AJRTDDI Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 Car before i startedi give car good clean and started to remove the 1.4 Carb EngineCutting out old battery tray for new panel to be welded and sealedChanged the number plates to legal ones.Test fitting the RS Archs and Skirts for cutting and ajustments for 5 door.RS bonnet fittedFront panel cleaned/rust proofed and primeredStarting to remove brake servo. (clutch/ Choke/Speedo cables ect)removing carpets, sound padding ect.have to grind down and repair few minor damage Update soon :)then wiring and mechical parts to be removed (struts and springs arms and bushes ect) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lwt26 Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 Keep up the good work with it update me when you've finished ☺️ Thanks, Lewis Watson-Thompson 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJRTDDI Posted May 18, 2014 Author Share Posted May 18, 2014 will do :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJRTDDI Posted May 18, 2014 Author Share Posted May 18, 2014 will give car a good jetwash and engine degresser when the rest of the wiring loom is out.i will rebuild the factory loom with new sleeving. Im not sure on color sceme yet! :)idk what color to have the car painted yet. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 Nice project mate, looking forward to seeing progress. :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiestaGirl89 Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 Looking good! Keep us updated with more pics :) Sent from my iPhone using Ford OC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeebowhite Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 Looking forward to the polished result! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJRTDDI Posted May 20, 2014 Author Share Posted May 20, 2014 Sunroof and window screen removed 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJRTDDI Posted May 20, 2014 Author Share Posted May 20, 2014 1.8 Zetec or 2.0 Zetec silvertop... mmmmmmmmmmmShall i go collect a ST170 and give it ago with megasquirt ? lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJRTDDI Posted May 20, 2014 Author Share Posted May 20, 2014 decided... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJRTDDI Posted May 20, 2014 Author Share Posted May 20, 2014 Can i use this on ST170 lump ?http://www.retro-ford.co.uk/shop/content/zetec-alternator-kit-black-top-z022Cleaning up engine bay and Megasquirt to be ordered. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJRTDDI Posted May 21, 2014 Author Share Posted May 21, 2014 before after ignore 1.4 gearbox rs turbo to be added soon.engine pic . 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJRTDDI Posted May 25, 2014 Author Share Posted May 25, 2014 build on hold till weather improves alittle :) will update on new engine mounts to be made. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJRTDDI Posted May 26, 2014 Author Share Posted May 26, 2014 Engine mountYou have to cut out the inner cam cover to hide the side engine bolt.I will also add a peice of metel along the top of the mount to the rear to add strengh (3rd pic) (mod the the backplate may need to be trimmed for peice of mind) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJRTDDI Posted May 26, 2014 Author Share Posted May 26, 2014 Water pump and Alternator problems solved.Use ST170 Tensioner.Use CVH Alternator.Use 950-1150mm 6pk Belt. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJRTDDI Posted May 26, 2014 Author Share Posted May 26, 2014 next todo. Grind and weld Inner seals and front member...Then Rub down and prep the whole car. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjp0121 Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Very nice mate.. for colour why not go with panther black/aubergine the same as a mk6 rs2000. Just a suggestion can't wait to see the finished project mate 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJRTDDI Posted May 31, 2014 Author Share Posted May 31, 2014 s1 RS white i think im going todo. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJRTDDI Posted June 24, 2014 Author Share Posted June 24, 2014 brought Focus Flywheel didnt fit :( wasted 30 Quid.Still looking for good welder. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 How you getting on with the build?.....I'm at a stand still with mine, waiting to get it painted. Sent from under the bonnet 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJRTDDI Posted August 2, 2014 Author Share Posted August 2, 2014 It's abit slow found a lot of bodge work and was arrested and on bail. So yea a lot on my mind :( Sent from my HTC One X using Ford OC mobile app 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 It will come together mate. :-) Sent from under the bonnet 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJRTDDI Posted August 3, 2014 Author Share Posted August 3, 2014 I have cut and welded new wheel arch to find out I need new inner panel around fuel filler and new Jacking mounts and sills. One rust job turns into 3 :( Sent from my HTC One X using Ford OC mobile app 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJRTDDI Posted August 3, 2014 Author Share Posted August 3, 2014 I hope this don't get too above me.. losing my job and too much welding work means I may have to scrap it :( Sent from my HTC One X using Ford OC mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC600 Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 Hope not mate, always people needing a good welder Sent from under the bonnet 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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