps that some peeps are fitting to their bonnets:D