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[cossiemark]

Well got down to the unit today for the 2nd time since getting KARY connected a decent battery and after about 5 turns it started deep joy. Got a new rear arch for the drivers side today so will be fitting that as soon as i can.

There are a few parts missing so on the hunt for them.

[knuckles]

i love a old skool mk1

will be watching this one

[EUFez]

Goodluck with the project. Will be keeping an eye on this.

[cossiemark]

well been down again today and stripped the carpet out to see what I'm up against its looks allot worse than it is it has all been welded apart from a couple of parts which i have pictured.

[jayrs]

rot in all the common places, but it doesnt look to bad considering its a mk1.
will also be watching this thread

[leighk2010]

The mk1/mk2 fiesta never seem to appeal to me but must admit there is space growing in my heart for them will be watching this close

[cossiemark]

oh well of down the unit to do a bit more

[cossiemark]

Oh well did some more this morning and found a little more rot. I can't wait get back work and get really stuck in.

[jonyb4]

look sliek you got your hands full there mate

i wouldnt know what to do with most of that rust

good luck with it all

[MK2 Jamie]

Such a cool car. il be keeping an eye on this thread

[cossiemark]

well been to fetch a mint rot free bonnet this morning £10 what a bargain and only half an hour away





sorted the rear arch out today





update my new headlights and some more filler with more filler to come









Here are some pics of what work has been done this weekend











and sorted the rear valance out where the wires come though for the number plate lights



Started the drivers side yesterday













and here is 1 of the supersport alloys back from the blasters just waiting for the other 4 now



sorted the drivers floor pan tonight










what i did yesterday

















and i saved the chassis plate



update what i did Saturday and Sunday nearly ready to paint











Got the drivers door fitted and lined up properly the wing had been fitted cack so had to undo all the welds at the back and refit it





And what i did sunday















And now for the primer









well sorted the drivers foot well and the boot floor out today waiting for the stone chip to dry then the sound deadening can be fitted. And did the rear panel







and managed to source some spares also









well had a weekend off last week but did a bit more this weekend nearly there now ;D

replaced the lower part of the front panel.

















sound deadened the boot floor it looks a lot like new now



sorted the doors out now











and me doing some work lol













i wont tell Lisa you were using a hoover lol





stone chipped pass side floor ready for the sound deadening





and the doors look just like Mk1 XR2 doors now

[jayrs]

great progress mate its coming on really well

[Dave G fsi]

Excellent progress mate, keep it up

Got a mk1 myself, cant wait to get it out to the shows this year, hopefully see yours there too

[- Danny Boy -]

Wow, you have been busy! Looking awesome! Keep it up!

[jonyb4]

[jakerowles]

looks better allready will look amazing when its finished what sound deadening did you use in the boot and where do you get it from ?

[cossiemark]

Hi all not many pics this weekend. doesn't look like I've done allot but flatted the 2 sides and finished the front panel off.

[cossiemark]

update ;D



















also any one know what model fiesta this drive shaft is off only all the other xr2's and supersports were different they were allot thinner and had a joint in the middle fastened to the engine block

[knuckles]

its come along way !

will look mint when you apply some fresh paint
keep up the good work

[cossiemark]

had an hour on it tonight













also got the colour matched for all the trim will be painting all the trim as soon as i can

[cossiemark]

managed to get a few more hours in this morning

[jayrs]

nice mate, when you think your be painting?

[cossiemark]

A bit of an update not touched it 4 2 weeks but had a couple of hour the other night



















sanded all the paint of the bonnet been trying to get 1 that has no rot on what so ever but had no joy so i am going to chop the rot out and re plate it wish me luck

[cossiemark]

Started the bonnet tonight