Jason How
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my rs restoration
hi everyone this is my 1980 rs 2000 a looong term project. well so far the car has been stripped down and i am in the process of putting it on the rotisserie (trying to work out mounting points and center lines) the car is factory black but has been resprayed in a very glossy 2-pak i have found some rust in various places and i want to remove the sun roof this is just the beginning of a long journey!! i will add some more pics soon. this site will be a big source of motivation thanks. lots of nice machines!! Download Attachment: <a href=" http://classic-ford.org/forum/uploaded/blackrs2k/2008320222524_forum pic 1.jpg" target=attachment>[img]http://rs2000.mine.nu/forum/icon_paperclip.gif"> forum pic 1.jpg</a><br>62.63 KB Download Attachment: <a href=" http://classic-ford.org/forum/uploaded/blackrs2k/2008320222759_esky 1.jpg" target=attachment>[img]http://rs2000.mine.nu/forum/icon_paperclip.gif"> esky 1.jpg</a><br>54.2 KB
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lucas
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RE: my rs restoration
2008/03/20 22:51:30
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looks good mate i have measurements for a jig that fits Escorts when i find it il post it up.
post some more pics of ya car looks great.
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RE: my rs restoration
2008/03/20 22:59:12
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Hot damm, that black looks good. Have fun with your project.
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RE: my rs restoration
2008/03/20 23:27:01
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Boy race it, till you crash it. then replace the roof from the roll over. Good luck with it 
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RE: my rs restoration
2008/03/21 02:45:27
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here is the link to the site. tells ya exactly how to build it.
http://www.neilfletcherracing.co.uk/the_spit.htm
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Jason How
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RE: my rs restoration
2008/03/21 11:07:01
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thanks for that lucas just a few more pics Download Attachment: P3210117.JPG92.54 KB Download Attachment: P3210119.JPG103.4 KB i was going to mount the rear of the car through the bumper but i have dummy fitted the jig and the Panel has quite a lot of flex just under the pressure i apply! dont know if i would trust the whole weight of the car! Download Attachment: rear jig mount.jpg90.35 Download Attachment: rotisserie pic.jpg88.1 KB
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RE: my rs restoration
2008/03/21 12:22:31
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yeah i dont think that will be a great place to mount it from might be a little sketchyy. alot of jigs that i have seen mount to the chassis so there will be no movement.
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RE: my rs restoration
2008/03/21 22:50:52
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Yes, I came to the same conclusion that the bumper mounts were too weak to take the car although the Mk1's seem to fair better.
I mounted mine to the rear spring mounts and the front sway bar mounts in the chassis rails. Was rock solid and allowed 100% access to the shell.
I have since passed on the jig.......but I can supply some images if needed.
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RE: my rs restoration
2008/03/21 22:57:19
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yeah post some up paul, a little thread about it would help alot of people.
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Jason How
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RE: my rs restoration
2008/03/22 10:39:02
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the spring mounts look good i may have to drop into work today and do a bit more fab. if you can find pics that would be great
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RE: my rs restoration
2008/03/22 12:15:29
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Looking good.
Are you planning t o replace the roof or fill the hole somehow?
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Jason How
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RE: my rs restoration
2008/03/22 12:31:26
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i haven't made up my mind on that one yet. having looked at past posts on the forum re-skinning it looks the best. quite a challenge though! and a trip to the wrecker. what would be a rough estimate of cost for a roof?
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RE: my rs restoration
2008/03/22 13:43:00
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what's the paint code on the VIN plates?
If its original black its one of only 4 black RS2000's (2 2dr, 2 4dr) made in Australia!
Might explain the dog tags.
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RE: my rs restoration
2008/03/22 13:54:14
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RE: my rs restoration
2008/03/22 14:27:24
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re skin it buddy. unless ya can tig weld then it may be easier to just weld the hole up. using a mig will probably warp the roof alot. actually just reskin it. 
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