Ray we are both at similar stages. I have considered just plating up the airflow vent thing totally, it has been suggested on this site before.
If you were going the replace the vinyl roof, obviously it would be easier to do a repair job, as half would be hidden.
 
Re the 32/36, I just purchased a reco one yesterday on ebay, the new copies are readily available.
but have you seen the retroject kit?
Fuel injection in retro std weber body:
 
http://www.webcon.co.uk/shopdisplayproducts.asp?id=957&cat=Retroject

the retroject is very interesting so i may look more in to it enigine stuff is still aways off.

i'm Actually thinking of not re doing the vinyl roof but keeping the two tone effect buy painting the roof the same colour as the vinyl so repair is a must still need to remove the rear window to seen the rest of the damage.

Ran up the RS Shop to get a price on a rear 1/4 panel just as a guide $1725 so i'm better off finding another car to cut up for the parts i need for that price any other suggestions would be welcomed.

got an original Rear spoiler which arrived today only cost $70 it's not perfect but still very good condition.

have you tried Expressed panels, Magnum or SMCKA (Australia) has some panel stocks?
 
 
Freight from Uk is the cruncher, you want to buy a few a few panels its not so bad.
The arch lip, and lower rust repairs are all available, you don't have to do a whole quarter.

the problem is you can just get the c pillar and have to get the whole rear 1/4

Ray561
i'll probably look at buying a new 32/36 just hope it will do well once i get a better cam for the 2.0L

I can fix you up with a lightly used Kent FR32 and followers if you are interested.

Why not fabricate a C- pillar yourself? Theres only a couple of straight forward bends. The herdest bit would be the fold  next to where the boot and window meet. That could be cut and welded... Try making a cardboard template first then move onto steel.
Cheers Drew...

it's not just the pillar it's self but the vent behind it that need repairing as well as the rain rail and panel behind it that need fixing.

this car might make a good spear shame i don't have anyway I could collect it.

http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/bacchus-marsh/wrecking/ford-escort/1135473456

I would need to inspect the driver C pillar myself but it dose look good maybe even to good to cut up.