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)]

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!

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.

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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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.

The caliper mounting bolts are a different size and the hubs are obviously different also to suit the Capri stub axel. The are the same price as for the Escort. every thing else is the same.

I will hopfully get a pic of the bender tomorrow arvo.
Well the fire wall and trans tunnel are welded in and finished.
I have worked out and test fitted the stering shaft and uni's and it all fits in a treat. Just have to mount my end bearing, fit everything up and get the end of the steering shaft replined to suit the uni.
I have refitted the headers and it is looking like i will have to remake most of the header pipes again[8~2][8~2][8~2][8~2]
Oh well, everything is fitted now so this will be the last time. I hope to get the car in, to get a sump made for the motor this week, Then it will be on the forward march to get it back together and running.[:p][:p]

Yerp, progress is always good