Well went to Bengie's today and had another go at the Fabia

First got the rear bumper off the Escort + driver side rear wheel, to allow cutting/welding of a new panel. Was rusted a lot more than initially thought, so glad there was a good panel to replace it with

Whilst that was ongoing, I attacked removal of the Eibach/Koni FSD combo + rear ARB from the Fabia, and refitting the standard springs/dampers to the back.

Removed the skoda-branded dust caps from the tyres. Boy were they stuck. had to clamp down to support them, then use spanner to get them off :eek: - won't be buying those again :thumbdwn:

Pumped up tyres a bit, but without power steering it's blimmin hard work.

Was a good day, loads of work done, and we'll probably tackle the other rear wheel arch + a little spot on one of the doors next time around.

Want to get the Escort in a decent shape.

Fabia wise, will have to try to work out how to vent the propane tank (if needed) and how to remove the main tank safely, so I can get the sound proofing out from underneath it. I might have a go at some of the propane system stuff that's bulky, as that would have to be professionally refitted at some stage, not messing with that.

Then a bit of a mad rush to get home, clean up, and go back out to the Oxon meet in Stevenington Had a nice bite to eat there, and back home again after that

Glad you're making progress

Steve

Good to see things are moving forward mate.

I'm sure a cunning plan will come to fruition in good time.

keep at it mate you know it will be worth it in the end

Proof positive - you can't keep a good man down....

Good to see you're keeping at it fella!

it was good to see wiebo doing something for once

What's the story here? Sounds like you're trying to build an Escort/Fabia hybrid, which is a truly hideous thought! ;D

What's the story here? Sounds like you're trying to build an Escort/Fabia hybrid, which is a truly hideous thought! ;D

Crashed the Fabia, bought it back off the insurance company to rebuild.

Bought an Escort to trundle around in meanwhile.

it was good to see wiebo doing something for once

Oy :P

i was thinking escort/fabia hybrid as i read through this too, there you go wiebo an idea for you

Not a good plan :P

You got a running car, just get a few plastic skirts, change the headlights and we be half way there

i was thinking escort/fabia hybrid

Oooh, a Fabess - I reckon it'd suit

Somehow a hybrid of that nature makes me feel a bit unwell

The Escort is getting sorted out, a few bits more to do on rust removal/treatment, then probably pre-MOT test to see how it looks. Want that car to have full year's worth of MOT to avoid time pressure on the Fabia