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jayorme
19-05-2005, 14:09
Hi Everyone!

After purchasing my Rs2k at the beginning of the Month the day has finally come and my RS (Feeling very sorry for itself) has Just been Delivered!!

Over the next few weeks/months/years! I'll be keeping a log of the resto on here. May also need to ask you guys for advice when I run in to my first of many problems. :-)

Need to go and fit a fireplace for the mrs now to keep her sweet and then I'm free to start the car!

Cheers
Jay

http://bbs.rsownersclub.co.uk/photop/data/512/medium/1208P1010066.JPG
IanJohnston
19-05-2005, 14:56
Good luck Jay!.......

Hopefully I won't be too far behind you with aquiring my project.

Ian.
RS2000&MEXICO
19-05-2005, 14:58
good luck m8 and if you need any info we will all help you no probs..... :cheers:
Banishit
19-05-2005, 16:08
good luck Jay, another makes it back from oblivion ?
vinny
19-05-2005, 18:06
good luck jay - just about to start my mex as well.

heres to the long slog :cheers:
wiggyrs
19-05-2005, 18:10
Good luck with it Jay.
Frosticles
19-05-2005, 18:54
The best of luck to you. Don't expect to see much of the wife though......................
vinny
19-05-2005, 22:33
isnt that the idea kev :cheers:
Frosticles
19-05-2005, 23:10
Now, I love my dear wife very much But the car HAD to be done and that was that. :cheers: I do make the poor girl suffer with my "Obsessions" Nuff said.............he he he
RS2K
20-05-2005, 10:47
All the best with the Restro m8
I'll be starting mine when the shell comes back from the shop.
Kel
20-05-2005, 11:32
Now, I love my dear wife very much But the car HAD to be done and that was that. :cheers: I do make the poor girl suffer with my "Obsessions" Nuff said.............he he he

dont we all, but I'm lucky; she loves driving it just as much as I do. She even takes her friends home in it if I have the car out. Bless, last drop of for her friends I hear a little scream as Julie floored it ... hehehe
jayorme
20-05-2005, 23:25
Cheers guys for the encouragement.
Managed to strip the interior out of the car last night and remove the nose cone. Cars very low so over the years has damaged the original (need to look tomorrow to see what shocks are on it!). When I bought the car the guy threw in a spare which he tells me is from a merseyside police rs2000 (not sure if true or not but its mint). Another bonus is I went out with my brother in law to be (I get married in July) and found out before he became a HGV1 driver he had 5 years in the welding trade! Things just get better :-) will add new pics tomorrow,

Cheers
Jay
GAZ W
20-05-2005, 23:45
good luck with the resto ...see you at national day 200? in the complete car
jayorme
21-05-2005, 18:07
Updated Pics... Gone back in the garage now after watching Utd Lose :-(

Here's OEV11V in her new home.

http://bbs.rsownersclub.co.uk/photop/data/512/medium/1208OEV11V_001.jpg

Heres where it looks like I'll spend the next few weeks! (New door cards will be purchased!)

http://bbs.rsownersclub.co.uk/photop/data/512/medium/1208OEV11V_003.jpg

Under Bonnet Shot.Need to purchase new top plates as the replacements are naff!

http://bbs.rsownersclub.co.uk/photop/data/512/medium/1208OEV11V_005.jpg

One part that I hardly need to touch!! thank god!

http://bbs.rsownersclub.co.uk/photop/data/512/medium/1208OEV11V_004.jpg
jayorme
21-05-2005, 22:47
Just ordered a mig welder, Trolley Jack, Stands and Spot Weld Remover so should start to make progress later this week.

Jay.
M11RF
22-05-2005, 15:56
I can`t see pics...??? :geek:
Good Luck anyway!!!!
RS2000&MEXICO
22-05-2005, 17:43
i can.... :cyclops:
jayorme
22-05-2005, 17:48
Anyone know any good links on the internet to purchase Mk2 Panels? After Inner Sills and Floor Panels to start with.

Cheers
Jay
RS2000&MEXICO
22-05-2005, 17:50
any good mortor factor will do hadrian panels very cheap....
Ben Allen
22-05-2005, 19:36
Looks like a good project mate, have some fun with it.
I will be starting on mine this summer aswell, can hardly wait after going to the Stanford Hall show last weekend
jayorme
10-11-2005, 14:46
Cars Changed a little since first purchased. After looking at the front panel, slam panel and inner wings I decided to purchase a 2nd hand front end with no rust and this is the state of play at the moment. More pics to follow over winter.

Jay

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pushrod
10-11-2005, 20:46
Leave it open and chrome up the engine. Drop the roof by six inches and you've one unique street car!

Either way you have the heart of a lion or is this your first resto?
Banishit
10-11-2005, 21:51
well you didnt leave many stones unturned there LOL
Frosticles
10-11-2005, 22:59
Scary
lee bishop
11-11-2005, 08:15
holy fcuk :geek:
Frosticles
26-01-2006, 20:07
Any updayes yet?
harrier mark 2
27-01-2006, 08:01
get at it matey! i,am just coming out the other end and loving it, if you can borrow or buy a dehumidifier and leave it going in there it stops any rust appearing on your new welding,keeps everything nice and dry untill its painted. just a tip,good luck.