thanks MArty.
I'm still waiting to see if the van I've found is going to work out, the owner is stuck overseas and hasnt been able to get back due to Covid.Ive checked it out, but its been strippped down to a basic rolling shell with many bits missing.
The Duratec I looked at was too late a model, I gather that up to about 2007 is the best model to use.
These now will have done some kms, so might be looking for another pinto to use instead.
I was had planned to use Mk1 bubbles arches.
The van project is just stalled till at least December, but i'm lstill ooking to see if theres anything else that might be semi complete and a better way to go.