Ruddy's RS1600i

[topaz]

Gents, this is Jon Speller who painted my car, cannot recommend him enough, ..................even if he does like MG's

might have a job for him soon if he plays his cards right

[hally]

come on paul get some more pic's up!

[RUDDY]

Hally,
been too ****ing cold and I have been a bit under the weather the last week or so hence no real progress . Have ordered a few more new parts as I have just been paid so maybe fit those when they arrive and post a couple of pics. Doubtful the car will be out early part of this year though

[hally]

not too good!

[RUDDY]

Had a delivery so especially for Hally I braved the elements and had an hour or two in the garage. New rear lights fitted and wired up, new rear bumper and plastics re-fitted along with the wiper motor and rear washer. New front indicators were fitted allowing the headlamps to be fitted finally and these are now fully wired up. Also bought a brand new pair of driveshafts so I am getting near the point where I need to have the engine rebuilt (this is going to a local company) and the gearbox restored (this is going to one of Oggies contacts). Got the glass and seals back in the doors and the sunroof back in although I still need a bronze glass for this (Hally what did you do with the Ghia you were telling me about at Kames ?).

[RabC-RS2-77]

looking very nice, that paul...

[graham John]

Paul,
its not a mk 2, but by **** im enjoying the build of this, well done and looking very nice


cheeRS

[Dave1800BDA]

Paul,
its not a mk 2, but by **** im enjoying the build of this, well done and looking very nice


cheeRS

totally agree

[RUDDY]

Paul,
its not a mk 2, but by **** im enjoying the build of this, well done and looking very nice


cheeRS

GJ , you're right its not a mk2 but the next project might be ....

I appreciate all the positive comments on the SKATER

[ian parker]

Paul, the build is a credit to you, stunning looking so far, whats the interior like ?? apart from the Euro Scheel seats in a MK1, i consider the 1.6i interior to be the best. Keep up the quality work

[Frosticles]

Smashing.

[oldskooljoe]

what a stunning car this will be,welldone

cheeRSjoe

[Banishit]

superb job Paul, looking forward to seeing the finished article, and Vinnys skater too

[vinny]

superb job Paul, looking forward to seeing the finished article, and Vinnys skater too

so i am bri, ONCE this bloody f**king fence comes down i will be able to work on my skater, till then the xr2 is in there

oh - looks great paul

[RUDDY]

Not a lot to report lately , fitted a new brake servo and a new master cylinder which allowed me to tighten up all the brake pipes (however I think they may be coming back of for a respray). Refitted the rear screen which was a bit of a milestone as I got it back in without breaking it thus retaining the original dealer sticker. Fitted the front bumper, just waiting for a spare overrider as I snapped a stud in one of mine. Windscreen company coming on Monday to refit new front screen then I can get the dash in and tidy up some of the wiring.
Gonna start stripping the engine block down next week and taking it to the engine builders for cleaning , inspection and measuring and then I will have an idea of what I need to do to it. Tried to get a shot showing the whole car in one photo.