Hi all thought i better update my thread, i have made a fair bit of progress over the last few days. i'll let the pics do most of the talking.
So i finally got all the bits i needed to finish off the front strut conversion.
The main job was to get the inserts out after a bit of lubing and praying, they came out rather nicely.

leaving me with just the leg.

So after getting my favourite power tool out i got stuck in.
half hour later.


then a bit of grinding.

I then positioned the threaded sleeve ready for father in law to weld it for me.

action shots.


Looked a bit better after paint.


I had to drill the top cap out to 16mm to take the top of the strut.

Then fitted the top mounts.

After waiting for the paint to dry, i fitted the struts to the car.


In between this, i got my new 175/50/13 tyres fitted and fitted the rollcage properly.

i also started on fitting the Jaz seat.


After a well spent week, i finally managed to get her down off the axle stands.




Also during the build, i shared a good laugh with my father in law on his newly acquired mk1 cortina estate.

What a handbrake "repair" thanks to the previous owner...
Hope you enjoy!