Guest mk4stu Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 Will do mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeMcCarthy Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 any things do able if you put ya mind to it chap, ford engine into a ford, can make it work lol true Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mk4stu Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 Has anybody got any advice on replacing panels, want to keep costs down so was wondering if welding is hard need to replace both front wings front panel front cross member battery tray fuse box panel and both rear arches along with fuel filler panel, am I being mad? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeMcCarthy Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 i have to do preety much the same on mine but i cant think of anything else except getting someone to do it for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingergman Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 yes mate lol, get someone to do it for you with welding experiance as that it way to much to take on if youve never done it before, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeMcCarthy Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 i would only f**k it up at least if someone else does it you can blame someone else lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingergman Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 theres no reason why a professional welder would bugger it up, Â get some quotes mate as it will need to be done sooner or later Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeMcCarthy Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 true i have started to look round as i would prefur to get it all welded and sprayed all at the same time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mk4stu Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 I've had a price of £1100 for all the above welding and painting inside and out which i think is cheap, seen the blokes work too and it's spot on. It's just saving that much money. Good things come to those who wait Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mossop1 Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 Thats a cracking price for all that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeMcCarthy Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 that is a good price where are they based? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingergman Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 great price! go see the bank manager Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mk4stu Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 Sandycroft north Wales 10 mins from chester, it's just one bloke in a unit big enough for two cars, he specialises in vw campers and has had a couple in mags, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mk4stu Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 applied for another three jobs last week, got emails back today and guess what? its a no!!! typical. cab has now been sat for 9 months and cant see it getting sorted anytime soon so i am debating what to do with it, at the moment i have a few bits for sale if anyone interested. s2 skirts and arches have all jacking covers but one has the clips broken, rs turbo bonnet with little bit of rust on bottom edge. black rs turbo alloys tyres are knackered, xr3i mfi engine was running fine but compression was low on one cylinder(free if collected), mk1 mondeo front rubber splitter, mk4 tin top rear spoiler cosworth lower from mc rallying, mfi inlet manifold, rocker cover, airbox top, k&n panel filter 6 months use,standard xr3i steering wheel, i know they should be in for sale section but not in rush to sell yet there just sitting in the shed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeMcCarthy Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 Keep trying mate you will get a yes sooner or later, have you put the parts on ebay? put some pics up on here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mk4stu Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 Hopefully get cracking on the cab in the next few weeks, me bro's mini is going for paint next week, was in the scrappy last week and there was a whole 1990 efi xr3i cab, I'm going efi fiesta turbo conversion, apart from the whole loom what else should I get off it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mk4stu Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 well not been on for a while so thought i would let you all know the latest. the cab shell has now been scrapped as it was just too far gone worked out needed at least £700 of panels buying for it. so i have now bought another shell and its mint, it has had new rear arches, petrol cap area, sills, front wings front panel, battery tray and is diamond white but it had been on the road so it has a few marks, i have undersealed it all and just getting the hubs, tie and anti roll bars all powder coated ready for some poly bushes. i need to get a brand new bonnet for it but not sure wether to go rs turbo bonnet skirts and arches or keep it standard though. it is also having efi turbo conversion. its all being done on a budget so will be done summer 2011, already have the rs turbo skirts and arches, 90 spec bumpers and recaro interior along with an rs cab rear spoiler, oh and its colour is going to be ford electric/ice white, its a metallic white and looks lovely. will get some pics up asap but work commitments make it hard to get to it much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingergman Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 progress pics all the way please mate for us all to see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mk4stu Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 a few pics of the new shell and what it was like before previous owner stripped it.   Uploaded with ImageShack.us   Uploaded with ImageShack.us   Uploaded with ImageShack.us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest mk4stu Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 Well me poly bushes arrived today and the arms and anti roll bar and other running gear I'm having powder coated should be ready by Friday, so hopefully back on it's wheels next week. Then get saving for the respray. Things starting to look promising. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingergman Posted August 14, 2010 Share Posted August 14, 2010 it will be better when its on its wheels and you can move it about abit! you sorted the paint code yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mk4stu Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 Yeah paint code is sorted now, went to a different ford dealer and they were more than happy to help. Still waiting for me powder coated bits though, plenty of time till next summer though so no worries, could do with getting a full good nick efi loom soon though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingergman Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 good to hear mate, next summer will be here before you know it tho lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mk4stu Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 I know yeah, still got plenty of money to spend on her yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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