Well guys - It's finally here. It has been worth the wait for me.
I am hoping that this will turn into some sort of 'Build' thread but unlike my Cortina, this one is kind of already built (Albeit, been off the road for 4-8 yrs - owner can't remember!)
Here is the only picture so far
She is an 89, P100 fitted with a 2.9efi 12v Cologne from a 1990 Granada with 4sp auto (Deffo staying!). Rear axle is 1980 3.0 Capri 3.09:1 Atlas, I believe. Front struts are from an unknown early Sierra. Truck also fitted with Sierra power steering. As the car has been SORN'd for so long, it needs full re-commisioning including overhauling the brakes and anything else that needs doing for MOT. Luckily, it has been stored in a warm, dry barn so apart from bird droppings on the bed cover, she is very clean considering.
Now, if any of you followed my build thread on various sites for my Cortina, I paid for everything to be done for me. This time however, I will be a bit more involved. My neighbour is a dab hand with mechanics etc and has owned various cars over the 5yrs I've known him (Skyline, 540i, S4, 89 Saph Cossie etc etc) - He has agreed to do the work for me in his spare time but I will assist where necessary. We have pretty much all tools required but I personally lack knowledge on what is a modern car for me
So - The plans (In no particular order)
Lose the spoiler
Overhaul/Upgrade? Front brakes
Overhaul rear brakes
Change seats to Raven Leather (Already own)
Change front struts to Coil-overs (For wheel clearance)
Change wheels - TSW Cylix are awful!!
Fit Central locking
Poss fit electric windows
Change steering wheel to 4 spoke RS (Already own)
Fit simple Hi-fi
Change front door cards as very tatty (On order)
Look into making the load cover lift/stay easier
Clean, clean, clean
Drive - Lots!
I would especially like advice on upgrading front discs with scrapyard items? And also I would like to know if I buy Gaz coil overs for the front, are they just bolt in? Also which poundage springs? 300? or more/less
All comments welcome as always!