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[ROOT]/includes/functions.php:3887) [phpBB Debug] PHP Warning: in file [ROOT]/includes/functions.php on line 4755: Cannot modify header information - headers already sent by (output started at [ROOT]/includes/functions.php:3887) [phpBB Debug] PHP Warning: in file [ROOT]/includes/functions.php on line 4756: Cannot modify header information - headers already sent by (output started at [ROOT]/includes/functions.php:3887) RS Motorsport :: Classic Speed Restored • View topic - Scott D's next MK1 Escort Project
OK, I've sat on this one for too long now so it's time to do something about it. I've given myself a deadline to have it on the track for the HRCC TTT weekend on Sat 25th/Sun 26th Feb 2012.
So it won't be pretty, I have absolutely no time for any bodywork. Don't really have time to be doing this either, but anyway....
Plan's this: 1600 Kent that dad has had lying around for a few years, in fact I took him to see this car as a potential home for this engine but he didn't want to cough up the asking $$ so I bought it instead. 38/38 carb that I picked up recently, mainly so I don't have to muck with the brake booster tower at this point in time. 4 spd gearbox from the 'stock' that I have. Rollcage is the OMP item that came with the car (needs installation) Seat from dad's car (which is mine anyway) Mk2 diff/brakes (ex stock) with 3.9 centre. 13X7 Hotwires with 175/60 Khumos (ex dad's car) Capri struts (ex stock), made to same specs as the struts on dad's car Front brakes same as dad's car Fuel tank and front shocks ordered and on the way Fuel pump (carter) and fuel line fittings order to be placed soon
The adjustable coil-over kit and the shocks have arrived. I dismantled the struts on the weekend and dug out a pair of M16 calipers which will need doing-over. I have to slightly modify the drawings I did for dad's car before he can make the new tops for these.
The fuel tank is now here also, and I just placed an order for the pump/filter/lines so I should have that next week. Hopefully I'll have most of the parts I need by the end of next week so I can spend the whole long weekend putting as much as I can together.
I picked up the rear springs from Darren on Friday, bushes should be ready for pickup tomorrow as well as new bearings for the struts. Swaybar, mounts, bushes and lower control arms arriving tomorrow too.
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Bonnet catches installed..
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Dismantled strut with insert ready to go. The tube will need to be shortened about 40mm which will work out well.
A quick update on today's progress, all the front suspension and steering are now out as well as the brakes and pedal box. Tailshaft is out and the engine, well, what's left of it, is ready to drop and drag out.
The tailshaft that was in the car is a 2 piece, but it seems pretty sound so I'm considering using it unless someone can give me a good reason to dig out a single piece one.
Nearly-naked front end:
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Interior beginning to clean up:
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I'm doing the drawings now for the strut tops, I already have the spherical bearings, just need to dig around the machine shop at work for some scrap to make the housing & spacers.
Picked up the gasket set for the engine yesterday, still have to chase up a new water pump, thermostat & housing.
Engine out and stripped. Gearbox looks good so I'm going to keep it and the tailshaft for now. Sump and oil pump pickup have been sent to the engine builder to replace the ones that were on the engine (originally a 1600 out of a Capri so the sump and pickup are different)
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Also drained and removed the fuel tank, the metal revealed looks pretty good, haven't dug too deep yet but there doesn't appear to be any rust.