PeteB Posted January 2, 2009 Report Posted January 2, 2009 Not for the want of trying I have finally managed to register I did try many times in the first half of last year with a couple of email addresses but no joy, not to worry, I am on at last I was brought up on Mexico's and Lotus Cortinas as a lad but one thing led to another and I have been a Jap car owner for the last god knows how long. Had about 7 Skylines over the last 5 years but I have now come back to my senses and found a MK1 2 door Escort to build up as a road legal track car. It is going to be a big learning curve for me as I have never before taken on such an epic project but the basics are. Keep it light Keep it simple Don't be a sheep, do some things a little different So with that in mind the plan is Body Looking for 900kgs if possible so with that in mind; Fully caged shell, fibreglass bonnet, boot, doors and wings, poly windows, heated front screen (hopefully not need a heater then), undecided arches. Engine I am aiming for a reliable 250hp without winning the lottery so I will be using a Jag S-type 3.0 Duratec V6, all Ali so the right weight too. Transmission/axle Jag S-type manual box, Dana 44 axle with positrac LSD Suspension and brakes undecided just now Pics to follow when I have 10 posts
mansfieldclassicford Posted January 2, 2009 Report Posted January 2, 2009 hi and welcome, im new here to.
lotusless Posted January 2, 2009 Report Posted January 2, 2009 sounds like you have seen the light m8 best thing to do get rid of the jap crap + into the world of osf's welcome to the site at last too get your pics on readers rides when you can..
stephens_xpack Posted January 2, 2009 Report Posted January 2, 2009 Sounds like a cool project..welcome..
mk2 escy ron Posted January 3, 2009 Report Posted January 3, 2009 welcome to the site, sounds like the plans are all drawn up.
PeteB Posted January 3, 2009 Author Report Posted January 3, 2009 Just subscribed for a year, no doubt I will get my monies worth with some stupid questions
Admin Vista Posted January 4, 2009 Admin Report Posted January 4, 2009 welcome to the site, I like the Jag V6 diesel idea, anymore details of this?
over_head_cam Posted January 4, 2009 Report Posted January 4, 2009 Love the sound of the project m8. Welcome to OSF
PeteB Posted January 4, 2009 Author Report Posted January 4, 2009 welcome to the site, I like the Jag V6 diesel idea, anymore details of this? I am using the 3.0 petrol, I do not know the exact weight yet but the engine feels no different than the 1300 crossflow which came out. The advantages I see are reliability, good power, gearbox availability etc I am pretty sure the V6 Diesel (2.7) is all Ali too so it would be an intereting motor to use
Grey Crayford Posted January 4, 2009 Report Posted January 4, 2009 Welcome to the forum mate, good luck with your project.
Admin Mk2Jo Posted January 5, 2009 Admin Report Posted January 5, 2009 Just subscribed for a year, no doubt I will get my monies worth with some stupid questions Hello and welcome to OSF Thank you for contributing and I am sure that you will get your money's worth on here Can you confirm your paypal name so that we can make your name purple (to show you contribute to the site ) We hope you enjoy the site
SmokeEm Posted January 5, 2009 Report Posted January 5, 2009 Welcome mate & well done for contributing
PeteB Posted January 5, 2009 Author Report Posted January 5, 2009 Just subscribed for a year, no doubt I will get my monies worth with some stupid questions Hello and welcome to OSF Thank you for contributing and I am sure that you will get your money's worth on here Can you confirm your paypal name so that we can make your name purple (to show you contribute to the site ) We hope you enjoy the site PM'd it to you
Admin Mk2Jo Posted January 5, 2009 Admin Report Posted January 5, 2009 Lovely job Pete ... your name is now in purple at the bottom of the forum and you have a purple number to denote your importance Once again, thank you for your contribution
PeteB Posted January 5, 2009 Author Report Posted January 5, 2009 Thanks, one more post and I can get some pics up
PeteB Posted January 5, 2009 Author Report Posted January 5, 2009 Bugger, just typed out a right load of bollox in the Project area with my pics and it still wouldn't let me post Edit, now sorted, Project thread http://www.oldskoolford.co.uk/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?p=933241#933241
D4N Posted January 5, 2009 Report Posted January 5, 2009 Welcome to OSF and good luck witht the escort
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