Rs1800 replica

[wayne m]

As some of you know from a previous post, I am going to build up an rs1800 replica.
The car will be good not concourse, as I plan to use it as often as possible, including going to work and back in the summer.

It hopefully will look like an 18 but have some drive train and suspension mods.

I'd like the shell to be as close to an 18 as possible, so any tips and help would be appreciated.

This will be an 18 month thing due to finishing off another car at moment.

The shell is a 1976 aussie shell that looks worse than it is, bear with me as I start the journey.

I will keep pics coming as often as possible.

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[wayne m]

Just getting to grips sending pics, whoops

[wayne m]

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[Martin]

Good luck Wayne, looking forward to seeing your progress :)

What engine are you going to use?

[Mark M]

What engine are you going to use?

hopefully a twin pulley of some description. :cool:

look forward to watching it progress wayne, good luck.

[wayne m]

All being well, and money permitting, I shall be using a 2ltr Bdg.
I have some bits in mind. Watch this space!

Thanks for all pms etc I'll be in touch. More pics to follow.

[vinny]

good luck wayne, look forward to the progress pics
are you going white or another colour ?

[fast eddie]

nice one wayne, keep the pics coming dude!;):)

[wayne m]

White is the colour

http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad270/mitchellrallying/photo-16.jpg

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removed paint using nitromors and elbow grease, onain panels as a friend of mine said he would gently blast the rest. I didn't want to distort main panels.

Back from blasting!

http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad270/mitchellrallying/photo-18.jpg

[pushrod]

Half way there already!

Keep the pics coming.
:)

[Dave1800BDA]

good luck wayne with the project, looks a good start with the shell

[grum]

i quite liked the jacked up front suspension ;)

[LOUIE]

All being well, and money permitting, I shall be using a 2ltr Bdg.
I have some bits in mind. Watch this space!

Thanks for all pms etc I'll be in touch. More pics to follow.


youll be looking for a shit hot engine man then wayne.....

o yeah!!:D

goodluck with it mate

[taffr]

bloody hell wayne you only started stripping it today and its been blasted and primed already, it'll be finished by friday!!!!!!!:eek:

[mk2ddc]

That looks like a cracking shell there, Be a nice project this.
I look forward to more pics :);)

[wayne m]

More pics

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[wayne m]

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[Miniliteman]

This one will be MOT'd long before the Black Beastie ! ;)

[FOR24D]

SNAP :cool:9076

[wayne m]

Someone else with the same idea?

[RUDDY]

Nothing better than a bare shell in the garage :D

Quite a few differences on the Oz shells but they are a good starting point

Enjoy the build Wayne

[bluevan1]

looks a good shell there u have not much work to do.
it is nice to see a ozzy shell u can see the differnts in parts on ur car from a standard shell ,gearbox mounts,rear seat belt mounts ,seats brackets etc etc and there be more other mods .

all the best with ur build will watch ur progress ........:)

[wayne m]

Cheers for your comments

few nasties to sort out too!

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The bulkhead is the biggest problem, they made a mess!
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[Alan]

03.32 Wayne :dropmouth:have you got insomnia or just dreaming of the forth coming build ? Good luck with progress. Bumped in to Roy on thurs at Autosport;)

[wetandwindy2]

nice shell that

[wayne m]

03.32 Wayne :dropmouth:have you got insomnia or just dreaming of the forth coming build ? Good luck with progress. Bumped in to Roy on thurs at Autosport;)

Always have trouble sleeping alan, mind does overtime, I can get away with couple of hours a night!

Show was ok, some nice escorts! Oh and roys tie. Ha ha!

[wayne m]

Started to gather up some parts here are the 7j ronald I've had done

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in the part number it starts H76 presumably this is a date/year nice if it is as car a 1976 and all wheels the same

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steering wheel not correct I know but like these in a mk2
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bought a grille, not bad nick, no cracks, bit of a freshen up needed.

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also got badges, including early escort script.
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I have seen a few early 1800's with one numberplate light in the boot, anyone know when they changed from 1 to two?

[mk1gaz]

My mates son's got an Aussie mk2 and the bulkheads rot real bad so he had to chop the whole thing out . Not easy but do-able . Roll on the engine pics . :cool:

[RS2000EXPRESS]

A nice project!....all the best, I'm looking forward to following this.:)

Tim.

[LOUIE]

i hope your going to keep the dash in that lovely blue colour wayne,

[SHIFTY]

Nice 1 Wayne, good to see you finally have a resto thread in here too.
Looks a great base to start with, loving the wheels and grill :cool:

all the best with the build :)

[Alan]

Always have trouble sleeping alan, mind does overtime, I can get away with couple of hours a night!

Show was ok, some nice escorts! Oh and roys tie. Ha ha!

LOL I didnt want to mention his dress code - just needed a violin case and the Ant Hill mob :)

[FoMoCo]

Hi Wayne,

The H76 number is just the part number, the year is in the
circle that looks like a serrated washer, looks like 82 in the picture.

Keep the pictures coming,best of luck with the build.

cheeRS Gary...

[alancdavis]

look to be making good progress

[wayne m]

Cheers Gary, engines and rally cars my thing.

That's why I put the tread on to get help and advise. Anyone know about the single numberplate light thing?

[mike77cos]

I've got a 76 car from oz as well, I was thinking of starting a spot the difference thread, i've spotted seat mounts so far and lots of engine part differences

[harrierjumpjet74]

Wayne, u should get the red mk2 done first mate... matt:confused:

[wayne m]

Yes mat you are right, but I'm saving for the tractive gearbox and front proflex to finish her.
I've got an old pic but I'll try post new one soon.

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[petrolhead]

Red one,Red one,do the Red one please!

Looks a beaut!:)

[wayne m]

This is what the engine will look like.
2.5 millington series2 but I'm trying a few mods on my own!

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this rally car been a very long term project due to cost, and there are things I would change on the car now, but it is what it is.

The level of cars being built in the last 2 years has risen. But trust me this car will be no slouch!

This car is also going on a diet, using some carbon panels etc etc
I'll try and do pics of both cars as I go.

Cheers

[RS1800]

Cheers Gary, engines and rally cars my thing.

That's why I put the tread on to get help and advise. Anyone know about the single numberplate light thing?


75 build cars had one number plate light ;)

[mike77cos]

Mine has a single one

[wayne m]

This is what the engine will look like.
2.5 millington series2 but I'm trying a few mods on my own!

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this rally car been a very long term project due to cost, and there are things I would change on the car now, but it is what it is.

The level of cars being built in the last 2 years has risen. But trust me this car will be no slouch!

This car is also going on a diet, using some carbon panels etc etc
I'll try and do pics of both cars as I go.

Cheers

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[Moose]

I've got a 76 car from oz as well, I was thinking of starting a spot the difference thread, i've spotted seat mounts so far and lots of engine part differences

As a start: Seat mounts(but Aussie RS mounts are different to standard Aussie escort mounts)/Steel sump/large fuel tank under boot floor/handbrake light/carbon emissions filter/back panel same colour as car (for RS models)/rear anti roll bar/Pinto less power than european sister car/standard bellhousing(cortina)/crappy round air filter on RS models (that why I have european RS filter fitted to mine)/rear view mirror mounted on screen/fuel filler through back panel/strengthing plate on front off side from floor to chassis.

All that aside its still an escort and even though the aussie RS is a lower spec than it's european cousin it's still an RS and I never plan to part with mine (well I suppose we never do but never say never ;)).

[mk1gaz]

Loving the engine for the red one :cool: . What's that starter motor on it , not seen one of those ones before ?

[wayne m]

Gaz, starters are made especialy for us to fit our special flywheels.

[mk1gaz]

I thought so mate , it looked like a specialist part and not like the ones i've burnt out before , lol . :D

[mk1gaz]

I also like the coil pack bolted on the dry sump pump and the dry sump pump running off the cam belt . Much better than the 10mm wide rubber band that my dry sump pan runs on !!!! :eek: I don't dare look at the flimsey thing as it gives me the shits , lol . :D

[fast eddie]

:cool::cool::cool::cool::cool:

[wayne m]

Sourced a bulkhead, it's lhd but Ive had a good look and I think the bits I need will be just fine, and it's solid.
So I will piece it in carefully when I get chance.

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also made myself a single light bumper after work, so I have choice on what to use.
Just needs bit more prep then powder coating.

[wayne m]

It's been a busy week or so, finding bits and tidying things up.
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tidied up the fuel tank
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built up wcxm and gartrac rack
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purchased decals, and a few other bits!
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got hold of some early White needle clocks too

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tidied up a single piece prop, new joints etc

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found out some new quarter bumpers I had some years back.

[bluevan1]

good to see u get some parts together for ur build m8.
keep up the good work there......

[Deepest Blue]

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Lovint that! :salute:

[harrierjumpjet74]

Lovint that! :salute:

Seen this shell in the flesh, shes a beauty.....:D

[wayne m]

Thanks mat, it's been a long time coming but nearing the end now.
Cars burried in garage in an air chamber, but as weather gets better I'll post some new pictures.
Now I have the rallycar, I need a roadcar.
Hence this new project, and compared to building the rallycar this is a lot less costly.

[wayne m]

Started to sort rear axle out!
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[rsjohn1]

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Yum Yum....................................

[mike77cos]

When did bumpers go from one light to two?

[Davecos4x4]

good work you are doing. :)

the red one is very nice too. :)

[Groupcracer]

love the red one Wayne gorgeous.....

good work!

as for the bulkheads.....

They rust from the inside when they get leaves in them from being parked under trees which they shouldn't be!!! traditional aussie problem....

good work.:spliff::D

[wayne m]

Well busy few lunch times making these but they are looking good
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The disc is a 310x 32 mm pre bedded in at ap, I've anodised the hubs and soon to do the disc bell which I've been busy making, ive made them myself to get the correct spacing for the wrc 6 pot calipers, pics to follow.

The rear disc bells I am just finishing too to mate to the 280mmx28mm discs.
And 4pot wrc Subaru rear calipers.

The proflex is nearly ready for the front too.
Just changing top mounts for evo type, fully adjustable.

http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad270/mitchellrallying/photo-67.jpg

This is obviously all for my red car, most of the parts for the car have been purchased some time but now is the final fit up.

I'll try keep pics coming on both cars.

Cheers

[Mikethepanel]

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Wheels look abit small mate! Is that for better acceleration?:D

[wayne m]

Hoping to be on wheels in two weeks then il post pics.
The guys at fostek are just sorting the axle out for me.
Pics of that too soon.

[Mark M]

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Cheers

is that a BDA in your kitchen........ :rolleyes:...:cool:

[wayne m]

Bdt from a 1700t well spotted!

I'm also doing a lotus twin cam ornament for when we decorate the front room
:D

[RS_Fiesta]

Good thread,both cars look very nice.:D

[wayne m]

The road car Radiator (thanks mark m) has had some treatment and re core etc.

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[FORDCHO]

Very good ! : Yeah:

[wayne m]

Made a start on grp 1 struts to make sure they are ok.

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Then stripped, paint striped cleaned and checked

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[wayne m]

Tidied the struts up new seals etc for the road car!

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Now it's time for the gearbox to have a birthday!

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[wayne m]

Rally car brakes and axle now coming together.

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Hopefully get it all together at weekend with more pics.

[prs]

lots of quality goodies there Wayne, this is going to be nice.:cool: best of luck finishing it.

Robert

[FOSSIE]

Looking great Wayne! The watts cover should be the other way up though - if you look on the inside, there's a cut-out - this is a drainage channel and should be at the bottom. Lockrings should be with you monday ;)

[wayne m]

Yep, just dropped it on studs, to make sure it fit, as it's been anodised and holes a touch tight.

Cheers

[pushrod]

What a fantastic job.
Makes me tired just reading about all the work you've done.
Whats your secret, Red Bull, Relentless. Double Expresso's???? LOL

Top marks, really impressed.

[Groupfour]

Going to be a very nice car

[wayne m]

Thanks guys, I feel like the walking dead at the moment. I'm trying to do my stuff, we have a 6 week old baby, decorating, full time job. Etc etc
I just don't sleep much! Lol
I'll have to take a break on my stuff next week as I've got a few other things to do.;)
But I'll try keep pics coming.:D

[RS2000CUSTOM]

we have a 6 week old baby, decorating, full time job.



You got the bab in a full time decorating job already ??? - but she is only 6 weeks old ! :adminfinger:

[rsjohn1]

All looking good Wayne, dont do what i did and make yourself ill over the head of cars...

You have a smashing wee one enjoy her!! the cars will not run away.

ps the diff covers up sides doon lol

Regards John

[wayne m]

No, definately family first!
I just dropped diff cover on notice not bolted,
I've fitted studs to pigs head, and with casing being anodised I wanted to make sure she dropped on.
I'm going to pop my engine together today, pics posted later.
Then get front suspension in car.
Day off tommorrow :D

[bluevan1]

comeing well be some bit of kit when finshed.

[wayne m]

Popped the engine together yesterday.

Another big chunk done, made my own oil filter housing on back of oil pump.

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Bit of a break for a week or two now!

[FORDCHO]

A beautiful, let's see ...: Occasion5:

[Mark M]

gonna be some car, would love to own that engine.... :rolleyes:

[fast eddie]

spot on wayne, spot on!:cool::cool::cool:

[rsjohn1]

Popped the engine together yesterday.

Another big chunk done, made my own oil filter housing on back of oil pump.

http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad270/mitchellrallying/d4101c7c.jpg

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Bit of a break for a week or two now!

Yum Yum!!!!!!!

[RS_Fiesta]

Amazing

[lee bishop]

Bloody hell that looks fit :D

[alancdavis]

Top Job

[Dave1800BDA]

nice motor wayne, top work gone into this

[SHIFTY]

Nice one Wayne, fair coming on now :cool:

[mk2ddc]

Now thats an engine :cool::cool::cool::cool:

[mk1GTstu]

very nice!:cool::cool::thumbright:

[wayne m]

Thanks guy's
As I say a break for a few weeks, doing other things
Then back to it!

[ModenaRS2]

Absolutely love those engines. This is going to be some car.

:notworthy:

[mk1gaz]

Top work Wayne , looks the nuts . What size engine you using in this one ? :)

[wayne m]

2.5 diamond! Hope to dyno the engine in about 4 weeks time.

[mk1gaz]

2.5 diamond! Hope to dyno the engine in about 4 weeks time.
:wav::wav:

Yeeeeeeeeeeeeees please , don't forget the video camera . :D

[wayne m]

Rebuilding road car gearbox now, in lunch times!

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[mk1gaz]

We need more engine porn !!!! :D

[Frosticles]

I've just done a sex wee. :D:D:D:D:D

[wayne m]

Ok, let me get my gearbox finished then my lunch time will be consumed by
The Bdg build for the road car.
Proper engine porn!

[Aaron P.]

not many guys can build 2 very nice cars at once.....looking very nice....:)

[coskev3]

Awesome cars in the making:cool:

Notice your in Shrops;)where do you get your anodizing done please?

[wayne m]

A couple of different places but I think hard anodising in Kidderminster is the best, minimum charge is high though.

Wherever you go anodising isn't cheap.

[wayne m]

Had to make some space today, nice opportunity for a pic

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[prs]

looks lovely Wayne, keep the photos coming.

[mk1gaz]

That's the foooooooookin nuts Wayne , loving the number plate so don't sell that unless severly bribed !!! :D

[Davecos4x4]

very nice car indeed.:)

[bluevan1]

nice
cool number plate

[wayne m]

Cheers, yep plate makes car complete!

I've had some serious offers for it, but not for sale.

I'll try keep pics coming, but as I say, I've got a few other things to do at the moment so progress is frozen at the moment.

It would be nice to have a big push and get it done to display at autosports in jam, but we will see!

Glad you like her though.

[stridy67]

looks top work there m8 hope i can get mine close to that keep the pics coming very very nice a+

[paul spence]

looking well wayne

[Nipper]

Oh baby :dropmouth: :cool: :thumbright:

[rsjohn1]

Very nice Wayne, the plate is a very nice touch indeed. Lokk forward to seeing the car

John

[Martin]

Look forward to seeing this completed :cool:

Plate looks very nice :slurp:

[modena green]

:cool: lovely that nice plate tooo:)

[FOSSIE]

Wayne, looks awesome, are those Prepfab Monte rear arches and have you got on any side-on photos please?

cheers, Tom

[taffr]

it a yes from me;), your through to the next round wayne:D

[wayne m]

Tom, arches are from prefab, but they are the Tarmac arches not monte.
Hope this helps, need a post on your car on here now!

Sorry, no side pics at moment, only the one near start of this post.

[cossie si]

Get that box bought , me mike and dave will scare you on track :rolleyes:;)

[SHIFTY]

Very nice Wayne, keep the updates coming :cool: