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[dj_yd]

about a year ago i bougt a mk3,5 xr2i (rs1800 in UK)







i started to do some repairs to the bodywork


the left front wheel arch, some new metal


again some new metal





inside the front arches



sandblasted



primer


right one


and some holes

[dj_yd]

i have bought some escort rs2000 wheels , had them sandblasted en painted again
this is how I drove it for about a year , with the primer on it and a suspension that had its best days.


than 2 weeks ago i bought some red front koni's and jellow rears. the red ones are new and never been fitted.
also got some lowering springs with them
the plan was just to fit them , but i got carreed away

i painted the rears again

and the spring holders



the new front shoks


removed the front fender
cleand all the metal again , primed and seamsealed


stoneshipped


the fender repaired , sandblasted and new peaces where needed

[dj_yd]

i stript the red paint from the springs and sandblasted them, than had them powdercoated in black

springs and shocks back together

[MattPym]

Good work!

What front shocks are they??? All i can see is a Koni logo on the manual!

[dj_yd]

removed the rear anti roll bar to powdercoat
1 from the brackets is broken. orderd some new brackets and buches

the same withe the front one

rear with the broken bracket

[dj_yd]

right side free of rust, the sill in stonechip


right rear arch free of rust


removed the rear bumper :shock:

bit off rust

[dj_yd]

removed the back panel

[dj_yd]

weldet the right fender back on




cut some more metal from the back

[dj_yd]

repaired an other hole at the back

before

after


the new backpanel in place ready for welding

[dj_yd]

the new back after welding

[dj_yd]

... double post

[dj_yd]

this friday i started with the left side

cut some rust at the back wheel arch and weldet some new metal in place




cleand the rust from the front left arch cutted a peace away and welded some new metal in



needs new battary tray aswel


this is how it stand's for the moment , excuse me for my english

comments are welcom


greetz

[dj_yd]

Good work!

What front shocks are they??? All i can see is a Koni logo on the manual!

adjustable red koni's , I'll have to check for the exact type.

greetz

[filtra]

looks like your doing stuff properly! Keep up the good work mate!

[Ollybee]

[dj_yd]

tnx guys

removed some more bits


and repaired the left fender





greetz

[dj_yd]

some new parts i got today





greetz

[dj_yd]

finished the left side and the front
no more rust








the rear axle cleaned the rust of and painted it



greetz

[dj_yd]

a bit of progress

the rear axle is ready

all painted

brakedrums


the backplate


then bought this


new weelcylinder vs old


all put on too the axle



new buches



and painted the front callipers


greetz

[clarks.2007]

Wow this is going to be a real nice fiesta when its all done! You wont want to drive it haha. Nice when you have all the facilities to do it in though. Keep us updated!

[Ollybee]

You're really doing this properly, nice one.

[dj_yd]

thanks for the replys

today i welded the left fender back on


and replaced the rusted baterytray with a new one



greetz

[dj_yd]

a small update

i removed the feul tank and prepped it for paint




the front bumper , arches and skirts are in primer, today i wet sandet the frontbumper so thats ready for paint

and i just picked up the parts that needed sanblasting

next step is powdercoating

greetz

[Sphinx]

Nice work!
Hope this is a sign of things to come with with members gallery posts on FT!

[dj_yd]

spend this weekend on my back under the fiesta , removed all the rust and treated it , than primed it, its now ready for seamsealer and underbody.








and i painted the feul tank silver.





greetz

[dj_yd]

seamsealer








greetz

[dj_yd]

not much don on the fiesta because off the bad weather.
got some new parts and collected the powdercoated parts




















greetz

[Smo]

Excellent post, really enjoyed reading/looking through it!

[Chris 2i]

excellent work, keep the posts coming

[dj_yd]

tnx guys , i'll try too make it a nice car again

greats

[dj_yd]

picked some new parts up today


rooflining


interior trim for the booth(mine had a crack in it)


roofstrips(spare)


rear lights(spare)


clutch kit its for the 1.6 cvh xr2i it should fit i believe, but i will buy an other clutchplate (fiesta turbo maybe)


mirror covers( mine where scratched)


some relais(not shure i need them)

all the above cost me 50€ Thats 33.5£ i couldn't leave it

blueflame inox exhaust,2,5 inch with 4 inch rolled out. it's the same as mongoose, it's for the rs turbo , but i'll make it too fit




and these lowering springs i got for free withe the exhaust, don't think i will use them but hey it's for free


greetz

[dj_yd]

litle update

stonechiped the underside.





fitted the rear brakeshoes and handbrakecable


painted the brakedrums and the brakecalipers again , mutch bether imo


fitted the rear axle bake on the car with te koni's




and made me a engine support , now i can drop the gearbox


greetz

[dj_yd]

a small update

I removed the gearbox and clutch
and after a copple of hours of cleaning , degreasing and sandblasting i could prime the box and than paint it
turned out fine i think





greetz

[dj_yd]

i painted the bodykit and the mirrors
i went for imperial bleu , i love the collor
everything went well but there are some runs in the clear coat on the front bumper, i have to do it again.

i'm very happy with the collor, the pics don't do it justice tho







greetz

[Sphinx]

This is fantastic Keep up the good work!

So are you a painter by trade then?