Sierra rs Cosworth Rs500 barn find. After 27 years we bolt on the shiny stuff!

Episode 4 of the Sierra rs Cosworth barn find series! The shell is complete and the parts are back from powder-coat. We fit all new bushes, bearings and joints to make this iconic car drive as good as the day it left Tickford. The engine goes back in along with the cleaned up "as new" hoses. We are well on the way to having this back on the road in time for the owners 80th Birthday!
Once again thanks for your support and please leave us a comment. We do enjoy reading them all.

[@paullinfoot6017]

Its great to be back guys , with our trip to America and Christmas its been difficult to get anything done ( work or videos ) but we are back at full speed and cracking on . Thank you so much for your support with our channel , and can i say thank you to everyone who has sent very kind comments about the loss of my partner of 35 years ,, Beautiful Joanne , Its been a very very tough 4 months since she passed away and keeping going has been hard , but massive thanks must go to Steve for keeping me going and pulling me through the last few months , and im sure a while to come yet .

[@romanoguttadauro6116]

Hi Paul , Sorry to hear of your loss, our deepest condolence to you and your family mate, I went through a similar situation and as odd as it seems I worked my way through it, stay focused and it will get better with time. our loved ones are always with us as long as we never forget them. Cheer Romano in Palm Beach Florida

[@khsmith6242]

Top top man Paul stay strong

[@northeastuk2671]

Sorry to hear of your loss Paul. Couldn’t imagine what it would be like loosing my partner of almost ten years, let alone 35 an the memories you must of shared together. I know how hard it was loosing my father but your partner the person you choose to share your life with must be extremely hard

[@theyarenthere]

Have a look at the ice blasters instead of the steam clean

[@kevinharker1840]

Thankyou for entertaining us all over the last year, and im sure you know we're all thinking about you at this terribly sad time.

[@maverick4177]

One of those Chanel’s where you can click like straight away 👍🏻😎

[@chrisblay]

Most definitely.

[@paullinfoot6017]

Thanks maverick , much appreciated

[@1973miniclubman]

My question is Why hasn’t these lads got more subs. Incredible workmanship and knowledge 2nd to none

[@paullinfoot6017]

We are getting there mate , lets hope we get a few more in 24 ( and it rimes ,lol )

[@1973miniclubman]

I hope so mate, love watching ur content on these amazing cars. If I was to ever own one I know exactly who to go to for work even if it was the opposite end of the country. Best of luck for 2024 bud

[@bobuncle8704]

@@paullinfoot6017 let’s go for more, in 24

[@chucklberry]

​@@paullinfoot6017 Just subbed, here from Adam's videos.

[@MarkSpry-s5s]

Paul I am so sorry for your loss mate be strong brother

[@eugenevanniekerk5856]

Uncle Paul & Steve thax for showing us how to repair and preserve our blue blooded rides.The content your putting out is for lack of a better word priceless. Hope you Gents both realise that the knowledge and experience you are sharing not only inspires a love and following for these vehicles but also inspires many to want to learn how to repair and preserve these pieces of history and memory.if by any chance you have not read it or heard it before,thax so much for sharing your knowledge and experience .

[@x66Hawk66x]

This is the perfect balance between preservation and restoration.

[@davidcooks5265]

Sorry for your loss Paul 🙏

[@colinbrydon7659]

Stunning and a phenomenal job. These cars must be maintained. So few you need to preserve to make it last. If I had one it would definitely be a good weather user. You wouldn’t lock away.

[@cossiep]

Sorry for your loss Paul, I bought a blue E39 528i from you when you were North Yorks Spares in about 2006 and found you a lovely guy to deal with

[@georgegalyer8224]

Keeping it real fellas. Just the way it should be! Best bit for me is the owner wants to drive it and have some fun. Not throw a squillion quid at it then hide it away somewhere!

[@saabturboguy]

wow what a fantastic finish on the underside!!

[@peterredfern8206]

Paul, great video as ever, love your down to earth attitude, so sorry about your loss, take care mate....

[@paullinfoot6017]

Thank you Peter , much appreciated

[@peternufc1981]

Sorry for your loss paul hope your ok fella

[@bradbaynes7724]

Quality guys, loving watching these. Excited for the next one!

[@Braddaz-ke5jz]

It’ll be nice to watch a video of you rebuilding an engine, turbo, diff etc. You can go to town with showcasing your skills 👌🏼

[@sidbobby3233]

Mate been away 4 a bit so sorry to hear about your loss Mate, just discovered thing by reading comments on Adam Smith channel. All the best frm a appreciative Cosworth lover. 😎✌👍👊

[@1978JonBullock]

Paul, I just watched Adams video and I want to say it was a touching video pal. Condolences to you at these trying times.

[@paullinfoot6017]

Thank you John ,

[@trickysubject8563]

Just subbed after watching Adam’s interview with you mate. Have a good day Paul and Staff. 🙏🏼

[@paullinfoot6017]

Thank you , glad you subbed

[@MarkSpry-s5s]

Every viewer of this channel loves you Paul for your funny stories and your excellent content I know what your going through it does get easier mate but you never forget takecare

[@mk2steve23]

Top job lads ,thanks for a very nice watch 👍

[@paullinfoot6017]

Cheers Steve

[@295walk]

So sorry to hear this Paul.

[@Steve-uf8pk]

Paul I have always enjoyed following your projects and had the pleasure of meeting you at the NEC in November, you had time for my wife and I and for that will forever be grateful! Paul I am so so sorry to hear of your terrible loss on Adam Smiths Q&A post, how you spoke about the love of your life was so brave of you and to be honest stunned me. Draw strength my friend moving forward, as I think you know she will always be with! Stay strong & Bless you!

[@stefantrnacek1394]

Thank you, guys. I was just about to buy a pipe straightening tool. Now I can save $95.00 aud and just use the piece of timber.

[@bigduphusaj162]

probably is 95aud for a lump of timber mate. No joke either

[@Nando84709]

Really sorry for your loss Paul 🙏

[@paullinfoot6017]

Thank you

[@STEPHEN-or4lw]

Music reminds me of sreet hawk theme for the older viewer. All the best Paul💪

[@alexirving1251]

Amazing job guys, can't wait for the next one already😊used to work on these back in the nineties,when ford had specific RS dealers, so these are a real throwback for me.

[@alextripp1230]

Hi Paul and Steve, nice to have an update (with the standard bitching/jesting). The Cosworth is progressing well, all the usual skill & quality being applied. The A team is on it, roll on next video guy's.. Alex.

[@callumwhitelaw4581]

Great channel this and I’m big into Old Ford’s having had a series one escort a while back,I’m not a mechanic but I’m a spark and I enjoy your channel.So Sorry for your loss Paul all the best mate ,keep strong

[@johnpells5992]

Great video guys ,car is looking mint ,can’t wait to see the finished product ,good luck 👍👍

[@bathlanegarage9797]

all that effort and copper brake pipes!

[@markmulford6963]

Paul really sorry to find out about your loss my heart goes out to you,glade to see your back love the vids takes me back to when i had a moonstone 3dr back in the 92 being stopped every 5mins by the police. a youtuber called imstoke put a vid on over christmas about a mini/metro spares unit over birmingham who has some new old stock sierra front wings might be of some interest to you,stay safe mate and i wish you all the best.

[@paullinfoot6017]

Thank you Mark , its good to be back

[@miked6310]

cracking progress lads! its really coming together now👍

[@paullinfoot6017]

Seems to have come together quite quick .

[@1973miniclubman]

Good tip for ya, get yourself an off cut piece of 2x4 timber drill a hole the size of pipe and pass it through. Your get perfect pipe each time

[@paullinfoot6017]

Steve just likes pretending he is in the kitchen at home , lol

[@1973miniclubman]

🤣🤣 get him a kitchen pinny for when he makes cooper pipes up next time

[@jeff.5380]

Another good tip is to have a some lengths of bar with various fittings welded to them so that you can support the new hose being made by screwing them together, makes putting a tight bend right after the fitting so much easier.

[@bigduphusaj162]

What you dont see is at the end Steve whaps them up his vag to give them an uber straight look. Did you all not know that? ohh dear, there was yous all dishing advice out to someone who uses the vagina method.

[@Hondasboy1000]

That's how brake pipes should be made ❤

[@NeilHarpin-s5z]

Great work on the brake pipe work but copper pipe 🥴 Kunifer pipe is so much better and very little more cost wise and don’t really get corrosion on like copper 😉👍

[@bigduphusaj162]

​@@NeilHarpin-s5z it will be standard UK brake pipe it has nickel in it its basically Kunifer. Same stuff

[@feebinski]

Beautiful work. Think you should describe it as a “costoration” for when working to a budget. Totally agree to keeping as much as original and not building a garage queen never to be seen or driven again.

[@brettski663]

Very smart 👍

[@LeggyPete]

Great video as always 😉😎

[@markscenic8331]

If that's what you call a preservation I'd love to see you restore one. Fabulous job fellas.

[@endeavour2127]

Great video guys!👌 Would be interesting to know the various costs involved here.

[@robertlloyd7493]

Love your reports 😊

[@paullinfoot6017]

Cheers Robert

[@tessbushell5489]

💔with good people around you you will get by and your memories will never leave you.

[@deanoscott]

Such an honest channel. Could listen to the lads talk all day about these cars. Great stuff.

[@filipesaraiva708]

Love these videos! Got all my mates hooked. Remember growing up and seeing local lads with the motors going up the road sideways! More videos please 🙏🏻

[@Shadow-Edition]

Hats 🧢 off to the craftsmanship you guy’s have put into this legendary RS500 🏎️😍

[@gordonmilbank1934]

Speak to John at Alloy Art in Rochford about refurbing the wheels, he's done my cossie wheels and others for me and does a top job. Sorry to hear of your loss, stay strong mate.

[@jasoncurtis716]

Sorry for your loss Paul stay strong .

[@craigjob6932]

Paul I'm so sorry for your loss keep strong thank for your time in the videos

[@waynemunson1948]

Paul love watching your channel ,I grow up watching these touring cars , have every had a Andy rouse touring car ?

[@mroldschool609]

Hi Paul, so so sorry for the loss of ur wife, be thankful for all the memories you have.......stay strong m8 ❤

[@DamianTaylor-b3m]

Just watched your Q&A on Adams channel and if I may say that I was so sorry to hear about your wife Joanne, I know what a loss that will be stay strong and positive Paul and know that there is thousands of people who hold you dear to tbeir hearts

[@neilobusk]

Paul...do do a mechandise line.... jackets...ect ? excellent vid... sandwich length at dinner time N x

[@charlenepoole8576]

Fascinating to watch true professional car engineers working at the coalface....amazing work guys x

[@michaelhall549]

Love this channel!! proper petrol heads, and us viewers need these channels... keep up the brilliant work Paul n Steve..

[@rezaq1]

Think I’ve said this before. All the open cavities like in the front panel and chassis legs need a good coat of Bilt Hamber Dynax S50 cavity wax. I don’t know why you don’t do this now, it’s all easy and exposed. Comes with a long lance as well so you can slip it deep into the cavities.

[@Foxy_Fez]

Good to see you back lads great video as always .

[@paullinfoot6017]

cheers mate , its good to be back

[@ilovemywife34]

Paul, so so sorry to hear of your loss mate. Keep strong in her memory as I’m sure that’s what she would’ve wanted. 😎❤️👍. Keep up all your fantastic work guys 😎👍🤝

[@Hillbillymills.]

So sorry for your loss 😢 Please keep strong and keep these cossies going. Your knowlege and workmanship is stunning ❤

[@andrewchesters5683]

Sorry for your loss, keep up the good work.

[@neilwharton720]

Just one word for Paul love your inspiration for everyone out there that has lost someone dear to them, I saw your interview a few days ago with Adam and it did bring a tear to my eyes, I’m very grateful that you are such inspiration to everyone to get through these very hard times 🥰

[@jeffdavies688]

Sorry for your loss Paul.....keep up the great entertainment value of your channel....I always look forward to your new vlogs .....

[@peter8084]

Just watched your interview with Adam. Condolences on your loss Paul, she was your soulmate for sure. May she RIP.

[@darrenstevens3798]

Paul,so sorry for your loss, how you have stayed so strong & enthusiastic is beyond me but no doubt that’s what Joanne would have wanted. The car looks fantastic guys, superb work, it will be around for many more years to come. The brake pipe straightening tool…genius, 😂 take a patent out and knock ‘em out for 20 quid, they’ll be queuing at the door, thank me later ! Keep up the good work 👍🏻

[@dobbo4596]

Great to see you back Paul really enjoy your videos and the knowledge and laughs from you two, cannot imagine how tough it must of been for you and the video on Adam,s channel brought a tear to the eye for me and a lot of others. Stay strong and all the best for 24.😎

[@khsmith6242]

Ah Paul I watched Adams video also my sincere condolences pal, you stay strong you’ve got a lot of fans.

[@philiprush3745]

Great to have you back guys need more of revin Kevin lol Paul very sorry for you loss I also met my wife at 17 I went through a lot of medical problems last year she was there busy my side as your wife will be until you meet again ❤❤

[@Invisibleman7]

Enjoyed this. Your winning gentleman.Looking forward too the next episode

[@paullinfoot6017]

thanks mate ,,, ps where are you , i cant see you , lol

[@Invisibleman7]

@@paullinfoot6017 😂😂My name is Dave Bower from Easington County Durham

[@Docs77TV]

I’ve just sat and watched all the episodes on this, You said it’s not a Full Restoration but a preservation, You Guys have done an amazing Job with the preservation, it’s almost a Brand new Car again . Great Job 👏

[@davesimpson6191]

Great video again guys,so sorry for your loss Paul

[@markbarter9717]

Awesome video 😊

[@paullinfoot6017]

Thanks Mark

[@glennsmith5133]

Try Ace Alloys in Cardiff 👍 They split my BBS rims and rebuilt them

[@Allenpatch]

Another great video. Well done and thank you! Looking forward to seeing more

[@thomasmaughan9994]

God resh her paul sorry for your trouble best show on youtube keep ur head up god bless

[@tabsh]

Our thoughts go out to you and your family Paul at this difficult time. Stay strong buddy and keep up the amazing work

[@paulcarter9545]

Great video guys the car is looking fantastic, sorry for your loss Paul.

[@ScottyWilliamson-pw7oq]

Amazing guy Paul watch every video.and always looking forward to next one.my dream cars a black rs500, I whouldnt know what I do about them if wasn’t for watching your videos mate.massive respect to you and Steve.

[@JohnHonda101]

You've done a great job as usual.

[@leslieday1830]

Hi Paul and Steve loving the job on the Cosworth regarding the 3 door wheel refurbishment would Ric Wood Motorsport be able to help you out he has an amazing machine shop just a thought all the best Les👍👍👍

[@paullinfoot6017]

Ric is a great mate of mine , but he doesnt do wheels

[@leslieday1830]

I will have a search for you Paul if I find someone I will be in touch all the best Les👍👍👍

[@leslieday1830]

So sorry for loss Paul my thoughts are with you take care Les👍

[@deanharriss2029]

Absolutely brilliant work as always chap. Sorry for your loss Paul. Stay strong buddy.

[@kevinebanks9900]

That cars underneath looks spot on great job lads

[@jeff.5380]

Outstanding work guys, I'm sure the owner is going to be over the moon with it, I know I would be. Sorry to hear about your loss Paul,

[@nickwillobey2205]

Chanel.... perfume. Channel...is Channel 😮😮😮

[@steven907]

Brilliant job boys Brilliant video as usual 👏 👍

[@woodyr5gt113]

Fantastic work guys ❤️

[@landyboy7]

The one I have been waiting for! Top job Paul and Steve… love how you have stuck to customer’s brief and what you have done with this. Paul I hope you read all comments for you over on Adam’s channel with regard to his interview with you. Keep them coming!

[@bobuncle8704]

I’ve a hydraulic flaring kit, but the one you’ve got is nice and quick. Also, nice job of bending those front lines.

[@curbyourshi1056]

Yeah, I'm subscribing to you. Saw that interview with Adam and his shonky microphone, you're a top bloke and I'm looking forward to seeing your work.

[@toms4097]

Good job, obviously that’s on the better side of preserving, it also looks 👌🏻 and like you said all that would need doing is the engine out, if someone wanted to take it further. Thanks as always 🫡

[@clansman4061]

Sorry to read your sad news Paul but I'm sure Joanne would have wanted you to continue with your passion for all things RS500.

[@barfmeister8509]

Blimey, this usable 500 will be better on the underside than many ‘restored’ cars. This’ll make the 80yo owner so happy. I hope when he picks up the car he boots it down the road laying 205 section lines while screaming ‘hallelujah’😂 When (if👀) I reach 80yo, I’llve owned my 46m3 42 years, still doing ring trips in it and causing havoc with the government. Long live I.C.E ( and cosies😘)

[@romanoguttadauro6116]

Hi Paul and Steve, Another great video, Nice work Steve on the brake pipes and altogether on the car she look amazing. I cant wait to see her once the detailers have been Thanks for sharing cheers.

[@rhyshunter1972]

been soooo waiting for this next vid :)

[@familyfirst4727]

So sorry for your loss buddy! Keep driving with your passion, im sure she wouldn't want you to stop now, by far the most knowledge on cossies ive come across on youtube infact in life and hats off to you paul. Come across your channel from adam and watched every video love the content and glad to see your still driving forward mate 👍🏼❤️

[@jonnyvt6602]

The world's full of resto experts, who have never lifted a spanner😅

[@darrenlewis9264]

Drill a hole in a piece of wood slightly bigger than pipe and pull it through the hole.

[@Sae-fu5ch]

Absolutely brilliant all round you boys are very lucky doing that for a living!! Sometimes it probably doesn’t feel like it I bet but believe me you are lucky👍

[@Nismo400RGT1]

Hi Paul, another great video from you guys. Loving the progress on this car. It really is a true barn find 👍 Also, so sorry for your loss. Think of all the good memories you had together. I imagine there are plenty. Take care ❤

[@andrewnewton5893]

Now that to me a perfect way to do it still nice example but can jump in it and take it out agree with pair of you your not after a show car or garage queen but something owner can jump in take for a drive

[@RensdeJonge-pq9mz]

👌

[@leslieday1830]

Hi Paul and Steve did you manage to get the wheels sorted out cheers Les 👍👍👌

[@paullinfoot6017]

Hi Les , yes we did a company called us and we are now sorted , thank you

[@PFW1974]

Thanks for the great update both as always. Paul I’m truly sorry to hear of your loss, it’s good that you have good friends to lean on at a time like this.