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Old Nov 30, 2006 | 05:32 PM
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sierra floorpan?

I've always fancied a 24v mk3 or 4, so that's what I'll be doing.

I can weld, so that's no problem, just want to know what the best way to tackle it is really.

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Old Nov 30, 2006 | 10:14 PM
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a company called gartrec used to build them google it not 100% on the spelling
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Old Dec 1, 2006 | 11:23 PM
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yeah, but gartrac g3 shells, or genesis shells aren't cheap
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Old Dec 2, 2006 | 10:14 AM
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im thinking of doing the same you need a sierra to cut the tunnel out and its a lot of work but it would be worth it tho hope you decide to do it
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Old Dec 12, 2006 | 09:02 PM
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hi i have a mk 4 with a genesis kit fitted baught it unfinished but drives well now in the process of fitting a pinto turbo engine and cosworth management
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Old Dec 25, 2006 | 05:30 PM
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Originally Posted by woppy
hi i have a mk 4 with a genesis kit fitted baught it unfinished but drives well now in the process of fitting a pinto turbo engine and cosworth management
get some pic's up
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Old Feb 4, 2007 | 04:31 PM
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can this be done to a mk6
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Old Apr 3, 2007 | 02:48 PM
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Originally Posted by harry..gti
can this be done to a mk6
I'm sure it can, just no one's bothered yet as far as i know, lots more work.

You can make pretty much anything RWD with enough time and money
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Old Apr 3, 2007 | 03:49 PM
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Originally Posted by harry..gti
can this be done to a mk6
welll you get 4wd mk6 escorts so i dont see it being a problem
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Old Apr 3, 2007 | 09:46 PM
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When you make a FWD car RWD can you keep the inside totally standard? Benni.
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Old Apr 4, 2007 | 04:14 PM
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When you make a FWD car RWD can you keep the inside totally standard? Benni.
yes moro or lees depends on the car worst case youd need to ft a tunnel
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Old Apr 4, 2007 | 04:17 PM
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Cheers mate.
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Old Apr 7, 2007 | 04:25 PM
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difficult job but can be done to most cars,ive even seen suzuki vitaras with a 300bhp yb,you name it,its probly been done,a cossie yb would be easier though.BUy a complete 2wd or 4x4 damaged cosworth for Ł2000 ish,then get a cheap motor i.e a Ł250 1996 manual mk6 escort,then strip both cars,cut out all the parts from saph that you need i.e floor pan etc.make parts like diff hangers etc.and you will need a escort cossie prop(length of escort)2wd diff,t5 gear box if 2wd,yb turbo engine(best engine to use)any more info PM
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Old Apr 17, 2007 | 11:00 PM
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Old Apr 17, 2007 | 11:00 PM
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Old Apr 17, 2007 | 11:03 PM
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