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RS Turbo Restoration Project Below is a series of updates as we progress with the restoration ... this is where you can help if you know reliable suppliers, if you know who still has the parts we require let us know. Keep coming back as we will be reporting any developments To let us Know what you think click here  |
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 Beginning to strip the escort ... very carefully! Click here for full story with pictures |
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 With the interior and easy bits removed we start on the harder stuff ... bye bye doors and kit. Click here for full story with pictures |
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 It's more or less a shell but still needs the greasy bits removing ... running gear and engine. Click here for full story with pictures |
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 The restoration process starts with nothing in the way we start to replace rotten panels with new. Click here for full story with pictures |
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 The car is turned on its side to allow access to chassis, this is the slow progress period. Click here for full story with pictures |
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 The Chassis is ready for treatment and painting Click here for full story with pictures |
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 Finally after an eternity the chassis is finished with treatment and paint - its really starting to look amazing! Click here for full story with pictures |
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 The Interior also gets the treatment while exterior and some of the exterior panels are primed. Click here for full story with pictures |
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 With the chassis in paint we ant the exterior primed the final coats of diamond white are applied - now we have a "better than new" shell ready for the rebuild. Click here for full story with pictures |
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 Rebuild time ... time to get the wallet out again as we replace any component which isn't as new. Suspension first to go. Click here for full story with pictures |
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 This is where things slow down again, as we add parts and source new ones - covers loom, sound proofing, doors and bonnet Click here for full story with pictures |
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Start to add engine ancillaries, door internals, restore body kit and rear disk conversion arrives. Also loads of new parts rolling in. Click here for full story with pictures |
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 Brakes - It's all about the brakes - or lack of them, the brakes on a series one were always weak. How to fix this? - Cosworth brakes on all four corners. Click here for full story with pictures |
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 Interior- Sunroof, glass, roof lining and trim. This was while we were waiting for the new alloy radiator. Click here for full story with pictures |
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 Time to make it look like a real RS again - time for the body kit Click here for full story with pictures |
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 Engine built up with loads of chrome and stainless steel and first firing of the engine. Includes a movie of the first time it was fired up. Click here for full story with pictures and video. |
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