thanks Mico, glad you are following along at home.
 
Sorry also if all the photos are virtually the same, but that seems to be how slow it goes sometimes.
Even I'm  sick of seeing the van from the same angles. 
 
Anyhow, SFS is definately on my bucket list. The only show ive been to in the past is the  All Ford Day in Geelong and most of that is GT Falcons and Mustangs. Numbers of Escorts, Capris and Cortina's get less every year.
 
Unfortunately this year I've got family to help out, which will mean I have to resort to watching it after on YT, but maybe next year.
 
But, but, I nearly drove it last night for the very first time. Actually moving.
 
It was stinking hot still after tea, so I went out to the shed just to have a fluff around.
Suprisingly it started when I expected it wouldnt, the weird ignition problems had corrected themselves.
I was going to try the clutch out, just doing a few small moves, but chickened out the last minute.  
That 2 1/2 inch exhaust is a tad loud, at least in the shed. 
 
The lastest epsode of Hudson on the Eureka/ Sterling sees them doing some things we have been discussing recently:bike ITB's, inlets, Speediuno etc Not sure on the choice of inlet material! (just a mockup!)
 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gnFSnRjRobA 

I actually was aiming for a higher ride height, fitting with the 'rally van' theme.
See how it goes like, that might all change.
The front can come down easily, the rear is just std suspension and would need a few bags of cement in the back.
Its obviously the bubbles that make it look high. Now that its off the car jacks, i'm suprised how low they actually sit in real life, i'm glad its widearse as its just tiny in general overall.
 
I'm imagining in my head there's nothing needing engineering as such, and that it will be more meeting RWC conditions:
- 1600 to pinto 2L, factory option, 2L mounts, std gearbox
- 2L (Capri) struts with coilovers, fiexed top mounts, std M16 brakes with optional vented kit
- std rear drum brakes
- Escort option Recaro seats, with factory floor mounts
- Wheels: may need to steal the Capris 14x6 Superlights, or get tyres on the 13" Rostyle wheels.
- steering wheel, tacho dash, column, steering rack all std or factory options
 
Little things i'm not sure about, or still need to track down:
- gearbox lever boot,
-using fibreglass front bumperettes,
- no bash/dust plate behind strut disks (but I think this is  ok)
 
I'm happy if theres other stuff you can spot or suggest that I might have issues with when the time comes.
I'd much prefer to have things sorted sooner rather than later.
 
I think i'll go down the path of a 'pre rwc' inspection first, just to get a gauge and not caught out with ridiculous stuff like last time.
 
 

dont talk to me about parcel shelves, thats why I got a van, doesnt ave one.
 
Gearstick boot: must have been hot, I meant to type i'm missing the gearbox/clutch lever boot.
Cibies will come off prior.
I forgot about the extra track width, good point. Having 13 x6 fit inplace of 15 x8 is goign to look a little different, maybe even a bit suss under those arches, but some some basic tyres will be the go.
 
If anyones bored this saturday, the (Super Southern) Ballarat swap meet has been ressurrected for the first time in about 4 years, and is on again. It used to be the largest car swap in the southern hemispehere, certainly too large to walk every aisle in one day. Good for a day of walking and looking at junk you dont need.

cheers Mic, will send you pm.
Did I see your MK1 in the  SFS pics floating around?

it wouldnt be a swap without buying some more driving lights.
Cibies in good nick, chrome was nice.
I was thinking one might be able to use as a reversing light, like the round ones mk1's used to have?
Marty, if you could use one for the van, let me know
 

 
BAck into the shed, the last of the original paintwork that needed stripping off was under the bonnet.. What a pain!
 

 
 
 
 
 

Oh that swap meet would be mint! I know there are a few small ford guys and gals that live in that area so would have been some potential good finds.

Bonnet looks good, careful with this humid weather though, might flash rust real quick!

Looking good Deano.
Wow I'd have grabbed that Mk2 for $700 in a flash. With or without the Hotwheels sign