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[xr2irhys]

started cleaning rust spots up from inside the wheel arch




this is how the rear looked after i gave it a degrease pretty tidy apart from bottom half a bit crusty in places , so will be repaired.

[xr2irhys]

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[EUFez]

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[xr2irhys]

got a new brake pipe made up today for it as old one would not undo with out twisting the pipe as connector siezed on , and sprayed it in green to look simlar to the orginal ford brake pipes on there now

also been sorting inside the wheel arches removing rust


( water drops on brake pipe pic)

[Excursion]

Good work, keep it up

[Michael!]

its good that you're putting all this effort into keeping it standard rhys

good job mate!

[xr2irhys]

just look forward to driving it ! the gears feel so close together etc when moving the gear stick , its going to be a dream to drive , look forward taking it to some ford shows

[Michael!]

ford fair?

[xr2irhys]

ford fair?

behave................................ you honestly think it will be done this year

[Michael!]

i wanted to have mine done, but now theres no chance haha

[xr2irhys]

Got a spot weld cutter , spot weld drill bit , and new front valance on the way

[xr2irhys]

old valance is now removed

i noticed the spot welds on the inner pannel that the lower part of the valance joins to was very near the edge! am i best to reposition them ? removing was a bit of a pain as right on the edge too



panel removed



old rusty pannel



started to clean up the metal

[Excursion]

I recommend bonding on the new panel. Just put a small tack weld on each leading edge by the wings then use sikaflex or similar for the rest, it will cut down the chance of future rust.

[xr2irhys]

I recommend bonding on the new panel. Just put a small tack weld on each leading edge by the wings then use sikaflex or similar for the rest, it will cut down the chance of future rust.

sounds an idea, bonded even at the bottom holey bit ? then im geussing seam seal it in still as normal

[Excursion]

sounds an idea, bonded even at the bottom holey bit ? then im geussing seam seal it in still as normal

Put a tack either side on the leading edge where the factory sealer is usually applied - one at the top and one at the bottom, then a few tacks underneath. Seal the lapped joints

[xr2irhys]

replacement wing for driver side on order

[xr2irhys]

any one got any tips for fitting and shaping the brake pipe ,with out scraping the paint off each time going to have to repaint it now,

thinking repaint it them masking tape it all , and then fit it

been busy again with the car , other passengers side wing is off , and been cleaning up the drivers side wheel arch a bit more today , slowly looking rust free now

[xr2irhys]

few pictures of the inner wheel arch today , been cleaning it up more , still a bit to do , but its getting there

( bare metal is covered in grease to prevent rusting )

[xr2irhys]

Oooo look a delivery !!





and the wing offered in place





Looks a pretty good fit to me , nice pannel gap by the door shut etc , what we all rekon

[xr2irhys]

Been playing about with the wing , trying to get the pannel gap right , i noticed it sticks out a little futher than the door pannels at the bottom?




other than that , all the other bad stories ive heard about pattern parts , its a bloody good fit

[Excursion]

You have to grind a bit of the rear of the wing away, the wings aren't too bad really

[xr2irhys]

You have to grind a bit of the rear of the wing away, the wings aren't too bad really

yep a fairly good fit , and you mean grind away where it bolts up ? yeah thought that area was the problem........ what about getting the swag line straight?

[Excursion]

yep a fairly good fit , and you mean grind away where it bolts up ? yeah thought that area was the problem........ what about getting the swag line straight?

You need to raise the wing slightly, it's hanging a little low in your photos. The pattern wings will never fit 100% so it's a case of getting the best compromise overall.

I've fitted them in the past and had to make quite a few minor adjustments, including up near the scuttle panle and inside the wing near the a pillar. You can get a pretty convincing result with a bit of work.

[xr2irhys]

yep thats what i ment Hanging a bit low , i cant seem to move it up any more ? only way i can think of doing it putting the wing on a hardge edge and nocking the inner wing bit where it welds onto , so it lifts the rest up?

[Excursion]

yep thats what i ment Hanging a bit low , i cant seem to move it up any more ? only way i can think of doing it putting the wing on a hardge edge and nocking the inner wing bit where it welds onto , so it lifts the rest up?

You just need to see where it's binding and grind it away. Don't touch the car, it's all 'factory', it's the wing that's the problem.

[xr2irhys]

ok great help thanks , must admit though i took the passenger side off with out correct spot weld drill bits , so think bent the inner wing a little! just will have to play about till get it right

oh and this forum used to be so busy.. whats happened

[Excursion]

ok great help thanks , must admit though i took the passenger side off with out correct spot weld drill bits , so think bent the inner wing a little! just will have to play about till get it right

oh and this forum used to be so busy.. whats happened

It's a few things really;
- Most of the Mk3's have rotted away
- A lot of those that didn't were sacrificed in the scrappage scheme
- The mk3 is now considered too old and unsafe by many parents to be a first car
- Original owners have moved on

There's only a few people like us who are crazy enough to bother with them

[xr2irhys]

had a play with the passenger side for a around 45 mins not long ago , and got the wing looking like this








also spent a bit in the employers shop today , got some of this



and to say what bargain i got , £18 for two liters of hammerite

[Excursion]

Nearly there! It needs pulling in a little so it sits more flush with the door, but you're 95% there

[xr2irhys]

Nearly there! It needs pulling in a little so it sits more flush with the door, but you're 95% there

this is the other side , not the drivers side as previosly posted up, what bit you mean need pulling in , as in the door gap or whole wing needs to "push in closer "

[Excursion]

Nearly there! It needs pulling in a little so it sits more flush with the door, but you're 95% there

this is the other side , not the drivers side as previosly posted up, what bit you mean need pulling in , as in the door gap or whole wing needs to "push in closer "

Yes the whole wing needs to sit closer to the car, the panel gap is already good.

[xr2irhys]

thinking of fitting an rs Acessory kit

[rsturbonutter]

thinking of fitting an rs Acessory kit

there's one for sale on ebay right now brand new will find it an post the link now fella

[rsturbonutter]

thinking of fitting an rs Acessory kit

there's one for sale on ebay right now brand new will find it an post the link now fella

here it is http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rare-New-Old- ... 3a693d3ba5

[Minstral]

that is a bargain. i have a brand new rs accessory spoiler the sort like an rst fpoiler but with a lip, for sale if u you want it