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Fiesta MK1 Operation Tango - From the Beginning...

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Fiesta MK1 Operation Tango - From the Beginning...

Postby Dan492 » Thu Oct 27, 2011 8:28 pm

Ok then, here is my 'Start to Finish' Thread for BCA 145S.

Let the pictures and videos do the talking :thumbup:

The Beginning.

I bought my 1977 Ford Fiesta 1100S in January 2010. It was as standard as they come (but missing it's 'S' Stripes) and only had about 36k on the clock! It was owned by an old couple who only used it occasionally!

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At first the plan was simple, put a set of 4 Spokes on it, XR2 Spoiler, Spots, and use it for shows, 12 Car Rallies, Autotests and Autosolos, oh and also a daily driver :thumbup:

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First ever autotest - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMRYxgYr9KI
Also featured here - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2gAZsALFg6g

However, sooner or later I started having crazy ideas about where to go next! A lot of plans were thought out with my dad (another Old Skool Ford Man).

It was finally decided that a full restoration would be carried out, and, it would be something different, something to p!ss off the Fiesta MK1 Purists :lol:

On 11th October 2010 BCA was rolled into the garage and OPERATION TANGO begun! And the shell was an absolute beauty!

What was to happen?

New Panels:
N/S Front Wing
O/S Front Wing
Front Panel
Drivers Door

Repairs:
Dent by fuel cap skimmed
Line on O/S Rear Panel "sharpened"

Colour:
Full respray inside & out - 1979 Ford Signal Orange

The Restoration.

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So, there it is, sat as an Signal Orange 1100S. But this wasn't the end of procession....oh no sir it was not! So, what was lined up next? An engine conversion of course!

Sticking with the 'pee off purist' theme, I decided that it only made sense to have a period engine in the car, so a lot of looking at Crossflows and the engine was decided.

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An 1800 Zetec out of an Escort MK6 Si :lol: Who would be doing this conversion? The Fiesta Farm of course!

Due to many commitments, the engine conversion would have to wait for a few months, plenty of time to have some fun with my Signal Orange 1100S :thumbup:

Autotesting:
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Road Rallying:
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Lakes Touring:
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Show-Boating:
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And of course, THRASHING IT AROUND KAMES - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWtPbrcdKz0
As well as some Lakes Roads - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MVPm0zrPDwc

ZETEC TIME.

October 2011 came, and as did Zetec Time! Off to the Fiesta Farm I go :mrgreen:

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Out with the old:
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In with the new:
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So that is where I am now, looking at this in my engine bay:
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Re: Fiesta MK1 Operation Tango - From the Beginning...

Postby Goafer » Fri Oct 28, 2011 10:23 pm

Oh I remember my mk1 fez days well , Loved my wee Supersport 8-) 8-)

The zetec should give this wee car some poke :D :D

really like the colour too
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Re: Fiesta MK1 Operation Tango - From the Beginning...

Postby turbochargedjjmclure » Fri Oct 28, 2011 10:37 pm

looking good fella but it's missing a minted mk1 xr2 bodykit????? just so happens i've got one aswell as round headlights and grills. pm me if your interested :geek:
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Re: Fiesta MK1 Operation Tango - From the Beginning...

Postby Big Gordon » Wed Nov 02, 2011 8:11 am

Very nice mate, like the fact it gets used too and not just for show. 8-)
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Re: Fiesta MK1 Operation Tango - From the Beginning...

Postby Miss Emma_RS » Wed Nov 02, 2011 1:45 pm

Nice wee detailed thread this... :)
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Re: Fiesta MK1 Operation Tango - From the Beginning...

Postby Dan492 » Wed Nov 02, 2011 8:14 pm

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Re: Fiesta MK1 Operation Tango - From the Beginning...

Postby Dan492 » Wed Nov 16, 2011 12:33 am

Received these bad boys today:

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Sexy Bigg Red Calipers coated in Gold Electroplate Zinc :)

Also got these the other day, Father & Son Race Helmets :)

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Re: Fiesta MK1 Operation Tango - From the Beginning...

Postby ddc » Wed Nov 16, 2011 12:08 pm

Minted wee car, love the colour and will be nippy aswell with the new engine ;)
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Re: Fiesta MK1 Operation Tango - From the Beginning...

Postby Dan492 » Fri Nov 18, 2011 9:23 pm

Well, tomorrow night sees the Fiesta put into action on the John Robson Road Rally :)

Then on Monday it will be in action again to wrap up the 2011 West Cumbria Motorsport Club 12 Car Rally Championship. Need a Top Three finish to secure the championship :D
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