skinnyman9000 0 Posted February 20, 2007 I've recently acquired a new project (dont worry, the Rado is still staying). I've never been able to have a second car as a project, so im really looking forward to sinking my teeth into this one! Its a H reg Escort XR3i. Totally standard, 36k miles, and 1 lady owner from new. Here is how far i got this weekend. It doesnt look like much, but we took all the interior out too, and the car has been sat for 4yrs+ so every single bolt was a mission! Unfortunately when we removed the front bumper we found this: So, what does everyone think? About the damage, and the project in general? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yandards 0 Posted February 20, 2007 Humn, Ford cheapo steel strikes again! Don't see many good ones these days, no idea whats involved with fixing it though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
G60Jet 1 Posted February 20, 2007 So whats the project.....seeing how long it takes to turn to an orange rusty mess on the drive...........no to late for that....errr I give up Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skinnyman9000 0 Posted February 20, 2007 So whats the project.....seeing how long it takes to turn to an orange rusty mess on the drive...........no to late for that....errr I give up Harsh! :-P It has one lady owner, 36k, standard, is mint underneath, arches are mint, interior is mint, floor and boot pan are mint. It has some cosmetic rust on the rear outer arches. Once the front end is sorted, and the engine is running this lil baby will be worth a fair whack. One was for sale on passionford, with 101k, for £1400, so when this is sorted it'll be worth £2k+ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bojmobile 0 Posted February 20, 2007 I had two of the buggers! Here's my RS Turbo-alike with VR6pauls Corrado. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
G60Jet 1 Posted February 20, 2007 So whats the project.....seeing how long it takes to turn to an orange rusty mess on the drive...........no to late for that....errr I give up Harsh! :-P It has one lady owner, 36k, standard, is mint underneath, arches are mint, interior is mint, floor and boot pan are mint. It has some cosmetic rust on the rear outer arches. Once the front end is sorted, and the engine is running this lil baby will be worth a fair whack. One was for sale on passionford, with 101k, for £1400, so when this is sorted it'll be worth £2k+ just ribbin you mate Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bojmobile 0 Posted February 20, 2007 I loved my 3is! Think I've loved my Corrados more though! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skinnyman9000 0 Posted February 20, 2007 So whats the project.....seeing how long it takes to turn to an orange rusty mess on the drive...........no to late for that....errr I give up Harsh! :-P It has one lady owner, 36k, standard, is mint underneath, arches are mint, interior is mint, floor and boot pan are mint. It has some cosmetic rust on the rear outer arches. Once the front end is sorted, and the engine is running this lil baby will be worth a fair whack. One was for sale on passionford, with 101k, for £1400, so when this is sorted it'll be worth £2k+ just ribbin you mate I'll admit its a mess now, but to be honest im just loving having a project. To date the most manual thing i've done to my car was change the wheels! So i wanna do as much as i possibly can myself, besides, you dont know how much it cost me to get hold of :wink: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Talc 0 Posted February 20, 2007 besides, you dont know how much it cost me to get hold of :wink: 200 ciggies and a working lighter?!? standard ford type price :D seriously though, good luck with it, looks like you'll be quite proficient at rust repair after this.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Riley 0 Posted February 20, 2007 Good to see one being saved,i had an absolute minter which i wrote off :( I think they are really good to drive meself. Neil. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Furkz 0 Posted February 21, 2007 there was a mint rs1600i on ebay that went for 1k few weeks back.... cant see anyone paying 2k for a XR3i unless they are idiots!... The above RS is quite nice though, been thinking abt another one again, they are very hard to resist Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vr6storm 0 Posted February 21, 2007 there was a mint rs1600i on ebay that went for 1k few weeks back.... cant see anyone paying 2k for a XR3i unless they are idiots!... couldn't have been that mint Furki if it went for £1k,totally agree with you about someone paying £2k for a mk4 XR3i..........if it was a mk3 i'd understand as they are deffo better and getting rarer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skinnyman9000 0 Posted February 21, 2007 there was a mint rs1600i on ebay that went for 1k few weeks back.... cant see anyone paying 2k for a XR3i unless they are idiots!... The above RS is quite nice though, been thinking abt another one again, they are very hard to resist They go for that. Everyone looked after the RS Turbos, as a result the XR3i's got ignored, been offered £1500 when its done, and thats looking at how it is now without seeing the finished result! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
