So a busy weekend just been, trailered up one the cars to the block, thrashed out a few tracks, pub meal, fire swag then home in the morning. Was productive but didn't touch the escort, so last night after work I cracked on till the early hours. Went to bleed the brake lines, only to find the flexi lines blocked and calipers seized. Oh well, swap out for another set. The starter motor wasn't up to task, so pinched the cae gear reduction unit off the mk1. Bled clutch, lowered it off the stands and hit the key. Fired up first turn, and to my amazement, moved under its own steam. To say I'm happy is an understatement. Few things to tidy up but I'm going to make this weekend.

Shaun.

That's hilarious, should have charged you more!!
 
Great work mate, enjoy
 
Matt

Well, the weekend came and went, car drove well given it was still on standard 1600 suspension. Managed to keep it off the trees and out of the dam which is more than can be said for the other vehicles! The only thing that really played up was a squealing alternator belt due to miss alignment. So now I have a stripped out car with no where to use it. What is out there that may be suitable??? Otherwise I'll pull the running gear and use it as a test bed. I do have a turbo Saab engine and rwd box sitting here.....
Lol

Thanks.

Yep, saw the pics, looks like fun. Might have to get onto Nic C and see what I'd need to do as far as specs. Its pretty rough around the edges.

That's a strong looking cage, did you do the bends as well?

martymexico
That's a strong looking cage, did you do the bends as well?

 
I bought a very basic weld in 6 point cage with double doors bars from Bronson at www.bcfi.com.au. The fit is excellent and was far cheaper than anywhere else.
 
 
After I started putting it to together and thought, If I'm going to do it, I only get one chance, so bought some more tube from Brown Davis and upgraded to the offroad/full rally spec cage. 
 
 
What I did find interesting is the difference in cage steel. The later being much brighter and softer.
 
In the mean time, I've been piecing together another engine from leftover parts which should more than compensate for the extra cage weight.  
 
It a fun learning experience.
 
Shaun

Thanks Matt,
Yep just have yet to add them.
I'll post some more pics up when it progresses.
Unfortunately the weather has put an end to work atm
Shaun.

So have been in touch with Nick C and the plan is to have a try at motorkhana with this one. There is a come and try event in a few weeks so the rush is on to get the car up to spec. I have made a list and the following are either needed for regs or what I want for handling. Going to be a busy 2 weeks. At least I have most of the parts (somewhere) Remembering I slapped the car together originally as a bush basher.
The list to fit or modify is:
2 litre front struts and springs.
Drill crossmember for more camber
Modify sway bar mound for caster.
Fit lowering blocks.
Clean up and fit 13x6 rims.
Purchase some road legal tyres
Move battery (currently under dash)
Secure brake lines through cabin
Fit front rear lights
Fit front door cards handles
Properly secured seats
Fill holes in firewall
Extend and modify exhaust to make quieter
Fit wipers?
Fit rear shock
secure bonnet

Plus anything else I can think of remember.

Going to be busy, will post pics as I go

Shaun.