Restoration STRIPPED & REPAIRING the shell of my Ford Sierra Sapphire RS Cosworth 4x4
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 20 ก.ค. 2024
- THE PLAN! When I bought this Sierra Sapphire RS Cosworth from Scotland, driving all of the way back to Cornwall, my plan was to carry out a modest and fairly swift restoration - I wanted a tidy example with a more standard look and nice, clean power. I intend to own this car for lots of years, meaning I could improve my Sierra over time.
UPDATE: Work progresses on my Sierra Sapphire as I continue to restore the car, going way beyond my original plan of a ‘light resto’! In this video I feature all of the work carried out to the chassis and shell of my car… and there is a lot. As you’ll see in this video, the Sierra has been stripped to a bare shell - I have never gone this far with a car before!
If you are new to my Channel or to my Sierra Cosworth then please have a watch of both the collection video and part 1 of the restoration by clicking the links below.
• Collection from Scotland - • I buy a PROJECT Ford S...
• Restoration Part 1 - • Restoration ENGINE OUT...
Also, if you are enjoying following my Cosworth restoration or want to keep track of my other cars please do subscribe to be notified of future videos, if you enjoyed this one please click ‘Like’, and leave me a comment with your thoughts about my car!
Thanks for watching.
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00:00 - Intro.
02:10 - Sierra on the jig!
04:24 - Underside restoration photo montage.
05:59 - What else has been going on?
08:52 - Restoring the headlights.
12:17 - Reassembly of the Sierra’s underside.
13:10 - Repairing & painting the shell.
17:03 - Rebuilind the Sierra.
17:56 - Wow! Collecting the Sierra!
21:28 - Coming next. - ยานยนต์และพาหนะ
The sprayer is at the top of his game , elite tradesman and no mistake the guys at MK have made a new Cosworth . Outstanding
Thanks for the comment. MK Bodyshop certainly have done me proud on this one. Thanks for watching.
This will be one of the best saph's in the country when it's finished 👏👌😁
Thanks for the comment Ricky, I appreciate your thoughts on the car. There are some incredible Sapphires out there and not sure I am going to reach the dizzy heights of some of the concours Cosworth restorations - I am just hoping it'll be a very nice, usable car. Stay tuned and we'll all find out together. Thanks for watching.
Nice to see that the rebuild is done as it should be done. The car will be quite valuable after that rebuild 👍
Thanks for the comment; hope you stay tuned to see the car finished. The bodyshop team did a great job. Thanks for watching.
Your cosworth is a pure stunner
Thanks for the comment Kevin and for sharing your thoughts on the car. Hope you stay tuned and look forward to hearing from you on future videos. Thanks for watching.
It’s so nice to see someone really go to town and fully restore one of these great cars back to how it should be, great video 👍
Thanks for the comment and kind feedback about the video and restoration. Hope you stay tuned to see how the Sierra turns out - I should have another video ready over the next week. Really appreciate the support and hope to hear from you again on the next. 👍
I had a moment when it went on the trailer. Excited for the next vid. Highlights were; montage, bags for life 😂 and knowing there is a cracking bodywork’s team a stones throw from me!
Thanks for the comment and support Clive. Well spotted on the bags for life, they transported the diffs! Appreciate you taking the time to watch.
You're excited!! I'm excited! Followed this from when you picked it up❤❤❤❤❤❤😊
Thanks for the comment Michael and for following the restoration of my Sierra. Got a frustrating hold up at the moment on the car, but things should start moving again next week. Thanks for watching and look forward to hearing from you again on the next one.
@@cornishcarcollectors Look forward to it!!!
My god I'm so jealous of you that has to be one of nicest cosy out there
Thanks for the comment, I appreciate the feedback on the car. Plan is to make it solid, reliable and very drivable - I am keen to avoid making it so good that I am afraid of driving it. Stay tuned and let's see how it turns out. Thanks for watching.
Great video and well done on choosing a trust worthy body shop, it’s not always easy!!!
Thanks for the comment, I appreciate the feedback on the video. Thanks for watching.
Maestro van at 19.37 ! 🤩
Thanks for the comment and well spotted! I see that Maestro van quite frequently... it is tidy and still very much in use. Thanks for watching.
I wish my sapphire was looking that good!
Thanks for the comment. I’ve gone way further than I originally planned; it’s nice to have improved it to this condition, but I wish my bank balance was looking better! 🤣
If you’ve got a tidy Sapphire then keep enjoying it, because doing this makes the car a proper money pit!
Thanks for watching - stay tuned to see how the car turns out.
I had one, the best colour, Burgundy in the day. I recall the original tires were Goodyear Eagles. One blew out on me at 145 Mph or so ? Took 3 weeks to get a replacement back in the day (even in London) ! Have been following this restoration. Well done, from Texas now USA. Oh yes and I subscribed, seeing you bought a Capri. My car in the 70's/80s before my Cossie ! Now liking your Channel !
Thanks for the comment and for watching from the US, much appreciated. I wanted a Magenta / Noveau Red Sapphire Cosworth, but Silver was a close second... must have been amazing to have owned one back when new / nearly new. Thanks for subscribing and hope to hear from you on future videos.
Great stuff mate 👌👌👌👌
Thanks for the comment, I appreciate the feedback on the Sierra. Hope you stay tuned and thanks for watching. 👍
💯absolutely awesome what an amazing transformation 😎👌
Thanks for the comment, I appreciate the feedback on the Sierra. Thanks for watching. 👍
One thing I loved about ford Sierra, you could unclip the lens, remove and replace the reflectors, stone chips not a problem, just put a new lens on it, Ford used to do exchange radios, many years back, trade yours in when it quit working, a nice new/refurb unit, people called them Jelly moulds, I thought they were stylish and different, each to their own I guess.
Thanks for the comment. I totally agree about the headlights, it seems criminal these days that manufacturers produce 'sealed unit' lights that can only be replaced at crazy prices! Thanks for watching.
Bloody brilliant
😊😊😊😊
Thanks for the kind comment Tim, I am glad you enjoyed the video.
Great video can not wait for the next one 👌🏻
Thanks for the comment and kind feedback about the video, it is great to know people are watching and enjoying my Sierra restoration. Look forward to hearing from you again on the next one.
Looking good!
Thanks for watching Brook, I appreciate the continued support.
That's one hell of a restoration hope the engine runs as good as the car looks
Thanks for the comment and feedback on the restoration.
Engine video coming next so we'll see how it runs... fingers crossed it should be good.
Thanks for watching.
Absolutely amazing project! This is my all time favourite car having owned an 89 Sapphire myself, and loving the series. Cant wait for the next installment.
Thank you so much for the comment and support Andrew, I really appreciate it. Glad you are enjoying the restoration - I am planning on having another video out this week featuring the engine, albeit the project has stalled a little whilst I overcome an issue (all will be featured on the video). Thanks for watching and hope to hear from you again... I bet you miss that '89 Sapphire!
Excellent video car is looking brilliant
Thanks for the comment Tim and for sharing your thoughts on the car, I appreciate it. I hope you stay tuned for the restoration and look forward to hearing from you again. Thanks for taking the time to watch.
That’s going to look amazing when all done. Well done on keeping another stunning classic on the road. And love the vids. Thanks you 👍👍
Thanks for the comment and ongoing support, I really appreciate it. Like everyone who has commented, I too cannot wait to see it finished and these video updates are a great way to look back at everything that has gone into restoring the Sierra. Thanks as always for watching.
you were right Andy!
That's something I do not hear very often Allen! 🤣
Thanks for watching and for the support. 👍
What a beauty. So glad she's going to be factory spec. looks wise. Still surprises me when I see it's all being done on my doorstep, so to speak.
Thanks for the comment and feedback on returning the car to a more standard look. Stay tuned for the engine update. 👍
Such a great project! I am exited to see the next steps beeing done to the car. Some day i will do the same to a lefthand drive :D
Greetings from germany!
Thanks for the comment - it is great to know so many people are watching and following the Sierra project. I hope you do get to restore a Cosworth in the future. Thanks for watching. 👍
Proper job 👏👏
Thanks for the comment and support. Hope you enjoyed the video update. 👍
What a transformation! 👏 You have definitely made the right choice going down this route. I am looking forward to the next update already. 😁
Thanks for the comment and feedback, it is great to know people out there are supporting the direction I am taking with the car. I am hoping people think the same when I feature the engine, which is coming soon! Thanks for watching.
oh my god! lovely car m8
Thanks for the comment and feedback on the car, I appreciate it. Thanks for watching.
I have a friend with one of these , he did a full resto with somengine mods with parts sourced from the UK , it's white and loves it.
Thanks for the comment. Sounds to me your friend has a fabulous Capri; I look forward to doing some restoration on mine over the months and years ahead - I hope you subscribe and stay tuned to follow the journey. Thanks for watching.
I do look forward to an update, keep them coming. You know what they say "If its worth doing..."
Thanks for the comment and for your patience, this car is taking a lot longer than I originally planned. Appreciate you staying tuned. 👍
Wow, just wow. Outstanding work. You'll not be taking it out in the rain ever again.
Thanks for the comment, I appreciate the feedback and support for the Sierra. My goal is to create a solid, reliable and drivable Cosworth... trying to avoid making it so good that I am nervous about taking it out. Having said this, it it's raining then I'll probably drive something else! 🤣
Thanks for watching.
Always wanted one of these, but always way out of my price range. If i were to get one, that would be the colour and the type I'd want, but it would have to be pristine. You'rere meticulous with this build, absolutely fantasy 👍
Thanks for the comment and I hope you get your Cosworth one day. 👍
I really appreciate you following my restoration and thanks for sharing your thoughts. Look forward to hearing from you on future videos and thanks for watching.
Amazing work 😎
Thanks for the comment, it is great to know your thoughts on the car. Thanks for watching.
@@cornishcarcollectors just great to see someone giving the sapphire Cosworth the love and attention they deserve. Certainly going to be a stunning car and a keeper once completed, cannot wait to see it finished 😎 are you going to FordFair this year?
Thanks @@johnbevan7157
I had hoped to take the Sierra to Simply Ford this coming weekend, but it is not going to be ready... I will still be travelling up though in something else. As for Ford Fair, I believe it falls on the same day as a local show I am already committed to.
Thanks for the support with the Sierra restoration - stay tuned and hope to hear from you again on the future videos of the car.
BRILLIANT, ~#SCOTLAND
Thanks for the comment, I appreciate the positive feedback. 👍
Great to know people are enjoying following the restoration. Thanks for watching and hope to hear from you again on the next one... which is coming very soon.
You must be a proud man , it's looking beautiful, well done. I'll keep an eye out for your cars when I'm down your way in July 🏴👍🏴
Thanks for the comment Phil, I appreciate your thoughts on the Sierra. I'll be proud of the car when it's done... and I'll be broke! 🤣
If you get to any car shows when you are down this way I am certain you'll spot the Sierra (or at least one of my cars). Thanks for watching.
Starting to take shape now well worth the wait
Thanks for the comment and your patience... restoring this car is taking a lot longer than I originally planned; I appreciate everyone who is sticking around to see the car finished. Thanks for watching.
Omg she’s looking beautiful it’s just like you’ve wound the clock back all those years ago. Can’t wait to see the engine 👍
Thanks for the comment Bill and your kind comments about the car. Engine update will be out as soon as possible and it is one to look forward to. Thanks for watching and following the restoration.
To be fair the bit of rot she had on floors pretty good for old ford so even though was from Scotland seems it must have been dry stored and cared for can't fault mk body shops work looked brand new after sprayed nice seeing u not skimping on cost as will make decent car and be good for shows see u have a focus RS aswell lol nice to see rover getting about and used aswell can't wait to see finished job
Thanks for the comment Andrew, I really appreciate you sharing your positive feedback on the car. As you say, the car was not too bad (certainly not amongst the worst out there) and the MK Bodyshop Team have done a great job right down to drilling out the spot welds and reproducing them on the new panels. Thanks for watching, I hope you stay tuned.
Really Awesome all the work you've done, the jealously meter is topping out for me right now, what a lovely car, well done
Thanks for the comment Neil, I really appreciate the feedback on the Sierra. I am sure the "jealousy meter" does not extend to the costs, as it is getting out of control! 🤣
Thanks for watching and hope you stay tuned.
Thanks for the video 😊
Thanks for following the restoration and thanks for your patience… another video coming soon.
Very respectful of the level you're going to with the saph buddy. You wonder if ford ever imagined their cars would be as cherished as this...! Love the channel thanks for all the top content! A++
Thanks for the comment and kind words about my Channel, I really appreciate it. The old Fords were not built to last this long, but I believe that's what makes them so special - fast variants of daily family cars which earnt their way into our heritage and hearts. Thanks for watching.
Fantastic job
Always look forward to your updates!
Thanks for the comment and support Sean, I hope to get the engine update out soon... it is definitely one to look forward to! Thanks for watching.
Andy well all I can say is wow that sierra looks like a million dollars it’s stunning credit to everyone involved and your determination to see it through definitely one to enjoy and cherish
Looking forward to the next video! Well done again Daniel
Thanks for the comment Daniel and for the continued support. Good to know you think the Sierra is progressing well... I am just hoping the progress continues as in 19 days time it is booked to attend Simply Ford at Beaulieu! Thanks for watching.
Lovely looking ca - definitely a dream car of mine
Thanks for the comment Brad. Just like you, the Sierra Sapphire Cosworth is a bream car of mine and I cannot wait to get behind the wheel and share the car with people at shows and when out and about. Thanks for watching, please do continue to stay tuned.
Looks really nice mate, fair play to you!!! Will be a cracker when you are finished with it 👌
Thanks for the comment, appreciate the feedback on the car. Not sure I’ll ever really be finished, but we’ll find out. Thanks for watching.
Another cracking video and attention to detail on the restoration is fantastic. It's gonna be amazing. 😊
Thanks for watching Joe, I appreciate the support. Good to know you think the progress with the Sierra is positive... it is a lot of logistics and work but I am enjoying it.
@Cornish Car Collectors Your welcome it's gonna be amazing when it's finished. And look forward to more updates. I'd love to restore a car one day. 👍
WoW!!! Great build, nice to see another one live to see another day. Might be an idea looking into a couple of cans of Bilt Hamber Dynax-UC to spray in those chassis rails, maybe even do the whole underside just to be safe.
Thanks for the comment and suggestion. I am restoring the Sierra to a point where I can drive and enjoy it, not taking the work so far that I am afraid to use it. As such, some protection would indeed be sensible. Thanks for watching.
The underbody looks resplendent in its new coats of Moondust Silver. Great work. Is there any underbody protection from factory or is any forthcoming? Can't wait for the "marriage", but most of all to see you driving it; and on display at Beaulieu. Mind the cows!
Thanks for the comment and feedback on the car. I'm planning on looking into some underbody protection once the car is finished... whether it will be ready in time for Beaulieu, it is all a little uncertain right now - stay tuned and we'll find out. Thanks for watching.
Loving the channel, This cosworth is going to look amazing.
Thanks for the comment and feedback Mark, I appreciate the support. I am hoping the Sierra turns out well... we'll find out together and the challenge right now is getting the engine in the car and running. Thanks for watching.
Nice
Thanks for the comment, I appreciate the feedback and support. Stay tuned. 👍
Hello Andy
Absolutely love love love this new 2nd update your doing a 1st class job with the cossie its gonna look superb, you really go into attention to detail with illustrations and photos with your updates which make them so enjoyable. .. ive had 3 saff cossies over the years and a moondust silver non-facelife is a very rare one indeed so its a special car! For the price you paid and even if the restoration hits the £10K mark maybe more you will easierly have a £40K cossie to enjoy and cherish.
Anyway best of luck now with the engine and please make sure a new fuel pressure regulator is fitted as many a cossie gone up in flames because of old ones etc.
Take care mate hope the engine refit and refurb all goes well 😎
Thanks for the comment and kind feedback Nigel, I really appreciate it.
I'll do a full breakdown of costs when I get to the end... but fair to say that I am already well over £10K, but as I intend to keep the car then it should be worth it. Fuel Pressure Regulator has been bought and is on the engine. 👍
Thanks for the support and for staying tuned. Look forward to hearing from you on the next video.
Great job 👏
Appreciate the comment and for taking the time to watch. 👍
This is brilliant, very much looking forward to seeing it all done! Really enjoying your channel, keep up the great work mate 👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks for the comment James and for the kind feedback about the Channel and my car. Stay tuned and hope to hear from your again.
Yes! Been looking forward to this :)
Thanks for the comment and support Craig, I appreciate you taking the time to follow my Cosworth restoration. 👍
@@cornishcarcollectors good to see a slice of home in your videos!
Should have got modern headlight internals fitted, (originality notwithstanding…for safety’s sake) as these are like candles.
WOW! I’m seriously impressed, already can’t wait to see the engine go back in! Will you be breaking down the total costs in the future?
Thanks for the comment - great to know you enjoyed the video and the Sierra restoration.
I promise to share the costs once the car is finished so please do stay tuned. Thanks for watching.
Another excellent video. Car looks great. Looking forward to seeing it 'fully clothed'. Looking forward to the engine video too. Nice to see you actually doing something on your car lol 👍
Thanks for the comment Syd and for the ongoing support. Hope to hear from you again on the next one. 👍
@@cornishcarcollectors you certainly will 👍
Coming on now matey
Thanks for the comment and for following the restoration. Feels like the end in close, but I know there's lots of little jobs (and with them hold ups!) still to go! Thanks for watching.
Sierra looking great been well worth the wait hope your able to do a clip of the first engine start which would be amazing I remember my dad going to look at a silver J reg sierra cosworth back in 1997 I was only 5 but remember it well just Peering at it through the showroom glass but the insurance was disgusting and bought a MK1 Mondeo GLX instead
Thanks for the comment and do stay tuned as I'll get the engine update out as soon as I can. It was one of my favourite things as a child, going with my parents to the car show room to shop for a new car. The Mondeo GLX was an amazing car back in 1997, but as a kid I too would have begged my Dad to buy the Cosworth! Thanks for watching.
Car looks mint. A restoration cost breakdown video would be good,
Thanks for the comment and feedback on the Sierra. I promise to do a full cost breakdown once the car is back on the road so please do stay tuned. Thanks for watching.
Brilliant efforts by all involved! I prefer the Sapphire Cosworth over the Sierra looks wise, still awesome cars though.
Do you happen to know why Ford never did an Orion RS Turbo or Orion Cosworth? It was left with 1600i which had the looks (body kit) but now guts.
Thanks for the comment Neil, I appreciate the feedback and, like you, prefer the design of the Sapphire Cosworth.
Regarding the Orion, Ford of course did build the RS Turbo Escort but at the time I believe Ford were attempting to keep their saloon cars more upmarket to complete with the premium German brands - I imagine this is why the Sierra Sapphire Cosworth is fairly understated and the Orion maintained the executive Ghia spec as its top model. 🤷♂️
Thanks for watching.
At was originally registered in Essex WC is one of many Essex issued plates for that area was it in Scotland for a long time ? Looking good 😉
Thanks for the comment and information about where the Sierra may have been registered. I’ve not really looked into the history, but believe it was dry stored in Scotland for 12 or so years.
Appreciate you watching and hope you stay tuned.
Beautiful job mate but am pretty certain they are 2 wheel drive wheels the 4x4 wheels are different aren't they
Thanks for the comment Antony, I appreciate your thoughts on the Sierra. The wheels changed late in 1991 to the 'Shark Tooth' alloys, so early '91 4x4 Cosworths were fitted as standard with the Lattice wheels. If the Cosworth has the curved dash then it should have the newer wheels... mine has the square dash. Thanks for watching.
Fantastic restoration, can I ask purely as a matter of interest what the final cost was from start to finish?
Thanks for the comment, I appreciate you watching and sharing your thoughts on the car. I will let you know the total cost in the final video... it's a lot more than I originally planned to spend!
The headlights are different on a Cossie mate. Look at the bracket where the grill attaches 👍🏼
Edit: you just spotted it 😂🙈
Cheers Adam... it was a bloody nuisance not spotting the difference until I had sorted the other headlight! Appreciate the heads up, albeit you are quite right I spotted it myself on this occasion certain there will be others. I am still following your Sapphire restoration and the YB you've just bought. Keep up the good work and thanks for following my series on the Cosworth, I appreciate the support. 👍
@@cornishcarcollectors 😊👍🏼
I beleave thats my mates he moved down that way from dartford
Thanks for the comment Lee. The Sierra came from Scotland - if you have not seen it then me collecting the car is featured in a previous video. If it is your mate's car then he will have sold it to someone in Scotland. Thanks for watching, I really appreciate the support.
@@cornishcarcollectors sorry ment micks one iv been watching the cossies progress watched last night and see my mates one being mentioned sorry for confustion
Brilliant @@leeluxford6039 - Mick has done a cracking job at sensitively restoring his (your mate's previous) Cosworth. Stay tuned as I will feature some images of the cars together later in the year.
Appreciate the support for the Channel and for following my Sierra restoration. 👍
That'll be a 50k car
Thanks for the comment. I'd like to think it could be worth this sort of money one day, but I am not so sure it's £50K at the moment. Who knows, I suppose it is worth as much as someone is willing to pay and there are crazy prizes being achieved. I intend to keep it though, so it does not really matter I suppose. Thanks for watching.
What is paint code
Thanks for the comment - the colour is Moondust Silver (I am sure Google will know the paint code). Thanks for watching.
2 videos in 3 months is a waste of my time
2 in 3 just don’t cut the mustard
10mins cozzeh a week and 10 mins other stuff
2 vids a week min or it’s just half arsed but could be good
Don’t hate I’m just saying it as it is
Thanks for the comment and the feedback - I completely get it, the demand for content is high, but it also needs to be a good standard of content. I work fulltime, have a family and my cars, and now sharing my car antics on TH-cam, is a hobby more so than a business. I'd love to do more and will work towards it... hope you stay tuned. 👍
So you're not doing any of the work
Man that is an amazing before/after, Can't wait to see it finished!! Looking forward to seeing future plans too 😊
Thanks for the comment and for the feedback on the car, I really appreciate it. Thanks for watching and for staying tuned.
I would have parked up the refurb rims in the garage with no rubber on them and kept those 17s it came with they look much better in my opinion.
Thanks for the comment and sharing your thoughts on the Softline vs. Lattice alloy wheels. As you say, the car looks fantastic on the 17" Softlines but I am chasing that original look so it has to be the Lattice for me... but I will certainly miss the look of the 17"s on the car. Thanks for watching - hope you stay tuned.