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[RS rob]

aint gunna say nothing apart from

thanks my fellow red fiesta fan

[jayrs]

[mrorange2]

Awesome I love this car your attention to detail is second to none mate very impressed.

[Michael!]

+1 on that^


If this doesn't get a feature when it's finished I'm kicking off.

[RS rob]

thanks guys,
progress has been flying along lately
so got a few updates to do to catch up

[RS rob]

ok recieved new door latches as the old ones had surface rust
which would of let it down alot

so a few pics to show the new latch next to the old grotty one








and fitted to the door.....................






massive thanks to tom charles peters on ebay for sourcing me a new heater control surround

[RS rob]

rear tailgate struts on




new tailgate latch, and contacts




new striker and other half of the new contacts




new check strap and bolts




rear bumper on, really happy with the rear towing eye area being smoothed along with the swage line




front anti roll bar with powerflex anti roll bar bushes / new u-brackets and bolts




new non powersteering alternator on




s-shaped lower cross member and puma gear linkage on, sorry for the poor picture

[Excursion]

Looks awesome, Rob. It's really coming together now.

[Stolton]

looking good mate

[RS rob]

thanks for all the nice comments

here's progress with the cam cover




had the old breather location plug welded and smoothed
then a nice layer of primer to show any imperfections




something i've been looking forward to seeing,
the kit was riveted underneath and bonded on top
then any gaps where the arches have been trimmed for the big wheels
have been filled with sealer

[FRSJON]

looking lovely rob

[Michael!]

are you actually going to drive this when its finished?

i wouldnt dare...

[RS rob]

well the fiesta finally left the bodyshop
the next time its here will be when its fully built up

massive thanks to bridgend ford for putting up with me for sooo long,
but this is'nt a credit card project (just whats left of my pay every month)
all the help and advice i've had at different times throughout the bodywork process
from my work mates has been amazing,
its been a massive learning curve for me doing as much as i can myself

heres some photo's leaving the bodyshop




used the winch to get the fiesta on








here she is in her new secure home,
loads of room inside




finally got hold of two brand new early ford badges which came in light blue




the different to the new style ford badge

[RS rob]

forgot to add
while renting this awesome car trailer
we had to keep it secure over night,

only just fitted on the driveway hahaha

[- Danny Boy -]

Looking beautiful as usual Slowly getting there

[Ratspeed]

Awesome to see it look like a car again

[niracka]

thats beyond mint its just perfect. Only word I can think of to describe it really lol. Really looking forward to seing this finnished now!!!!

[RS rob]

thanks guys, still loads to do,
got a few things i'm keeping my eye out for in ford fair

only things left to paint are
-bonnet vents (but i'm looking for new ones as the ones i had have seen far too much paint)
-spoiler
-cam cover (waiting to have new breather outlet first, not sure wether to have a threaded option or welded?)

[rsturbonutter]

Get a picture up with your new lights I must of been pissed selling those oopps I was hope you enjoy fella

[knuckles]

every time i look at the updates in here i do a small sex wee

[Michael!]

every time i look at the updates in here i do a small sex wee

i was about to post something very similar haha

[RS rob]

thanks for your kind words


small update on a few parts that have arrived,
as i've not done a thing to the car for two months now

except get all my fiesta parts into the lockup with the car
just need to go through all the parts and sort whats to go on the car and whats for sale

firstly got hold of RS accessory rear lights
one side is uk and the other is european
so i have no reverse light




thanks to tom peters i got hold of a new vin plate, as the original is badly marked and dented
its not 100% identical but was for the mk3 fiesta as there were 8 different versions that could apply to the mk3 fiesta
i'd rather something slightly different and still ford than a aftermarket copy
just need to sort it being stamped from behind




also thanks to tom again as i have a set of new side repeaters
i cant remember wether i have mk3 or m3.5 wings as they have different holes for the square or oval side repeaters
as i want this to look OEM
i want square side repeaters to go with the FRST bodykit and bonnet
not sure wether to keep ambers or go for clear square's yet, as i have new clear front indicators?!?




next up a few months ago i had my main car loom in the engine bay braided by paul cheshire
so recently i met up with paul at the RS national day @ donnington race course
again i'm mega happy with the results of my brand new pectel T2 engine harness covered in braid and labled,
brand new connectors and boots aswell all made up to custom measurements for my setup
cant recommend him enough

[FRSJON]

loving that rob..my looms off to will pedley racing for a check over

[Rs Adz]

this is stunning i remember starting to read it ages ago when you did it purple / blue now uve take it to a hole new level well done hope to see it finished at the shows this year

[FRSJON]

about time it was updated really

[AW0L]

after going over the old ford tsb for this upgrade i realised there was a different bracket for the job,
no longer available, but after a few phone calls i got hold of one

a comparison shot, new bracket on the left


was an extra spring i got hold of aswell, so thats the pedal box all ready to go
as it has the manual clutch rachet, new bushes etc

can these parts still be bought??? need some asap

[Fraggle]

simply wow

[Max M4X WW]

Is this still happening?

[Michael!]

Is this still happening?

it wants to be...

[HCS PIMP]

looks really good not seen this car in a while due to moving house does look flipping awesome

[HCS PIMP]

looks really good not seen this car in a while due to moving house does look flipping awesome

[Excursion]

Rob's thinking of selling up. I think he should finish this amazing project!

[rsturbonutter]

I hope he doesn't sell up mate too much work has gone into this car.

[Dave5300]

I hope he doesn't sell up mate too much work has gone into this car.

+1 looks awesome

[jonyb4]

ah f**k!

all i can do is hope it doesnt!

mark buy it!!