It's All About the Base, No Trouble ;)

[LOUIE]

Originally Posted by Chesney

I got the boot spoiler

You got the shit one.. The nos one looked great

[Chesney]

Originally Posted by LOUIE

You got the shit one.. The nos one looked great

No son I got the nos one that ruddy fitted to it

[RS2000EXPRESS]

Originally Posted by merp0

If mine looks half as good as Ruddy's above, I'll be very happy.
As for the debate in to the amount of them still about in their original trim spec, I think there are relatively few. Not a scientific measure I know, but at the Lakes show this year, I only saw one.

This model was not a great seller for Ford, it was kind of a replacement for the Mk2 mex but they did not pull it off once again! For RS2000 buyers wanted the full spec to go with it, no cheap seats, plain looped pile carpet, plain trim or steel wheels (although alloys and Recaros were an option) and they wanted that nice little glove box too! Many base models were registered very late due to being stuck in the showrooms for some time unsold! You might find some with a microwave sunroof, radio and after-market vinyl roof fitted, a dealers last desperate attempt to shift them! It's not all bad though as these little base models have had the last laugh, due to them being rare they are now becoming popular and well loved! So rare, how many arguments have you heard from the less knowledgeable debating whether these models are a proper RS2000??? Lol.

Tim

[Aled]

Can't wait to see the results of your magic Merpo. It will be brilliant.

[merp0]

Your right Tim, Microwave door - check, Sharp radio - check LOL

Thanks Al, no magic involved

[RS2000EXPRESS]

Originally Posted by merp0

Your right Tim, Microwave door - check, Sharp radio - check LOL

Thanks Al, no magic involved

Ha ha I had a Sharp cassette player in mine, well it was a Custom you know! Lol All these cars are as interesting and important as each other these days, your model will be a nice alternative from the common as muck Custom!

Tim

[christopher dudley]

Originally Posted by LOUIE

Ruddy should of kept it.
Steve should of kept it- though the mex is stunning..
You should of kept it..

And in that mix I should of bought it😂

glad none of you did or i would not have it!!!!

[LOUIE]

Originally Posted by christopher dudley

glad none of you did or i would not have it!!!!

You'd of been snookered if I had as it'd be in oz now

[LOUIE]

Originally Posted by RS2000EXPRESS

Ha ha I had a Sharp cassette player in mine, well it was a Custom you know! Lol All these cars are as interesting and important as each other these days, your model will be a nice alternative from the common as muck Custom!

Tim

You'd of had Spandau ballet blasting out I recon

[RS2000EXPRESS]

Originally Posted by LOUIE

You'd of had Spandau ballet blasting out I recon

Well yeah......and Tears for Fears, Simple Minds, Abc and plenty of others!

[s17yde]

Originally Posted by christopher dudley

glad none of you did or i would not have it!!!!

Pity you didn't ring me Saturday instead of Monday you would have had it how Ruddy built it

[christopher dudley]

absolutely right steve, though it is now back to looking just how it was when you had it.

[RUDDY]

Originally Posted by s17yde

Pity you didn't ring me Saturday instead of Monday you would have had it how Ruddy built it

Is that a good thing ?

[oum808p]

Good luck with it - looks a really good project, I bet you could have that done for Bodellwydan next year! Good to see you again yesterday (personally I'd keep it as close to standard as poss!)
Cheers - Andy (GUF)

[Frosticles]

Used to have a Venetian Red Base Model "FHL 860V" When I bought it though a previous owner had already added all of the Custom parts.....

[seanyboy]

Ive been very lucky and just picked up a set of standard base seats from Turbospud, really good condition and he gave them to me for a really good price, just need to get a set of steels and my car should be able to go back to its originality, but unsure if i will fit them as i like the fishnets and the Ronals.

[ebj60t]

Go on fit then, everyone has fishnets and alloys!!
Mind you black centre caps for steels might be hard to come by unless you've already got them!

[merp0]

Originally Posted by oum808p

Good luck with it - looks a really good project, I bet you could have that done for Bodellwydan next year! Good to see you again yesterday (personally I'd keep it as close to standard as poss!)
Cheers - Andy (GUF)

It was good to see you again too, and GUF, but I don't think I'll be parking mine next to it for a good while

Originally Posted by ebj60t

Go on fit then, everyone has fishnets and alloys!!
Mind you black centre caps for steels might be hard to come by unless you've already got them!

Correct looking Centre caps are a must.
Try these for size, with some paint and a sticker
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/182185182606

This is a finished listing, just as an example, keep your eyes open and you'll get some in reasonable condition.

[seanyboy]

Originally Posted by ebj60t

Go on fit then, everyone has fishnets and alloys!!
Mind you black centre caps for steels might be hard to come by unless you've already got them!

Unfortunately not, I have heard they are quite rare, hopefully a set will turn up!

[seanyboy]

Originally Posted by merp0

It was good to see you again too, and GUF, but I don't think I'll be parking mine next to it for a good while



Correct looking Centre caps are a must.
Try these for size, with some paint and a sticker
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/182185182606

This is a finished listing, just as an example, keep your eyes open and you'll get some in reasonable condition.

I'll keep my eyes open for them