Well after what seems like an eternity, not working on the Escort i have finaly done some more[:I],
I have finaly Made up gearbox crossmember, It has taken 6 months so decide how to do it and half a day to actualy make it up.[}:)] It is sitting 30mm below the chassis rail and 15mm below the bell housing. i am hoping it wont be hanging down to much. should be about the same height as the exaust.
I have been doing final preperations to weld in the new tunnel and fire wall also. If all goes according to plan i should get it all welded in on Sunday,[:u] I will post some pictures then if i can find my camera [:p]
I do have a good excuse for not working on my toy by the way, I have been planing and organising and saving my wedding in november, [:u][:u][:u]so i have been a bit busy and not just being slack.[:x)]

Good to hear David. Keep on going; I too am in the swing of getting my RS back on the road. Definitely will plan SFS2007 in Vic...You should too[;^)]

Front swaybar costs $180 (24mm adjustable) approx from Whiteline.

hey david killer ride , looks like it will be very very tuff , those rims look rad, is it too early to ask what colour??????????
ford badge blue i reckon very very sweet! don't think i've seen a blue rs!

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Originally posted by Mark
[br]Good to hear David. Keep on going; I too am in the swing of getting my RS back on the road. Definitely will plan SFS2007 in Vic...You should too[;^)]

Front swaybar costs $180 (24mm adjustable) approx from Whiteline.

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I see yours is coming along to. great to see. i was worried that it might get put into the back of a shed when it first happened.[xx(]
How it the 24mm sway bar on the track? I might have to get one at that price.
I hope to have mine going before christmas but wont be totaly finished for a while after that. I will definantly be at SFS 2007 with the car, finished or not. [:x)][:x)]
Might even have my other RS done by then to as the body work is almost finished i think.[:p][:p].

Brizey.
This one will be white, something similar to the BA falcon white. I dont want it to be a bright color, I want it to blend in as much as posible.

Good to here that there is some progress happening.
And goodluck with the wedding Just don't let her distract you from the cars too much !! [:x)][88]

Cheers,
Damion.

wow! that's amazing, I've never seen big wheels suit an Escort so perfectly before, they look terrific.

supercharged 6 hey, that will be a weapon when it's finished!!

Man, Women realy do take up a lot of time![:u][:u] Oh well, its all worth it.
Well, i have finaly founds some time to spend on the toy. Gearbox crossmember finished and i am very happy with it. It will sit 30mm below the chassis rail and utilise the original supra gearbox rubber.


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Auto tunnel welded into place and looks a treat. Fire wall fitted and tacked into place jsut waiting for a little more time fully weld it in and then seal it up with stickaflex and body deadner. I am quite happy with the progress despite it all taking so long to get it done.[xx(]

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Looks very good mate...love the crossmember...

Im guessing you have a folder and guilitine(spelling) ??

I have a RHS bender, grinder, welder and drill press and have the use of a sheet metal bender. The RHS bender is a great thing and I use it for almost everything.

David that gearbox xmember looks like it has stepped straight out of the factory. Almost expected to see fomoco stamped on it! well done.

Just a question about your hoppers brake kit, did you bolt the kit onto Capri struts, if so, did the kit differ at all from the Escort kit? And was there any additional cost?

cheers,
nigel