ste j mk1 Posted April 22, 2009 Report Posted April 22, 2009 just bought one of the last made 1300s fiestas, it needs plenty of work as its been sat in a garage for the last 8 years with the engine striped as the head gasket went in 01. the interior is mint and unmarked it has full documented service history all the old mot's and tax discs, had one owner from new. before i start renovations i'm going to try get it running got a head gasket set today but they sent the wrong one! so i striped the front end needs front panel both wings and some patches on inner wings tidying up, rest of the car needs wheel arches maybe sills and not sure about floor yet till i've cleaned it back to bare metal. its a rare car and will take me ages to restore but it deserves it and will be worth it. heres a few pics as it is now
retroescort Posted April 23, 2009 Report Posted April 23, 2009 sweet fez mate same colour as the old one is it ?
lotusless Posted April 23, 2009 Report Posted April 23, 2009 looks good m8, start a resto thread going in project + resto's room
ste j mk1 Posted April 23, 2009 Author Report Posted April 23, 2009 no mate its carribean blue fairly rare in that model i'm told, and i'm going to start a thread in projects and resto section when i get chance. making the most of striping it, took interior out tonight just 2 10p size holes on drivers side near accelerator pedal and near inner sill down side of drivers seat.
ste j mk1 Posted April 25, 2009 Author Report Posted April 25, 2009 got her running today after 8 years stood had to get a new fuel pump but it fired straight up, not ticking over but at least i know its ok. gonna take engine out next and strip what ever else is left
ste j mk1 Posted April 28, 2009 Author Report Posted April 28, 2009 engine now out and rollover jig ordered! bits everywhere
ste j mk1 Posted April 29, 2009 Author Report Posted April 29, 2009 got a rough idea of welding costs off a mobile welder 8 days 8 hours aday £35 an hour! thats that out the window almost shat a brick! did a bit more tonight heres some more pics
Mr Sam Posted May 1, 2009 Report Posted May 1, 2009 got a rough idea of welding costs off a mobile welder 8 days 8 hours aday £35 an hour! thats that out the window almost shat a brick £250 welder and learn to weld looks good though, allways fancied a pair of 1300S front seats (if you ever put buckets in it.....)
ste j mk1 Posted May 1, 2009 Author Report Posted May 1, 2009 found somebody to do all welding work at a fraction of the cost i got quoted, soz mate seats are staying in
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