Shaul's RS2000 Restoration.
The time has finally come to get the wheel turning on this project. Returning a 1980 MKII RS 2000 to standard spec.
I've chosen this objective over an engine conversion or heavy mods. to achieve an original RS. I figure that most RS Escorts out there have been changed to varying degrees.
This one will be finished with original interior and exterior, including all stripes and decals.
Having said this though eventually the Pinto will get some tender loving GRUNT.
History of the car:
The car is a genuine Lemon Lime, Aus MKII RS2000 4 door. I purchased it in Tasmania in 1994. It found it's way to Adelaide later that year with me where it was a daily driver till 2000.
The car was in fairly good condition as most old Tassie cars are due to living inland from coastal conditions.
It has rust in the usual Escort areas. ie. C pillar, rear windscreen, and rear wheel arch due to guard roll. Heater area is ok but needs further investigation.
The engine had all the usual mods, cam, carbies, all emission gear and covers removed etc. etc.
It had wide RS style rims and sunroof as well.
Still grappling with the sunroof. Not overly happy with it, but not too keen on removing it!
The car was heavily defected in 2000 and has remained this way till now. JUNE 2008
First job is to reinstall all emission standard carbies, standard head, and go over worn suspension components, brakes and the like.
This is the project as it begins.
It will be a medium term project, but it's now underway[^]
Car in '94 shortly after I bought it.
My Missus pulling 180kmph! Crazy woman driver!!!!