Clints RS2000 restoration update11-05-02

[2quick4u]

At last I have finally got some time to download the pictures from my camera.
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<br>A few changes since the last update first pics show some more welding on the transmission tunnel
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[2quick4u]

These next pics show the large diff tunnel being fitted, this is needed to provide clearance for the larger Atlas axle.

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[2quick4u]

These next shots show some rust holes on the windscreen aperture and lower bulkhead, and now with repir sections welded in.

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[2quick4u]

The nearside bulkhead side is also now fitted
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[2quick4u]

And the corrosion on the offside floors has been cut out and new sections welded in place.
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As you can see at first glance the rust areas are quite small, however to carry out a neat and strong repair on these it is necessary to cut the surrounding metals back a long way.
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The new metal is then cut and edge joggled to exactly the right size for the holes
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Before clamping and welding in to place, wherever possible I like to use the existing join areas and re spot weld them such as the edge of the sill and bulkhead to the floor.

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[2quick4u]

Some small repir sections have also been welded in to the drivers door step to rectify the corrsion causd by a leaking door rubber, these aren't finished yet and will need a small skim of filler to smooth off before painting.
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[Clint]

http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/smile.gif Blimey you been a busy boy ! looking good m8 nice to see the rot disapear.

[Toppy]

Corrrrrrr blimey u got a lot done therehttp://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/smile.gif. I notice u use those clamps to hold panels together did u get them from frost?. Is there much more to be done now?. And will u be getting the shell blasted to bare metal before painting?. And my last qustion for now u reckon it will be ready for national day? http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/smile.gif.

[Kieron]

Its looking good.. Is there much more to do on the rust/welding side of things?

Kieron

[Andycos]

Thats a top job there mate, when i restored my 2.8i Capri what was a quick tidy up turned into 2 x outer wing's, inner & outer sill's, inner & outer r / arch's + front panel..http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/sad.gif I wondered why i started it some day's. But when it was fully resprayed and stripe's put back on you know why it was worth doing..http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/smile.gif http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/smile.gif Theres nothing like grit in your teeth and grinding bits in your hair http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/laugh.gif Respect...

[^Mick^]

Looking good http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/smile.gif

Glad to see this is still progressing. For anybody not aware all pics from the beginning can be found <a target="_blank" href=http://www.turbosport.co.uk/dev.php?tsfile=clintsrs2000>HERE</a>

[2quick4u]

Thanks Andy,

I know what you mean about the grit and grinding dust I must have rinsed a whole escort down the shower drain in powder form over the years http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/laugh.gif

Kieron,

The rust is almost all dealt with now, will soon be just the nice bits to fit http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/smile.gif

[Wolfie]

Top job http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/smile.gif any good with minis ????http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/laugh.gif

[2quick4u]

Wolfie thanks,

I am OK with Mini's I have one that has been in the family for years sitting in my garage that I should get on with restoring, I have done some work on it already including a new 1/4 panel but there is a fair bit to do,
still one day I'll do it http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/smile.gif

[Magrah]

Ahh, progress, well done mate!

[Mr_Hoarder]

So when can I have the roll over jig back ?http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/jester.gif

[Magrah]

I think you have a very long wait Mr_Hoarder!

[Mr_Hoarder]

I hope not http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/shocked.gif

[2quick4u]

Rob,

we need to get some scaffold tube and make some more I reckon as soon as Clint's car comes off

[Mr_Hoarder]

Roll up roll up - Escort jigs for sale, get 'em while they're hot £100000000 each

[Kel]

Nice to see the progress, last time I saw the RS2k was in Clints Drive way. http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/laugh.gif

Cant wait to see it completehttp://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/laugh.gif

[Magrah]

Neither can the rest of us Kel, but Clint is like a tortoise - slow and steady!