Escort Mk2 RS2000 Custom Restoration

[davblue]

cracking work m8.
am like u would tackle anything .a do a bit of resto work also.
will need to post pics up.
keep up the good work.
D S RESTO S

[redwizz]

cracking work m8.
am like u would tackle anything .a do a bit of resto work also.
will need to post pics up.
keep up the good work.
D S RESTO S

Thanks mate. What are you working on at the moment?

[RSninja]

LOOOOOOVIN it...
looks really great m8...
keep it up...

[redwizz]

Finished up the drivers floor and spot welding around the door frames this week just two repairs left to do by the rear jacking points.







first coat of stone chip applied


Put the car on its front wheels this week to fit the front panel and finish of the engine bay metal work and add a few weld nuts.

[ashleyt]

excellent work

[lincolndanny]

Fantastic work, always look forward to an update on this thread

[redwizz]

excellent work

Fantastic work, always look forward to an update on this thread

Thanks guys im glad your enjoying it

[redwizz]

Finished of all the metal work and stone chipping this week and got the old girl ready to go of to the paint shop.

[exboyracer]

That's a hell of a transformation you have achieved there. Well done!

[Hoogi]

So impressive.............

[fullathepipe]

Hats off to ya!!!


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[redwizz]

That's a hell of a transformation you have achieved there. Well done!

Thanks mate

[redwizz]

So impressive.............

Hats off to ya!!!


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I am here: http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=54.833101,-6.168687

Thanks guys

[redwizz]

Well, the RS is close now to get its paint job applied and I cant wait to see it! Will post up some pictures once its done. I have now opened a facebook page here Autoresto (UK) Ltd - Automotive - Chelmsford, Essex | Facebook and have loads of unseen detailed pictures of the RS being done that you haven’t seen before so if you have a facebook account please feel free to have a look and don’t forget to Like it lol.

Merry Christmas everyone

[redwizz]

Happy new year to you all

[jimmy2006]

top work i can see you getting more work 2012

[redwizz]

The filler work and primer should be done by the end of the week so she should be in her final Midnight Blue over coat by next week.

Not long now.

[redwizz]

Well, after a long wait for a slot in the bodyshop things are finally moving along now. Went to see how the old girl is getting on today and I am very pleased with the results so far. The shell should be ready for collection mid next week and then the fun part of putting it back together.

Enjoy the pictures.

[exboyracer]

Mmmmmmm shiny paint

[carlf]

Fantastic result - you should be very proud of yourself.

[KADDY]

Awesome workmanship! looks the nuts!

[fullathepipe]

That's gonna look amazin

[redwizz]

Tis painted !

[evans2822]

Awesome work there mate

[exboyracer]

Looks like they have achieved a good finish there, cracking

[Xr3i eoin]

Just read this from start to now and what a transformation, well done, excellent work.

[Jhw.]

Amazing work, a true credit to you!

[joel1994]

very nice great work!

[Stringpants]

Cracking looking car...well done

[davblue]

looking good now.
always good to see them in paint u no the hard work was worth it.
be nice to see it build up.

[cortinakid]

what a turn around nice work

[Ruudje]

impressive skills m8

[danderv]

Just read this and i must good work that man!!You make everything look so easy i am ready to take mine on but i know i will never achieve this level of finish.Well done

[redwizz]

Hi Chaps.

Just like to say a big thank you to all of you who have liked my facebook page so far https://www.facebook.com/www.Autoresto.co.uk . As you may or may not know I am starting up my own vehicle restoration company this year and I really appreciate the support from this forum and its members. I've had a few enquiries to date so I'm looking forward to putting some more old classics back on the road.

The RS has had some delays in the body shop but I have been told this morning she will be ready for collection the early part of next week. I will get some more pictures up soon.

I have also been busy reproducing some hard to find replacement parts which may help someone who is restoring a MK2 Escort. These are now available on ebay.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1507834313...#ht_500wt_1156
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1507834359...#ht_500wt_1413

or you can get them from my website.

http://www.autoresto.co.uk/products.html

Martin

[kev666]

Hats off to you on this one.
Looking at the shots of the shell just after paint, compared to the first pics in this thread, there is one hell of a transformation
It was looking through these threads on TurboSport that inspired me in the first place to get started on my RS2000 resto.
Looking through your thread has now inspired me to push on and get back on it.
Really looking forward to the pics of the shell back from the painters and you pushing on with the build.

Congrats on starting your own business as I am sure that anyone will be comfortable with there pride and joy being restored by you.

GREAT STUFF

[redwizz]

Haven’t posted for a while as ive been busy with other projects but he are some pictures of the RS going back together.

[fullathepipe]

Looking good pal!!

[Hoogi]

Great out in the sunshine..............get a real feel for the midnight blue.

[redwizz]

looking forward to MOT day for the RS and the next project to come in

[carlf]

Absolutely amazing transformation there Red! Top work.

Can I be cheeky and ask for some advice? I'm about to finally start cutting and welding mine. I've searched these forums for information on steel thicknesses but can't find a definitive answer. The thickness quoted all over TS is either 0.9mm 1.0mm 1.2mm or even 1.6mm. I understand you might use 1.6mm on chassis and structural areas but what did you use on the other areas such as the bits on the floor pan?