chris_t

Hello everyone..

Im new to old fords so im looking for some advice.

Me and my brother have been given an 1968 mk1, 2 door, 1.3 (unsure of what exact model)

The car is in reasonable condition for its age...only needing 3 or 4 bits of welding.
1- drivers inner a post
2- drivers side strut top area
3- small part on rear scuttle panel
4- passenger floor has been previous patched but the welding and patch is not up to scratch so it will be sorted

Anyway... As i dont know much about mk1's (ive been looking on here for ages trying to gather ideas and learn more)

Our plan is to strip it back to bare and set it up on a jig
get the areas needing welding done
then paint etc and building it back up
also have a 1600 xflow and i think its either 40 or 45 delortos

Just have a few questions.
When it comes to rebuilding the 1600xflow where is the best place to buy replacement parts?
Im wanting to if there are any reasonably priced places to buy replacement panels and uprated parts?
Is there any MUST have mods/uprated parts to do the chassis etc while its stripped?

thanks for any help

chris_t

Heres some photos




















Should mention that every body panel is there inc a few spare boots,an extra bonnet, rs front wings (fiberglass though), rear half roll cage, there is more but i cant think.

Steve the Plumber

iTrader: (11)

Welcome Chris,

Nice 1st car mate, have a look on www.oldskoolford.co.uk

chris_t

Thanks.. cant wait to get fired in about it!

Steve the Plumber

iTrader: (11)

Will be worth a small fortune once it's complete and running.

rsminter

looks like a good project
try http://turbosport.co.uk/
loads on there and good friendly advice

chris_t

That will be a long way away yet. After reading 100's of different project threads on here..the list of things you can do to these cars these days are endless!
I dont want to spend a massive fortune..just want it looking good,decent 1600 running the delortos and maybe a few small chassis modifications along with some minilites.

chris_t

Thanks for the help with the websites im sure il find something of use off of them.

stevenr

Have a look on here too,bit closer to home and plenty mk1 and 2 boys to help out when needed

www.highlandoldskoolfords.co.uk

chris_t

Even better .. thanks steven. You local aswell?

graham c

iTrader: (5)

cool now the fun start keep the pics coming tho

chris_t

I do like taking photos of progress on any car ive had so i should be ok

stevenr

Yep sure am,there's a pretty large following of the old fords up here too.I have an RS16i myself.

We had around 50 cars at the Tain show a few weeks ago

chris_t

Dont suppose you have a brother liam? 172 clio?

Yeah i was there..got lots of photos from that day

stevenr

yes that's me,small world eh

chris_t

lol yeah it is.. Im mates with your brother. He was telling me about your escort before.

Retro Al

iTrader: (1)

A must is some anti tramp bars and a panhard rod at the very least,or go for the full six link in case you want to cossie it at a later date.

chris_t

I was looking at the anti tramp kits from rally design.

As the car is still fitted with front drums...yes front drums! What would yous recomend to change them with?

porterste

Bilsteins obviously

chris_t

Do i need to get whole new struts to change them to discs or is it possible to convert the drum struts?

porterste

with at the very least P16 calipers

porterste

Convert to at least Rs struts and discs or better still bilsteins and princess calipers or AP 4 pots

chris_t

i was looking at willwood calipers..theres a big selection in the rally design website.

Anymore advice is welcome

graham c

iTrader: (5)

i had gr4 front struts with 2wd cossie front calipres and 280-285mm disc,s and the back woz standerd axle with lsd in with tramp bars and it woz fine

chris_t

What wheels were you using? were looking at using either minilites or superlites about 13" so i wouldnt imagine that brake set up will fit under them?

graham c

iTrader: (5)

15" you need to be able to stop tho

MrJayware

:O very lucky to be given one!

chris_t

I know..couldnt believe my luck when i got told! best free present i could have been given