Hey there ausmk2,
I'm with Ron, the family tie makes it well worth doing, good to see you've got a plan for paint, wheels and especially the engine, theres nothing wrong with a screaming 1600
In the meantime take care of that back, I heard the lectures as a young fella and never thought I'd be giving them. I have my bad days but one good day playing with the Escort or driving the 'Tina make up for it tenfold......
Keep the pics coming..... Drew........

Moredoor progress

Moredoor progress

Looking good ausmk2, keen to see it progress. Good work putting all the photos up on here, they are helpful.
 
Looks like work is progressing nicely. I dont see anything wrong with sinking money into a 4 door :)
I would love an early mk2
What month of 76 was the car made? This site http://www.sa.gov.au/topics/transport-travel-and-motoring/motoring/vehicles-and-registration/vehicle-standards-and-modifications/engine-and-exhaust-modifications
suggests if its pre 1st july you are exempt from certain emission laws which is handy to not have as many issues with the po po.
 
Cheers,
Ryan

A few more progress pictures of the car, back to bare metal now should be in primer buy the end of the weekend, New wheels are getting made next week ,Paint has been organised just need the funds to pay for it 2015 Ford Ruby red  and hopefully new suspension just around the corner,engine getting dropped off in two weeks to start getting the rebuild underway.

Moredoor pictures

Sealer on just waiting to buy the paint

The beast is home for 2 months to give me time to save more and buy all the tasty bits,very happy with the work that had been completed so far.

The beast is starting to take shape, bodywork is complete and ready for paint, and more delicious parts arriving this week.

The heart for the beast has arrived \m/