hi all, and firstly apologies for previous thread. i did say i wasn't sure on pics so called in an expert,(next doors 11yr old daughter).
this is the shell i intend to convert and although not perfect it does provide a good start. on a positive note it has bronze tinted windows all round which i think look much better than clear. the bodywork is mainly very good apart from engine bay which had previously been sprayed with primer but with rust coming through i felt sandblasting my best option. the front wings are new but looking at the welding (or is it bird s**t, i will be taking off to discover what lies behind. the arches and the underside will also be sandblasted but the body in my opinion does not need it. i am planning to turn this into a perfect looking replica but with a 4 wheel drive transmision system.


i have so far bought replica body parts but these look crap so have acquired nearly all the genuine items i need. couple more to go but nearly there. managed to move it to my new workshop last weekend so carefully stripping it out. looks like the wiring loom will be tricky but needs to be done as car will be fitted with loom out of xr4x4.
currently taking out the interior which was only placed in shell as i had nowhere to keep it as my shed is full of stuff that will come in handy one day, i'm sure you all know the things i'm talking about. i will post a few pics of the parts obtained so far including the seats, dash (no cracks), steering wheel and unmarked headlining which was the hardest part to find.a full set of koni adjustables, 4 x drilled and grooved discs and a good set of original alloys,caps, locks and even the key. i have also purchased a complete 1992 xr4x4 for a donor. i won't say what this lot cost in case the mrs decides to take a look on here.





not much more i can add untill car stripped and sent for blasting when hopefully there won't be too many nasty surprises. will post more when it is back. here are pics of cills, rear end but please dont mention the tank, there is hardly any metal left on it. i have however got a brand new one to go on.





finally i would like to ask any pf users which colour you prefer on a cosworth. your comments will be most welcome as i have not yet decided. look closely at pics and car is in white but behind dash, doors and parts of engine bay it was at sometime in it's life moonstone.