Mk2 mexico project begins....

[kas750]

Well i thought i had better start a new thread here...

To recap..
Its a 1978 mexico.Its been in dry storage for 21 years until bought it just before christmas.I did a little recommision and put it through an mot.I have done about 80 miles in it mostly to prove the gearbox and axle which are perfect.Although in the pics it looks pretty decent, in the flesh it did need a getting at so the restoration has begun.
This is how it looked where it had been stored for the last 21 years.

[bigjohnie]

Brilliant find mate and will look amazing when done.good luck

[kas750]

Ta Johnie.

[kas750]

The wing rails had some rust on them so i decided to remove the wings to have a look.After some severe prodding i found a little hole on either side where the inner sill meets the bulkhead.So i removed the interior to do a proper repair..and one thing lead to another.
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I have put some proper hours in over the past 4 days getting it stripped and everything labelled up.I have a new ford nearside wing but i am in need of a drivers side ford wing if anybody can help please?

[Jethro]

This is going to be good.
Just imagine only a week or so ago you were thinking about just touching up a few areas.

[Dave1800BDA]

looking forward to this...plenty of pics please
and dont throw anything away

[gixer1000]

Well done,I wish i could have got as much done as you,I am still fighting with the underseal,keep the pics coming,Regards gixer1000.

[RS2000&MEXICO]

i love a nice amber mex keep the pics coming...the shell looks very good by the way

[oggie snr]

That's a cracker of car keep the pic coming

[ModenaRS2]

Looks a cracking find and look forward to the updates

[76mex]

looks very similar condition to mine when i purchased it good luck and keep the pics coming

[mk2ddc]

Looks a cracking project mate and the best colour for a mex imo
Keep the pics coming

[kas750]

While the shell is away i will concentrate on renovating the engine,gearbox and ancillaries.



I have taken about 150 reference photos already... including pics of paint dabs!

[Retro Sport Parts]

Looking forward to this build. Very nice car to start with.

Errol

[coskev3]

Great looking car

Whats the score with buying/finding it,was it someone you knew/family that did own it?????