Gone all buffty

[ModenaRS2]

Have spent the last few months getting really buffty. It started with a new carpet and some switches.
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb259/ModenaRS2/DSC01408.jpg
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb259/ModenaRS2/DSC01486.jpg
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb259/ModenaRS2/DSC01484.jpg
Then the front suspension come off.
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb259/ModenaRS2/DSC01676.jpg
The gearbox come out next for an overhaul
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb259/ModenaRS2/DSC01672.jpg
Once overhauled it went back in
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb259/ModenaRS2/DSC01671.jpg
Front suspension was re-coated
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb259/ModenaRS2/DSC01678.jpg
Had some new roll bar inserts and washers specially precision machined
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb259/ModenaRS2/DSC01682.jpg
Some extra bufty bits as well.
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb259/ModenaRS2/DSC01683.jpg
Just waiting to go back together, and the rear to be done !!!!
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb259/ModenaRS2/DSC01674.jpg:D

[graham John]

looking good,

nice


cheeRS

[paul spence]

looking good:D

[acheyford]

nice!!!!

[richy c]

nice, where did the carpet come from?, could do with a new one for mine:D

[ModenaRS2]

nice, where did the carpet come from?, could do with a new one for mine:D
Got the carpet of ebay, tight pile come out of a 77 Mk2 Mex, bought a Mk2 RS deep pile as well, preffered the older skool, no pile look.

[richy c]

how bad is your old one? if its not torn etc do you want to sale it?mines starting to break up on the passenger side:mad: the hardest bit is getting one with the gear lever hole in the right place.

[ModenaRS2]

how bad is your old one? if its not torn etc do you want to sale it?mines starting to break up on the passenger side:mad: the hardest bit is getting one with the gear lever hole in the right place.
Sorry Richy, I gave the old one to a friend !

[Banishit]

very nice that

[andym]

Very nice, look at all them new shiny bits...:(

[ders]

Car looks superb:cool: ..great colour;)

cheeRS Ders.

[richy c]

Sorry Richy, I gave the old one to a friend ! oh well i'll keep an eye out.

[marksmate]

where are carpets like that available...if anywhere???????

[hally]

very nice

[wiggyrs]

Very nice :D

[emily]

very good sir , keep the flix comin.........;)

[Frosticles]

looks superb. Makes me want another one...

[Dave1800BDA]

superb, looks great, love the colour as well:D

[oldskooljoe]

stunning Darren:eek: are you going in concours next year:confused:

[RStu]

looks great fair play :cool:

[ModenaRS2]

stunning Darren:eek: are you going in concours next year:confused:
Thats the intention, but never been in it before, so hope it doesn't look too inadequate against all the nice ones I have seen. Thanks Joe

[docscars]

nice one Darren looking good :cool:

[Aled]

Tidy ! :D

[Tim]

:eek::eek: very nice mate,cant wait to see it:cool:

[marky4]

stunning, looks superb :cool: :cool:

[jimmer]

Have spent the last few months getting really buffty. It started with a new carpet and some switches.


Darren,

If you want to get over here I have some N.O.S switches you may like to fit to your car for the concours look.

Jimmer

[ModenaRS2]

Darren,

If you want to get over here I have some N.O.S switches you may like to fit to your car for the concours look.

Jimmer
On my way, just not sure how many beers it will cost me Jimmer :eek: :occasion5:

[jimmer]

Come round also got RS2 MK1 alloys 5.5 inch refurbished.The switches are new genuine Ford boxed also got the chrome bezels to refurb the switches.Money not too important as long as there fitted to a cocours car,would be wasted on a daily runner.
Jimmer

[paul andrews]

very nice looking car that m8

[JAVAGREENGUF]

lovely car lovely colour!!:)

[ModenaRS2]

Bolted the engine back onto the re-furbished cross member.
New Ford rubbers for the steering rack along with a new genuine Ford steering joint. New Rack boots and buffty metal boot clips and lock tabs.
New track rod ends and new lock nuts machined and zinc plated.
Not forgetting all new nuts and bolts.
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb259/ModenaRS2/DSC01737.jpg

Had the re-furbished front legs built up this weekend, got new disks and calipers and some new inserts as well. Fitting them up this week.

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb259/ModenaRS2/DSC01756.jpg

Picked up some parts from the platers as well.

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb259/ModenaRS2/DSC01684.jpg

Bought some new bits as well.

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb259/ModenaRS2/DSC01733.jpg

Back axle off and stripped now.

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb259/ModenaRS2/DSC01726.jpg

Hopefully back down on its wheels by mid Jan. The jobs never seem to end. :eek: :D

[Lord Lucan]

aint had mine in the air yet looks superb mate keep it going impressed with the front legs mind

[acheyford]

loking nice darren you have been busy:D

[ModenaRS2]

loking nice darren you have been busy:D

aint had mine in the air yet looks superb mate keep it going impressed with the front legs mind


Those legs were my Everest, blasted, two coats of powder coat, wet flat, four coats of two pack epoxy, hours of wet flatting then the top coat baked on :eek: :eek:

[oldskooljoe]

stunning just stunning:cool:

[wiggyrs]

Looking stunning :D

[Aled]

Lovely stuff !!!

[Dave1800BDA]

very nice darren, like that alot:cool:

[Mr Hoarder]

I've got a proper fan belt here if you want one ;)

Non cogged type as per factory :


http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd267/Mr_Hoarder/fan_belt.jpg

[richard wilson]

lookn great;) ;) ;) alot of nice tidy work there darren:thumbright: :thumbright: :thumbright:

[graham John]

coming along very well there,


cheeRS

[paul mann]

looking good :D

[ModenaRS2]

Got the front legs on now, disks went a bit gingery over the last few months. Stub Axles need finishing off as well.


Went to town with the yellow blobs of paint, mainly so I knew I had torqued them down :eek: :eek:



http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb259/ModenaRS2/DSC01784.jpg

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Got the back end all cleaned up



http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb259/ModenaRS2/DSC01783.jpg


Finished the rear components now, just waiting on some new nuts and bolts to be delivered then she may be rolling again soon.


Yipeeeeeeeeee



http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb259/ModenaRS2/DSC01781.jpg


IF I'M BORING ANYONE WITH THESE PICTURES JUST TELL ME



Happy Christmas and Happy New Year everyone :cool: :D

[silverrs]

Coming on really well.
Keep the photos coming.

[vinny]

lovely

[Alonso]

Very impressive :thumbright:

[Banishit]

thats looking very nice

[hally]

looks great mate!

[Dave1800BDA]

stunning darren, keep the pics coming:D

[Nipper]

Nice :cool: :cool: :cool:

[paul spence]

QUALITY:occasion5:

[jimmer]

Got the front legs on now, disks went a bit gingery over the last few months. Stub Axles need finishing off as well.

Went to town with the yellow blobs of paint, mainly so I knew I had torqued them down :eek: :eek:
Got the back end all cleaned up
Finished the rear components now, just waiting on some new nuts and bolts to be delivered then she may be rolling again soon.
Yipeeeeeeeeee
IF I'M BORING ANYONE WITH THESE PICTURES JUST TELL ME
Happy Christmas and Happy New Year everyone :cool: :D

Darren,
Your motors looking fantastic.Thanks for posting all the photo's it makes me want to get in my garage and get some work done.
All the best,Jimmer

[wildman]

keep the pics coming it looks clean enuff under there anyway ;) makes it nice to work on when its like that dont it ya dont get your hands mucky

[ModenaRS2]

Darren,
Thanks for posting all the photo's it makes me want to get in my garage and get some work done.
All the best,Jimmer


Trust me after the last three days in the garage, today was just beyond freezing, gave up after after a couple of hours.

Will come round and have a look how you are getting on soon Jimmer :occasion5:

[graham John]

very nice,


cheeRS

[jimmer]

Trust me after the last three days in the garage, today was just beyond freezing, gave up after after a couple of hours.

Will come round and have a look how you are getting on soon Jimmer :occasion5:

Darren,
It is bl**dy freezing in my garage but come round and have a look at my RS.Spent the last week stripping car of all its paint.I finish work tomorrow, and wont be back till 2nd.Just give me a ring.
Jimmer

[emily]

looking fantastic, one of my two favourate colours for the mk1 along with 2 tone olympic blue.....;)

[mr freeze]

very nice job mate , keep the pics coming .....:cool:

[graceloc]

thats what i like shiney shiney!! beautiful job.

[ModenaRS2]

thats what i like shiney shiney!! beautiful job.


Tidy, yum yum

[oldskooljoe]

Anymore progress Darren:confused:

[ModenaRS2]

Front roll bar finally fitted. Rear axle will be on when the rain stops and I can get the garage door open :cussing:


4 Branch off, standard manifold and Stainless Twin box system going on, when it arrives :rolleyes:

Radiator and servo in mid-paint.

Tank has been repainted and will be fitted, when the garage door comes up :jumpy:

Will post up some pics soon.

[ModenaRS2]

Started putting the axle back on,



http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb259/ModenaRS2/DSC01865.jpg



Finished refurbing the back plates,



http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb259/ModenaRS2/DSC01872.jpg



Finished putting the axle on, diff in, prop on, just need to connect the brake pipes and handbrake bar.



http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb259/ModenaRS2/DSC01921.jpg



Got a new stainless exhaust, had the manifold blasted and heat coated, just need to fit it now !



http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb259/ModenaRS2/DSC01916.jpg



Spent a few hours re-furbing the tank,



http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb259/ModenaRS2/DSC01857.jpg



Put it back in with all new fixings,



http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb259/ModenaRS2/DSC01861.jpg



Time to start on the engine, got some new bits to go on,



http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb259/ModenaRS2/DSC01909-1.jpg
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb259/ModenaRS2/DSC01918.jpg



Sorry the last few pictures are a bit blurred, not sure what I have done to the camera :confused:

[vinny]

lovely

[lee bishop]

tidy

[hally]

looks really good.:salute:

[Dave1800BDA]

superb Darren, very good:cool:

[stu37025]

Am looking forward to seeing it finished, looking awsome so far! :cool:

[RS2000&MEXICO]

thats looking very nice m8...love this colour on a mk1 rs2000:)

[john foster]

looking good green over green my favourite :D :cool:

[graham John]

very nice, well done



cheeRS

[oldskooljoe]

stunning!!!!!!!!!,thanks for the update:cool:

[docscars]

hi Daren this is looking very nice :cool:

[silverrs]

Coming on really well.
Keep the updates coming.

[jlf1970]

Looks gorgeous mate :)

[ian parker]

looks stunning Darren, bits are on their way;)

[paul spence]

very nice

[richard wilson]

great work darren :D

[ModenaRS2]

looks stunning Darren, bits are on their way;)


Got them today Ian, many thanks mate :D

[ModenaRS2]

Thought I would bore you with some more photo's :spliff:

Back axle is on and full of oil :cool:

Re-done my brake pipes as well :eek:

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb259/ModenaRS2/DSC02055.jpg


Underneath all complete now:


http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb259/ModenaRS2/DSC02060-1.jpg


Replaced most of the parts in the engine bay and more brake pipes :rolleyes:


http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb259/ModenaRS2/DSC02058-1.jpg


Now she is back on her wheels again, its been along time :) :)


http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb259/ModenaRS2/Onwheels.jpg



Few more bits to do under the bonnet and then a few bits inside, MOT, TAX and a Summer of fun :cool: :jumpy: :jumpy: :jumpy:

[RS2000&MEXICO]

pure porn mate.....:D that looks stunning:cool:

[topaz]

pure porn mate.....:D that looks stunning:cool:

he's good at brake pipes too :p

[rwdrs]

a very very nice looking mota guv :thumbright::salute:

[Martin]

looks stunning underneath, Top Job :thumbright:

[paul andrews]

this motor is stunning m8,hats off ta ya

[npikey]

WOW :cool: V-Nice

[ModenaRS2]

Thanks for your comments, cant wait too drive her :D

[oldskooljoe]

Stunning Darren:cool: :cool: :eek:

you have done an amazing job on your Mk1 well done:D

Even got the Rare (stone gaurd) under the boot floor aswell:cool:



Joe

[graceloc]

this car is going to be great.

[lee bishop]

that car is so nice, i well want a modena mk1 rs

[Mr Hoarder]

that car is so nice, i well want a modena mk1 rs

You had your chance last year :rolleyes:

[Hoogi]

Darren fantastic motor..........and excellent use of the word Buffty.

[ModenaRS2]

Well I got her running.

Few jobs for the MOT tomorrow. Indicator earth needing looking at.

Drove her down the road, one wheel bearing sounds like it need looking at and the tracking is out.

Pleased with the ride height.

The kenlowe worked which was always a worry.

Slight water leak on the radiator which is annoying as I had the radiator refurbished. Quick trip to Halfords for a radiator leak fixing fluid.

Here is some photo's.

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb259/ModenaRS2/DSC02151.jpg

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All was well, so I decided to put the car in the garage and check out the wheel bearings.

Started her up and I could not believe what happened next:

The car was on fire with flames coming out of the bonnet.

I rushed to get water and after a long minute the fire was out.

The damage is light and I hope the paint work will clear up.

The Airbox is knackered as are the plug leads, fuel lines and heater sender wiring.

I AM GUTTED.

Dried the car off and pushed it into the garage.

Can not look at it.

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb259/ModenaRS2/DSC02166.jpg

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb259/ModenaRS2/DSC02167.jpg

Anyone got an Airbox ?

[RS2000&MEXICO]

oh baby....that looks mint....i'm in love :D :D :D

[ModenaRS2]

oh baby....that looks mint....i'm in love :D :D :D


Swap you for your Mex;) :D

[RS2000&MEXICO]

Swap you for your Mex;) :D


it will be hard for me to say no BUT.................................















































































no....................lol....;) ;) ;) :D :D :D

[Dave1800BDA]

looks lovely darren,

bloody shame about the fire:eek:

lucky you caught it in time

[wetandwindy2]

i reckon you would win a few trophies with that one ,stunning motor job well done

[escort new boy]

Gutted mate, what coursed the fire?

Jack..

[graceloc]

two words........Asoultely beautiful!!

fire bad i know, but could have been a lot worse.

[grum]

oh my gawd - what a horrible thing to happen after such a superb rebuild

what was it ? electrics ?

chin up, sure it will be there soon :thumbright:

[silverrs]

Cars looks great.
You have put alot of time into this car, pity about the fire.
Could have been worse but keep going can't wait to see it at AVO day.

Cheers

Martin

[topaz]

having lost a rare mk2 to a fire while bringing it home, i cant stress enough

ALWAYS CARRY A FIRE EXTINGUISHER PEOPLE

very lucky you caught it in time

[ModenaRS2]

Thanks for your comments.

I have too admit when I saw the bright Orange flames coming up from both sides and the front of the bonnet I s**t myself.

Blind panic for a second (which felt like a lifetime) then ran in the house and filled up an empty 5 litre tin I had for dog food and rushed back. The flames were getting pretty big but after 4 super sonic trips to the tap she was out:eek:


It looks like the petrol pipe had started weeping. Couldn't work out the ignition source on that side of the engine until someone mentioned that petrol onto the distributor can be common on pinto's;)

The only thing is the paint work, mainly smoke damage will try and clean it all off tonight.

Many thanks Darren.




PS Getting a fire extinguisher today Topaz

[paul spence]

:eek: ,like the lads have said Darren it could of been a lot bloody worse!!!

car looks very nice mate,well done.

[Frosticles]

Car looks amazing. Bad news about the fire but damage looks minimal :) Always carry 2 extinguishers just in case.;)

[Martin]

As said above the car looks awesome Darren. Hope the damage is easily sorted and not too costly :thumbright:

[npikey]

God you were lucky, could have been a lot worse, glad the dammage is minimal you'll soon have her sorted, looks the muts m8 :cool:

[graham John]

glad you caught the fire early enough,


car looks nice, well done,




cheeRS

[richy c]

crumbs you were lucky, or not depends how you look at it.:o doesnt look to bad though, if you cant find an air box i might be able to help.think the metal bit is rusty on the one ive got.

[ModenaRS2]

crumbs you were lucky, or not depends how you look at it.:o doesnt look to bad though, if you cant find an air box i might be able to help.think the metal bit is rusty on the one ive got.


Might be sorted I think thanks, if not will be coming to see you:cool:

My metal bit is ok but the rest is knackered:mad:

[oldskooljoe]

looks stunning as ever Darren:cool: :cool:

Gutted about the fire:eek: :( im sure you will find some new parts and having it look good again:D

[wiggyrs]

Car looks stunning, glad that you caught the fire in time

[ders]

Beautiful MK1 RS2:cool:..one of the best around;)

cheeRS Ders.

[Aled]

Terribly disappointing for you.....after such terrific work :(

But, it will make a good story when you have it looking super again... :)

[ModenaRS2]

All back together now, a few new parts and we are rolling again.


Extremely nervous even now after a few miles up the road, every funny noise is a heart stopper.



http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb259/ModenaRS2/DSC02201.jpg


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All tucked up ready for the first MOT on Friday


http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb259/ModenaRS2/DSC02200.jpg

[fast eddie]

looks stunning dude,exelent work!!!!!;)

[johnylock]

that is gorgeouse mate !! one of the best ive ever seen :cool:

[plentysideways]

that just looks the absolute dog's bo*****s. it really must be one of the nicest AVO cars about.Glad you got the fire damage sorted

[Martin]

Looks stunning. Glad you have got it back to top condition :cool:

[oldskooljoe]

**** me that is MINT:eek: :eek: :eek:

can't wait to see it Darren:D

[richy c]

just leave that roof alone:)

[RS MARTIN]

top motor -nicest colour scheme too:)

[grum]

super bloody dooper :cool:

[johnylock]

i shouldnt say this mate because i sold the webasto to you ! but now ive seen your car proper !! dont do it :eek: its to nice to cut up pal and you do need to take a big part of that roof out to fit it ! you will sell it all day for what it cost you ! and someone with a crapy one would gladly want it ! Again mate dont cut that roof . john:cool:

[RS2000&MEXICO]

she defo looks the nuts :cool: :cool: :cool: :D

[ModenaRS2]

just leave that roof alone:)

i shouldnt say this mate because i sold the webasto to you ! but now ive seen your car proper !! dont do it :eek: its to nice to cut up pal and you do need to take a big part of that roof out to fit it ! you will sell it all day for what it cost you ! and someone with a crapy one would gladly want it ! Again mate dont cut that roof . john:cool:



I know what you mean:confused:



If I see a few cars with them and like the look, she still may get a new hair-do:p :D

[kiwi rs]

I've just looked over this thread and....and.....im speech'less this is the mintest car i've ever seen:bow: bummer about the fire but it's as it never happen now. now you have finished whats next:rolleyes:
Top job mate shes lovely:occasion5:

[ModenaRS2]

now you have finished whats next:rolleyes:
Top job mate shes lovely:occasion5:


Will get her out and about this year. Looking for a RS1600 or RS1800 next:cool:

[andym]

Just stunning.......you have one very clean car:notworthy:

[nunnsy]

Lovely car - Glad you've got the damage sorted

[Banishit]

this is one stunning looking car, congratulations

[ModenaRS2]

Went for her first MOT today:

I can tell you I was really nervous.

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb259/ModenaRS2/DSC02204.jpg

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb259/ModenaRS2/DSC02206.jpg

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb259/ModenaRS2/DSC02205.jpg


The MOT tester was a big Escort fan and rallied a MK1 and MK2, showed me all his photo's.

The car passed first time:cool:




He seemed to be so impressed he forgot one of the main beam was not working and the handbrake needed adjusting;)

Well chuffed, give her a bit of throttle on the way back

[plentysideways]

congratulations! get it taxed and put some miles on it now:)

[vinny]

hang on a minute some bloke just posted them pics of that old shed on the avo site :D

[ModenaRS2]

congratulations! get it taxed and put some miles on it now:)


Yep thats the plan;)



hang on a minute some bloke just posted them pics of that old shed on the avo site :D



Cheecky git:crybaby: :D

[andym]

Nice one..... Bet you have not stopped smiling since.....:D

[graham John]

lovely Job.


isnt it great when you pull up at a garage with an old escort and the MOT man is a fan, :)

car is cracking


cheeRS

[ModenaRS2]

FINISHED AT LAST !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


The oil leak on the rocker cover is sorted and I taxed the car for the first time in 8 years today.

Done a good 50 miles and the car never put a foot wrong.

Well chuffed.

Took some pics as well:


http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb259/ModenaRS2/DSC02225.jpg
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[ders]

Stunning:cool: ..i love this car:D

cheeRS Ders.

[Charlie Chisholm]

Stunning, love the pics, well done !!!

Wish mine was back together and on road ha

[oldskooljoe]

STUNNING!!!!!!!!!!

well done Darren:cool: :cool:

[plentysideways]

cracking pics there, hope the car enjoyed the drive. Are you taking it to stanford hall?

[ModenaRS2]

cracking pics there, hope the car enjoyed the drive. Are you taking it to stanford hall?



Oh yes, will be there with the AVO cars, lets hope its not raining.

You bringing your car;)

[Martin]

Stunning pics of a stunning car :cool: :cool:

[plentysideways]

You bringing your car;)

Is there a section for works in progress?

[Banishit]

those last pics are great cars looking awesome