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[Taphouse]

Hi all thought I would start a build thread for my new fiesta. This is my second FRST, I didnt really have enough money to maintain my first one 8 years ago, but times have changed, and I picked up this average example with a bit of a project tiding it up, and get her running sweet. Hopefully ending up with a bit of weekend fun!

I've got some engine issues to sort nothing major, just a bit of a mush up of parts. Looking to take the T3 off and go back to a T2 and going for a good soild 165bhp which is reliable and punchy, not looking for land speed records.

She has had a re-spray at some point and is still look quite fresh, the bodykit needs some attention.

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I am starting with the interior, which is a complete mess to be honest, half dark trims, half white. Dash half bolted in, screws missing everywhere, door cards hanging off, rear bench a mess, wrong carpet...

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Then under the bench I found this.......


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Not quite sure what who ever did this was thinking, but it's going to take some sorting.



Not sure why my links aren't working.... been on a forum or 2 in my time and I am now a member any help?

[jonyb4]

only thing i can see is the img code is in capitals, not sure if thats the issue?!

[filtra]

[jonyb4]

Alot of umm changes there, that ford gel badge is funny as though

[Taphouse]

Thanks Filtra!

I hate the badges, but I've been looking at the price of new one!! There are very expensive.

[jonyb4]

meh new aint nessesary, plenty of good condition used ones for like £1 at shows

i have about 40 in the garage

[jayrs]

that looks like the one from the isle of wight?

[Turboboy67]

I was going to say that's an IOW car Jay, I love the wheels

Good luck with the plans you have for it fella.

[jayrs]

thought it was

[Taphouse]

Was indeed from the IOW, it is now in Southamopton so not to far!

Been away for a week, so hopefully have some progress to show this week.

[- Danny Boy -]

Nice looking car that! I'll have to keep an eye out for it if I am ever down southampton way

[Taphouse]

I've started work on the interior, I've brought new carpet, doorcards, and a few other bits just to get things moving. Anyway seeing as the whole interior is so badly fitted I figured it might as well all come out, and that way I could have a look at the floor.

Doesn't look amazing to be honest. It clearly has had some welding, I am not sure of the methods used to replace sills, but it is scabby up top and solid underneath, and I can't push my screwdriver through the areas that look bad, so that must be a good thing?

Also discovered how bad the wiring loom is, it has been cut and joined all over the place. How does the loom break down, engine/ dash/ and rest of car? Also can I use any mk3 dash/car loom?

Cheers Andy

[jayrs]

once you start cleaning that up it wont look as bad, or if your unlucky it will look worse

the loom is 2 part, engine loom and main loom.
unplug the engine loom on the multi plug located on the bulk head panels just behind the inlet.

the mian loom as i say, is 1 part, so your need to discconted it all from the parts in the engine bay and feed it all through the hole, and then disconnect the rear and feed it all back and take it out in one bit lump of $hit

[Taphouse]

Cool thank you. Are all mk3 fiesta main looms the same? Will I be able just find one in the scrappy?

[jayrs]

no there not, base spec ones without c/l etc will be different, and mk3.5 ones are different also due to PATS

[Malin91]

Looks smart =) What wheels are they? You going to be doing full restoration or just a tidy up of the areas that are in need a little?

[Taphouse]

They are OZ Monte Carlo's, not sure I want to keep them though.

I am going to restore where necessary, so part I guess. Could turn into full! lol

[robp-tt]

nice project, ime in southampton aswell

[Malin91]

I think there pretty smart Worth a bit im sure!

[Taphouse]

[quote="robp-tt"]nice project, ime in southampton aswell [/quote]

I've seen your car, stopped and admired it! I am desperate for a mk2 turbo!

[robp-tt]

nice project, ime in southampton aswell

I've seen your car, stopped and admired it! I am desperate for a mk2 turbo!

the mk2 or mk3? if it was the mk2 did you see it, in totton? the mk2 is long gone now though building up a mk3 now ,

[Taphouse]

[quote="robp-tt"][quote="Taphouse"][quote="robp-tt"]nice project, ime in southampton aswell [/quote]

I've seen your car, stopped and admired it! I am desperate for a mk2 turbo! [/quote]


the mk2 or mk3? if it was the mk2 did you see it, in totton? the mk2 is long gone now though building up a mk3 now ,[/quote]

I saw what I assumed was the one in your signature a few years back in Sholing I think.

[robp-tt]

Yeh that would be mine. The Mrs use to live out that way.

What are your plans for your car? Really like them in red. If you want to sell it let me know lol

[Taphouse]

[quote="robp-tt"]Yeh that would be mine. The Mrs use to live out that way.

What are your plans for your car? Really like them in red. If you want to sell it let me know lol[/quote]

I am just planing to tidy it, and get everything working properly. Then see from there.....

Bit early for plans to sell.

[Taphouse]

Well finally got around to doing some more work on the old girl!

Brought a new wiring loom, it needed a little soldering but only around the stereo area, and had to take out the immobilizer which was on it.

Tidied up the floors and I happy they are generally in good condition, I need to repair the area around the fuel pump access, but I've got a plan for that.

I also got the old wiring loom out, which is a mess! So many joins and breaks, not to mention the burnt out wires for the indicators! Started to get the new one in but ran out of light.

[gavrs1800]

I desperately want to buy myself one of these. Looks good so far mate. I can't decide weather to buy one that needs a bit of work or one already done. I had one years ago and couldn't afford it now times have changed

[Taphouse]

I was in the same position. I went for one which needed some work, it nice to have no pressure for having to finish a jobs. Just rolled it back into the garage today, once I found myself losing interest which helps keeping quality high.

[gavrs1800]

Well keep up the good work. Shall be watching this. Afraid I'm gonna have to wait till next year after my wedding

[Rs Adz]

nice project love it on them wheels

[Gus!!]

nice project, ime in southampton aswell

I've seen your car, stopped and admired it! I am desperate for a mk2 turbo!

the mk2 or mk3? if it was the mk2 did you see it, in totton? the mk2 is long gone now though building up a mk3 now ,

To be fair that mk3 you are building is lush!! Love the orange bits.

Taphouse have you had the plastic arches and skirts off?? If so is it ok underneath?? They do tend to harvest water
Looks nice though monte carlo's really suit red rst's

[hamps]

Nice project looking forward to more

[FRSJON]

ah yes,i know that car well. its been on the island for a fair few years going from owner to owner.. its not a bad shell and fairly rust free. good luck with the refresh

[FRSJON]

is this car still about?

[Dave5300]

Chap on Facebook looking for it back again

[FRSJON]

yes mate,he's from over here so hunted it out