Ford Sierra RS500 Barn Find Episode 3. Did we go too far?

As we continue with the "light" restoration of the barn find RS500 we ask ourselves did we go too far? The car was stripped to a shell and cleaned and protected underneath whilst the running gear is sent for powder coating. Join us as we carry out this important work in order to keep another one of these legendary cars on the road!
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[@darrenstevens3798]

100% the right way to go with that car, underside is incredible totally rot free. Great work guys 👏🏻👏🏻

[@paullinfoot6017]

Thanks Darren

[@1978JonBullock]

Paul and Steve you guys have done exactly what the car deserves to really preserve it for the future. The work done now has caught any rust before it gets bad. The owner has made the right decision. Great work lads. So looking forward to seeing her all finished.

[@paullinfoot6017]

Thanks John ,

[@robertwallace5872]

Who knew that 30 plus years on these cars would be so iconic and sought after. It's thanks to dedicated guys like yourselves that these cars are being kept on the road. Brilliant that this car is going to be used and enjoyed. Fantastic work guys, just so keen to follow the progress and see it back on the road where it belongs. 👍

[@ianthornton1940]

Absolutely fantastic job guys, love the passion and commitment. Sorry to sound all health and safety but please consider wearing a mask when you are sanding. Your lungs will thank you for it

[@adamevo6]

Definitely worth going this far, can’t wait to see complete

[@paullinfoot6017]

Thanks Adam

[@perr1don]

Great progress Paul and Steve

[@romanoguttadauro6116]

I'm completely amazed at how she is after 27 years especially being in a barn in the U.K, your going the right way too far can never be enough so long as your wallet can keep up, so you're doing it as the owner requested and he's listening to the experts, she's MINT. The dedication you guys put in shows in the work and video is absolute magic thanks for sharing the journey I'm loving it.

[@paullinfoot6017]

Thanks for tuning in , we are lucky that our customers trust our opinions

[@LEWISJAXON1]

That definitely is mint! Seen 3 year old cars on the ramp in worse condition. Great car and a great story.

[@happymonkey7068]

You couldn't ask for anymore. Top job done by Cossy experts.

[@paullinfoot6017]

Thanks mate

[@idesignyou...9257]

Great progress guys, underneath looks great!!!

[@johnburfield6818]

So pleased to see you do that to the underneath Great Job 😊

[@zed266]

Fantastic job lads!!

[@SuperDougie89]

Went from being semi interested in Sierra cosworths and watching a couple of random videos about them to now being hooked on this rs500s journey and your channel.

[@paullinfoot6017]

Thank you Dougie , glad you enjoy our channel ,

[@kristofevo]

Aye, im the same! I really enjoy proper old school people doing these restorations.Hard to find good, reliable guys to do this type of work.....Im an Evo man, i own 3 of them, but the more I see these cars the more appealing they become.

[@paullinfoot6017]

We are official converters , lol , glad we have had a small impact on you mate @@kristofevo

[@kristofevo]

@@paullinfoot6017 Watching you boys working on these cars is a pleasure.Im clueless about these things, so watching people who know what they’re doing is really enjoyable. Fancy restoring my Evo 5?!

[@delmilligan4584]

Brilliant guys 😎

[@grantwoolhouse8625]

Great job!!

[@paullinfoot6017]

Thanks mate

[@pooleemad]

Class vid again chaps

[@x66Hawk66x]

Love this build, all makes perfect sense, catch it now while it''s a minor issue.

[@garyandjillsadventures]

Excellent job so far boys 👍

[@EmDeeCee6147]

Excellent work lads👍🏻

[@paullinfoot6017]

Thanks mate

[@Strukkie]

Thnx again guys, the time and effort you put in these cars and videos are really really appreciated!!!

[@paullinfoot6017]

We appreciate all you guys watching and giving great feedback , thank you

[@karlfahey5463]

Great job lads

[@paullinfoot6017]

Thanks Karl

[@Shadow-Edition]

Myself and others but especially the owner of this legendary vehicle can’t wait to see the final results.. you guys are doing an exceptional job on this RS500.. since August 1987 my favourite all time car 😍 and still to this day 🏎️

[@edturners]

Great work Paul/Steve looks lovely can't wait to see the finished car

[@dazzlerbob1870]

Just found your channel, loving the RS500 recommission.

[@deanharriss2029]

Lovely work chaps.

[@paullinfoot6017]

Thanks Dean

[@pauljeffries]

Great work guys, as always 👌

[@paullinfoot6017]

Thanks Paul

[@CmwSpeedrunUk]

I’m lost for words beautiful job gents

[@aidy1162]

Amazing car 😊

[@paullinfoot6017]

She is special

[@robertlloyd7493]

Great work lads 😊

[@paullinfoot6017]

Thanks Robert

[@revveduprides5125]

Awesome video and thank you for doing it. It’s always fantastic to see people who know practically everything about a special car and getting one back to an amazing standard. You guys are so good and I’ve learned loads and picked up little tips that have helped me look after my own 3dr. Like the changing of the fuel pressure regulator you did last year. Suspension is next if you have any tips on keeping it standard looking. Well done 👍

[@nickwanstall6237]

Great effort and really enjoy the progress videos . Can’t wait to see the end result.

[@paullinfoot6017]

Thanks Nick

[@Allenpatch]

Brilliant (again). Sympathetic and understanding to the car and owner 👌

[@paullinfoot6017]

Thanks Allen , great to see you viewing the channel

[@a1topdog]

You have definitely taken the right approach. Loving the progress

[@paullinfoot6017]

Thanks mate

[@mk2steve23]

Very nice video Love your attention to detail Paul

[@paullinfoot6017]

Thanks Steve

[@jamielearmonth1039]

amazing work guys.

[@paullinfoot6017]

Thanks Jamie

[@escortmexico6909]

Brilliant decision lads ! Love watching these videos ! Keep up the fantastic and fascinating insight into these cars and your work

[@paullinfoot6017]

Thanks mate

[@46holl]

Stirling work lads, top job.! 👌🏾👌🏾

[@paullinfoot6017]

Thanks mate

[@konapauljones]

So satisfying to watch .

[@paullinfoot6017]

i bet your lass hates you saying that , lol

[@stevenlane9272]

Outstanding work lads, really enjoyed watching this episode 👍

[@paullinfoot6017]

Thanks Steven

[@user-pi8ic8tg6i]

Another great vid thanks

[@paullinfoot6017]

Thanks mate

[@bnew275]

Excellent video lads another great job done 👌🏼👏🏼

[@paullinfoot6017]

Thanks mate

[@37jamesyboy]

well done so far, looking forward to the next one

[@paullinfoot6017]

Thanks James ,

[@JamieP.London]

Nice work lads

[@paullinfoot6017]

Thanks Jamie

[@stevenbutler2030]

What a great job guys looking really good and a great video 💯💯💯💯👍

[@paullinfoot6017]

Thanks Steve ,

[@glensweeting9408]

Great job as always 👍

[@paullinfoot6017]

Thanks Glen

[@johnhayles16]

Love watching your videos guys top quality work 👌 she's mint love to see what's next to come

[@paullinfoot6017]

Thanks John

[@madfreddyblack]

Absolute top work boys as usual. Love waiting for your videos come up can’t wait for the next one. 👌🏻👍🏻

[@paullinfoot6017]

Cheers Freddy , we are glad you and others enjoy them

[@richardskinner6804]

Great job just the right amount of restoration needed , be great to see the finished job

[@Adam151082]

Mega fellas. Looks amazing!! 🤩

[@paullinfoot6017]

EYE , lol , cheers mate

[@lsa8164]

Great insight into how to do a good job. Carnt wait to see the finished product 😊

[@paullinfoot6017]

Thanks , we are so pleased people enjoy watching our work

[@PFW1974]

Another great and informative video, thanks for taking the time to show us.

[@paullinfoot6017]

Cheers mate

[@johnpells5992]

Amazing transformation all ready. Looks great ,can’t wait to see all the parts going back on ,good luck guys great work 👍👍

[@paullinfoot6017]

Cheers John

[@toms4097]

If the owner is happy then all is good. It’s gonna be a tidy cossie. Nice to get another episode, thanks 👍🏻😉

[@paullinfoot6017]

He is very happy so far Tom

[@danielsavory5757]

Great job definitely worth going the extra mile

[@paullinfoot6017]

We think so , the car will be around for another 35 years we hope

[@stevesmith9351]

cracking job ❤

[@paullinfoot6017]

Thanks Steve

[@andyhopkinson2708]

Like you said guys it's not a restoration its a preservation. Nice to hear it's going to be driven and appreciated.

[@paullinfoot6017]

Thanks Andy ,

[@ukultimaterc]

Going concourse renders it virtually undrivable for the owner who still wants to enjoy it. 100% the right way to go with this, hope he gets many more years enjoyment knowing its been preserved by you guys. Superb effort.

[@kougerat5388]

You guys are doing everything just right no doubt about it. I'd call what you're doing a thorough and necessary restoration. You've definitely caught it just in time before the rot sets in, really good to see you address the various jobs that might seem unimportant but make a big difference to the end result as well as future proofing it. Top work ! Glad you're doing the Zinc plating I find it's not overly expensive, same goes for the powder coating that's usually quite reasonable. The underside came out great it looks nice and fresh, when it's clean like that i'm sure you're going to enjoy refitting all the shiny components. Glad I found your channel it's making me get off my arse and carry on with my current restoration project, I've been doing a bit too much procrastinating recently you guys clearly haven't !

[@alexirving1251]

Amazing car starting to look better day by day, keep up the excellent work guys, you always do anyway, looking forward to the next episode already😊

[@paullinfoot6017]

Thanks Alex , we hope the next episode will be starting the rebuild

[@johnlindsay-xr4xs]

I Love you Work and You Dot A Good Job And Keep it up Looking Good 👍 👍 👍 ❤💯💯💯🚗🚗🚗🌟⭐

[@jimbobjameshecks]

Gr8 way to start a Saturday !!

[@paullinfoot6017]

Better than a fry up , lol ?

[@mattybates78]

Brilliant job you guys are doing and I hope there is going to be a video of the old boy taking it back for his 80th that would be mint 😊

[@paullinfoot6017]

Im sure that will happen Matty

[@e28stevo]

Good stuff lads 👍🏼😎

[@paullinfoot6017]

Thanks Stevo

[@Nismo400RGT1]

Fair play paul, you get proper stuck in 👍 Loving the videos so far. Keep it up lads!

[@paullinfoot6017]

thanks for tuning in

[@barfmeister8509]

Absolutely the right thing to do with this usable classic. I love the fact it’s going to get driven! Great work lads 😘

[@paullinfoot6017]

Be a real shame not to use it again

[@roymitchell5894]

A perfect balance between ' DESIRABLE RESTO and ESSENTIAL RESTO and preservation ' Great work lads!

[@paullinfoot6017]

Thanks Roy , thats our aim

[@paulsmith6941]

Great video guys, no bullshit just straight up ! 👏🏻👏🏻

[@paullinfoot6017]

Thanks Paul

[@MrDexcars]

Nice work I’m really enjoying this project and watching two guys with such passion for a brand and model of car that was fantastic and sadly not many left

[@paullinfoot6017]

Thanks , we love these old fords

[@howiegreen1646]

What a brilliant job you doing especially trying to keep it original

[@paullinfoot6017]

Its hard to get the balance right , but we try

[@B14minis]

Best way to go. Be nice to see one being driven. Keep up the content guys love seeing your work. 👍🏻

[@paullinfoot6017]

Thanks mate , much appreciated

[@anthonyhawkins9239]

Absolutely the right thing to do 👍🏻, nice to here it’s going to be used also 👍🏻

[@paullinfoot6017]

Thanks Anthony ,

[@russfoggan4092]

Love the fact the old fella is going to use it, like they all should be! enjoying the series anyway. Thanks

[@paullinfoot6017]

We cant wait to see David drive it away , makes it all worth while

[@Invisibleman7]

Excellent video. Can’t fault you doing the underside. As you said Paul it will keep it on the road for years. Have a great weekend gents.

[@paullinfoot6017]

Thanks mate , enjoy your weekend also

[@chrisblay]

Well worth the extra effort to preserve it at this stage. 👍

[@paullinfoot6017]

Thanks Chris

[@landyboy7]

Spot on! Great job Lads, staying true to the Owner's brief to keep it useable. Love your work. TOP JOB. Thanks for making great content. £100k worth of car easy after this.

[@paullinfoot6017]

Thanks mate , will be worth a few quid for sure

[@vaughanmcmillan1815]

Fair play for getting stuck right in! Looking forward to seeing more progress A true survivor

[@paullinfoot6017]

We arnt scared to get involved , lol

[@vaughanmcmillan1815]

@@paullinfoot6017 I see that from the videos! No barriers either, keep it going

[@jimbobjameshecks]

Remember when these lads first took the car they said a bare minimal restoration guys!! Well we salute you for the effort and I'm sure the old boys gonna look coolest on the block to mention your damn fine effort to detail !! Gr8 content 😉

[@paullinfoot6017]

Thanks Jimbo , im sure David will be a popular guy when he drives it around

[@user-yg2vw8cc8c]

Definitely the way to go lads surely it will be one of the best 500,s out there once you have worked your magic,BTW much prefer your vids without mole chops!!! TOP WORK lads

[@salfordcabby]

So glad you did the strip down and cleaned it properly It would’ve said my OCD through the roof if you hadn’t lol seen in the past where people have had cars stored away and just Langard over the rust without any treating and it looks terrible Definitely the right thing to do ! As you say it’ll be right for another 20 years and is useable I enjoyed this video. Thanks Lads looking forward to the next one.👍

[@paullinfoot6017]

Thanks mate , much appreciated

[@jeff.5380]

Awesome work guys you're definitely doing the right thing by not over restoring the car, I'm sure the owner will be so pleased with the end result. I hope Adam is watching carefully, it's exactly what the Escort needs.

[@paullinfoot6017]

Thanks Jeff ,, im sure Adam is keeping an eye on us , lol, as we do him

[@adyg5402]

Love this car,though not as much as the Cosworth Escort RS.But these guys really generate interest in Cosworth Fords.No messing about,just solid interest and solid knowledge that they share with us all.Thank You for these videos.

[@nigelpogson5411]

Nice job so far. Looks great underneath now! Water blasting can be used to strip paint. I think that's a new system out there!

[@paullinfoot6017]

Thanks Nigel

[@kevinharker1840]

Couple of mate's in a shed doing cosie's up... this is the content we all want to see.

[@paullinfoot6017]

a shed , lol , thanks Kevin

[@kevinharker1840]

@@paullinfoot6017 ok then... a flash shed 😉

[@paullinfoot6017]

Thats better , lol , @@kevinharker1840

[@leslieday1830]

Another great video Paul totally agree with your course of action on the refurb of this Cosworth all the best Les👍👍👍

[@paullinfoot6017]

cheers Les

[@Themunchyboax]

Paul and Steve are national treasures and should be protected for the next 20 years 😂 great work gents

[@paullinfoot6017]

OBE on the cards , lol

[@Themunchyboax]

For services to the blue oval ...

[@stevegreenly2259]

Wow! That shell is in unbelievable condition guys. For a 30 plus year old car that must be one of the best around

[@paullinfoot6017]

She is quite amazing really Steve

[@elasticsoldier0257]

Absolute perfectionists ,, I use to own a F reg Sapphire 2wd at the age of 19 , I was the envy of all my fella boy racer mates of the 90s , my dream car was always the 3 door.

[@paullinfoot6017]

Relive the dream and buy a 3 door

[@adrianlawrence6674]

Superb job so far, just enough to preserve, but not too much. We don't want to see a garage queen, we want to see a "mint" daily !❤

[@paullinfoot6017]

you get what we are trying to achieve Adrian

[@garethwilding2067]

I think you two have done a fantastic job on that car, wow it really is solid, people forget that not everybody wants a perfect car thats completely unusable 👍🏻👍🏻

[@paullinfoot6017]

thanks Gareth

[@ade-1772]

Yes I have seen the results from ice blastng on you tube and look fantastic and I think that's the bast way for this cossie but great work again guys top job

[@paullinfoot6017]

Its ok for dirty cars , not rusty

[@user-hi5ll1eo7m]

Ice blasting looks like it could be the way to go, for you chaps. A 1 job as always lads.

[@paullinfoot6017]

We are going to give it a go .

[@alanfradgley3923]

Good job hope he dosent wrap it up after all that work ya need good reactions to handle these cars..I drove them when I was 20 years old and had me heart pumping.

[@paullinfoot6017]

He will use it Alan , thats for sure

[@recruitmentwebsites]

Good decision chaps, right thing for the car and owner

[@paullinfoot6017]

Thanks , we are happy with have done the right thing for the car

[@Steve-uf8pk]

Hiya guys, Great to see the car progressed since seeing it at the NEC. I totally understand your dilemma concerning “how far do we go” and again totally agree that the cars underside is mint and totally sound. Being an aircraft structures engineer I always swear by LPS3 I think the best self-healing, soft, waxy film and would love to have the satisfaction of covering its underside 😁, but then who I’m I too tell you how to suck eggs! Great video and look forward to the next….

[@paullinfoot6017]

Cheers Steve

[@Phuc_Yhou]

Great progress and definitely the way forward for a road car that's going to be used 👍 Raptor do RAL colours so the nearest grey match could be an alternative to give a similar effect with black raptor over spray.

[@paullinfoot6017]

We thought about tinting raptor , but as it will be used we thought black will stay looking better longer

[@timmellor6685]

Hi Paul,it was great talking to you recently at the classic car show on your stand, unless the numbers come up I will never be able to afford a rs500,but I still watch your channel and am glued to the black 500 recommission,great content keep up the great work,best wishes Tim.

[@paullinfoot6017]

Thanks Tim , and thanks for visiting us at the NEC

[@alextripp1230]

Hi Paul and Steve, loving the progress with this car, looking brilliant underneath etc now. The rotisserie makes life so much easier, and fantastic access. Overall isn't it in amazing condition for its age, after your work on it, will be good for at least another 25 yrs. Roll on next video. Alex.

[@paullinfoot6017]

Thanks Alex , would be very hard to do without being able to spin it over , Im to old for lying on my back , lol

[@alextripp1230]

@@paullinfoot6017 Can you imagine how different that job would be on your back… makes me feel queezy just thinking about it Paul…lol. Still… you have Steve around mate, pull rank then scoot off to make a cuppa… (Sorry Steve).. 🤷🏼‍♂️🤷🏼‍♂️🤷🏼‍♂️ Alex.

[@paullinfoot6017]

ill try that mate ,, lol ,, @@alextripp1230

[@JohnHonda101]

Its good to hear its going to be used, totally the right direction you're taking too. I hope the owner gets plenty of use out of it in the near future.

[@paullinfoot6017]

cheers John

[@ade-1772]

Love the car jig nice work that make life alot easier

[@paullinfoot6017]

be hard without it Ade

[@ade-1772]

@@paullinfoot6017 very hard and that make life for floor work and break lines and fuel lines alot better and is see it bolts to the chassis ends does it that's very good

[@ade-1772]

@@paullinfoot6017 my nye had an rs500 back in the day on the road we worked for turbo systems in the UK and they had a sapphire called deasrt storm and escort called snow storm and desert was the uks fastest cossie wonder what happen to them I would if you have ever heard of them cars being a big cossie guy

[@paullinfoot6017]

Im great mates with Tony Mannock , the owner of turbosystems , i talk to him most days @@ade-1772

[@ade-1772]

@@paullinfoot6017 does he's still own the two cars at all

[@almcculloch8906]

No you haven’t gone too far at all, this is exactly what the car wants…..great episode fellas

[@paullinfoot6017]

Thanks