rich73 Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 Hi There, I'm finally starting this project that I’ve had stored for the past few years. I’ve still got the 1987 3.2 Carrera, AKA Rolf , now a track car lightened with full cage. Still a few jobs to do its basically finished, need to lower and sort the Geo but the car seems much more responsive after the engine rebuild and weight loss. Rolf seemed like the answer to everything but not long we after got him, on a trip to Le Mans Classic we fell in love with these 2 cars, I’d never even heard of an ST. So I came up with plan, prices of early seemed so keep rising so decided buy before they went up any more and store. Imagine my partners joy when this arrived to take up space and generally be in the way. It’s a 1970 T without sunroof originally Sepia Brown that originates from Oregon. Car came complete with 1969 T engine and 5 speed 901 box of unknown origin. Smashed windscreen, missing panels and RSR arches with 7 inch wheels complete the look. Original plan was build an ST as authentically as possible, getting Nick Fulljames to build a 2.3 twin plug from the engine that came with the car. Over time I started to have a rethink. As the car will be used for weekends away and euro trips I realised that I should be building a car with the intended use in mind. So sold the 69 engine and managed to get hold of a 3.0 SC 930/10 engine which seemed more appropriate. Idea is to do all the usual ST mods such as Steel arches, centre fill, roll bar but with a more appropriate engine and the odd luxury hidden away like electric air con. I’ve decided to approach this build in a more structured way than I’ve ever done before with defined project phases Phase1 - Mostly planning and prep work. Phase 2 - Aim is to end up with a fully restored bodyshell and panels with all ST modifications carried out. Shell and panels painted with panels fitted. Phase - 3 Aim is to fully assemble, resulting in a drivable road legal car. Car will have minimal interior and external fittings. This will be dependant on engine and gearbox condition which are currently unknown. Phase 4 - The goal will be a finished car suitable for euro trips. This stage will be things done based on priority, time and cost. Examples include engine, gearbox rebuild. Update of electronics to improve reliability, Electric air conditioning. Phase 5 - Releasing that it will never truly be finished this will include the hunt for an original 10K tacho, suspension modifications etc. I’ve also done a schedule for a restoration for the first time. Started on Monday 15th Feb, Phase 2 to be completed on 6th June…….. maybe. I’ll do a full build thread on DDK but post the odd update here. Rich 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
World Citizen Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 7 minutes ago, rich73 said: Started on Monday 15th Feb, Phase 2 to be completed on 6th June…….. maybe. I’ll do a full build thread on here but post the odd update on DDK Rich Fixed your post for you 😉 Ace project Rich, everyone on here likes a good hot rod build or anything build so please copy paste you're DDK updates so we can enjoy following all the progress as it happens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkJ Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 hope you keep that amazing steering wheel....looks genuine to me what a sad state of a once lovely car look forward to seeing its ressurection and love the look of an ST Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waddy Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 Looks like a great project will look forward to your updates 😄 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich73 Posted July 26, 2021 Author Share Posted July 26, 2021 After lots of rust repair, finally getting more interesting starting to work on shell strengthening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich73 Posted October 7, 2021 Author Share Posted October 7, 2021 More progress, things feeling a bit more solid now. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johndglynn Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 Excellent 🙏🏻 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich73 Posted November 19, 2021 Author Share Posted November 19, 2021 Seem to be entering a hole drilling phase. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich73 Posted November 19, 2021 Author Share Posted November 19, 2021 ....but still finding some to fill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Comerford Posted November 19, 2021 Share Posted November 19, 2021 29 minutes ago, rich73 said: Seem to be entering a hole drilling phase. Keep going! Nice work by the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich73 Posted November 19, 2021 Author Share Posted November 19, 2021 I think the key is knowing when to stop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Comerford Posted November 20, 2021 Share Posted November 20, 2021 Agreed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich73 Posted December 16, 2021 Author Share Posted December 16, 2021 Starting to get close to welding the arches on, decided TIG is the way to. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beaky Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 Awesome build thread, keep the updates coming👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich73 Posted February 21, 2022 Author Share Posted February 21, 2022 Thanks, full build is over on DDK I just post the odd bit here. Got the hole done for the centre fill using a former made from MDF. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Comerford Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 Doing it properly, great to see! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugs 77 Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 Just found this thread, unreal, love watching the process and seeing how some things get done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich73 Posted March 11, 2022 Author Share Posted March 11, 2022 Bit more bonnet action this week. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich73 Posted July 8, 2022 Author Share Posted July 8, 2022 My 100l tank is now centre fill, just need to get some paint on and start saving to fill it. John Lewis Balti bowl made a great fuel catch pan. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich73 Posted July 11, 2022 Author Share Posted July 11, 2022 Perfect day to get some paint on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beaky Posted July 11, 2022 Share Posted July 11, 2022 Lovely job that, looks factory built, as for the price of fuel! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich73 Posted May 10, 2023 Author Share Posted May 10, 2023 Paint going on well, should have it finished by the weekend. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkJ Posted May 11, 2023 Share Posted May 11, 2023 love the colour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beaky Posted May 11, 2023 Share Posted May 11, 2023 3 hours ago, MarkJ said: love the colour Agreed, 😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fat fuchs Posted May 12, 2023 Share Posted May 12, 2023 Excellent work 🤩 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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