It’s slow going. Was stood for around 15 years in storage… welding needed for outer sill areas and battery shelf but otherwise tidy. I guess “patina” is the buzz word for mine lol. Trying to keep as original as possible because it’s done less than 8k miles from new (old dears) but at some point it will be a full strip resto.
@badgerdomUK we're all in this together, one of these days we might go for a nice cruise in our fiestas. And I have to say, I do love a "well used" look on an old car, nice set of wheels on faded paint and few rust spots is a vibe
7:23 Mk2 does have that from factory, it's to locate the double skinned part for jacking (not that you want to jack from there) Mk1 doesn't have this but Mk2 does
Mine is an early mk2, 1984... maybe early shells didn't have it because I was referencing from the other side. Either way, that's interesting info. Now that i've messed with it, my eye is drawn to that area any time i see pictures of fiestas on the socials. Thanks for checking out the video🙂
And updates on this, missing your uploads? Have you tried panel beating that area of warpage, there's good access to the back! Failing that, cut the section out above the sill line and replace with a simple flat plate? Regards Charlie Toms
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Nice to see you on again. The sill turned out good after cut and adjustment 👌👍
Thanks mate! A lot more faffery to come, dealing with that rear section... I reckon 2 more videos on that one bit alone
Working through a light resto of a 1984 Fiesta myself, great to see such a level of effort to get your car to perfection!
Keep up the great work!!
Mine is 84 too! Great year😅 perfection is a big word, but we do our best. Hope yours is moving with a bit more haste😄
It’s slow going. Was stood for around 15 years in storage… welding needed for outer sill areas and battery shelf but otherwise tidy. I guess “patina” is the buzz word for mine lol. Trying to keep as original as possible because it’s done less than 8k miles from new (old dears) but at some point it will be a full strip resto.
@badgerdomUK we're all in this together, one of these days we might go for a nice cruise in our fiestas. And I have to say, I do love a "well used" look on an old car, nice set of wheels on faded paint and few rust spots is a vibe
I'm glad to see another update. I'm looking forward to the next one.
Thanks for sticking around. Aside from long waits, there will always be another update. The MK2 is my forever car!
Waiting for this update. Thanks for sharing.👍🏻
Looking forward to seeing more from you : )
Thanks mate! Actually started going through the next bunch of footage I have to continue the story
Been waiting for this update for so long love it mate ❤
Thank you!!! Will do my best not to keep anyone waiting too long for the next one😁
Nice work
7:23 Mk2 does have that from factory, it's to locate the double skinned part for jacking (not that you want to jack from there) Mk1 doesn't have this but Mk2 does
Mine is an early mk2, 1984... maybe early shells didn't have it because I was referencing from the other side. Either way, that's interesting info. Now that i've messed with it, my eye is drawn to that area any time i see pictures of fiestas on the socials. Thanks for checking out the video🙂
Lay a welding rod in the big gaps and weld over it
Will give it a go next time I mess up my cuts😅
And updates on this, missing your uploads? Have you tried panel beating that area of warpage, there's good access to the back!
Failing that, cut the section out above the sill line and replace with a simple flat plate?
Regards Charlie Toms
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