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Originally posted by esc-078






I like the look of the coupe with the flares and no front lip spoiler. Looks "fat", as it kinda ties in with "roundness" of the front. The lip spoiler sort of spoils it (pun intended). I have seen a MK2 coupe arched with no lip and it looked tough.

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i agree, i like that look over the conventional spoiler, but i gotta say, i really like the style of spoiler you have there fordsy.



looks mean and not too big like the mexico's etc.

Here's a pic of the coupe I was referring to above. Simply awesome!! Very tough looking beast. The shape, and flow of lines at the front just match up nicely.

I tell you what Fordsy,
I've been in your garage and it is small, but your doing an absolutely amazing job on it, especially with the lack of space and privacy. Looking great as always mate. Keep up the good work and the updates.


Chippa

Here are the pics I should have taken yesterday.

The front spoiler is riveted and sikaflexed on.





These are the bits I did today. Put four gussets around the radiator support panels. Two top, two bottom. Also made a cut out so the 2L radiator fits in again. The replacement panel has the cover and it ain't necessary for what i'm doing.



Trimmed the lower lip of the original front panel as it sat just a little bit lower than the spoiler.



Also did some trimming of the wing/front join to allow a bit more room for the front wheel.



I also upgraded the castors of the dolly. It is a million percent better to move around now, good enough that I can roll the shell outside if need be.

Added a couple more gussets to the front. These go from the inner wing to the slam panel.



Welded up the fusebox as it won't be required.



Tacked the new plenum cover in place. I also welded in the round heater circle bit but didn't take a pic of it.

Steve

as you have welded up the existing fuse holder location why dont you fill the existing hole where the wiring loom enters the engine bay
not remembering what engine your going to run but I lowered it to a level under the line of the twin webbers

looking fantastic so far - it amazing one of our friends is building a GP4 Escort & the shell is the same colour

Scott

Thats looking great.

That's a great idea about moving the loom down too, it does tend to get in the way of fitting side draft air filters.