My Sapphire Cosworth Resto/Concours

[james_RScos]

Hi All this is an ongoing thread and i will be updating it with pics and details as i go.


Bit of Background info on me and the car...............

I got the Cossie Bug when i was 17 a friend of mine owned an RS500 Stage 3 330bhp he let me drive it and that was that lol.

I then found out about the Sapphire model and loved its sleeper looks and cosworth performance and i was hooked, 6 years of waiting building no claims, tormenting myself...
in that time i had a 106 modded first car not very good then i got a Mk6 Fiesta and modded that too.

T21 JJB Pics (http://www.imagejb.co.uk/general/index.php?album=T21_JJB_My_Last_Car)

T21 JJB was one of those car you really just shouldnt of sold but i had too to get the cossie i still miss it now and hope to have one again some day, T21 was near on perfect clean in and out washed every day painted underneath polished engine bay(by me) and lots more.

I won alot of prizes and got a fechure for car of the Meet in Fast Ford @ a UKFIESTANETWORK www.ukfiestanetwork.com meet @ Bluewater Kent.

I got the Cossie H380 TBV about two years ago i agreeded the purchase on the monday and was picking it up on the friday which was the longest week of my life, But all worth it in the end... Trust me.

Thanks for listening..

The Car...

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y165/james_mk6SWA/DSCF2473Medium.jpg
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http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y165/james_mk6SWA/DSCF2468Medium.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y165/james_mk6SWA/DSCF2467Medium.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y165/james_mk6SWA/DSCF2466Medium.jpg

Inside

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y165/james_mk6SWA/DSCF1848Small.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y165/james_mk6SWA/DSCF1847Small.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y165/james_mk6SWA/DSCF1846Small.jpg

Rear End Started today 24.12.2007

Started work today.

Up in the air to start with

http://www.imagejb.co.uk/general/My_Car_H380_TBV/images/IMG_6780.jpg

Broken Wheel arch liners out (Need new or used ones if anyone can help)

Rear wheel archs looking good on both sides quick rub down remove surface rush scabs and treat with rust eater then primer and paint, same for everywhere underneath.
http://www.imagejb.co.uk/general/My_Car_H380_TBV/images/IMG_6781.jpg

Tank down looking good but will still use the new one and save this one.

http://www.imagejb.co.uk/general/My_Car_H380_TBV/images/IMG_6783.jpg

Clean where the tank and fuel pump carier where

http://www.imagejb.co.uk/general/My_Car_H380_TBV/images/IMG_6782.jpg

Near side rear in first coat of primer

http://www.imagejb.co.uk/general/My_Car_H380_TBV/images/IMG_6784.jpg

Just waiting for the new fuel tank now that will be powder coated and il transfer the bits over ready for putting back.
Got the carier in me boot taking it to a couple of local places to try and get all new bits for it IE pipes, banjo's clips.
Carier will be off to the powder coaters for a blast and made nice.

Lots more to do, strip all suppension off and get stuff to powder coaters.
new brake lines
new fuel pipe
new hi tensil bolts and nuts.

more to come cheers James.

Work From last year

Also painted some componets and brakets from the engine bay when i cleaned it up

Bibs and bobs

Troutle bracket
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y165/james_mk6SWA/DSCF2020Small.jpg
Engine ??? for lifting the engine out
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y165/james_mk6SWA/DSCF2019Small.jpg
map senor bracket
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y165/james_mk6SWA/DSCF2018Small.jpg
alarm bracket
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y165/james_mk6SWA/DSCF2011Small.jpg
turbo damper
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y165/james_mk6SWA/DSCF2008Small.jpg
coil bracket
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y165/james_mk6SWA/DSCF2006Small.jpg
power steering bracket
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y165/james_mk6SWA/DSCF2005Small.jpg
rocket cover(getting some post office red for this today then it will be off to the machiners)
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y165/james_mk6SWA/DSCF2024Small.jpg

Bit of tape
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y165/james_mk6SWA/DSCF2126Small.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y165/james_mk6SWA/DSCF2127Small.jpg
Post Office Red Paint
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y165/james_mk6SWA/DSCF2128Small.jpg
And you get this
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y165/james_mk6SWA/DSCF2132Small.jpg
Peel tape off
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y165/james_mk6SWA/DSCF2135Small.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y165/james_mk6SWA/DSCF2134Small.jpg

I know it not standard but i like it and its different and alot easier than taking it the be skimmed

To get some of the components off the wings the arch liner needed to come out and it was a very happy sight behind there going to paint it body colour and the same for all the other archs.
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y165/james_mk6SWA/DSCF2012Small.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y165/james_mk6SWA/DSCF2014Small.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y165/james_mk6SWA/DSCF2013Small.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y165/james_mk6SWA/DSCF2015Small.jpg

Bit of an update,

Last sunday was spent in the garage cleaning rust off componets then rust paint/seal and a bit of spray paint.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y165/james_mk6SWA/DSCF3752Medium.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y165/james_mk6SWA/DSCF3753Medium.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y165/james_mk6SWA/DSCF3755Medium.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y165/james_mk6SWA/DSCF3757Medium.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y165/james_mk6SWA/DSCF3758Medium.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y165/james_mk6SWA/DSCF3759Medium.jpg
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http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y165/james_mk6SWA/DSCF3761Medium.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y165/james_mk6SWA/DSCF3764Medium.jpg

Pics of new parts

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y165/james_mk6SWA/DSCF3782Medium.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y165/james_mk6SWA/DSCF3783Medium.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y165/james_mk6SWA/DSCF3784Medium.jpg
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http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y165/james_mk6SWA/DSCF3786Medium.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y165/james_mk6SWA/DSCF3787Medium.jpg

Hub caps

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y165/james_mk6SWA/DSCF3789Medium.jpg

Bottom arm cross member bolts

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y165/james_mk6SWA/DSCF3791Medium.jpg

Hub/strut holding bolt

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y165/james_mk6SWA/DSCF3792Medium.jpg

Pinch bolt and nut

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y165/james_mk6SWA/DSCF3793Medium.jpg

Anti roll bar nuts

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y165/james_mk6SWA/DSCF3794Medium.jpg

Plastic washer covers (revised)

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y165/james_mk6SWA/DSCF3795Medium.jpg

Bushes with metal inserts to fit in bottom arm (revised)

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y165/james_mk6SWA/DSCF3796Medium.jpg

Washers to compress bushes (revised)

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y165/james_mk6SWA/DSCF3797Medium.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y165/james_mk6SWA/alloy.jpg

Wheels back from the powder coaters :DD:

Wheel Nuts too, they came on wednesday

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y165/james_mk6SWA/nuts.jpg

New Mongoose
3 inch from turbo to back box 4 inch tail pipe.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y165/james_mk6SWA/exhaust.jpg

[Wheelie_Clean]

Very nice project:thumb:
This one is bookmarked:D

[Stepho]

Very Nice example James. Looks very clean. Is that one of the last Moonstone Blue 2wd versions?

[Cliff]

mmmm this looks like it will be interesting :thumb:

[james_RScos]

Very Nice example James. Looks very clean. Is that one of the last Moonstone Blue 2wd versions?

Yes mate she is, glad to see someone that know the difference, most people tell me its a 4*4 and when i tell them its 2wd they go "i think your wrong you sure" yes its a sideways machine :lol:

Cheers for the comments

[IanG]

Very nice wish I had the skill to do any sort of mechanical work on a car.

[scooby73]

Fantastic! That's one awesome car you've got there:thumb:

[Gavb]

that is the sort of dedication and attention to detail that rs owners are famous for is it a 4x4 or 2wd the wheels tell me two wheel but h plate says 4x4 looking forward to more posts on this top stuff mate

[james_RScos]

Also didnt Mention on Friday i ordered :

From R & B Motorsport

Konis (going black) ledda spring developed by Ahmed (also going black) all for the standard look but to handle like a *****

Also Full powerflex poly bush set.

and Shims.

From Ford

New Fuel Tank and strap.

[james_RScos]

that is the sort of dedication and attention to detail that rs owners are famous for is it a 4x4 or 2wd the wheels tell me two wheel but h plate says 4x4 looking forward to more posts on this top stuff mate

lol 2wd mate last of the 2wd on a 1990 H reg..... Very rare..... i have a data base going of them iv been doing it since i got mine (so 2 years) and i only know of about 4 including mine.

Cheers for the comments boys.

[Skyliner34]

Thats an awesome car and project you've got there :thumb:

EDIT: Men & Motors has a program on now about the Sierra Cossie with Tim Harvey :thumb:

[chris_20]

looking good james- i remember you from my days on the fiesta-network forum. also bookmarked

[Deanoecosse]

superb looking Cossie, I've not seen one as nice since they were new back in the late 80's.

[james_RScos]

looking good james- i remember you from my days on the fiesta-network forum. also bookmarked


Yes mate, did you have the black Mk6 very nicely modded??

[tmlvaleting]

lovely stuff I love the old classic fords like this. Good work

[kyle_sxi]

absouletly amazing matey would love to do that sort of work to mine but i have a baby and cant expect them to walk everywhere :lol:

[chris_20]

Yes mate, did you have the black Mk6 very nicely modded??


i did indeed my friend, here is the old girl. apparently being scrapped now after the little scrott who bought it off me wrote it off :(
http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/7573/64533490xf0.jpg

anyway back to your cossie lol

[Autobrite Detailer]

hey james that is one concours cossie ,just sold my 4x4 g plate after seeing these pic s made me cry what have i done. Keep us posted on your work , how long have u been owner of the car looks like i ve seen in staffordshire?

[Mattieuk]

Cool....I look forward to this post developing.

Good work fella:)

[Timmo]

Love pretty much all things old school Cosworth!
Going to be a great thread matey! nice one!!

[mally]

Nice work. Looks as if you chose a well looked after car there.

[james_RScos]

Dont you hate it when you type a long post and then you get kicked from the board:mad: :wall: i normally copy and paste it as i go but hay thats enough moaning......

In reply to peoples kind words thanks.

Iv just updated the first post on the first page with some details on me and my cars.

But iv not put anything about the history of the car BUT i will now.

H380 TBV HISTORY

OK,

The car was owned by a lady for the first 11 years of its life and she was called Gallergher and she lived in liverpool (strange aye) it was garaged everyday, the car was purchased from St Hellens Ford and i beleive it still is there and i hope to go and get pictures of the car and dealership together one day.

The Car was then sold on to a bloke in the Leicster area i believe and wasnt used much until it was bough by the private dealer who i got it from.

The cars ben though alot with me in the two years iv owned it one some of you may remember from about 20 months ago when a Barn in the Nottinghamshire area was blown down cruching a big collection of classic Fords all apart from mine (Artical Here (http://www.nottingham-rsoc.co.uk/news/barn.htm)), its now in a new home and very happy.

[vicky]

I know some people really moan about concours cars (say they should be driven etc) but I really admire the work that goes into them.

[james_RScos]

I know some people really moan about concours cars (say they should be driven etc) but I really admire the work that goes into them.

I know what you mean, mine is driven six months of the year in good weather goes to most RS shows and alot of others + i take it out for summer night drives too.

end of the day i bough it to drive it and i couldnt have it sat in a car coon all its life thats not for me but at the same time its nice o have it only six months of the year its refreshing, and its like a new car and adventure when it comes out to play for summer.

[james_RScos]

Also to add got some nice little rare bits for the car.

Head Lamp Protectors by Ford.

Brand New Floor Matts all four with carpet clips (will only be using these if i do concours in the fuchure.)

[hesslevtr]

this is going to be a cracking thread

love cars like this

was very lucky with the barn then looking from the pics

such a shame the other cars got damaged

[John-R-]

[B]The cars ben though alot with me in the two years iv owned it one some of you may remember from about 20 months ago when a Barn in the Nottinghamshire area was blown down cruching a big collection of classic Fords all apart from mine (Artical Here (http://www.nottingham-rsoc.co.uk/news/barn.htm)), its now in a new home and very happy.

I remember reading about that on another forum, totally gutting to see some of those RS's etc crushed.

John

[GlynRS2]

I love these sort of threads - great work, I love this sort of attention to detail :thumb:

[James.G]

absolutely love it!

love cossies, love concourse... the two is just bliss :)

[james_RScos]

CheeRS all,

Those words make it all worth it, hoping to get down tomorrow and get some more work done(boxing day). would like to be in a position where the boot floor is rust treated and primed but thats alot of work.

So we will see.

[Benskett]

Jesus that's clean for a H reg! :eek:

Respect from a Jap man :thumb:

[Rhys]

Very nice mate. Been there and done that with a Saff too. On the rocker Cover you going to get the wrighting part polished like std?

[Rew]

Great cars and that looks a good example. Owned a few RS's in the past and am looking into getting another in Winter 2008.

I remember reading the barn incendent in Rally News.... very sad.

[PootleFlump]

Excellent post. Looking forward to some updates. I reckon you Ford Cossie chaps have it easy though, massive following and parts plentiful, try running old Fiats that weren't popular in their day and still aren't! The likelihood of gettingan original/replica sticker set is zero! Even buy a set of shock absorbers and an air filter is more difficult than it sounds!

[Dipesh]

love this thread. I love old fords, i will have one, one day!

[jaffa]

looking really nice mate good luck with the rest of project:thumb:
if you are thinking of doing your rocker cover the result can be very nice:) :)
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y254/badboy3281/plenumandthrottlebody.jpg

[Bailes1992]

XR4X4i by any chance?

[jaffa]

XR4X4i by any chance?

yes mate:)

[gazza_zetec]

Hey James!

Car is looking spot on as ever. Hope to see it at one of next years shows.

Gaz.

[james_RScos]

Very nice mate. Been there and done that with a Saff too. On the rocker Cover you going to get the wrighting part polished like std?

Yes mate that will be coming off in time blasted painted then skimmed

Post office red.

The way it is now was a temp fix for this season gone.

:thumb:

Thanks for all the comments guys.

Been under the car again for a bit today(boxing day) exhaust removed down pipe heat wrapped and S/S fasteners to keep it in place.

going to spray paint the rest of the pipe under the car in heat proof white paint.... i know not standard but will stand out and look clean.

all bolts are coming off great the WD40 is doing the job.

only got calipers to come off and a couple of bolts in the diff and beam and i can drop the lot and strip it on the ground then off to the powder coaters.

will then be able to get on with the underside prep and painting.... using a brush roller and paint brush to apint the underside as i dont have a compressor yet. but even if i did i would still roller and brush paint to get the nice thickness for he dacrilight moonstone blue paint im using.

off to donington tomorrow so a day off but should be back on it on friday.

will be going to source some nuts and bolts on friday too for when i start building up again.

CheeRS all.

:thumb:

[jaffa]

id get the exhaust bits ceramic coated mate it lasts a lot longer plus it lowers the temps

:) :)

[The Apprentice]

the 4x4 had the bonnet vents?

always wanted one of these but the insurance back then was more than the car, had to settle for the 2.8 Capri for 4 wheel fun :D

car looks great, look forward to youtube video of the exhaust noise when on :thumb:

[A21GAV]

the 4x4 had the bonnet vents?

Yes mate it was the 4x4 that had the bonnet vents, easy way to tell the differnce is the 2wd car has the lump on the petrol cap and the 4x4 is flat as it is opened from inside the car.

James the car is looking sweet mate, suprised you went for the rubber brake lines but spose if you going to do concourse it has to be original.

Keep up the good work matey and it was good to see you at Donington today :thumb:

[james_RScos]

Yes mate it was the 4x4 that had the bonnet vents, easy way to tell the differnce is the 2wd car has the lump on the petrol cap and the 4x4 is flat as it is opened from inside the car.

James the car is looking sweet mate, suprised you went for the rubber brake lines but spose if you going to do concourse it has to be original.

Keep up the good work matey and it was good to see you at Donington today :thumb:


Hey Gav,

Nic to see you too mate.

Rubber hoses arnt staying iv just ordered S/S braided mate.

:thumb:

[james_RScos]

id get the exhaust bits ceramic coated mate it lasts a lot longer plus it lowers the temps

:) :)

Good idea mate.

iv heat wrapped the down pipe, how much is this ceramic coating business???

[Mav2006]

Good car & good photos. I thought the H plate had black rear lights with a panel between the lights and number plates?

[182_blue]

brilliant thread mate, love it, definitely one for the new project section if we get it :-)

[jaffa]

Good idea mate.

iv heat wrapped the down pipe, how much is this ceramic coating business???

im not sure mate trying to remember
try this place
http://www.camcoat.u-net.com/

[SteveTDCi]

what happened to the cars in the barn, did they ever get repaired or were they damaged too much ?

Sapphire looks very nice, take your time with it and buy new fords parts where possible. I found fordpartsuk very good when I did some work on my cabriolet. I'd also say keep as much standard as possible, modified is nice but there arn't may original ones left. I always wanted a moonstone or flint cossie, perhaps one day i'll get one

[james_RScos]

Good car & good photos. I thought the H plate had black rear lights with a panel between the lights and number plates?

CheeRS all thanks for the replys.

And Yes mate your right H reg 4*4 sapphires come with the plate and tinted back lights... mine however is proberbly a 1988 or before shell with 1988 looks but late registered on a 1990 and being 2wd... so making it one of the very last 2wd sapphires ever registered.

[matty_corsa]

very nice indeed i have a G reg moonstone blue saff. cant wait to see the finshed result

[james_RScos]

Ok been playing again today.

Beams off floor ready to play with....

http://www.imagejb.co.uk/general/My_Car_H380_TBV/images/IMG_6836.jpg

Finished Rear ready for paint.

http://www.imagejb.co.uk/general/My_Car_H380_TBV/images/IMG_6837.jpg

Work begins on the surface rust

http://www.imagejb.co.uk/general/My_Car_H380_TBV/images/IMG_6839.jpg

Need some more tools to finish striping the rear setup.

http://www.imagejb.co.uk/general/My_Car_H380_TBV/images/IMG_6840.jpg

View down the car

http://www.imagejb.co.uk/general/My_Car_H380_TBV/images/IMG_6842.jpg

One of the few things i will alow my self to mod S/S flexy brake lines.

http://www.imagejb.co.uk/general/My_Car_H380_TBV/images/IMG_6843.jpg

New arch liners after the overs broke up.

http://www.imagejb.co.uk/general/My_Car_H380_TBV/images/IMG_6844.jpg

Arch fixings

http://www.imagejb.co.uk/general/My_Car_H380_TBV/images/IMG_6845.jpg

Will be doing more on monday hope you enjoy until then pease out.

:thumb:

[Skyliner34]

Very interesting, cant wait for the next update :thumb:

[fordy]

This is looking a top thread! :thumb:

[Phil H]

wow great thread love reading projects like this! awesome

[Kasomi]

This thread has me glued!!!

Looking forward to more updates!

[Predator_VTR]

wow awesome car mate, keep up the good work, ill be keeping tabs on this thread :)

[g00n3r]

subscribed. :cool:

[james_RScos]

CheeRS all been on it again

Bit more done nothing really that interesting just more under car shoots of the body work coming on.......

Drivers Rear Arch on its way

http://www.imagejb.co.uk/general/My_Car_H380_TBV/images/IMG_6847.jpg

Floor Coming on cleaned more up wont need much just a quick sand to make the primer stick nice.

http://www.imagejb.co.uk/general/My_Car_H380_TBV/images/IMG_6848.jpg

Floor close up looking very clean

http://www.imagejb.co.uk/general/My_Car_H380_TBV/images/IMG_6849.jpg

Spare wheel well coming on

http://www.imagejb.co.uk/general/My_Car_H380_TBV/images/IMG_6850.jpg

Not alot left to do really trying to get the fiddly bits out the way first im only going up to the floor pan for now then if i have time i will get that steam cleaned and attack that this year too but i want the skirts off for that too.

More to come maybe tomorrow.

[Stepho]

I admire the dedication you seem to be putting into this project. Also nice to hear you plan to keep it in standard factory trim. Should be a top show car when finished. Will keep tuning in to see how things are coming on.

Top job so far James :thumb: :thumb:

[Mr Shiny]

Hi mate, your doing a great Job james, good to see your taking googd care of her :thumb: Paul and Tom Southlincs RSOC Club :thumb:

[james_RScos]

Hi mate, your doing a great Job james, good to see your taking googd care of her :thumb: Paul and Tom Southlincs RSOC Club :thumb:

CheeRS guys,

Hope to see you both soon.:thumb:

[rapidseven]

James, is that a snap-on decal stuck on a none snap-on box :)

[Rhys]

Nice James. Its a lot of work to do what your doing and expensive too. ARe you going to keep the power standard?

I old mine a year ago after 6 years of ownership. Dont miss the hassel and expensive, running costs etc with fuel and being 400bhp. But i do miss some of the memories and fun/club meets.

They are great cars when done well, and not many gives a buzz like them.

[james_RScos]

James, is that a snap-on decal stuck on a none snap-on box :)

LOL

I think it is mate im not sure what make roll cab it is i bough it for £25 off a mate as it was in his way he got it with a job lot of tools he bough.....bargin.

:thumb:

[james_RScos]

Nice James. Its a lot of work to do what your doing and expensive too. ARe you going to keep the power standard?

I old mine a year ago after 6 years of ownership. Dont miss the hassel and expensive, running costs etc with fuel and being 400bhp. But i do miss some of the memories and fun/club meets.

They are great cars when done well, and not many gives a buzz like them.

Hi Rhys,

Think i know you from Pf, you owned the magenta Sapph didnt you, a very nice car mate carnt beleive you sold it. if i remember it well it was quite custom with custom leather and TVs in the head rests.

Yes car is staying standard power more than enough for me if i want a bigger BHP sapph i will buy a second one, one day.

:thumb:

[james_RScos]

Update sadly no pics yet.

Iv Painted all treated areas so far with gel then wiped with panel wipe then Red Oxide paint still got a bit of cleaning to do with the sander then i can paint all the floor with red oxide prime and paint ready for taking new componets.

all brake pipes and fuel pipes stripped off to get behind them.

All the diff and drive shafts are disconnected.

going to get some recon drive shafts work out at about 100 each but will look around.

List made for my man at Ford from my Microcat, looking expensive.

New nuts bolts Etc.

Looks like the Diff wil be being bead blasted for a standard look.

Been to see the Powder Coater and he's happy with what i want so will try and get some stuff dropped off some time soon.

:thumb:

[Custom Detailers]

No pics??...

Why the hell are you posting!!!!

Lol Cracking job (and i'm a thread subscriber to keep up with the progress)

[PTAV]

come on more pics :lol:

[james_RScos]

If i get chance i will pop in on the way home and do some quick pics of things but i promise nothing :thumb:

[james_RScos]

Small Update,

Koni's in

Quick rub down and paint yellow bits satin black.

http://www.imagejb.co.uk/general/My_Car_H380_TBV/images/IMG_6853.jpg

http://www.imagejb.co.uk/general/My_Car_H380_TBV/images/IMG_6854.jpg

Just waiting on springs and bushes.

got me list done for Ford on Microcat so will print off and drop into my man @ Ford to Order for me.

:+

[Mr Concours]

I'm surprised your not powder coating the shocks,is it because its prone to chipping?

[james_RScos]

I'm surprised your not powder coating the shocks,is it because its prone to chipping?


No mate im powder coating all the other bits of supension, but iv be told not to powder coat the shocker because of the fluid and seals in the shocker could naker them when there in the oven.


:thumb:

[james_RScos]

Little update.....

Paint for the exhaust, going to spray the pipe white and im polishing the cans up rite nice.

http://www.imagejb.co.uk/general/My_Car_H380_TBV/images/IMG_6855.jpg

Clamps for the exhaust hoping these ones wont bottom out and scrub the floor but the supension should sort that out.

http://www.imagejb.co.uk/general/My_Car_H380_TBV/images/IMG_6856.jpg

Hoping to finish the floor this weekend up to the red oxside stage, we will see.

[fordy]

Keep it coming, i am sure the view count validates your effort :thumb:

[fil_b]

looking well nice dude

car looks well nice

[james_RScos]

Update

Red oxside is nearly done.

http://www.imagejb.co.uk/general/My_Car_H380_TBV/images/IMG_6858.jpg

http://www.imagejb.co.uk/general/My_Car_H380_TBV/images/IMG_6859.jpg

http://www.imagejb.co.uk/general/My_Car_H380_TBV/images/IMG_6860.jpg

http://www.imagejb.co.uk/general/My_Car_H380_TBV/images/IMG_6861.jpg

Just a little bit to finish on both sides where the beam bolts, couple more couples of red oxside im rollering this on... im going to lightly prime after this then Roller the paint on after this for nice thick coates and each coates getting a weeks drying time.

Nothing else to report.

[broomfield]

lots of hard work going on their, keep it up mate

[vicky]

Looking great!

[GlynRS2]

Coming along nicely :thumb:

[mattjonescardiff]

This thread is addictive, great reading. Keep it coming!

[david_h]

I wish I had your dedication and patience. I'd love to do this but just don't have the time.

amazing.

[james_RScos]

Update

New News.

http://www.imagejb.co.uk/general/My_Car_H380_TBV/images/IMG_6862.jpg

got a call from my mate today and my parts list is coming on at ford should be able to gte everything il post pics when stuff starts coming in.

Cheers all.

[A21GAV]

Looking good mate, fancy doing mine aswell,lol

[ZSDunk]

this is a great project!!!!!!
I love reading/learning about stuff like this......and when its a ford its even better lol!!!
Keep it going bud and i look forward to seeing the results!!!!
Dunk

[james_RScos]

Ford Parts are here, £480 later bigcry But worth it.

Spent last night going thourgh working out what i couldnt get from Ford and bagging all the parts with there finis codes and a description of where they go, just makes it a bit easier when it come to asembling, Plus iv got spares for the fuchure.

Porn Follows........................

http://www.imagejb.co.uk/general/My_Car_H380_TBV/images/IMG_6863.jpg

http://www.imagejb.co.uk/general/My_Car_H380_TBV/images/IMG_6864.jpg

http://www.imagejb.co.uk/general/My_Car_H380_TBV/images/IMG_6865.jpg

http://www.imagejb.co.uk/general/My_Car_H380_TBV/images/IMG_6866.jpg

http://www.imagejb.co.uk/general/My_Car_H380_TBV/images/IMG_6867.jpg

http://www.imagejb.co.uk/general/My_Car_H380_TBV/images/IMG_6868.jpg

Cheers.

[leeshez]

Stunning car :)

[fordy]

keep the updates coming please!

[soundiceuk]

Little update.....

Paint for the exhaust, going to spray the pipe white and im polishing the cans up rite nice.

http://www.imagejb.co.uk/general/My_Car_H380_TBV/images/IMG_6855.jpg

I don't think this paint will last very long at all on a Cossie.

I had a 330bhp 4x4 Sapphire Cosworth and the turbo and manifold used to glow red hot.

http://hypertextbook.com/facts/2000/StephanieLum.shtml

If you really want to sort your mainfold I would suggest getting a ceramic coating.

http://www.zircotec.org/

[evobaz]

I don't think this paint will last very long at all on a Cossie.

I had a 330bhp 4x4 Sapphire Cosworth and the turbo and manifold used to glow red hot.

http://hypertextbook.com/facts/2000/StephanieLum.shtml

If you really want to sort your mainfold I would suggest getting a ceramic coating.

http://www.zircotec.org/


Is he not referring to the exhaust pipe as opposed to the manifold?

[jimmer]

Looking amazing mate , cant wait to see the results .

[james_RScos]

I don't think this paint will last very long at all on a Cossie.

I had a 330bhp 4x4 Sapphire Cosworth and the turbo and manifold used to glow red hot.

http://hypertextbook.com/facts/2000/StephanieLum.shtml

If you really want to sort your mainfold I would suggest getting a ceramic coating.

http://www.zircotec.org/

Cheers for the info mate, like has been said its not for the manifold but the system, down pipe back... the down pipe is wrapped in heat wrap.

:)


Thanks for all the replys people been busy buying for the project.

More Ford parts on order consisting of wheel bearings all round more nuts and bolts.

Fuel tank and strap are in my car just need to compare the old and new tank then it can go for powder coating.

Drive shafts have gone off to be reconed.

all componets are nearly ready to go to the powder coaters just a couple of bit to tidy up this weekend.

Got me brake pipes and connector today Copper nickle ready o make up me new pipes got landrover green paint to spray them in for the ford origanal look.

Going to get my Fuel pipe tomorrow.. found a specailist in Nottingham that does rubber fuel pipe with black cotton braid over the top.

Got me Primer today its got a tint of moonstone blue in it to hide the red oxside then the top coat goes over that.

So lots done will post some pics this weekend.

Cheers All James.

:D

[chris_20]

jay, u must now be on first name terms with the ford parts staff

[NKS]

Great work there fella:thumb:

looking forward to the updates!

[james_RScos]

jay, u must now be on first name terms with the ford parts staff

LOL

Yes first name terms + his mobile + his home email address ;)

Cheers All for the comments James.

[King Eric]

James, somewhere I have all the original stuff from fords cossie press releases when I had mine. If I ever find them, they are yours. This is such a good thread :)

[james_RScos]

James, somewhere I have all the original stuff from fords cossie press releases when I had mine. If I ever find them, they are yours. This is such a good thread :)

OMG Thankyou, would love that.

You have PM.

[james_RScos]

Update Time Boys and Girls..........................

Well some pics of bits iv got anyway.

http://www.imagejb.co.uk/general/My_Car_H380_TBV/images/IMG_6934.jpg

Bit of Spray paint, satin black for the shocks(see shocks painting progress below) and landrover green for my brake lines when iv made them, got a problem with the brake lines i bough a sealy brake pipe making kit took it round my mates(a mechanic) so he could show me the art of making them and its not working right keeps bending the pipe over to one side and makes a funny shape of the end, so thats going back for a replacement.

http://www.imagejb.co.uk/general/My_Car_H380_TBV/images/IMG_6935.jpg

Copper nickle brake pipe and male female ends all ready and waiting for making up.

http://www.imagejb.co.uk/general/My_Car_H380_TBV/images/IMG_6937.jpg

Fuel Pipe for linking the tank up at the rear.

http://www.imagejb.co.uk/general/My_Car_H380_TBV/images/IMG_6939.jpg

Another box from Uncle Henry!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I wonder whats in this one............................................... ............
































Well here you go...............................

http://www.imagejb.co.uk/general/My_Car_H380_TBV/images/IMG_6940.jpg

More nuts and bolts and washers that id forgotten off the last run.

http://www.imagejb.co.uk/general/My_Car_H380_TBV/images/IMG_6943.jpg

Wheel Bearings all round.

http://www.imagejb.co.uk/general/My_Car_H380_TBV/images/IMG_6946.jpg

And this is how the koni's are looking after a rub down and some satin black.

Cheers all James.

[stargazer]

Great looking car there. Nice clean example. Good luck with the project

[jubileebug]

great work mate, the car will be an absolute minter when you've finished.

What kind of primer did you use on the inner arches? You said that you were goin to roller on the paint to - what type of paint will you be using?

cheers

[james_RScos]

great work mate, the car will be an absolute minter when you've finished.

What kind of primer did you use on the inner arches? You said that you were goin to roller on the paint to - what type of paint will you be using?

cheers

Hi mate,

Inner arches and underside iv used red oxside first, then next will be high build primer with a tint of moonstone blue to hide the red oxside, then top coat is Dacrulight(SP) all coates will be rollered and bushed on.

[rockape]

keep it coming mate, really enjoying this thread :thumb:

[Arienol]

Hi mate,

Inner arches and underside iv used red oxside first, then next will be high build primer with a tint of moonstone blue to hide the red oxside, then top coat is Dacrulight(SP) all coates will be rollered and bushed on.


Is Dacrulight a clear coat stone chip protector or something? Sounds interesting. Good work, keep it up.

[james_RScos]

Is Dacrulight a clear coat stone chip protector or something? Sounds interesting. Good work, keep it up.


No mate, its a base coat... mines in moonstone blue... its an old type of paint not used now, but very good for what i want it for, comes out with a nice shine to it.

[RS ROB]

Super cossie there mate been following your progress on Passionford or RSowners website,keep up the good work.

[james_RScos]

Super cossie there mate been following your progress on Passionford or RSowners website,keep up the good work.

Cheers Rob, from one RS owner to another. :thumb:

[evobaz]

There is a nice looking Saphire Cossie for sale on the MLR just now if anyone's interested?

http://www.lancerregister.com//showthread.php?s=&threadid=186806

[james_RScos]

There is a nice looking Saphire Cossie for sale on the MLR just now if anyone's interested?

http://www.lancerregister.com//showthread.php?s=&threadid=186806


Stunnig Example,

Thanks for the linky always enjoy looking at others like mine. :argie: :thumb:

[justin j]

looking mint james well done keep up your hard work do you want to do mine when your finished:thumb: few pics ov mine
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c166/justintara/4.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c166/justintara/2006016-1.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c166/justintara/2006004-1.jpg

[james_RScos]

Oh mate,

Shes stunning, im sure iv seen it before..

if you dont mind me asking where you from??? and do you attend RS regional day i know iv seen those purple boost hoses somewhere.

shes a credit to you mate very clean looking, really good looking paint i think thats always important for a good car.

[justin j]

im a member ov the durham rsoc m8 you mite ov seen it at croft or on pf website

[justin j]

im a member ov the durham rsoc m8 you mite ov seen it at croft or on pf website i live in cramlington near newcastle

[fordy]

Update ?

Have you exhausted Ford europes supply of Saff bits :lol:

[Rew]

looking mint james well done keep up your hard work do you want to do mine when your finished:thumb: few pics ov mine
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c166/justintara/4.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c166/justintara/2006016-1.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c166/justintara/2006004-1.jpg

Fantastic looking car Justin. A nice example.

Things seem to be coming along nicely James. Getting back into the RS scene next year so reading this is really appealing to me. Some good work on this car going on. Just got to make my mind up which RS to go for.:)

[james_RScos]

Fantastic looking car Justin. A nice example.

Things seem to be coming along nicely James. Getting back into the RS scence next year so reading this is really appealing to me. Some good work on this car going on. Just got to make my mind up which RS to go for.:)

Wooooo, skys the limit mate.

its all about money isnt it, have you got a perticualar RS in mind????

[Phil H]

wow this is coming along nicely! cant wait to see it finished

[Rew]

Wooooo, skys the limit mate.

its all about money isnt it, have you got a perticualar RS in mind????

Not 100% sure to be honest yet James. Looked a few times at Escos's in the upper teens to early twenties but not so sure about that kind of money to be hardly driven and live in the garage as a show queen. Would just have to sell the S2000 to fund it. If not will probably be a S2 90 spec or Fiesta RST and go for one of the better examples of either thats available at the time ( probably £5000 or slightly above ) and just take it from there. Depends on money at the time and how long it will take to get the right car as the funds will go up the longer it goes on for so S1's, 3dr's and Saphs come into play.

I searched for many months trying to find a good cosworth and failed, missed out by 2 days due to a late cheque from insurance company on a well known Red Escos N300 BHP and found a cacooned low milage big turbo in Scotland only to find out the day before I was going up to purchase that it had been reshelled :wall: . Really got me down and just went back to high power Jap cars again and did not bother to renew the RSOC membership.

Will spend this year just getting back into the scene and see whats around.


Hmmm Mk11 RS2000 X pack :speechles

[james_RScos]

Not 100% sure to be honest yet James. Looked a few times at Escos's in the upper teens to early twenties but not so sure about that kind of money to be hardly driven and live in the garage as a show queen. Would just have to sell the S2000 to fund it. If not will probably be a S2 90 spec or Fiesta RST and go for one of the better examples of either thats available at the time ( probably £5000 or slightly above ) and just take it from there. Depends on money at the time and how long it will take to get the right car as the funds will go up the longer it goes on for so S1's, 3dr's and Saphs come into play.

I searched for many months trying to find a good cosworth and failed, missed out by 2 days due to a late cheque from insurance company on a well known Red Escos N300 BHP and found a cacooned low milage big turbo in Scotland only to find out the day before I was going up to purchase that it had been reshelled :wall: . Really got me down and just went back to high power Jap cars again and did not bother to renew the RSOC membership.

Will spend this year just getting back into the scene and see whats around.


Hmmm Mk11 RS2000 X pack :speechles

Wish you luck mate, like you say the Ford RS market is a hard one if you want the right car.

i was very lucky with mine and it didnt take me long to come by.

but i know how hard it is from friends experiances.

I personaly would go Fiesta RST always wanted one and it will be the next car on the list when funds allow.

:thumb:

[Smudge]

Stunning work m8!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Rew]

Wish you luck mate, like you say the Ford RS market is a hard one if you want the right car.

i was very lucky with mine and it didnt take me long to come by.

but i know how hard it is from friends experiances.

I personaly would go Fiesta RST always wanted one and it will be the next car on the list when funds allow.

:thumb:

Fiesta would be nice. Had one 10 years ago and loved it. Low lag and a dyno proven 186 BHP. Very rapid. Just after either a nice standard car or one that is lightly modified that I can go crazy with the bailey / Autospecialist chrome goodies:D

[Pit Viper]

Come on mate, you must have done something else to it by now :lol: - updates please :)

[ask4j]

Greetings form Long Island,NY

Great thread and great job.
I've actually joined just so I could follow your progress.
Keep up the good work :thumb:

"J"

[james_RScos]

Cheers for all the kind words peeps.

i have been doing stuff but been very busy with work and other things.

Im at the point of putting it back together with just one/two coates of base coat to put on the floor.

Will post pics soon.

[james_RScos]

Ok, here you go peeps for all you in need of a fix.

Underside now in primer and ready for top coat.

http://www.imagejb.co.uk/general/My_Car_H380_TBV/images/4.jpg

Rear Disc's painted in heat proof silver ready for build up.

http://www.imagejb.co.uk/general/My_Car_H380_TBV/images/5.jpg

Rear hub setup prepped for buildup

http://www.imagejb.co.uk/general/My_Car_H380_TBV/images/9.jpg

Konis finished in satin black

http://www.imagejb.co.uk/general/My_Car_H380_TBV/images/10.jpg

Bit of attention to detail, washers for rear hub nut painted black

http://www.imagejb.co.uk/general/My_Car_H380_TBV/images/11.jpg

Most the powder coating back nicely wrapped great service.

http://www.imagejb.co.uk/general/My_Car_H380_TBV/images/12.jpg

Taster of the powder coating, great attention to details by the powder coating company they had masked all the inner parts of the hub carrier so not to get powder coat where the shims go for the bears, also any threaded holes they had put a peice of masking tape in so the threads stayed clean of powder coat.

http://www.imagejb.co.uk/general/My_Car_H380_TBV/images/13.jpg

Diff has been to the blasters, but i had a recermendation(sp) for this as its case it can be pitted very easy if blasted to heavy and with shot, so i had it bead blasted.

This has been laquaered today and looks amazing, first i blow it of with the air line wiped it down then blastered it with air again.... then on with the laquaer(will post pics soon).

Pre Laquaer
http://www.imagejb.co.uk/general/My_Car_H380_TBV/images/14.jpg

http://www.imagejb.co.uk/general/My_Car_H380_TBV/images/15.jpg

Lots more nut of bolts and washers, i have everything i need now for rebuild.

http://www.imagejb.co.uk/general/My_Car_H380_TBV/images/16.jpg

This is an exsperiment and may change, painted the exhaust white for that clean look.... BUT may go all polished.

http://www.imagejb.co.uk/general/My_Car_H380_TBV/images/1111.jpg

Rear Konis paint satin black

http://www.imagejb.co.uk/general/My_Car_H380_TBV/images/2222.jpg

New brake pipes iv made up for the rear and painted green... sadly the paint was flaking so they have been keyed really deep and repainted.

http://www.imagejb.co.uk/general/My_Car_H380_TBV/images/3333.jpg

Getting there been doing a load more today so will update when i next take some pics.

CheeRS James.

[chris_20]

i hope u win some awards at the shows for all the effort jay!

[james_RScos]

i hope u win some awards at the shows for all the effort jay!

Would be nice mate, but just knowing its done will be enough for me mate.

[King Eric]

You deserve a medal. Any ideas when this may be completed?

[james_RScos]

You deserve a medal. Any ideas when this may be completed?

Im really pushing for the end of march mate but maybe be early april.

[butler2.8i]

Thats some attention to detail your going to james, well worth any prizes you win with the finished result. :thumb:

[Mossman]

Superb! Look forward to the next episode! :D

[AW8]

Superb work and commitment - used to run a few warm fords though not a Cosworth - fastest I had was a 2.9 V6 4x4 Sierra Estate. I also used to read performance ford mags at the time and so have appreciation of Cosworth/RS cars of that era.

You mention the all white exhuast & possibly having 2nd thoughts- IMO I sharee your alternative view that polishing may be they way forward- either that or heat proof satin black. Your car and your choice but IMO the white will be a PITA to keep nice due to dirt and maybe heat plus it looks too far removed from OE in presentation.......This is the only constructive criticism I feel able to make - otherwise it's superb.

[james_RScos]

Superb work and commitment - used to run a few warm fords though not a Cosworth - fastest I had was a 2.9 V6 4x4 Sierra Estate. I also used to read performance ford mags at the time and so have appreciation of Cosworth/RS cars of that era.

You mention the all white exhuast & possibly having 2nd thoughts- IMO I sharee your alternative view that polishing may be they way forward- either that or heat proof satin black. Your car and your choice but IMO the white will be a PITA to keep nice due to dirt and maybe heat plus it looks too far removed from OE in presentation.......This is the only constructive criticism I feel able to make - otherwise it's superb.

Your right thanks for putting me right in my way and its going to the polishers this week :D

Will be so much easier.

[AW8]

Good choice - You know it makes sense :thumb:

[cossack]

thought i was gona see the pistons out getting polished!

[Thomas_Si]

thought i was gona see the pistons out getting polished!

Car goes faster if you do that:wave: :thumb:

[james_RScos]

Ok peeps bit of an update, been building bits up to day.

Fuel Tank
Fuel Cradle

Also been prepping some bits to.

So,

Fuel Cradle
http://www.imagejb.co.uk/general/My_Car_H380_TBV/images/1.jpg

Fuel Tank
http://www.imagejb.co.uk/general/My_Car_H380_TBV/images/2.jpg

Rear hub setup ready for accembling(sp) put new races, bearings and seals in the hubs.
http://www.imagejb.co.uk/general/My_Car_H380_TBV/images/3.jpg

Diff has been Laquaered now masked up to paint bits black.
http://www.imagejb.co.uk/general/My_Car_H380_TBV/images/diff.jpg

Some bits that iv Laquaered, fuel tank strap, fuel cradle bushes, Rear anti roll beam brakets, rear drop links, front strut clips.
http://www.imagejb.co.uk/general/My_Car_H380_TBV/images/bits.jpg

that all for today, painting day tomorrow, more pics to come.

[Epoch]

Still amazed at the redo EVERYTHING mentality

Hats off to you James

And keep up the good work

[mouthyman]

looks mint, this really will be a credit to you, keep up the good work,

[james_RScos]

Cheers Guys.

Ok todays update..........

Floor painted first coat of top coat and more bits ready for the build up.

Anti roll bar ready
http://www.imagejb.co.uk/general/My_Car_H380_TBV/images/antiroll.jpg

Floor now in final colour first coat PICS DONT DO IT JUSTISE
http://www.imagejb.co.uk/general/My_Car_H380_TBV/images/arch.jpg

http://www.imagejb.co.uk/general/My_Car_H380_TBV/images/floor.jpg

http://www.imagejb.co.uk/general/My_Car_H380_TBV/images/floor1.jpg

Diff finished in laquaer and couplings painted satin black, all nuts bolts ready for build up + new black bolts on the rear cover plate, diff hanger mounted.
http://www.imagejb.co.uk/general/My_Car_H380_TBV/images/finished1.jpg

http://www.imagejb.co.uk/general/My_Car_H380_TBV/images/finished.jpg

[Bailes1992]

Your missing a propshaft :)


Comming along good now. How long till you think its going to be finished?

[sir sid]

Wow ! That's a lot of work. The results already are pretty amazing already - can't wait for the final result.
I have a BMW E30 M3 stripped for restoration like that, hope it turns out half as good.:thumb:

[james_RScos]

Your missing a propshaft :)


Comming along good now. How long till you think its going to be finished?

About two weeks mate.

[Pit Viper]

Jeez, all this effort - it's only an old :censored: 80's Sierra FFS :wall:

Only joking, mate :lol: Looking great and all starting to come together now - can't wait to see the finished thing 'in the flesh' at some RSOC shows this summer. Which ones do you plan on doing (National Day for one I assume?) :thumb: :thumb:

[james_RScos]

Jeez, all this effort - it's only an old :censored: 80's Sierra FFS :wall:

Only joking, mate :lol: Looking great and all starting to come together now - can't wait to see the finished thing 'in the flesh' at some RSOC shows this summer. Which ones do you plan on doing (National Day for one I assume?) :thumb: :thumb:

I go to about all of them apart from scotand and devon mate.

will be going down to a couple of the DW midlands breakfast mornings too.

and many more shows too.

[james_RScos]

Hi All,

bit of an update, was off on monday and got some bits done today after work.

Monday

Dropped me exhaust and cam cover off at the blasters, exhaust will then go to the polishers, cam cover i will paint post office red wet and dry the badge down and laquaer.

Bottom arms built up with bushes, disc splash guards, and hubs
http://www.imagejb.co.uk/general/My_Car_H380_TBV/images/armfinished.jpg

Diff and beam bolted together all nuts and bolts brush laquaered to make them last, now ready to be bolted up once he paints finished.
http://www.imagejb.co.uk/general/My_Car_H380_TBV/images/beamdiff.jpg

Today

Got some parts from Ford i ordered, clips for fuel pipes brake pipes and the side skirts.
http://www.imagejb.co.uk/general/My_Car_H380_TBV/images/clips.jpg

All calipers striped off and ready to go to BIGG RED tomorrow for recon.
http://www.imagejb.co.uk/general/My_Car_H380_TBV/images/calipers.jpg

thats all for now.

[Pit Viper]

According to the RSOC website all concours shows have been cancelled for 2008!! :doublesho

Sorry, James - just joking again :lol: Keep the updates coming :thumb: :thumb:

[james_RScos]

According to the RSOC website all concours shows have been cancelled for 2008!! :doublesho

Sorry, James - just joking again :lol: Keep the updates coming :thumb: :thumb:


LOL Cheers mate,

dont know if im ever going to do concours with the car, it will be in concours condition, will be next year if i do a bit i think, should be finished by then i hope.

[Pit Viper]

LOL Cheers mate,

dont know if im ever going to do concours with the car, it will be in concours condition, will be next year if i do a bit i think, should be finished by then i hope.

From the pics you've put up in the this thread - I should think they might as well put your name on the trophies now :) - you should win your class at the RS shows easily :thumb:

[dubber31]

Truly stunning!!!

And i'm a VW man :D

[james_RScos]

Truly stunning!!!

And i'm a VW man :D


Hey mate,

VW men are on the same level, some of the VWs out there are stunning, iv meet a lad....... friend of a friend and he's big time into VW and im starting to love them not that i didnt before, will be going to some VW shows this year for a look round, Edition 38 is a must see from the pictures iv looked at.

Cheers for the comments.

[nick_mcuk]

I dared not ask how much this is all costing you to do!!!???

[james_RScos]

I dared not ask how much this is all costing you to do!!!???

Good question mate, if i know i would tell, i have all the receipts but havent added them up and i wont as the money doesnt matter.:thumb:

[nick_mcuk]

Top man exactly the same as me and my 205!!!

[talisman]

Reckon your doing this rebuild at just the right time!!....another five years and bits will be harder and harder to obtain....

[dubber31]

Hey mate,

VW men are on the same level, some of the VWs out there are stunning, iv meet a lad....... friend of a friend and he's big time into VW and im starting to love them not that i didnt before, will be going to some VW shows this year for a look round, Edition 38 is a must see from the pictures iv looked at.

Cheers for the comments.

Aye, Edition38 is a cracker! Ultimate Dubs was great this year, some of the level of work was out of this world!

I have always had a soft spot for the older Fords :D
Can't wait to see this finished :cool:

[st170clean]

looking great anymore updates

[60s mod]

more photos please

[fordy]

James got this thread off to such a good start we are all left wanting :thumb:

[james_RScos]

James got this thread off to such a good start we are all left wanting :thumb:

Updates coming in about 20 mins.

I can only say sorry been a busy little bugger with building up and work so not had much time but im here now.

[james_RScos]

Ok, here we go peeps like i say been busy building the car up did most of it this sunday gone, just got brake pipes, bleeding and fitting drive shafts left to do on the back then a clean up and laquaer of nuts and bolts.

got friday and monday off so will be working on it and getting it ready to roll for the first time Minus my exhuast centre section and back box as there away being polished at Blue Max.

i will be sorting the front end out this friday to and geting that ready for my mate to come on saturday to help me bleed up.

Oh and i taxed her on the 1st so shes ready to come out now plus she has fuel in.

Ok on with the pics.

Had two of my alloys refurbed after dropping one on its face last year and damaging another n the tyre machine(silly boy).
http://www.imagejb.co.uk/general/My_Car_H380_TBV/images/alloyref.jpg

The one and only set of bolts i havent been able to replace are the drive shaft bolts Ford dont do them and iv tryed my bolt specialist and he laughed as there imperial thread and had to come by now, but i will carry on there search, so heres what iv dont... i sand blasted them down to a nice smooth finish and sprayed the heads blue.
http://www.imagejb.co.uk/general/My_Car_H380_TBV/images/drivebolt.jpg

Rocker covers been off for a blast and repaint this is a work in progress as i speak.
http://www.imagejb.co.uk/general/My_Car_H380_TBV/images/rocker2.jpg

http://www.imagejb.co.uk/general/My_Car_H380_TBV/images/rocker.jpg
this will be finished off by having the letter surounds wet sanded and then a coat of laquaer.

Ok on the underside........

one thing thats kept me away was the final painted of the three coates of moonstome blue base coat not alot to talk about really boring like watching paint dry lol.

ok so last sunday was build up time.

diff and beam went up only to come down again when i learnt that you carnt get the outer bottom arm bolts in when the beam was up so im learning as i go here, but wasnt a big problem sorted in no time things where lining up well.
http://www.imagejb.co.uk/general/My_Car_H380_TBV/images/under.jpg

Arch liners in new clips and bolts.
http://www.imagejb.co.uk/general/My_Car_H380_TBV/images/under8.jpg

Fuel Cradle and fuel tank in place.
http://www.imagejb.co.uk/general/My_Car_H380_TBV/images/under7.jpg

Arms on complete with hub assebly calipers and disc/pads fitted copper greased up plus all abs and brake lines/pipes fitted.
just need to fit the new hub nut when the drive shafts are on so i can torque the nut to the correct level.
all abs leads/hand brake cable/brake pipes sucured with p clips and a washer+self taper.
http://www.imagejb.co.uk/general/My_Car_H380_TBV/images/under4.jpg

Heres an under view of everything fitted so far.
http://www.imagejb.co.uk/general/My_Car_H380_TBV/images/under3.jpg

so thats where we stand now, roll on friday..... big day got lots to do.

CheeRS James

[GlynRS2]

Looking very good indeed - it is nice to see it all coming together :thumb:

[james_RScos]

Just to add, if all goes well tomorrow with putting the car back together, a full detail including machine polish will be happening this weekend fingers crossed, want the car back in good shape for the first show "Central Day Santa Pod"

Progress on Detail.

car was clayed before it went into storage last year... so will be a wash down then onto the polishing.

from what iv seen on the car swirl wise its not bad car was clayed with sonus green so i think im going to tackle the car with 3M Ultra Fine SE on a 3M blue pad by rotory and then a quick going over with Lime Prime... Wax of choice will be Collies or Vics Concours and maybe as the topup over the season poorboys red.

[n_d_fox]

just caught up with this thread... awesome work on a truely classic old ford mate... well done !

[JayCupra]

Great project going on here. It's gonna be amazing when finished :thumb:

Be careful with the rocker cover, i had mine sand blasted and sprayed and the company that did it didn't get all the sand out from inside and all the little nooks and crannies. The engine blew up about a mile down the road after sand worked its way round to the oil pump and siezed the lot. Just make sure you've got every last bit out of it before fitting it! :)

[james_RScos]

Great project going on here. It's gonna be amazing when finished :thumb:

Be careful with the rocker cover, i had mine sand blasted and sprayed and the company that did it didn't get all the sand out from inside and all the little nooks and crannies. The engine blew up about a mile down the road after sand worked its way round to the oil pump and siezed the lot. Just make sure you've got every last bit out of it before fitting it! :)

CheeRS for the heads up there mate, will blow it out with an air line ASAP :doublesho

[james_RScos]

Small update.....

all about finished now all bolted up brakes working front together, just exhaust to pop on and finish the clean up.

Some pics.

Rocker Cover finished, painted red, DA ed with 320 then 800 then 1000 then was compounded with G3 looks ok.
http://www.imagejb.co.uk/general/My_Car_H380_TBV/images/cover.jpg

Engine bay got a quick jet wash leather down now ready for a detail.

http://www.imagejb.co.uk/general/My_Car_H380_TBV/images/engine.jpg

When you take your cam cover off if you try to remove the cam belt cover mounts that go on the cam cover they snap and then need machining out, well they did to me so machines out new threads put in couple of washers and nut and i thing it looks quite smart.

http://www.imagejb.co.uk/general/My_Car_H380_TBV/images/fixings.jpg

http://www.imagejb.co.uk/general/My_Car_H380_TBV/images/fixings1.jpg

As for underneath all finished like iv said just a wipe down and laquaer nuts and bolts.

http://www.imagejb.co.uk/general/My_Car_H380_TBV/images/under20.jpg

http://www.imagejb.co.uk/general/My_Car_H380_TBV/images/arch20.jpg

Detailing side of things..................

Car was jeted off due to big build up of dust other the resto period.
then snow foamed
washed with TBM meg gold class
jet washed
dryed with auto glym aqua dry
then MF + QD
taped up with 3M blue 3434

OK

i like my paint good but im not going for perfection here its swirl free with some small marks here and there but not very noticable.

Im working Ultrafine SE on a blue 3M pad by rotory on setting 4 thats about 1800rpm three to four passes and then a lift off on the last pass.

thats wiped down then wipe down with QD sprayed on a MF.
then its Lime Prime by hand
buff off
and Vics Concours

job done, im about 70% done just got boot lid and roof + a door to do.

then a couple more coates of Vics and a wash down.

will post some detailing pics this weekend.

CheeRS James.

[jaffa]

real good work mate a credit to you
:) :) :)

[Don-R]

Noooooooo....just been through this whole thread and now dying to see the finished piccys.

It's like reading a book and someone has torn out the last couple of pages.

Thats some serious work there mate, Fantastic, you need a medal....Did the missus tell you off for pinching all the white towels though!!!!

Please post final piccys soon.:thumb:

[AJA_528i]

Great thread - this is why I joined this forum :thumb:

[Daz5182]

that is fantastic.... Piece of history right there.

[DavieC]

Don't post too often here, but look through and admire everyones work. But this thread is one of my favourite. I would love to see this car in the flesh, pictures can't do it justice. What I would give to have the time and patience facilties and cash to do this :thumb: . Well done.

[james_RScos]

Cheers all,

some really heart felt words coming through from you all, means alot to me and its another thing that makes it all worth it, just dying to get the rest done now IE mid pan and finish front but all in good time, we have a show season ahead of us now so on with the driving.

im sure there will be more updates after this weekend, i need to show you all my exhuast yet that is a work of art, the guys at Blue Max Metal Finisher in Nottingham really do a great job well worth the money IMO.

Well work will continue this weekend and im hoping for a test drive out too.

so will post updates soon.

Oh and the car will be at most RS shows this year Plus others around the Nottingham area + im going to try and get to a couple of he midlands breakfast clubs meets too, so plenty of chance to see her in the flesh.

[tom_painter85]

Blimey James

That's impressive. Serious time, effort, money and a whole lot of love gone into that. looking forward to seeing it at some shows this year.

Shame you don't do Devon shows too...!

Well done mate!

All the best

Tom

[james_RScos]

Blimey James

That's impressive. Serious time, effort, money and a whole lot of love gone into that. looking forward to seeing it at some shows this year.

Shame you don't do Devon shows too...!

Well done mate!

All the best

Tom

You never know Tom i think theres a couple of our lads that stop in a well sercured local hold so you never know mate.:wave:

[james_RScos]

Hi All,

An eventfull weekend with good and one bad bit but i will come to that.

Details was finished on sat sun, along with other small bits to finish on the car.

Detail as of 10/04/2008

Car was jeted off due to big build up of dust other the resto period.
then snow foamed
washed with TBM meg gold class
jet washed
dryed with auto glym aqua dry
then MF + QD
taped up with 3M blue 3434

OK

i like my paint good but im not going for perfection here its swirl free with some small marks here and there but not very noticable.

Im working Ultrafine SE on a blue 3M pad by rotory on setting 4 thats about 1800rpm three to four passes and then a lift off on the last pass.

thats wiped down then wipe down with QD sprayed on a MF.
then its Lime Prime by hand
buff off
and Vics Concours

DETAIL CONTINUED

Car was finished on the polishing side of things lime primed and waxed, results where ok to good but i had a build up of dust so it was outside for a jet off and wash leather..........................

well results being ok to good where changed to amazing very happy after the wash and leather down.

car was dressed blacks and tyres all doors shucks boot under bonnet leathered down and then wiped over with a MF and looking good.

inside was wiped down with megs APC leather, head lining, door cards etc now looking good ready for some leather care.....

Got me exhaust back from the polishers was very pleased as i think iv already said. PICS lots of.

http://www.imagejb.co.uk/general/My_Car_H380_TBV/images/exh.jpg

http://www.imagejb.co.uk/general/My_Car_H380_TBV/images/exh1.jpg

http://www.imagejb.co.uk/general/My_Car_H380_TBV/images/exh2.jpg

http://www.imagejb.co.uk/general/My_Car_H380_TBV/images/exh3.jpg

http://www.imagejb.co.uk/general/My_Car_H380_TBV/images/exh4.jpg

http://www.imagejb.co.uk/general/My_Car_H380_TBV/images/exh5.jpg

http://www.imagejb.co.uk/general/My_Car_H380_TBV/images/exh6.jpg

One other thing to show off iv red doted all nuts and thread so i know if theres any movement on anything.
Example

http://www.imagejb.co.uk/general/My_Car_H380_TBV/images/reddot.jpg

Ok i did say there was one bad point..................... there goes........................

went out on the first test drive wih my mate a mechanic, all was well nice ride plodded in first gear second boosted GO GO and we drove fr about two mins down the road picked a spot to turn round OK..... came back through the village first boost second bang no drive.

got out to inspect couldnt see anything so i put it in gear and let the clutch out slowly was drive to the diff but no driveshafts turning, well towed back in the air...... nearside rear spun with to much ease so off came the drive shaft and it had exploded bearings had popped out we cleaned it up and inspected the parts finding a hair line crack in the centre bearing carrier.

so both shafts off and back to my mate he's sending them off to be loked at, im not unhappy or fazed by this i expect problems on a full rear end rebuild, everything else seemed fine.

will update as and when i can.

[PTAV]

exhaust looks yummy! who polished it for you in Nottingham - so let me get this right - you bought a S/S exhaust and then had it prof polished?!! Look great!! ;)

[james_RScos]

exhaust looks yummy! who polished it for you in Nottingham - so let me get this right - you bought a S/S exhaust and then had it prof polished?!! Look great!! ;)

Hi Mate,

Blue Max did the polish for me there in colwick have details if you need.

Ye your right its a Mongoose full system but they only come with the boxes polished so off to the polishers.

You local to Notts????

[djcromie]

this is amazing, the dedication is mind blowing

fantastic work

[james b]

iv look at this thread a few times but never posted as i was waiting till it was finished, but i got to say that is looking good, underside looks spanking new, and all the other work that has gone in to it all looks to be done properly, i would hate to think how much time and cash has gone in to that, keep it up:)

[PTAV]

Hi Mate,

Blue Max did the polish for me there in colwick have details if you need.

Ye your right its a Mongoose full system but they only come with the boxes polished so off to the polishers.

You local to Notts????

pm :)

[A21GAV]

Looking good James, hoping to have mine back in a few weeks now.

You going to Central day the weekend dude?

[Mr Concours]

I had a ss exhaust supposedly pro polished it cost £60 and was no where near the standard of yours,could I ask how much you paid to have yours done?

[Michael172]

Sweet, pleasing to see that someone has taken time to do all this.

[Will ST]

Just noticed this thread.

I started as a Ford man and now a Jap car man.

Fantastic attention to detail, the thread has been a pleasure to read. Many thanks.

Hope everything gets sorted soon.

Will

[V8burble]

Been reading this thread develope, and I'm amaized as many others to see such dedication. Epic work. :doublesho

Sorry to see the backwards step with the drive shafts, but you appear unphased. Looking forward to seeing it completely finished (as I'm sure you and many others are too :thumb: )

[james_RScos]

Again guys you warm my heart with all your kind words thankyou.

A21GAV, Hi Gav i will be there with or without the cossie mate, hope to see ya.

V8burble, thanks mate and yes i am completey and totaly unphased by the problem i couldnt stop laughing the day it happened.... i think its the fact iv come so far done so much one little thing like this really isnt a problem in the scheme of things.

CheeRS James.

[Pit Viper]

Looking superb James - the finish on that SS exhaust is awesome :thumb: :thumb: (I'm only going to be hand polishing my Scorpion, so it won't come out as shiney as yours, but then I'm not doing concours with the car anymore so it'll be good enough :) )

Shame about the little mishap, eh? but as you say, a few teething problems can be expected I suppose? Hope you get it sorted, mate :thumb:

[Iridium]

My first post on this site, I just had to make it in this thread :) Amazing work dude, bravo!

Dan

[james_RScos]

Bringing this back to the top,

Updates are the car is now running out and about, had its first test drive this sat and was great.

spent sunday under the engine bay cleaning some bits up and hats looking much better now will pop some pics up soon.

[NKS]

Cool look forward to the pics :thumb:

How many miles you done on it since the work?

[dooby scoo]

Just picked up this thread.

Mind blowing dedication to a classic.

:thumb:

[james_RScos]

Cool look forward to the pics :thumb:

How many miles you done on it since the work?

about 40 dude.

and its got a run out this Monday to a local show.

[AJA_528i]

I hope to see this in the flesh this year.

Lets face it 99% of petrolheads WANT this project/ car or one like it.

I think it's down to several factors why we dont.

TIME, MONEY, SKILL, SPACE, DEDICATION, BALLS, PASSION, DRIVE & VERY UNDERSTANDIG WIFE:lol:

WELL DONE FOR DOING IT!!!:thumb:

[FMC]

Truly awesome.

I'm an old RS fan at heart, and this project has made me smile today :) I love the details such as original slam panel stickers - not many people would go to such levels. I wish you every success in future shows. Deserved IMHO!

[King Eric]

This thread should be in the hall of fame of all time great car threads on forums, ever!

Great touch with the red dots mate-thats true attention to mechanical detail and welfare of your car :)

[james_RScos]

Hi all,

Just come on to put a bit of an update in as i think you all deserve it for the great comment and following youve given this thread.

Iv had big big issues with my Short Drive Shaft(rear near) which im now hoping is sorted, as some of you know that followed the thread closely i had my shafts re-conditioned well after fitting them i was having problems with the inner knuckle popping through the bearings and loosing me drive.

we spent time(me and a friend Chris(Great mechanic)) working through the problem trying different things contacting specialist in driveshafts and all was pointing at the car!!!! a lengh issue they all said..... so they where saying i hadnt put the car together right..... well Chris ordered a new CV from Ford we itted that and im still in testing but fingers crossed with no problems yet.

So everyone keep your fingers crossed for me.

This sunday gone was the Notts and Mansfield Capri Classic Cars show day, was the cars first day out(in the rain) but i managed to get some cleaning done in the afternoon and crapped a 3rd in 1980 - 1999 class so was happy with that.

This project is now coming to an end for this year but i will keep it marked in the Favs for next year when the mid section project starts, got all my clips ready just want some S/S pop rivets for the clips and where ready... gearbox will be coming out and being blasted like the diff.

hope to meet some of you over the season ahead if you see me please come and say ello im normally alway stood round the car with me cleaning gear in hand its the way i like it.

Cheers All James.

P.S.

heres a pic of her in the rain waiting for the judge to come round.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v62/xr4ipaul/wonderland08015.jpg

You can see the cleaning stuff behind and one corner of the mirror for showing off the under neath, i love it lol.

[1996a6v6]

Stunning work on a totally awesome car, nice one :)

[PTAV]

were was the show at james i drove to the east coast (mablethorpe) http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=72593 and saw lots of classic cars etc lincoln/nottingham/ - my dad said there was a show on at louth! :) great work love your thread/car!

[gsi2.1xe]

just gone thru 20 pages wow what a mint ford love it

[Pit Viper]

Bet that was a right laugh (NOT) having the judge around when it was raining, opening all the doors, bonnet & boot and getting everything wet. I've never had a car judged in the rain, but I can imagine it's no fun :(

[denzilpc]

Nice one m8 11 out of 10 for sheer dedication !!!!!!!!

[Evo II]

Do you have more pics of the car ended?
Congratulations !!!!

[GJUK]

Just read the whole thread and wow....what a project.....what a car....would love to have a go...if I could I would strip the impreza and do what you have done...

Luv it :)

[james_RScos]

Do you have more pics of the car ended?
Congratulations !!!!

How do you mean mate, do you mean finished??


cheers for all the comments peeps.:wave::thumb:

[cosmo]

Truly awesome.

I'm an old RS fan at heart, and this project has made me smile today :) I love the details such as original slam panel stickers - not many people would go to such levels. I wish you every success in future shows. Deserved IMHO!



what FMC said :thumb::thumb:

AWESOME JOB JAMES ;);););)

[james_RScos]

what FMC said :thumb::thumb:

AWESOME JOB JAMES ;);););)


Cheers Mate love your Escort:thumb:

[AW8]

I've posted before re this - great effort/dedication & nice exhaust ;)

I'm sure one or two more pics of finished article would be appreciated.

Found an old copy of performance ford last week dating back to 1990 or thereabouts - gave me fond memories of my 2.9i 4x4 Sierra Estate

[james_RScos]

I've posted before re this - great effort/dedication & nice exhaust ;)

I'm sure one or two more pics of finished article would be appreciated.

Found an old copy of performance ford last week dating back to 1990 or thereabouts - gave me fond memories of my 2.9i 4x4 Sierra Estate

Ok mate will post some pics this weekend underside neds a clean first as its been on a few rain trips.:censored:

[A21GAV]

You been moved to the resto section now dude, the cossie's are together kidda, lol

[james_RScos]

Best place for them mate lol.

This is from another post on here was adding it to this one for refference.

Rinse.
Snow foam.
Rinse.
Big Plasters bucket with grit guard(gold class)
Halfords grey black backed foam sponge and standard sponge for mud flaps wheels archs(please dont give me all the lamb wool mitt stuff because i have tryed them and dont like them).
+ megs lock brush for Alloys
Rinse.
Sheeted off.
Dryed using water magent/ drying towel.

Some pics.

http://www.imagejb.co.uk/general/My_Car_H380_TBV/images/Picture_008.jpg

http://www.imagejb.co.uk/general/My_Car_H380_TBV/images/Picture_009.jpg

http://www.imagejb.co.uk/general/My_Car_H380_TBV/images/Picture_011.jpg

http://www.imagejb.co.uk/general/My_Car_H380_TBV/images/Picture_012.jpg

http://www.imagejb.co.uk/general/My_Car_H380_TBV/images/Picture_013.jpg

http://www.imagejb.co.uk/general/My_Car_H380_TBV/images/Picture_014.jpg

http://www.imagejb.co.uk/general/My_Car_H380_TBV/images/Picture_015.jpg

http://www.imagejb.co.uk/general/My_Car_H380_TBV/images/Picture_016.jpg

[Mr Concours]

Nice garage!

[james_RScos]

Nice garage!

Cheers

Another quick one:thumb::argie:
http://www.imagejb.co.uk/general/My_Car_H380_TBV/images/garage.jpg

Bit messy there cleaned up since then and moved around a bit too.

[Mr Concours]

Whats door off to left for in the outside pics?Sorry to be so nosey,thinking it might be floor to ceiling with parts?

[Pit Viper]

Cheers

Another quick one:thumb::argie:
http://www.imagejb.co.uk/general/My_Car_H380_TBV/images/garage.jpg

Bit messy there cleaned up since then and moved around a bit too.

Nice garage there, James - plenty of room for working in :thumb:

I spy, with my little eye.....a 14" portable TV on a 'table' of 4 x 205 50 R15s? :lol:

[james_RScos]

Whats door off to left for in the outside pics?Sorry to be so nosey,thinking it might be floor to ceiling with parts?

More Units mate

[james_RScos]

Nice garage there, James - plenty of room for working in :thumb:

I spy, with my little eye.....a 14" portable TV on a 'table' of 4 x 205 50 R15s? :lol:


Nothing gets past you does it Mark well spotted mate and correct on tyre sizes too, theres a D40 in there somewhere :thumb:

[Pit Viper]

Nothing gets past you do it Mark well spotted mate and correct on tyre size too, theres a D40 in there somewhere :thumb:

Comes with being a die hard Ford petrolhead since the early nineties :lol:

[colarado red]

awsome work and attention to detail:thumb::thumb::thumb::thumb:

[richierich2808]

what a wonderful read.

A fantastic project, well done m8

[AW8]

Thanks once again for sahring- apologies meant to acknowledge your response with extra pics sooner.

[Kev_mk3]

just read all 22 pages and i have to say fantastic work. im trying to do something similar with my astra but so far no money has stopped me or space to do it.

look forward to reading more :)

[james_RScos]

just read all 22 pages and i have to say fantastic work. im trying to do something similar with my astra but so far no money has stopped me or space to do it.

look forward to reading more :)

More will be on its way soon mate.

There not long before i start the next part of the resto.

this will be on in the air again, front end strip down IE bumper and front supension, then side skirts gearbox and prop ready for the painting of the mid pan and the front end.

should be fun will update when its happening.

[Needs a clean]

Just finished reading this post. Hat off to you mate. You have turned a stunning looking motor into an absolute belter!!!! Would love to do someting like that. I have my eye on something at the moment. Any tips for carrying out a resto? :wave::wave::wave:

[james_RScos]

Just finished reading this post. Hat off to you mate. You have turned a stunning looking motor into an absolute belter!!!! Would love to do someting like that. I have my eye on something at the moment. Any tips for carrying out a resto? :wave::wave::wave:


Cheers mate,

On the tips side of things... thats a hard one there are so many i can think of alot of common sence will take you far.

if your stripping a car down and you think in a years time when you come to put it all back together your going to forget where A, B and C go then take pictures and make notes to go with them. also get yourself a hayes manual and any other docs you can get on the motor in mind.

replace like for like or better, IE nuts and bolt they have ratings for a reason esp on chassis related parts they need to be strong, if your bolt has a rating of 8.8 replace it with that not something smaller that may brake.

I could go on mate but im always there if you want advice, im no expert i just play and get stuck in and then i have alot of friends in the motor trade to help me if i need it.

hope that helps.

P.S. one of my best tips is know the motor your working on research it in depth.

[james_RScos]

Just something to add to this post, i run my own web page and forum for Photography its called Imagejb.co.uk

iv just put together a forum as another way of show casing my work and im running a project forum so that i can make a post with all the details on my car from start to date.

www.imagejb.co.uk
www.imagejb.co.uk/forum

[vxrmarc]

Wow i have just read that through...Stunning...:thumb:

[chris l]

amazing

[Needs a clean]

Cheers mate,

On the tips side of things... thats a hard one there are so many i can think of alot of common sence will take you far.

if your stripping a car down and you think in a years time when you come to put it all back together your going to forget where A, B and C go then take pictures and make notes to go with them. also get yourself a hayes manual and any other docs you can get on the motor in mind.

replace like for like or better, IE nuts and bolt they have ratings for a reason esp on chassis related parts they need to be strong, if your bolt has a rating of 8.8 replace it with that not something smaller that may brake.

I could go on mate but im always there if you want advice, im no expert i just play and get stuck in and then i have alot of friends in the motor trade to help me if i need it.

hope that helps.

P.S. one of my best tips is know the motor your working on research it in depth.

Thanks for that. :thumb: I am a Ford man through and through. There is something in the pipeline (Granada Cosworth - Not as good as the Sierra RS, but a Cossie anyway) that, price permitting, may be a project for me. Watch this space. :thumb::thumb::thumb:

[james_RScos]

Wow i have just read that through...Stunning...:thumb:

Cheers Marc,

Still working through your mate lol.
i understand you where a really good Friend of Dave(RIP) with the Focus RS, I knew him well and loved the work you'd done on his car mate, id known Dave from his fiesta days on UKFN and met him more time than having hot dinners, we came through the car market together both with fiesta's then moving on to the RS range.

A sad lose still think of him often when im washing and driving the cosworth.

Thanks for all the comments peeps more coming soon the bugs bitin again.

[vxrmarc]

Cheers Marc,

Still working through your mate lol.
i understand you where a really good Friend of Dave(RIP) with the Focus RS, I knew him well and loved the work you'd done on his car mate, id known Dave from his fiesta days on UKFN and met him more time than having hot dinners, we came through the car market together both with fiesta's then moving on to the RS range.

A sad lose still think of him often when im washing and driving the cosworth.

Thanks for all the comments peeps more coming soon the bugs bitin again.

James to be honest Dave was a very very good friend and lived in next road to me.....I cherished his car for him and prepared it for Ford Fair for him an it was a tragic tragic loss especially as the media portrayed him as a different person than yourself and i knew....

To be honest my car has had mixed views which i fully appreciate and also fully understand but the main reason i chose to do this was Ford Fair....I decided last year when with Dave there after seeing some cossie engine bays that i had never actually seen a Vauxhall engine bay quite like the superb Ford ones on display... Although i am a vauxhall fan i have also had a passion for fords of old and have owner a few nothing major just Harriers , xr2,s etc and escorts so have always liked them..

The photos with the cossie are my mate Richard who bought the car last year and i believe it has won many concours and ford events as the previou owner showed it for many years and Richard has now done the engine bay himself...I will be detailing it soon.. Its funny how there is such a good banter love/hate relationship with Vauxhall and Ford and when Dave was being spoken about at his Funeral he had always said if he was ever cremated or buried would someone say he loved this world yet still hated Vauxhall drivers....It was one point everyone forgot their sadness and laughed!!

[james_RScos]

Thanks for Sharing that Marc, i couldnt make it to the Funeral and was gutted to not