To begin with the ratmobile looked like this and was a dohc 4x4

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After a partial strip down the it was looking a bit sad

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So too make it feel a bit better some new toys were acquired

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Whilst others were prepared for replacement

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After then spending 3/4 weeks laying on my back, cleaning, sanding, spraying etc we got to here

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Some of the new toys where then prepared ready for fitting namely the Cossie 3rd rear beam and 7.5" diff

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And then bolted into place

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And my new engine

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Thats it for the moment, lots more to do

 

Pictures aren't working mate, says "Not Authorised"

Try uploading the pictures at www.photobucket.com

 

Doh try again

 

I can see them!

Did you all do that laying outside on your back????

Grts Ramonster..

 

Fraid so and I dont plan on doing it again

 

some work there without a ramp mate
hats of to you

 

looks good mate, keep up the good work

 

Been a while so little update for ya

4x4 rear discs conversion complete

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Engine bay nearly ready to accept engine and box

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Mongoose fitted

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Front disc need replacing

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Shed tidied up

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proper job mate,keep up the good work...

 

I think you'll find this is better!!!!

 

And again lol!!

 

Cheers

 

No bother, when you put your image links up - put [img] before & [/img] after!

i.e. ----------->

To get this...............

 

Looking very good

 

That looks really great, nice underside too!

 

great job bet that will put a few cars to shame

 

The boot badges are being replaced with "Sierra 1.6 GLX" badges once its been resprayed, only mods to the interior will be a pair of S2 90 spec front RST seats, cossie clocks and a boost gauge below the radio, externally some 5 spoke 17" rims, a 4x4 vented bonnet, saph bumper and side skirts are rear to fit. Engine is stage 1 but will be freshed up after a trial fitting in January

The look I'm after is the "Why has he bothered to put an exhaust and body kit on a 1.6" for that added bit of fun on the motorway

 

Good job m8, looking really good.
I think it's worth it to take good care of the underside, just to know that It'll last for a long time.

My cos at the moment has a rusty hole right above the big rear polybush )-;
(near the rearbeam if I use the correct word)
Have to do something about that next summer I'm afraid..

 

Look what I found in my engine bay, it deffinately wasn't there yesterday

 

Good job m8, getting there step by step.
When do you think the engine will be running?

 

Proberly wont be running for 3/4 weeks due to lack of time, car should be finished for the summer though

I have the gearbox mounts to make as the shell is a 4x4 and the 3dr gearbox crossmember doesn't quite fit, some wiring and plumbing to finish, 4x4 incooler and rad to get in there

Then strip it again to repaint the top, why do we do this to ourselves

 

top work mate

im building exactly the same at the mo

except its going for a few more body and interior mods

and a lot of horses going through the 4wd

ive got picks of mine in restoration somewhere but its in paint at the mo so should get it back at the end of the month

its my second xr cosworth now so much fun

keep up the good work

 

amazing m8t will look quality when its done take it stayin red?!

 

nice job m8,

 

N1C4T3N yes mate keeping it ford radiant red

 

nice mota

 

just seen this wkd m8t sleeper!

 

Looking good, and sounds good too.
I understand it's lots of work, but hey, when the resuilt's there you do nothing but