hi there
this is my project which i started on the 7th december 2011
i am currently studying motorsport at uni, so i will try to put my knowledge to good use, i am only 19 and have only got experience from up keeping my mini mayfair. this project will probably move very slowly as funds are very short meaning a lot of parts will probably be fabricated.
since beginning of december i have managed to get.
105e axle
type 9 gearbox
2.0l blacktop
red esc box
zx6r bike carbs
escort front suspension
converted zetec rwd sump






































the plans for this is to have a 2.0 zetec running a type 9 gearbox, with standard 105e rear axle and suspension, and to run escort suspension up front, giving me disc brakes up front and a steering rack rather than the original steering box
cheers for any comments

 

well this weekend not much has happened, i managed to get hold of a old retro ford sump so that's another problem solved, i was also having a word with the guy who sold it and he said for the engine mounts i could use old x flow mounts and cut them and weld them to a new plate that is bolted to the zetec, so it looks like the engine mounts will be a diy job.
i dont know how to weld either so i got my dad to teach me on the cup on the escort strut as this was a little rotten, and heres my work




and a couple of weeks ago i finished the rear axle and the x member and tcas here they r, still aint got a picture of the axle finished as it under a load of other bits






and heres the new sump

 

just a small update managed to put my struts back together, they look rather clean



these are my strut tops they have been re angled, i used dimensions from my brothers escort to work out the distances. they are not welded in yet but the general idea is there




my x member has also been welded so it can be bolted into the 100e,


the rear has been bolted back together and is now on wheels,


and the inside rear has been painted


and this is how i modified the 1.8 cvh oilpickup pipe to fit

 

little update
gearbox cleaned and painted

making adapter to use original starter

mock up of rims

strengthening pipe on inside of wing

bar to make strut tops even more ridgid

welded in just needed cleaning up


cheers for comments

 

update











cheers for looking

 

ive finished the steering today and started on the bike carb manifold, here some pictures i havnt posted yet



engine mounts before being finished



gearbox

 

small update
heres the bike carb manifold i made, i pressure tested it today and found like a billion holes, so im going to be busy redoing some welding





thanks for the comments

 

primed the rims

bulk head and gearbox tunnel made




can someone tell me if the this fan is close enough to the radiator, or if i need to add ducting, my brother says it might be a bit too far away, and should be mounted on the radiator

 

seats mounted, passenger one needs to be moved over a bit



moved the handbrake back and changed it to a mini one

heater is almost mounted and the red handle will control the flow to it

 

i have started working on the wiring now, and i have managed to get side lights working, head lights working, indicators working and the brake lights working. i have also managed to wire up the fuel pump and ignition, so i can get it started. i plan to finish off all the wiring and then i can take it all apart again do a little bit more welding and then paint it. i was thinking about coach painting it as i cannot afford to get it sprayed. has anyone else done this and what are your opinions of coach painting.

heres a video to keep you interested

 

a few updates
made battery tray


mounted starter button

made centre dash to hide the brake reservior pots and made right hand side dash, aint to bad since all i used was a vice and hammer to get the bends



and used nigels idea to make a bonnet release in the car


ive also ordered some trailor lights to use in the front since i dont feel like paying Ł100 for a original set of sidelights

 

trailor lights came, i dont think they look so bad

 

cheers
well im back at uni now, so progress will be slow again, but i took some pictures before i left
glove box finished


engine out

 

all detachable panels are finished, now i can start on the shell in this lovely christmassy wheather





ive also been looking at getting new rubbers i know that i have to buy 100e glass rubbers, but i was wondering if anyone knows whether or not you can use mini rubbers for the boot and doors, as i know they are more common and should be able to get them cheaper than the 100e ones.

cheers for the comments

 

heres my project ive been doing, ive been trying to build as much of it as i can and now i am up to the stage of painting it before putting it back together. i heard this is a good forum and look forward to your comments

 

Looks great that!

 

wow that looks great so far going o be so much fun when done.

 

Great work youve done on car.

 

nice work on the car m8 keep up the hard work and keep the update's coming

 

Awesome work mate, keep the pics coming

 

painted inside of roof,


primed rear quarters and the roof






and started on the engine bay




also does anyone know what this hole is for?

 

Great project!

 

Credit for a driveway build

 

For bits like door rubbers and window seals and general stuff too, try Carbuilder solutions and also Woolies for bits. Looks like it will be a cool car when finished.

 

Good effort mate, your brave taking on a drive build in this country! she is going to be lovely though.

 

cheers guys, i think im gunna weld it up and use the roof one
bit of a backwards step today.
last week i prepped the front for some primer, but it started snowing so i used some hammerite gloss white to cover bare metal.
so when i primered the front end it reacted over the hammerite stuff. any recommendations?





cheers for the comments

 

sand it off and use a barcoat will seal it from reacting again