A worthwhile rebuild?

[Brynmor Pierce]

Right starters for 10...

We've got a MK1 sitting in the garage that requires some level of panelwork. Started life as an 1100 but best described now as a Mex replica. (I road rallied it for a while)
Now what I can't decide is whether people think it worthwhile having new wings/ rebuild inners/ plus paint, (bulkhead back is good) on something that's not a proper RS as the cost will be quite high looking at figures being bandied about?

Where once i've put in another engine/decent box etc i'll have probably spent more than an OK RS would cost??

Any thoughts as i'm stuck in my mind at present (and it's scary lol)

[grum]

surely its up to you - whatever you allocate/want to/end up spending will only be worth it in your eyes -

if its as described, its simple if you're going to keep it ...................... get it done, its an escort

[RS2000EXPRESS]

At least you will know the inside and out of this car and you don't have to spend a fortune for a decent pinto and Type 9 to go in it....if you end up with a decent mk1 body then it's worth doing.

Get building and have some fun out of it!

[Brynmor Pierce]

Too true,mind says re-build heart says another RS2 like I had to sell for my first house...

[Aled]

Too true,mind says re-build heart says another RS2 like I had to sell for my first house...

Heart says RS?......get an RS.....you will only feel deflated as it seems to be what you are after

[modena green]

hit the nail on the ed

ok rs thats all your gonna get.to get wot you already have on your description rs wise 3 to 5 k then you have to re panel plus paint.sounds like a std eng n box isnt 4 u either.reckon you could do your own to your own taste 4 the money,and have it nice for the price of an ok rs.my rule of thumb is@15k to restore mk1 rs if you got the car @20k if you havent.its only my opinion.hope this helps

[mk1gaz]

Mint modded 1100L's are worth the same as an RS anyway . Mines an 1100L and it's worth more than most RS' except original BDA's and Lotus models (even though they're all built from 1100L's now anyway !!!!!)

[Gordy]

Mint modded 1100L's are worth the same as an RS anyway . Mines an 1100L and it's worth more than most RS' except original BDA's and Lotus models (even though they're all built from 1100L's now anyway !!!!!)

To you it is

[mk1gaz]

And to everyone else whos got any sense !!!!

[GAZ W]

Do all the work to mex standard , buy a mex log book for it of ebay ....A genuine mexico you then have.

[grum]

Do all the work to mex standard , buy a mex log book for it of ebay ....A genuine mexico you then have.

sounds like a plan to me - anyone ever done one ?

[RS2000CUSTOM]

Do all the work to mex standard , buy a mex log book for it of ebay ....A genuine mexico you then have.

sounds like a plan to me - anyone ever done one ?

[modena green]

Mint modded 1100L's are worth the same as an RS anyway . Mines an 1100L and it's worth more than most RS' except original BDA's and Lotus models (even though they're all built from 1100L's now anyway !!!!!)

i am sorry i totally disagree with you on this one some are built from 1300 xl

[RS2000CUSTOM]

i am sorry i totally disagree with you on this one some are built from 1300 xl

So does that make em a Mexel ?

[modena green]

So does that make em a Mexel ?

very good old chap wot about an rs1600 out of a 1300gt could that be a BD GT