going together...she's together at last!

[RS2000CHRIS]

been busy the last few weeks in the garage pumped loads of waxoyl inside the chassis,sills,doors etc.fitted the servo & new master cylinder with all new brake pipes.also fitted the wiring loom and heater box.Hopefully fit the engine next weekend.
http://www.redslate.co.uk/upload/pics/SERVO.JPG
http://www.redslate.co.uk/upload/pics/BRAKE%20PIPES.JPG
http://www.redslate.co.uk/upload/pics/P1010057.JPG

[vinny]

looking good chris - keep the pics coming m8

[Banishit]

nice one chriss I dont envy you doing it all, as I have got to a dead spot at the mo just cant be arsed :clown:

[lee bishop]

shame on you brian.......lol

[RUDDY]

wish mine was going together instead of coming apart :cyclopsani:

[RS2000&MEXICO]

looks very nice.....good luck with the build :brilsmurf:

[RS2000CHRIS]

Thanks boy's
GET OUT IN THAT GARAGE BRIAN!
I've been out in the cold tonight fitting the flywheel & clutch to the engine getting it ready to pop in at the weekend.You've got to drag yourself outside & get on,it won't get done on it's own.

[Banishit]

I'm hoping santas little helpers will do it while I sleep LOL


no I went out to day and stripped and cleaned the axle ready for blasting and painting

[RS2000&MEXICO]

are you putting it back to standard ??

[Tara]

Looks spot on and i cant wait till i can get my engine out of mine so i can tidy it up and get it all sprayed the same colour as the outside.

[RS2000CHRIS]

Brian why not get the parts powder coated I did it saves so much time & gives a perfect finnish & it's cheap.
The RS is going together with the original & standard engine only covered 38000 miles,4 speed gearbox,gp1 bilsteins legs,alloy roller top mounts,bilstein rears,lowered aprox 1 1/2 inch,a set of date matched 7j ronal 4 spokes,every bush will be renewed with polly bushes and a new genuine Ford exhaust + lots of new nut's & bolts to hold things together 'I find they do help'

[Banishit]

I would but the axles getting painted for free LOL only a few quid for blasting time

[GAZ W]

looking good

[RS2000CHRIS]

got the engine & gearbox in yesterday with the help of some friends,we lifted the front of the shell up & slid the engine & box under it & just lifted it up into place.
http://www.redslate.co.uk/upload/pics/P1010064.JPG
http://www.redslate.co.uk/upload/pics/P1010067.JPG

[RS2000&MEXICO]

keep it going m8 thats looking like a nice car ...well done :compress:

[ders]

Nice car Chris, looks like a good paint job.
:thumbright:
cheeRS Ders.

[vinny]

looking good m8 :cheers:

[RS2000CHRIS]

ders the paint job is spot on I'm well happy,there's aprox 10litres of 2k on it."should take a few years to polish through that lot"lol

[GAZ W]

Thats looking sweeter by the day mate

[RS2000CHRIS]

Been getting back into the swing of thing's again the last few weeks,given myself a finnished date of the 1st may to be on the road.So I had best pull my finger out! all parts powder coated & full set of polly bushes.gp1 legs &
1 inch lowered springs.more pics...........
http://www.redslate.co.uk/upload/pics/P1010072.JPG
http://www.redslate.co.uk/upload/pics/P1010074.JPG
http://www.redslate.co.uk/upload/pics/P1010073.JPG

[RS2000&MEXICO]

very nice m8 keep it going.... :cheers:

[Banishit]

nice one Chris going well mate :cheers:

[Frosticles]

lush

[M11RF]

Did you by any chance paint the underside of the car whilst it was on those axel jacks?? :laughing6:

Looking real nice. :ogre:

[RS2000CHRIS]

The complete shell was painted at the paint shop,but when i got it home on closer inspection the paint was a little thin on the underside in a few places.so I masked up the complete car at home & the painter came around to my house & resprayed the underside all over again with another couple of coats of 2k.There was so much paint on it was dripping off,but what a nice finnish.It shines on the bottom just like the top.

[Chrisbo]

Looking good Chris. I hate to think how long you spent making up those brake pipes as it takes forever to get them on the car and straight

:cheers:
Chris.

[Mark M]

chris, did you alter your top mounts that are in the pics, as ders said?
did you get the washers sorted?
looking great by the way.
cheers.

[RS2000CHRIS]

The tops mounts finally got sorted out.On top of the original spring cup I removed the welded on stengthening washer,then I spot welded on a slightly smaller diameter washer.Then put the whole lot together & this all allowed the top mounts to spin nice & freely.
The brake pipes I made from coper & then polished them up to shine.The old Ford brake pipe clips were rusty so I used Volvo plastic clips that fitted directly into the original hole & they look nice & neat.

[paul spence]

Very Nice chris. :yeah:

[RS2000CHRIS]

Had a busy day in the garage working on the RS today.I've put the rear axel all together now plus fitted new shoes,wheel cylinders,hand brake cable & made up & fitted the 2 rear brake pipes.
Does anybody know if the fuel pipe clips that fit into the chassis are still avalible? or does anybody have any some new or good used?

[Banishit]

you can get White MK3 Fiesta ones they are exactly the same but the wrong colour?

part no 6108608 and they are 29p + vat each they come in boxes of 10 unless your local dealer has som spare ones

Ive seen some numpty on Ebay selling the full set for £25 :clown:

Brian

[RS2000CHRIS]

Thanks Brian,I got some today.Here in England you can buy them singley at 28p +vat each.

[Banishit]

LOL Chris where do you think I am outer Mongolia

We have the same Dealers here, I just could not remember exactly how much they where but knew it was about the 29p mark

glad you got sorted anyway

Brian

[RS2000CHRIS]

The rear suspension is all together now.Also cleaned up the original fuel pipe & fitted it along with new clips.
What type of oil should I use in the rear axel & gearbox?
http://www.redslate.co.uk/upload/pics/P1010077.JPG

http://www.redslate.co.uk/upload/pics/rear axel.JPG

[RS2000CHRIS]

here's another
http://www.redslate.co.uk/upload/pics/P1010075.JPG

[Banishit]

looks excellent :cheers:

[M11RF]

Looking excellent mate.
Isn`t rear axel oil/gearbox 5W30?
Dont quote me on that though... :geek:

[wiggyrs]

That is looking excellent mate :thumbright:
int it EP80 for axle/gearbox ??

[vinny]

top work chris :cheers:

[RS2000&MEXICO]

looking good m8
thats the finish iam going for under my car but in white.... :cheers:

[Robb]

Mint

[RS2000CHRIS]

Got some new firestone tyres put onto these the other day.I think they'll look great once put on the car + they all date match the car '80'
http://www.redslate.co.uk/upload/pics/P1010078.JPG

[RS2000&MEXICO]

they look nice m8 what size tyre are they..?

have you got any more black wheel nuts left..?

[Frosticles]

7's are becoming far too popular at the moment. get some minilites boys...........

[raybs]

Yep, Minilites for me. Really fancy some 15in ones ... not sure though.

[RS2000CHRIS]

RS2000 & MEXICO
sorry no more black wheel nuts,have you tried Ford?I got all mine new.
The tyre's are 185/60/13H Firestone's only cost £29+vat each fitted.
[/quote]

[RS2000&MEXICO]

i did try ford but they have stoped making them now and they have got no back stock of them
but iam sorted now as 16 are coming my way on thursday...cheeRS

[mk2phil]

Has anyone got the part number for the RS black wheel nuts..? Want to go to Ford and see if I can get some.

[RS2000&MEXICO]

i did try phil but no go
the bloke at fords is a top man and he carnt get them
he even put a life line to every ford dealer about and no reply..

[Chrisbo]

Yep, Minilites for me. Really fancy some 15in ones ... not sure though.

Nah stick with 13's Ian. The fifteens just don't look right to me on a Mk2

:cheers:
Chris.

[RS2000CHRIS]

This car know has all the suspension & steering on.I've also fitted the exhaust & the wheels,it looks great.The first time it's been on the ground since october.
Here's the pic's.........
http://www.redslate.co.uk/upload/pics/P1010079.JPG
http://www.redslate.co.uk/upload/pics/P1010081.JPG
http://www.redslate.co.uk/upload/pics/P1010087.JPG

[Banishit]

looking absoluely stunning Chris

well done mate all the hard works paying off :cheers:

[wiggyrs]

that's looking brilliant, wish mine was that clean underneath..

[vinny]

bloody lovely chris, you must be pretty pround of youself m8 - keep up the good work :cheers:

[Deepest Blue]

Looks really nice Chris ! :thumbup:

CheeRS Neil.

[ders]

Nice job Chris, that looks mint :thumbleft:

cheeRS Ders.

[paul spence]

:thumbright: looks well Chris

[anddon]

I am so jealous of that mate - its mint

[Dave1800BDA]

Agree with all comments you must be chuffed to bits.

[RS2000CHRIS]

Thanks guys for all the nice comments.I am well chuffed with how it's coming along,I can now see light at the end of the tunnel.

I've always wanted a car just like yours paul since I saw it in classic ford mag & often use that as a guide to how I want mine.

[Deepest Blue]

I've always wanted a car just like yours paul since I saw it in classic ford mag & often use that as a guide to how I want mine.

You mean stashed away, uncared for & unseen in your mates' lock-up !!! :crybaby: :crybaby:

[paul spence]

cheeRS Chris :cheers:
mmmmm Neil ya rite must pop down and see her
sumtime!!!!!!!.or puttin her on e-bay would be a easier option.!!!

[Deepest Blue]

What about ebaying those two knacker bags parked next to it ?? :laughing2: :laughing2: :laughing8:

[paul spence]

PMSL,Thats wot i might do!,££££££££££££

[RS2000CHRIS]

Got the engine running yesterday for the first time in 20years,took the plugs out turned the engine over on the starter & got oil pressure then poured a little petrol down the carb & she was away first time.It runs a treat .I'm well happy.If the rest of the car goes this well it'l be on target for the 1st may on the road date.
http://www.redslate.co.uk/upload/pics/P1010087.JPG

[Banishit]

Nice one Chris no better feeling after all that work :cheers:

[ian parker]

Chris, i have to say,been looking at your resto pics, looks stunning, simple as that, well done mate,......................

[paul spence]

As above Chris. :cheers:

[vinny]

ditto chris :cheers:

[RS2000CHRIS]

I've had this week off work to get on with the RS & it's going well.
All the glass is fitted,new seals where ness,door handles fitted,all the dash fitted & all the lights & electrics fitted & they all work.I also stripped off the paint on the parcel shelf as it was flacking & I've resprayed it,it looks great .
Will post some pics soon,

[RS2000CHRIS]

been working like mad on the RS the last few weeks,as the finnished target date is getting closer.
here's some more pics..
http://www.redslate.co.uk/upload/pics/P1010100.JPG
http://www.redslate.co.uk/upload/pics/P1010101.JPG
http://www.redslate.co.uk/upload/pics/P1010102.JPG
http://www.redslate.co.uk/upload/pics/P1010104.JPG
http://www.redslate.co.uk/upload/pics/P1010105.JPG

[ders]

looking better all the time Chris...very nice!!

cheeRS Ders.

[scoobydoo]

Lookin good mate well worth all the hard work!

[ian parker]

Chris, as i said before STUNNING, siimple as that, the underneath looks specail, i,d like to know, how did you prepare the floor, to get that finish ??

[RS2000&MEXICO]

looking good m8 keep it up i know how you fell on puting it back together iam doing mine now aswell....


i like the steering wheel........lol

[RS2000CHRIS]

Thanks guys for all the comments.
Ian I got the underside to look so good by getting it sand blasted,then they zinc primed it,then they sprayed it with a very thick primer.all that for £90."best value for money on the car I think"Then I gave it a light rub down with scotch brite & then lots of stone guard, finnished with lashings of 2 pack paint on top of that lot.
Just fitted the rear bumper end caps after cleaning & spraying them yesterday.Tonight have just finnished spraying the petrol tank,so hopefully fit that tomorrow.
Keeping that mint steering wheel & interior till last to fit.

[RS2000&MEXICO]

sounds good m8 keep it up....cheeRS

[RS2000CHRIS]

The RS is now mot'd & taxed & been on the road as from today.So I guess the resto has finnished.
I'll post the pic's of the finnished thing tomorrow.

[Banishit]

well done chris all that time well used

Brian

[Frosticles]

Bet you feel well relieved Chris.

[RS2000CHRIS]

Here she is all together & on the road.she drives great all that hard work has finnaly paid off at last.
http://www.redslate.co.uk/upload/pics/PA060125.JPG
http://www.redslate.co.uk/upload/pics/PA060128.JPG
http://www.redslate.co.uk/upload/pics/PA060126.JPG

[Banishit]

you could have cleaned it before taking pictures ?

:clown:

[ian parker]

Stunning Chris, well done, i know it sounds obvious, you must be pleased, would you do another one ?, and anything you would do differently ?

[Frosticles]

Looks superb.

[vinny]

cracking job chris - give yourself a big pat on the back m8 :cheers:

[paul spence]

looks very nice chris. :cheers:

[wiggyrs]

Excellent Chris, well done

[bigjohnie]

chris my favourite colour and looking superb give yourself a pat on the back......................still looking for the elusive signal red one for myself.......maybe re-paint ADR in the winter

[anddon]

pure beauty mate, i love it

[GAZ W]

stunning mate welldone

[Robb]

beauty Well done

[RS2000CHRIS]

thanks guy's.I done my first show on monday only a small local show,but it was great so many people stopped to look & chat .It's such a good feeling when people say good things about all your hard work,it makes it even more worthy of all them hours of blood & sweat spent on her.
I must say I feel at bit of a loose end this week not working on the RS every night till late.I guess I 'll have to decorate the house instead or buy another one.The girlfriend wants a mk1 mexico.

[ian parker]

Seeing what your,ve achieved with that one Chris, your welcome to help me with mine !! lol