Suscribed! There is never too many RS Turbo restorations, keep it coming! Tip: consider drilling a small hole on the underside at the lowest part of the body kit fenders, so that any water entering there can leak out instead of making a pool and rot again your sills.
I've just subscribed. The car looks really good. I owned one of these for 2 years from 1988 to 1990, it was a C reg. 1985 car. I absolutely adored it, I had it uprated to 165 bhp by Turbo Technics, it really flew. Unfortunately, the villains loved it as well, and it was stolen twice in 2 years, being written off the second time. The damage was minimal, so I bought the car back and repaired it to showroom condition. I had only had it back from the paint shop for 2 months, and one of my neighbours chased off 2 thieves trying to steal it again at 4 AM. I had had enough by this time, so I sold it, having paid £6500 for it I got £6250 back for it, so money-wise it was a great car but loads of hassle to own back then.
I've cut up a series 1 RST, around 1998-99 a mate had someone do a floor and got carried away with the grinder hacking into rust that could have been saved if i could have helped before but the person doing doing the work for my mate had something go on in his life at the time so it needed moving immediately and the only way we could do it was to tow it to mine over speed bumps by rope, with half the floor cut out and some corner pieces like inner sill around the lower seat belt point both sides we knew it was game over moving it like that. still ruins me to this day and i even said it as i was cutting it up to sell it at parts value :(
@@IRustBeNuts I've been restoring my escort for 4yrs and only just started using sand blaster cabinet at a site I goto for work, would be great if you did a video on it but only if you have time
There is a mint 1 covered in tree sap, from Doncaster coming down the hill to malton North Yorkshire before Lidl series 1 rs it’s complete obviously white but owner seems to know it’s special or maybe sentimental, show him rite money he might part with it
I think there is a few sat on peoples drives that they will sadly never part with or get round to putting back on the road, when I bought this one the guy had others but was still a little unsure about letting it go.
Compared to more modern cars, there's not much to a series 1 - but this is still a mammoth task, that very few would attempt- I'd love to do my 32 gtr, but I KNOW it's too big a job for me My hats off to you - it looks great
Thank you, and yeah they're really basic, its just the time it takes to prep, clean and paint etc. Then all the costs - parts are fetching good money now never mind all the grinding disks and sand paper :)
Hi, no worries, here is the link, they are stainless but I will paint over the head. www.amazon.co.uk/sourcing-map-Stainless-Fasteners-Threaded/dp/B09BQB8FN9/ref=sxin_15_pa_sp_search_thematic_sspa?content-id=amzn1.sym.70b6b787-854a-49f8-996a-ed25b08dcd4f%3Aamzn1.sym.70b6b787-854a-49f8-996a-ed25b08dcd4f&crid=2J7H2WXDEZJJE&cv_ct_cx=m4%2Bflanged%2Bbutton%2Bhead&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.VseeSmKLfYJkgKf_5MtUVWVfQqnWiKC5b3mjARLpLSFlJfkcWPzN3eCK2dwIqB-EsteZRhpIbTd6M0qzGK215g.XCctHo0ZEBEgtdal-AR0ty3ZsmTBmqdC1vonh1DSlps&dib_tag=se&keywords=m4%2Bflanged%2Bbutton%2Bhead&pd_rd_i=B09BQB8FN9&pd_rd_r=b495c91d-b070-4e7c-abfa-e8788b38acda&pd_rd_w=9QKO0&pd_rd_wg=T5qWw&pf_rd_p=70b6b787-854a-49f8-996a-ed25b08dcd4f&pf_rd_r=ZE4ZFECWX222VC7A7WTP&qid=1715760877&sbo=RZvfv%2F%2FHxDF%2BO5021pAnSA%3D%3D&sprefix=m4%2Bflanged%2Bbutton%2Bhead%2Caps%2C139&sr=1-4-ad3222ed-9545-4dc8-8dd8-6b2cb5278509-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9zZWFyY2hfdGhlbWF0aWM&th=1
You lucky to find one as a mint one is very very silly money now but for sure it would of had a lot of welding I've never done a MK3 series 1 turbo but alot of other fords but you got to have deep pockets to rebuild it but fair play to it as looking like you not cutting corners with it but I bet it's was bodge right up 😮
Its unreal the costs for some of the parts for these cars now, I started keeping a log of how much I'd put into the car, then realised it was getting depressing so decided to just bin the list. Doing all the work myself has saved a fortune in labour, but if I had a pound for each hour I'd put into in...... there was lots of silicone sealer, fibre glass and badly welded patches when I pulled it apart.
I painted it, spent alot of time prepping and managed to make a kind of extractor fan in the garage. it's not perfect but for now it'll do :) thank you
thank you :) I thought the same after the 1st arch, all other rivnuts were dipped in primer 1st then put in place, I've been back over that back arch and dropped some primer in. plan is to paint around where all the rivnuts went under the archers and wax oil down the inner sills.
Hi, I bought it from a guy off a Facebook site, genuine Ford but was a bit rusty. I've got 3 spare but 1's a rusty non-gen, and the other 2 have had holes drilled in them for a RWD converted Escort air scoop (I just used them for lining everything up)
Hi, I repaired the body kit, I used innotec top fix, some mesh for reinforcing. Some of the cracks i also reinforced with those plastic welding kits where you melt the metal clip into it. Unfortunately I only started filming after I had completed alot of the works
Please keep up the good work and upload more vids, your commentary is great!
That is some quality work well done mate
Suscribed! There is never too many RS Turbo restorations, keep it coming! Tip: consider drilling a small hole on the underside at the lowest part of the body kit fenders, so that any water entering there can leak out instead of making a pool and rot again your sills.
that's a great idea! it's definitely going to get used when finally done, so be worthwhile doing. thanks :)
Inspiration for my own Channel. Keep up the amazing work!!
Will do and thank you :)
Brilliant job you are doing,do love a s1 rs turbo would love to own one,even though I have a fiesta rs turbo have a real soft spot for them 👍🏻
Thank you, I do really like the Fiesta RS's, maybe own one on day :)
Credit to you having restored and built many cars over 45 years I no it takes a lot of hard work to do it to a high standard 👍🏻😉👏👏👏
Looking forward to the next one great stuff 👏👍
Had 2 of these years ago. One is still currently on the road. Wish i never sold them.
I was exactly them same, regretted selling them but at the time, it was what was needed. Took some time to get another one that's for sure
I've just subscribed. The car looks really good. I owned one of these for 2 years from 1988 to 1990, it was a C reg. 1985 car. I absolutely adored it, I had it uprated to 165 bhp by Turbo Technics, it really flew. Unfortunately, the villains loved it as well, and it was stolen twice in 2 years, being written off the second time. The damage was minimal, so I bought the car back and repaired it to showroom condition. I had only had it back from the paint shop for 2 months, and one of my neighbours chased off 2 thieves trying to steal it again at 4 AM. I had had enough by this time, so I sold it, having paid £6500 for it I got £6250 back for it, so money-wise it was a great car but loads of hassle to own back then.
Top job mate, you done great. Just subscribed and look forward to watching your journey. Thanks for sharing it mate 👍
@scottcallis3491 thank you :)
Thank you for the info 🙏👍 keep up the vids 👌
Great to see another one being saved. CheeRS
Awesome Restoration
I've cut up a series 1 RST, around 1998-99 a mate had someone do a floor and got carried away with the grinder hacking into rust that could have been saved if i could have helped before but the person doing doing the work for my mate had something go on in his life at the time so it needed moving immediately and the only way we could do it was to tow it to mine over speed bumps by rope, with half the floor cut out and some corner pieces like inner sill around the lower seat belt point both sides we knew it was game over moving it like that. still ruins me to this day and i even said it as i was cutting it up to sell it at parts value :(
Great video, I need a blasting cabinet after seeing that. Looking forward to your journey
I'm thinking of doing a quick video on how I put it together, honestly it makes life so much easier and was really simple to make.
@@IRustBeNuts I've been restoring my escort for 4yrs and only just started using sand blaster cabinet at a site I goto for work, would be great if you did a video on it but only if you have time
Great work. Love the series 1.
Looks like you're doing a pretty decent job. Well done 👍
Looking nice 👌 wish I never sold my one il look out for the next update
looking realy nice youve done a great job and looking forward to the next one
Currently restoring one myself. Subbed!
There is a mint 1 covered in tree sap, from Doncaster coming down the hill to malton North Yorkshire before Lidl series 1 rs it’s complete obviously white but owner seems to know it’s special or maybe sentimental, show him rite money he might part with it
I think there is a few sat on peoples drives that they will sadly never part with or get round to putting back on the road, when I bought this one the guy had others but was still a little unsure about letting it go.
Interesting video really enjoyed it ,keep up the good work
Looks great well done
have just subscribed. amazing progress!
Yer post the vids mate. I have a s1 and love to see work carried out
This is a labour of love this will be a money pit but your doing it right but when you finish he can name your price. But I would not sell it.
Thanks, I'm never selling it when its done, its a car I'm building for me :)
Awesome job Mate .
Love it.
That's some amazing work really inspiring subscribed right away keep it up fella 👍
Outstanding job sir
had exactly same car many year ago, b244 app(where are you now?)great videos and looks like it will be nice,cheers
Amazing work
thank you
One of my dream cars wanted to buy one ended up buying a rs 1600i instead still out there somewhere reg A711 UTG 😊
Just see video. Look fantastic.
@michaelcotton928 thank you :)
Compared to more modern cars, there's not much to a series 1 - but this is still a mammoth task, that very few would attempt- I'd love to do my 32 gtr, but I KNOW it's too big a job for me
My hats off to you - it looks great
Thank you, and yeah they're really basic, its just the time it takes to prep, clean and paint etc. Then all the costs - parts are fetching good money now never mind all the grinding disks and sand paper :)
close up of the M4 bolts you are using or a link would be nice? Are they Stainless?
Hi, no worries, here is the link, they are stainless but I will paint over the head.
www.amazon.co.uk/sourcing-map-Stainless-Fasteners-Threaded/dp/B09BQB8FN9/ref=sxin_15_pa_sp_search_thematic_sspa?content-id=amzn1.sym.70b6b787-854a-49f8-996a-ed25b08dcd4f%3Aamzn1.sym.70b6b787-854a-49f8-996a-ed25b08dcd4f&crid=2J7H2WXDEZJJE&cv_ct_cx=m4%2Bflanged%2Bbutton%2Bhead&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.VseeSmKLfYJkgKf_5MtUVWVfQqnWiKC5b3mjARLpLSFlJfkcWPzN3eCK2dwIqB-EsteZRhpIbTd6M0qzGK215g.XCctHo0ZEBEgtdal-AR0ty3ZsmTBmqdC1vonh1DSlps&dib_tag=se&keywords=m4%2Bflanged%2Bbutton%2Bhead&pd_rd_i=B09BQB8FN9&pd_rd_r=b495c91d-b070-4e7c-abfa-e8788b38acda&pd_rd_w=9QKO0&pd_rd_wg=T5qWw&pf_rd_p=70b6b787-854a-49f8-996a-ed25b08dcd4f&pf_rd_r=ZE4ZFECWX222VC7A7WTP&qid=1715760877&sbo=RZvfv%2F%2FHxDF%2BO5021pAnSA%3D%3D&sprefix=m4%2Bflanged%2Bbutton%2Bhead%2Caps%2C139&sr=1-4-ad3222ed-9545-4dc8-8dd8-6b2cb5278509-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9zZWFyY2hfdGhlbWF0aWM&th=1
Looking good
You lucky to find one as a mint one is very very silly money now but for sure it would of had a lot of welding I've never done a MK3 series 1 turbo but alot of other fords but you got to have deep pockets to rebuild it but fair play to it as looking like you not cutting corners with it but I bet it's was bodge right up 😮
Its unreal the costs for some of the parts for these cars now, I started keeping a log of how much I'd put into the car, then realised it was getting depressing so decided to just bin the list. Doing all the work myself has saved a fortune in labour, but if I had a pound for each hour I'd put into in...... there was lots of silicone sealer, fibre glass and badly welded patches when I pulled it apart.
Who did your painting? Looks great
I painted it, spent alot of time prepping and managed to make a kind of extractor fan in the garage. it's not perfect but for now it'll do :) thank you
Car looks mint I’d have been putting paint and a bit of waxoyl were you’ve drilled holes for body kit or it’s going to start rusting if it gets damp
thank you :) I thought the same after the 1st arch, all other rivnuts were dipped in primer 1st then put in place, I've been back over that back arch and dropped some primer in. plan is to paint around where all the rivnuts went under the archers and wax oil down the inner sills.
@@IRustBeNuts 👍 best way after putting loads of time effort and boat load of money Gina be mint when it finnished
Superb 🤙🤙
Should it have bonnet grills?
no not on the mk3 escort. mk4 (series 2 rs) had bonnet vents.
Afternoon mate can you do some work on my Nissan pulsar GtiR? please 😃
if I had the time, I would have loved to, I used to have one several years ago, was a great fun little car
Hello mate where did you get the bonnet from? And do you have a spare by any chance?
Hi, I bought it from a guy off a Facebook site, genuine Ford but was a bit rusty. I've got 3 spare but 1's a rusty non-gen, and the other 2 have had holes drilled in them for a RWD converted Escort air scoop (I just used them for lining everything up)
Hi can you tell me who repaired your body kit plz 👍🙏
Hi, I repaired the body kit, I used innotec top fix, some mesh for reinforcing. Some of the cracks i also reinforced with those plastic welding kits where you melt the metal clip into it. Unfortunately I only started filming after I had completed alot of the works