NZ Mk2 Escort Build

[rallytech555]

As posted in the main discussion area, here are a few photos of my purchase this week.

The Plan:
Prep for tarmac events, reasonably quick but above all reliable and strong!

Time Scale:
As long as it takes...don't hold your breath!

Request:
Any thoughts for a power train guys? remember jap stuff is easier to get here, but I was thinking Zetec on carbs? which engine number is best? on a type 9 'box ?

[bluevan1]

good stuff m8.
a good car at the end dosent have a time limt when it gets finshed
keep us update m8.
whats ur plans with the car ????

[mike77cos]

Looks good, Zetec on Bike carbs do it ;)

[rallytech555]

Well, ordered a few bits from Rally Design on Friday and incredibly the box arrived this morning (Monday) at my workshop in Auckland, NZ !!

2 x headlamp panels
2 x AVO strut top plates
1 x chassis strengthening kit

Have now sold the old x flow unit and gearbox, removed bonnet, boot, doors and stripped out glass units.

As I guessed, need lhf floor pan, 2 x outer sills, 2 x rear boot well repair panels. Heater bulge a bit crispy around the edges.

Would have bought sills from UK but size means shipping not economical. Have found a supplier in Christchurch NZ (earthquake zone) that seems to make a living by selling them at the equivalent of £45 a side :rolleyes:

Still changing my mind every day about power plant, quite a way to go before that decision is needed though !

[rallytech555]

Re : bluevan question....

Hope to have a tidy, strong and reliable tarmac car for a few events over here, really fancy the Targa series...especially 5 days plus between Auckland & Wellington

http://www.targa.co.nz/2009-Dunlop-Targa_796.aspx

Not this year though !

[mike77cos]

Looks like good fun...



Here's a stupid question for you, do you know how many digits a Oz/Nz cars chassis number should have, I take it you cars starts CK40?

[rallytech555]

Mine has :
Ford Motor Company Of New Zealand
CAATRP66696

Hope that helps ?

[mike77cos]

Thank you mate, trying to sort some paperwork out for mine which is on its way over, and have all sorts of differnt lenght chassis numbers on different paperwork

[rallytech555]

Just sold today:

Bonnet
Window Lifters
Glass set (minus front screen)
1.1 x flow engine & g'box
left front wing (new, but c**p fit !)


Just bought today :

v.good 2nd hand genuine left front wing (fits proper!)

Spent this lunch time cutting out crusty headlamp panels and trial fitting new ones, so its official I've STARTED !

[rallytech555]

Well, no real progress on the car, for the following reasons....

Made redundant just before xmas :(

Have to move the Escort out of workshop by tomorrow :(

But.....

Got new job :)

Local car club member has offered me the use of a dry barn for storage of Escort and my tools for $10 (5 pounds) a week :)

Can work on car there :)

AND he is lending me a 4WD and trailer tomorrow to get it there :)


Always a silver lining......

[alancdavis]

Looks like a good project