paulb
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Jun 29, 2008 14:52:26 GMT
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Hi there, as you may have seen in the other threads I happened across a car that has stood for over 12 years, parked up with only 26,153 miles on the clock.... still has the nose cone with the lettered FORD badge, not the blue oval.... recaro fishets,5 original wheels.... shame it stood in the elements as the old rust set in, rear arches and strut tops as usual but all in all she's fantastic... I will set too getting her running first, then start the strip,weld,paint and put back together again.. She wil never be a show winner but she will get used in the way she was built for, sideways on track....   Just done 1 wheel with normal alloy wheel cleaner......  will pop up more pics as and when I can s88.photobucket.com/albums/k168/paulb69_2006/rs2000/ |
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Last Edit: Nov 10, 2008 15:50:42 GMT by paulb
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Nathan
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Jun 29, 2008 21:09:03 GMT
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Nice, this will be amazing.
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Jun 29, 2008 21:47:23 GMT
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RS2000's have always been high on the list of cars I'd love to own - why do I never find things like that  very cool car, you're a lucky guy  |
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Currently driving a 1972 BMW 1602 as my daily. Don't ask about previous cars - there have been way too many and I stopped counting at 160!
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Mr S
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Wow, it looks a lot better than I expected from the outside, and only 26k too. Got to be the bargain of the year, knowing what you paid for it you jammy sod!  |
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paulb
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well, its going to be a lot of hard work just to get the basic's sorted but I think its worth it as the car is pretty much complete...
only things removed are the original radio,tool bag and air box....
bits are here , so this weekend I hope to have her running........then crack on
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How jealous I am!!  I take it from your other post that you stumbled across it parked on someones driveway- when you on the way back from the festival last Tuesday??? Where was it? I'm surprised I've never seen it.. |
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paulb
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it was a deal done with my neighbour of all people, I moved into my house 7 years and it's been stood for over 12 years....in his back garden.....
so, guess i was lucky buying an old house and having a good neighbour too....
secret handshake's and everything to get this...LOL...
I am a lucky lucky lucky lucky boy, still smiling...LOL
martin, Yes....it's the deal of the Century......
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Nathan
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I Hate you LOL
Only jokin, deeply jelious proves these things are still hanging around.
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Two words, lucky and ba****rd
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Last Edit: Jul 2, 2008 15:47:12 GMT by paulmi16
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paulb
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skinnylew
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sweet!!! I must know how much it set you back........mind you on second thoughts it would only make every on here pig sick I'm sure lol. Congrats on your bargain  |
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Mr S
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Nice work - can't wait to see it driveable!
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lucky ;D
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Last Edit: Jul 5, 2008 17:06:42 GMT by yoeddynz
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Impressive.
Amazing what lurks out there.
Good luck with 100% enjoyment of your car.
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paulb
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started the welding today, got some plate on the inner wing,. floorpan tacked in so more plating to do soon...    |
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paulb
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Jul 12, 2008 21:34:48 GMT
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Ok, 1 week in .....rear arches are metal again, drivers footwell is attached the car, o/s side sill, floor plates...bonnet rubbed down and primed, boot rubbed down and primed.. full engine service and treated to a gunsons colour tune and timing set up today....running sweeter than I ever imagined..LOL some updated pics and vids in here s88.photobucket.com/albums/k168/paulb69_2006/rs2000/ |
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Last Edit: Jul 15, 2008 8:46:44 GMT by paulb
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paulb
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OK, got her up and running and popped her into work...
new front discs,pads,calipers,lower ball joint arms,track rod ends,steering boots fitted.....
rear brake shoes, cylinders,brake pipes done too.......
new radiator,water pump,thermostat and hoses to sort out this weekend
R888's ordered for the car too......
she's coming along now
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Last Edit: Jul 15, 2008 8:47:19 GMT by paulb
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Jul 15, 2008 13:22:28 GMT
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Nice work Paul! What a great find this car was, sounds like there hasn't been any nasty suprises either. She'll be on the road in no time!  |
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paulb
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Jul 15, 2008 13:31:50 GMT
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oh there has been , the n/s repair arch showed up a nasty crack about an inch below the swage line......
so i dug in, found filler and a whole new repair arch,that the old repair arch had been pop riveted too....LOL......so thats all come out...
the o/s floor was shocking too but sorted....
it was great fun driving her to work , big smiles all round.
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Jul 15, 2008 13:48:37 GMT
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fantastic fix up operation, might have been a lucky find but best its in safe hands than rotting. keep it up, another childhood ambition here too. |
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