Progress is constant but not quite quick enough. I found pistons and a cylinder head for the engine, most of the rest of the stuff I'll need to buy new anyway, so the engine build can commence quite soon. As always, I tried to find a complete engine, but when none came up, I guess I'll just build my own then..
Anyway, front struts housings finished (need some paint still):
Shock absorbers will be Volvo 240 units, coilovers obv.
Front brakes off a Capri/RS2000 Escort, fully rebuilt by me:
And finally the front hub carriers with brake discs installed.
All of the parts have soaked in acid solution for a good while, so they are 100% rust free.
I fear I might need to get the welding canister refilled before I'm done with the body, which will set back the schedule a bit
Undecided on the steering wheel, I like the feeling of the stock one, but this Personal -item might be a better choice for "spirited driving" opinions? Keep the thin spoke stock wheel, or use this one?
Finally, I had a go at this a few days ago, this car is the primary reason I bought the Cortina, I've spent hundreds of hours with a friend this year getting it back on the road for the first time in 15 years. Originally a 1300 Sport, it now has a group F rally engine and has been convered to full RS2000 spec. with a lot of perioid go-faster mods
Probably the best car I've ever driven..