Downstairs Dave

Yep made the Rear sub frame myself as I had to narrow it to match the Cortina track as the MX5 is nearly 6" wider. As for the gearbox, I had to use an adapter as the bolt pattern is different< this was made by Dave (Retro Ford) and as the car is going to be very light I decided to use the 5 speed box.

Thought I would introduce myself, I live in Horley Surrey and I own a 105E Anglia and a Mk1 Cortina GT. Both are highly modified, Anglia is on the road and the Cortina is still in construction. The Anglia looks old school but runs a 2.0 Zetec, it is a genuine 40k mileage car with original paintwork except for below chrome mouldings, interior is all original and still has the old Anglia smell inside. It has a Team Deville rear suspension setup with an Alachi front end with 2.8i front struts. Attached to the engine is a type 9 with Retro Ford sump and ancillaries, for induction it has a Chester Sports Car bike carb setup. The Cortina is a genuine GT but was a 4 door, so I have converted it to 2 door, and because I bought it as a bare shell I've decided to make it into a road race car, i.e. no interior and modified suspension. Rear suspension is a home built independent with Mazda MX5 Torsen LSD diff and Hubs. Front suspension is a Retro Ford assembly with Gaz Gold struts. Engine is a new 2.0lt Zetec with Omex throttle bodies. Gearbox is from a Mk3 Mazda MX5 with RX8 carbon fibre propshaft. I decided to build the car in bare metal and then when everything fits ok tear it down and paint it in Spruce Green. I know there not technically old school but I'm sure the more time that passes they will be.. Many thanks and I look forward to posting on here soon. Dave.

Can't believe this news, I knew him through doing the paintwork on his car, he was such a friendly likeable bloke, always happy and enthusiastic about his hobby, he will be sadly missed My thoughts and condolences go out to his family. RIP mate, I'm sure your with the Ford fans up there!