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minimad5 Part of things Posts: 110	1983 Fiesta Mk1. 1972 Rebel.minimad5 @minimad5
	May 28, 2010 23:24:11 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Been a member on here for quite a while, but have not really posted due to me not fully knowing the rules and so on. So if i do something wrong PM me and i shall correct it ! Here are my current rides Firstly a 1983 Ford Fiesta Mk1, 1.1L economy. Bumpers removed due to small bits of rust and dints .. Knackered seat bolster. The radio was wired up Left speaker terminals + and - together :S same for the right. Couldn't have been saved it was Siliconed in Inside or O/S Door (Weird that the bottom outside skin is perfect) Rear Bumper Off (Ready for the panel beating kit) Nice looking boot. Whipped out the drill and wire brush attachment and what did i unearth.. YAY ! i haz flintstone car Sad Anyway that did not stop me, and i cleaned up the rest of the rust and Made a cardboard template. I wasn't too happy with it, so got out the panel beating kit and give it a little contour / contoure I did in the end tack it in place, but then RAIN ! so in i ran with heavy little Clarke EN90 in tow. I took some more pictures of holes and rust ! .. Rear bumper on the kitchen floor and busy knocking out the crease. Sad looking Rear End ... ALOT more to follow shortly, please bare with me as it is taking AGES to copy every picture url and so on.


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JamieS Part of things Posts: 115	1983 Fiesta Mk1. 1972 Rebel.JamieS @jamies
	May 28, 2010 23:48:28 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Weird how that rust follows the exhaust.. Its amazing what lengths some people goto to bodge stuff as with the stereo
	Last Edit: May 28, 2010 23:48:49 GMT by JamieS

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minimad5 Part of things Posts: 110	1983 Fiesta Mk1. 1972 Rebel.minimad5 @minimad5
	May 29, 2010 0:18:02 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I sorted out the boot on the 1st of March, and ended up with this .. The green stuff you can see is rust treatment, as there was a small gap in the boot seal and water got in, making afew pieces a tadge rusty. After removing the surface rust i went over with some nice metal (As my welds are shocking i am not going to post a completed picture Wink And i put some rust primer on the outer sill: Also note the coloured wheel insert / trim. I would of left it silver but it was so scratched and pitted i thought i would see what it looked like red. Today i planned on welding a small patch to a hole i found in the outer sill. So i stripped the interior and joy of joys ! Holes, Holes and abit of RUST Inner Sill is long gone ! This has an anchorage point for the seatbelt, so in the event of a crash your seatbelt would rip from the inner sill, and your chair would rip from the floor. Safe much ? Inner sills are done YAY ! filled in the rear arch and gave it a coat of primer for now Whilst that was drying i put on some new rear wheel bearings too. Also popped in some yellow bulbs... my headlight went from this: To this ... Abit of Car number 2 .. (1972 Reliant Rebel 700 Estate) Anyway, Remember that rust at the top of the door ? Well it quickly got removed .. Step 1 (kind of) .. NOW : The gap will be filled. More pictures ..(Rear 1/4).. Rebel Engine ... Thinking of going Blue ... Using a Milling lathe, i slightly ported the inlet manifold ... Previous owner Aerial hole fix .. Bit more of the Fiesta, Bleeding brakes ... Fiesta rear arch now "blown in" Front valance is temp' black, untill i can get more Venetian Red Back to Rebel .... View from the front of the car (Minus gearbox, prop and diff) Tank ... Gearbox and so on .. Cleaning Engine Time .. Abit of Mk1 action (Yep that Mk3 is mine too. Mk1 looks amazing with the Mk3 wheels) Brought some mirrors from a car show that the Legendary Watanabe took me too .. But i could not see out of them, so back to original .. With the sun out i began work on the Rebel (Kind of) Black Grille - To keep or To Go ? Black Bottom.. Black and Green .. Black door frames ? I have flushed the Mk1 Fiesta's water system and added some propper coolant (Instead of 100% water) I have done afew other stuff, such as by hand rub down the Rebel and get it ready for Paint. Getting there !! Thanks for looking


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Deleted Posts: 0	1983 Fiesta Mk1. 1972 Rebel.Deleted @Deleted
	May 29, 2010 11:54:49 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Defo got enough to keep ya busy there! Love the Fiesta!


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looking Part of things Posts: 154	1983 Fiesta Mk1. 1972 Rebel.looking @lookin
	May 29, 2010 12:51:39 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Like the MK1, I had a XR2 look a like back in the day :-) I have a Regal supervan III on the back burner :-)


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fessernick Part of things Posts: 84	1983 Fiesta Mk1. 1972 Rebel.fessernick @fessernick
	May 30, 2010 18:42:41 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	loving the mk1 if ya need anything bits wise let me no i got a shed full
	my project thread here - retrorides.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=readersrides&thread=43016&page=1 209.62.216.33/pub/images/fessernick/11si3y1_small.jpg

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minimad5 Part of things Posts: 110	1983 Fiesta Mk1. 1972 Rebel.minimad5 @minimad5
	Jun 3, 2010 11:43:35 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Thanks for the nice words guys =) fessernick - I could do with a standard fog light if you have one (Please) -If i don't reply, it's because i don't get an Email saying someone has commented, so bare with me-


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minimad5 Part of things Posts: 110	1983 Fiesta Mk1. 1972 Rebel.minimad5 @minimad5
	Jun 3, 2010 14:03:03 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Right! with body removal looming, i have cracked on hugely with body prep' work and removing tonnes of rusty bolts. Bolts that i cannot undo (As no socket or spanner will fit in) More pictures... When Graham owned the car, he had a CB radio installed and fried the wiring .. Bubbling ... Prep' work pictures ... No more holes .. Still abit more to do (As you can see) But i shall keep going ! Ooh and a picture of that letter i found in the Rebel ..


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lemmingzappa Part of things Posts: 378	1983 Fiesta Mk1. 1972 Rebel.lemmingzappa @lemmingzappa
	Jun 3, 2010 19:42:01 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Keep up the good welding, I admire your enthusiasm !
	1991 205 1.6 GTi - DEAD 1990 205 GTi

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minimad5 Part of things Posts: 110	1983 Fiesta Mk1. 1972 Rebel.minimad5 @minimad5
	Jun 3, 2010 22:45:47 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Thanks lemmingzappa , I appreciate it


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dolan Part of things Posts: 42	1983 Fiesta Mk1. 1972 Rebel.dolan @dolan
	Jun 4, 2010 5:52:04 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Corrrrr you got some jobs on keep the pics coming ....its great to look back when they are all done. 10/10 Paul


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minimad5 Part of things Posts: 110	1983 Fiesta Mk1. 1972 Rebel.minimad5 @minimad5
	Jun 5, 2010 0:17:15 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Have some more pictures Firstly , i started to "blow" the front valance back in ... The Rebel body is being removed from the chassis tomorrow, thanks to the help of some nice folk over on autoshite. I will try get tonnes of pictures before and after, maybe even during. Thanks for the comments guys, it's nice knowing people are interested.


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minimad5 Part of things Posts: 110	1983 Fiesta Mk1. 1972 Rebel.minimad5 @minimad5
	Jun 6, 2010 1:22:23 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	BUSY DAY TODAY ! I have stolen afew pictures that others took, and will include my own Here we go ... (Daves pictures that I stole) (I look like I need a poo - Yes I am young 18 infact ) What To Put In ? (My pictures) After pushing the Mk3 out the way, I threw Pete the Mk1 keys and he struggled to get into it Abit smokie on full choke CRASH ! ... no he never really hit it :lol: (Yes that is the "not nuts" 3.5, with super comfy seats) Anyway after much swearing, lifting, popping of fibreglass, more lifting and crunching, this happened ... ... OMG SLAMMIN YO_RWD. etc. Time for a break ! Anyone guess what the "table" is ? More slamming action .. Then pete measured his V8 ... and had naughty ideas for the Rebel chassis. always one frigging bolt ! Outriggers seem abit "fruity" Munch ... Cars back in the drive (Honestly officer, I never drove) and many a story was told .. What were you guys pointing at ? :lol: Erm .. The body was lifted so high, and put at many angles, even shook .. but not one bolt or washer fell ... YOU STILL HAF BOLTS... Watch Jon move .. HAF RAKE ... And new Rebel colour (Mercedes Blue) Great day ! Appreciate the distance travelled by all, really appreciate it. Anyone ever need a hand - Bop me a txt an I shall help (Jons Pictures) (I love using a grinder) (Buiscuits were food of the day !)
	Last Edit: Jun 6, 2010 1:27:17 GMT by minimad5

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minimad5 Part of things Posts: 110	1983 Fiesta Mk1. 1972 Rebel.minimad5 @minimad5
	Jun 7, 2010 16:33:10 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Got abit bored today (was meant to be getting rid of the Mk3, but dad was busy) Anyway, when boredum arises i think of crazy things....


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minimad5 Part of things Posts: 110	1983 Fiesta Mk1. 1972 Rebel.minimad5 @minimad5
	Jun 9, 2010 23:44:00 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Small update: Removed the engine from the Mk3 Fiesta SX, and found alot of gunk. (If anyone wants to see pictures, just say and i will link them on here) I have also made a decision on what engine is going into the Reliant Rebel .... Just wait and see (You will be waiting along time, as I have to find the funds first) Thanks for looking !
	Last Edit: Jun 9, 2010 23:44:42 GMT by minimad5

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nickbrad Part of things Posts: 785	1983 Fiesta Mk1. 1972 Rebel.nickbrad @nickbrad
	Jun 10, 2010 8:48:16 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Looking good, I reckon a motorcycle V8 with 440 horses would go nicely in the rebel, but 16 grand is a lot of money, lol.
	Dec 24, 2011 10:02:01 GMT usedabused said: There is no such thing as a curse word car just overstretched expectations................. Mar 26, 2013 19:34:17 GMT fogey said: Herald 10/10 Gasser 10/10 Total score 20/10

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minimad5 Part of things Posts: 110	1983 Fiesta Mk1. 1972 Rebel.minimad5 @minimad5
	Jun 10, 2010 12:55:49 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	A motorcycle V8 - Mhhm sounds interesting. Real shame about it costing £16 grand though , just abit out of my budget lol. The engine is from a car, still RWD and possibly Japanese .... hope that sparks abit more interest
	Last Edit: Jun 10, 2010 12:59:43 GMT by minimad5

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minimad5 Part of things Posts: 110	1983 Fiesta Mk1. 1972 Rebel.minimad5 @minimad5
	Jul 21, 2010 20:50:02 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Well it has been a VERY long time since I last updated. And the car looks like it has not been touched, but as most car fans know - There are alot of small and unseen things to do, which is what I have been doing untill today. Ready ? ...... Got bored, and before the weather had a chance to change (again) .... I went outside and messed around with the Rebel Side opening bonnet - May stay : ... is that a Dizzy cap I see ? , lets have a closer look ... Plenty of room all round ... Thermostat housing shall have to be moved .. Standard Bonnet position and another G13B shot ... Thats it, just want to measure some things up then straight onto the chassis it goes (After buying Argon and tips for the TIG)
	Last Edit: Jul 21, 2010 22:19:43 GMT by minimad5

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rodney Posted a lot https://www.facebook.com/RD-vehicle-transport-and-recovery-services-525622614268010/ Posts: 1,677	1983 Fiesta Mk1. 1972 Rebel.rodney @mrrodney
	Jul 21, 2010 23:20:58 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	cool project , thought you might wanna see the beardmore brothers v8 reliant www.beardmorebros.co.uk/website%20pages/reliant_kitten.htm
	facebook: rodney dean / rd transport

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berendd Europe why do I need 3 keys for one car? Posts: 1,449	1983 Fiesta Mk1. 1972 Rebel.berendd @berendd
	Jul 22, 2010 11:17:46 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	G13B is the perfect engine for this build!! love it!
	SPORTKLASSIEK (dutch contigent) 1980 VW Derby (10 year project) 1968 Mercedes W114 (280 to be) 1989 Suzuki GS500E 1991 VW Transporter Westfalia 2.4D My race pics: goo.gl/8a5I3t

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