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jxe54
14-07-2009, 22:05
Bought today. 75 Mexico with matching numbers and big-wing sump. Original RS Dealer sticker in rear window , KT of Dartford, will be preserved. Two owners from new. Kent number plate and V5 registered to someone in Dartford. Car is supposed to have been dry stored and floors are near perfect complete with original sound deadening (still orange painted) and carpets.


Front end work had been started and inner wings have been cleaned and painted. Excellent condition with perfect drip channels. Perfect pair of new wings. New front panel is incorrect early type with starter handle hole. Anyone want to swap for a (new) later type?)
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Nice dash not ruined by light and no cracks. Just needs a clean. Screen busted - need a replacement laminated one if anyone has one. Also looking for an original Springalex wheel if anyone has one for sale.
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Original seats, fronts need squabs recovering, rear just need a clean. Will fit some of Mr Verney's Contour Clubmans and keep original fronts. Will someone remind me of the name of the textured centre trim on these seats please?
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Inside of boot, original paint here nice and shiny almost a shame to remove it.
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Plan is to dismantle and strip shell, either soda blast or dip, some minor fabrication and repair here and there, fit and fettle non-original doors etc, then into the paint shop. I'm keeping the original orange (vestor orange?) and the car has its original late Mex Rostyle wheels. More as it happens.
mexicostids
14-07-2009, 22:16
looks like a good project :D keep the pics coming !
Banishit
14-07-2009, 22:23
nice one, looks like the makings of a good car, whats all the other stuff in the garage then ?
mr freeze
14-07-2009, 22:23
:eek: it was you then mate........ myself & another guy off turbosports missed this because you bought it......:D

never mind i will keep looking , just to let you know mate the avo mexico regitra has no details of the car if you want to email him some i'm sure he'd be gratefull..

good luck mate as my search goes on ...;)
Dave1800BDA
14-07-2009, 22:24
nice one, good luck with the rebuild
daytona_2000
14-07-2009, 22:29
bloke took my deposit with in the first 24 hours and then stitched me saying he was keeping it on ebay no matter what.
are well there you go enjoy looks like a verry good project.
jxe54
14-07-2009, 22:36
:eek: it was you then mate........ myself & another guy off turbosports missed this because you bought it......:D

never mind i will keep looking , just to let you know mate the avo mexico regitra has no details of the car if you want to email him some i'm sure he'd be gratefull..

good luck mate as my search goes on ...;)

Sorry about that. :)Yes I was told there was some pretty strong lobbying going on. Spooky thing is, when I called about the car yesterday, turned out my navigator/mate lived nearby and they knew each other. Got it checked out by him last night and went down myself today. Reckon this one had my name on it. Keep looking, you'll find the right car. I've been searching hard since April.

I'm an AVO member too and will let AP know. Couple of the guys have been in on the act already helping me check it's the real deal. It is...
jxe54
14-07-2009, 22:38
bloke took my deposit with in the first 24 hours and then stitched me saying he was keeping it on ebay no matter what.
are well there you go enjoy looks like a verry good project.

No hard feelings I hope. Trouble is, we're all after the same things;)
mr freeze
14-07-2009, 22:39
I'm an AVO member too and will let AP know. Couple of the guys have been in on the act already helping me check it's the real deal. It is...

good luck again mate, when you starting work on it .....
Dave1800BDA
14-07-2009, 22:58
bloke took my deposit with in the first 24 hours and then stitched me saying he was keeping it on ebay no matter what.
are well there you go enjoy looks like a verry good project.

stitched up, hope you got your deposit back,

No hard feelings I hope. Trouble is, we're all after the same things;)

agree, no ones to know whose who when bidding, just an unfortunate thing
RSi
14-07-2009, 23:23
Good luck with it, looks good.:)
daytona_2000
14-07-2009, 23:26
No hard feelings I hope. Trouble is, we're all after the same things;)

no problems, have a concours 74 mex in the garage , but you just cant have enough of a good thing.

gave me my deposit back , but its not the way i work once a deal is struck its struck .
vinny
14-07-2009, 23:43
glad you got sorted in the end, looks a nice gen thing
mk1gaz
15-07-2009, 03:12
It will be rotten when you get the screwdriver out but then they all are . :( . What's the plans for it then , standard or fast ? :)
dalmarshall
15-07-2009, 10:11
Ah it was you, you beat me to this by a whisker.

It looks like a real nice find, looking forward to your resto thread!!

:D
graham John
15-07-2009, 10:34
good find, well done

plenty of pics over the coming months please


cheeRS
tibbs
15-07-2009, 11:21
Nice car :cool: Garage looks cool too! :)
rstwincam
15-07-2009, 12:51
:D looks like its a good one..
its all hard work. .but its worth it
..good look :cool:
rs2000_gb
15-07-2009, 16:54
Got offered this the beginning of last week at £3k, nice project but the fella was a nightmare to deal with so blew it out. Sometimes a little knowledge is a dangerous thing
jxe54
16-07-2009, 12:18
It will be rotten when you get the screwdriver out but then they all are . :( . What's the plans for it then , standard or fast ? :)

Thanks for all the comments chaps. I'll definitely keep you posted.

It will be restored to original spec keeping as many opriginal features as possible. That includes the supplying dealer sticker in the back window and it may even be possible to keep the original carpets (they look good at first inspection and judging by the floor, the car's been pretty dry.

There will be some discreet period mods.
Wheels will be restored as will the original seats but for historic regularity road rallies it will wear Minilites and there will be Contour Clubmans to sit in. No harnesses or cage needed so standard interior. 185/70 series tyres but I'll build the engine to produce as much power as poss without sacrificing torque. So fast road spec on twin-40s, usual balancing etc and cam timed in. Thinking this should give me a useable 125bhp at 1600cc (1700 busts the class). Possibly a Panhard rod (I reckon they handle and steer so much better without the axle twanging around) and some Quaife halfshafts and definitely a LSD. Otherwise suspension will be fairly standard for the right look. Competition front pads may be all I need on the brakes and a 7/8th master cylinder if I can find one to bring the brake pedal up (not sure whether these later cars were still on 3/4") Anybody? That's the plan. The original orange is also being retained.

First job is to list missing bits and strip for soda blasting so the dog can see the rabbit...
mk1gaz
16-07-2009, 14:43
lol , sounds like a great modified motor being built . can't wait too see it finished as it will be ace . :cool:
trialscort
16-07-2009, 18:19
I wouldn't recommend dipping (your first posting said dip or blast), it's given me a fair bit of trouble rectifying damage done by clumsy gits, and lack of cleanliness :mad:
Nice looking project though , have fun :)
jxe54
16-07-2009, 20:06
I wouldn't recommend dipping (your first posting said dip or blast), it's given me a fair bit of trouble rectifying damage done by clumsy gits, and lack of cleanliness :mad:
Nice looking project though , have fun :)

Thanks very much for the advice. I've heard a few comments like this and am going for soda blasting. All set for two to three weeks time.
Tim
16-07-2009, 21:02
Thanks very much for the advice. I've heard a few comments like this and am going for soda blasting. All set for two to three weeks time.

your guna be busy then:D
jxe54
17-07-2009, 09:52
Yes, but the easy bit is pulling them to bits...:D
Rallyman72
17-07-2009, 13:35
Make sure that whoever soda blasts it doesn't turn the air pressure up too high otherwise it will ripple the panels - I know from bitter experience.
thepintoman1
17-07-2009, 21:07
Got offered this the beginning of last week at £3k, nice project but the fella was a nightmare to deal with so blew it out. Sometimes a little knowledge is a dangerous thing

that the third person i know that been offered that car i was offered the 3 week ago for £2500
like you said mate he was a nightmere to deal with
jxe54
22-07-2009, 19:57
Been dismantling this week. Still looking good with a great floor and a little rust around the boot seal lip. Also found some small filler repairs inside the A pillars where they back on to the inner wings but nothing serious.


http://i609.photobucket.com/albums/tt180/jxe54/P1020396.jpg

http://i609.photobucket.com/albums/tt180/jxe54/frontinterior.jpg

This came off with lighter fuel

http://i609.photobucket.com/albums/tt180/jxe54/fordbadge.jpg

bit of stitching needed here

http://i609.photobucket.com/albums/tt180/jxe54/bootlip.jpg

Nice wipers, will add rubber bits from modern black ones, keeping chrome

http://i609.photobucket.com/albums/tt180/jxe54/wipers.jpg

Rear with everything out
http://i609.photobucket.com/albums/tt180/jxe54/rearinterior.jpg

Nothing nasty here either

http://i609.photobucket.com/albums/tt180/jxe54/frontinterior.jpg

Bit concerned about the tyre wear. Tracking may be out...

http://i609.photobucket.com/albums/tt180/jxe54/tyre.jpg

Harness all good

http://i609.photobucket.com/albums/tt180/jxe54/console.jpg
Blower
22-07-2009, 20:07
looks like a nice easy project
jxe54
17-08-2009, 22:23
Now stripped and ready to go for plastic media cleaning in Sussex. Had planned to go today but discovered the local trailer hire firm now doesn't!:eek: All set for Wednesday tho'.


Engine's gone
http://i609.photobucket.com/albums/tt180/jxe54/P1020475.jpg

What's lurking under these sill repairs?
http://i609.photobucket.com/albums/tt180/jxe54/P1020470.jpg

That's what. It'll get done properly once cleaned
http://i609.photobucket.com/albums/tt180/jxe54/P1020473.jpg

Plastic media blasters will leave all sound deadening while removing paint from it.
http://i609.photobucket.com/albums/tt180/jxe54/P1020480.jpg

Proper chicken shed engine covered in chicken, er... product. All set to be turned into a 1700cc beast on twin 45s. The original head will be kept standard and stored.

http://i609.photobucket.com/albums/tt180/jxe54/P1020476.jpg

Ready to go

http://i609.photobucket.com/albums/tt180/jxe54/P1020474.jpg
Tim
17-08-2009, 22:24
good to see your continueing with the 1100 xl :rolleyes:
jxe54
17-08-2009, 22:29
:eek::D
good to see your continueing with the 1100 xl :rolleyes:
jxe54
24-08-2009, 19:28
Now at the blasters for paint removal with plastic media. Slightly harder stuff used for rusty bits. Guaranteed not to distort any panels I'm told...

http://i609.photobucket.com/albums/tt180/jxe54/P1020486.jpg
jxe54
18-09-2009, 21:44
Picked the shell up today. Perfect job.
http://i609.photobucket.com/albums/tt180/jxe54/P1020558.jpg

Inside too, left the sound proofing as requested.
http://i609.photobucket.com/albums/tt180/jxe54/P1020550.jpg

And found the VIN number too
http://i609.photobucket.com/albums/tt180/jxe54/P1020566.jpg
Darran
18-09-2009, 22:44
There very good;)
emily
19-09-2009, 08:00
great stuff , coming along nicely ;)
Groupfour
27-09-2009, 18:03
That blasting has saved you so much time and hassle , looks very solid which is nice.:cool:
jxe54
28-09-2009, 22:38
Engine bits back from Vulcan - build under way

Goodies
http://i609.photobucket.com/albums/tt180/jxe54/P1020597-1.jpg

Pocketed 1300cc Pistons and crank. I hadn't realised the pistons come teflon coated for low friction like modern engines!
http://i609.photobucket.com/albums/tt180/jxe54/P1020598.jpg

Inlet ports - head face drilled for matched manifold dowels. Vulcan recommends single springs until run-in to a void wiping the cam, then fit inners.
http://i609.photobucket.com/albums/tt180/jxe54/P1020596.jpg

Block bored to 1700cc and wired, ready to go
http://i609.photobucket.com/albums/tt180/jxe54/P1020590.jpg

Crank installed
http://i609.photobucket.com/albums/tt180/jxe54/P1020599.jpg

Bottom end assembled with lots of lube. Cam installed. Set TDC with DTI, pointer on flywheel.
http://i609.photobucket.com/albums/tt180/jxe54/P1020605.jpg

ARP Studs in
http://i609.photobucket.com/albums/tt180/jxe54/P1020607.jpg

Timing in the cam
http://i609.photobucket.com/albums/tt180/jxe54/P1020609.jpg
wetandwindy2
28-09-2009, 22:54
nice coming on well now
andym
29-09-2009, 01:37
Coming along now. Keep up the good work.
mike77cos
05-10-2009, 13:15
Very very nice
mexicostids
18-10-2009, 09:50
looks like a very good shell :cool: keep the pics coming:)
jxe54
26-10-2009, 21:31
Gearbox rebuild. General clean up, new bearings, seals, gaskets, reverse gear idler and first and second synchroniser rings and bronze top hat bush. Also some new layshaft needle rollers and layshaft which was totally crackered. Now perfect

http://i609.photobucket.com/albums/tt180/jxe54/001rs.jpg

http://i609.photobucket.com/albums/tt180/jxe54/002rs.jpg

http://i609.photobucket.com/albums/tt180/jxe54/003rs.jpg

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jxe54
26-10-2009, 21:33
Engine now finished. Needs a couple of bits and I have to drill and tap the front and rear of the rocker cover for breather unions.

http://i609.photobucket.com/albums/tt180/jxe54/008rs.jpg

http://i609.photobucket.com/albums/tt180/jxe54/009rs.jpg
Tim
26-10-2009, 21:41
looking good there mate:cool: does that mean the shell is next on the job list:D
Dave1800BDA
26-10-2009, 21:43
very nice, like the gearbox rebuild pics very good
jxe54
26-10-2009, 21:50
looking good there mate:cool: does that mean the shell is next on the job list:D

Indeed it is. but I've already started it:D
Tim
26-10-2009, 21:51
Indeed it is. but I've already started it:D

next your be sayin its orange already :D
dalmarshall
28-10-2009, 18:59
Excellent work, love this thread, lookin forward to seein it all come together :D
wiggyrs
28-10-2009, 19:51
That's looking very nice :cool: