|
|
|
hi folks been on here for a while now thought it was about time I had a thread for my fiesta I had it a couple of months now here it is when I first got it not what id normally go for paint wise but good mk2 shells are gettin rare nw so will defo be painting in the new year currently its a 1.1 with a 5sp from a bigger engine so is the slowest car ive ever drivin wont be stayin that way for long. thanks for looking will update 2moro with whats going in it
|
|
Last Edit: Sept 14, 2014 18:14:23 GMT by xr2johnxr2
|
|
|
|
|
|
Colour choice certainly is interesting Looks relatively tidy however, which, as you say, is a hard thing to come by these days. Glad to see another one being saved
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
yes the colour is getting changed but will have to wait as its just to slow n bouncy for me so its getting ripped to bits and everything replaced with parts from this ;D its a knockhill xr2 challenge car not been raced in years but everything is good apart from the shell its rotten as a pear john
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ahh, now you've got me interested! Really look forward to seeing this come along now
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
cheers for the coments m8 ;D will be a little go cart by the time its done goina have the full rollcage from the xr other parts from the xr 1.6 cvh blueprinted bottom end unknown head leda adjustables rs turbo clutch early xr2 gearbox quickshit bucket seats pepper pots with avon slicks full stainless exhaust including 4 into1 mainifold other thing i cant remember just now also looking for a 2.0l zetec to turbo and possibly a st170 gearbox also on the lookout for for twin pot calipers the sliding type that will fit behind the pots heres a few pics of the pov as it is just now front bumper is only on just now s my kids don't damage it will be sanded right back at the weekend
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
this is whats crying out for attention couple of holes on the wing mounting panels but 2 new panels are n the way and the engine which is getting binned at the weekend john
|
|
|
|
|
|
Jan 13, 2012 22:29:20 GMT
|
hi folks not done much over crimbo but been hard at it the last week and got new engine in will be finishing it off in the next few days just need to fit the exhaust and carb get it running then sort the bodywork colour is really anoying me now cheers for looking john
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
good to see another mk2 on here!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Great project , the Knockhill XR2 brings back memories, did one of the race tuition days bought for my birthday when i was 21, that was twenty freakin years ago
|
|
72 Pontiac Firebird Formula 400. 95 BMW E34 525i Manual. 80 Lotus Elite, sold 86 Mk4 Escort RWD V8, sold
|
|
|
|
Jan 15, 2012 14:08:26 GMT
|
cheers for the comments lads yea the knockhil car was a blast should be even more fun in the pov going to buil;d a zvh turbo engine for it to go in during the summer , hows yours c oming along weblefeck?
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Jan 15, 2012 21:11:48 GMT
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
looks good john what did u do with the rs 7 spokes? I'm looking for some for my mk2 if your interested in selling them
|
|
Nobody dies a virgin, because lifes curse word us ALL
|
|
rodney
Posted a lot
https://www.facebook.com/RD-vehicle-transport-and-recovery-services-525622614268010/
Posts: 1,677
|
|
|
john , for calipers you could try metro calipers, they are 4 pot as standard,.
|
|
facebook: rodney dean / rd transport
|
|
rodney
Posted a lot
https://www.facebook.com/RD-vehicle-transport-and-recovery-services-525622614268010/
Posts: 1,677
|
|
|
|
|
facebook: rodney dean / rd transport
|
|
|
|
Jan 25, 2012 18:12:48 GMT
|
cheers rodney will defo be looking into them goina sort the body first now as its really bugging me and get the plates welded in for the cage will get some more pics up wen the missies gets in
cheers john
|
|
|
|
|
|
Jan 25, 2012 21:53:04 GMT
|
well thought ad post the pic the missies just brought in for me this is how its sitting now
|
|
|
|
Davenger
Club Retro Rides Member
It's only metal
Posts: 7,272
Club RR Member Number: 140
|
|
Jan 25, 2012 23:48:17 GMT
|
Loving the work dude Not enough old festers being saved. Should be a rocket
|
|
|
|
|
|
Jan 26, 2012 11:08:32 GMT
|
yea will be a wee buggy just need to sort some slightly softer springs the leda's are stiff as fook will get the body sorted then drop in better engine if a keep it keep getting the urge to go rwd again but willl finish this first spent too much on it no lol
|
|
|
|
|
|
May 21, 2012 17:41:20 GMT
|
hi folks thought it was about time I got my finger out so spent few hours on it 2day made a start on stripping the front to get the welding done now that I got a new welder so heres a few pics of how it is and heres the prob area's and this is how I left it will get started on the welding this week , then just need to take a trip to Edinburgh to pick up the new engine prob be next week thou think I got enough to keep me busy just now cheers for reading
|
|
Last Edit: May 21, 2012 17:44:44 GMT by xr2johnxr2
|
|
|
|
May 23, 2012 21:45:37 GMT
|
managed to get a few hours on it today so heres the progress previous owner sliced the door post when they took original wings off, now know where the water was gettin in front panel looks like its full of filler and under the water bottle needs repaired hopefully get the day on it 2moro and if a can find my welding mask can get started. thanks for reading ;D
|
|
|
|
|