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2007/07/10 20:30:58
2Mk2

Mk2 RS2000 Project

I bought this shell from a guy who rescued this RS from a wreckers and did all the hard work on the body as well. Interesting thing about this shell is that it has a complete factory sun roof. The previous owner gave me a lot of photos taken of the restoration work. I've posted a couple for those that are interested.


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3sc0rt
Wow, i hate seeing Escorts going to waste in a wreckers.
what are your plans with the car?
2007/07/10 20:38:28
mud
Big project 2Mk2, good on you for taking it on and saving an RS!
2007/08/10 07:27:20
jds
On the subject of good Escorts going to waste at wreckers, I remember spotting an original 2dr MK2 RS2000 at Centre Road Wreckers in Clayton about 11 years ago. Only issue being under bonnet fire. Body and interior tops, ID plates numbers ect matched. Had no cash or place for it myself so finally convinced a mate to buy and we headed down to look/put a deposit on it 3 days later. Got there to find it about 12 inches thick on the other side of the fence... CRUSHED!! [8~2]
2007/08/10 17:59:42
darnoldrs
Well it looked a mess to start with but it has cleaned up very well and is infact not in bad condition realy from what i can see from the photos. Good luck with the rest of the rebuild
2007/08/10 20:07:15
2Mk2
The body is in surprisingly good condition considering it ended up at a wreckers sitting on top of a Gemini. A little bit of rust on the passenger side C pillar and a few very minor dents here and there were the only issues.

My plan is to make it as original as possible. I'm going to paint it white (Snow White) with the RS decals and stripes (same as my 4 door). I have a set of Euro RS alloys for it which are on my 4 door at the moment. For the interior I'll go completely original right down to the AM radio

The engine won't be standard. I'll be going with a big port head and twin down draught Webers.

A few more pics.


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2007/08/10 22:53:28
greenmk2
wow that front end looks untouched. i think going original is the go. i wish i done that on mine now. i look forward to seeing your future progress
2007/09/10 16:51:05
Vanman
Good start on a great project there. I agree, great to see another RS rescued from the wreckers.
2007/09/10 17:35:51
jase
nice work. how bout some pictures of the 4 door?
2007/09/10 21:46:38
Scott
You started off with a better shell then I did[B)]
Lucky there were no cars sitting on it

I've heard a story of a complete RS shell being shredded because the guy found a better shell[}:)][}:)]

You ought the see the wrecking yard I go to, Escorts every where.
2007/10/10 17:14:26
2Mk2
Don't have too many photos of the 4 door Scott. Its been my daily runabout for the last 16 years (showing my age here [:0]) so it needs some work done. I've finally stopped using it as a daily car though and stored it away for the winter which is disappointing as I really enjoy driving it. It’s definitely pre-restoration although the photo attached is quite flattering.



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2007/10/13 09:39:53
mud
I have a set of those wheels if you ever need some spares.

Looks nice.
2007/10/13 11:34:49
2Mk2
Hi Mud.

Have sent email re the wheels.

Cheers.
2007/10/17 19:57:59

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