Guest BIGMADRAB1 Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 hi folks, just stuck the cabby in a garage for the winter. been lookin at other restos on here and some seem daunting to say the least, but it needs done and thats it so will be posting updates of all upgrades and modifications. the plan as it stands is new low miles 2.0 zetec engine conversion, straighten out all panels, underseal, new carpet, re-upholser seats in leather, modify dash (tv/cd/dvd & sat nav), rear brake disc conversion, and then hopefully have time for new paint job. im a electronic engineer/ architechural ironmonger by day (super hero by night) so hoping to do most of it myself. always wanted a mk3/4 so bought one 18 months ago and never looked back, lookin forward to getting my hands dirty and will post as much as i can. cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dee1orean Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 (edited) Good luck with it mate, I'm in the middle of a resto meself at the mo and the 2.0 zetec is one of the things I have planned for the future. Keep us up to date with pics, we like pics here we do!! Edited September 2, 2009 by dee1orean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaz Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 Good luck with the resto mate, sounds like a lot of work but the grin factor will be big once it's finished. Keep updating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RScab Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 (edited) Good luck with the resto m8 Look forward to the pics of your progress Edited September 2, 2009 by RScab Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escort Cabriolet Club Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 That sounds like a great Cab mate, can't wait to see the pics, keep the updates coming !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jonnyrsturbo Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 sounds good, get some pics up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BIGMADRAB1 Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 hey troops, been a while but not much has happend. the whole time scale thing has come into play, the boss gave me a promotion (more hours), the missus is nagging about getting the house finished (every aspect of every room), and the scottish winter has took its toll (fu*king freezing). anyhows not to be to laid back i still intend to sort out some pics and a story of how things are going to be. need to get my finger out and stop dreamin. its going to be hard. 2.0 zetec engine transplant is on the egender and making it work might be tight but here goes............................. update soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingergman Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 (edited) any joy with the cab mate? still fooking cold tho lol Edited February 17, 2010 by gingergman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BIGMADRAB1 Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 Yip too cold for this carry on, first break in weather and il drag myself of the couch..... tbc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BIGMADRAB1 Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 WORKED OUT HOW TO SORT SOME PICS, TO START IS WHEN I BOUGHT IT. 700 MILE ROUND TRIP DOWN SOUTH TO FIND ONE. BUT WORTH IT IN THE END. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingergman Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 cant see the pics mate, 700 round trip, thats a right trek! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeMcCarthy Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 700 mile trip bet that took a while, where are the pictures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BIGMADRAB1 Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 MAYBE THIS TIME!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BIGMADRAB1 Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 THIS PHOTO WAS TAKEN IN LONCOLN WHERE I BOUGHT HER, DROVE HER UP THE ROAD TO SCOTLAND AND USED FOR AROUND 16 MONTHS UNTIL I TOOK HER OFF THE ROAD TO TIDY UP. SOME BIG PLANS FOR DASHBOARD ETC BUT ZETEC ENGINE CONVERSION MAY BE PUT ON HOLD UNTIL SUMMER ENDS, 1.6 CVH STILL PULLS REALLY WELL SO NO RUSH, GIVES ME MORE TIME TO BUILD A ZETEC TURBO IN WORK FOR NEXT SUMMERS FESTIVITIES .[ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BIGMADRAB1 Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 MORE STRIPPED DOWN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BIGMADRAB1 Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 AH FUCK IT, WHATS THIS FILE UPLOADER ALL ABOUT!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeMcCarthy Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 it dont look a bad motor mate keep us informed on how you get on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingergman Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 it look pretty tidy mate! and fairly orignal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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