Another Kiwi Build

[south west restorations]

nice up date m8.ur fair cracking on with it .
keep up the good work.

[mfordy]

All stripped and off to the panelbeaters for:
- New slam panel and front panel
- New drivers floor
- AVO strut top plates
- Dreaded tim worm around door hinges and usual places.

Said this last time but next rebuild, I'm gone to get it sand/soda blasted!.. Forgotten how many painted surfaces there are.

[mike77cos]

She doesn't look bad at all

[mfordy]

This has got to be the slowest build in history...

Car's back from panelbeater de-rusted and new floor.
Rollbar and seat mounts sorted




Dummy fitting of Type 3 gearbox and single piece driveshaft




Front suspension nearly sorted



Got to sort out gearbox mount next.


(Photo slightly out of focus - sorry)


Off to get painted next $$$

[mfordy]

Dooh.. Type E not type 3 gearbox!..

[Moose]

Dooh.. Type E not type 3 gearbox!..

If you want can post a pic of my gearbox mount as had to overcome the difference between standard and auto tunnel mounts

[mfordy]

Mate would be good to see how you sorted it.. Thanks

If you want can post a pic of my gearbox mount as had to overcome the difference between standard and auto tunnel mounts

[Moose]

Mate would be good to see how you sorted it.. Thanks

Ok mate give me a few days as need to jack the car up.

[Moose]

Here you go

[mfordy]

Thanks mate. Looks good

[mfordy]

First colour coats going on..

[Bill McEwan]

Looking good. I'm from Hamilton and run a Mk1 in local club events. I'll look forward to see your car running soon.

[mfordy]

Looking good. I'm from Hamilton and run a Mk1 in local club events. I'll look forward to see your car running soon.

Thanks Bill. At least another 12 months away unfortunately unless I win lotto tonight.
Which club do you belong to? Raced at Hampton yet?

[Mk2rs2]

My mate lives in NZ he moved over from england and now owns STADIUM CARS he also rallys a newly built bdg escort. Dont know whether you may of heard of him or not. Tony gosling....his escort is a stunner, think HAYDEN PADDEN took it out on its first rally not too long ago.

[Bill McEwan]

Mk2rs2.
Yes have heard of Stadium motors and the Escort that Hayden Paddon drove in Rally Otago. We are going to Spain for the last round of WRC with Hayden Paddon tour.

mfordy.
I am in the Hamilton Car club. I have a very busy month coming up in August. I'm doing the 2wd classic rally which is based at Taupo on 4th of August. The next weekend is Hiwi Road bent sprint then have a rest the next weekend before dual sprints at Taupo then Dual sprints at Taupo.
What motor will you run in Mk2?
My Mk1 race car is an RS2000 replica and I have a very standard 1977 Mk2 1600 Sport. I see a very similar car for sale on trademe.co.nz at present. This car is a sister to mine and looks to be in the same sort of condition.