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    Re: Mk1 build starts

    Ok thanks for reply

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    Re: Mk1 build starts

    great post, Im thinking of doing the same! MK1 69 model.
    Do you know who can do the installation of the stuff you bought?
    Also, how much should I budget for with a box - 500 quid?

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    Re: Mk1 build starts

    For a used std box yes, im going to use a semi helical type9 so around £2000

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    Re: Mk1 build starts

    Thanks for the link to your thread Erik, some how not seen this before despite it being current. Mk2 is very nice. I fitted the same arches to a mates Mk2 back in the day. It's just visible behind my car in a pic I posted early in my rebuild thread.
    This mk1 shell is lovely. I'll be checking back in here, especially as we are running similar set ups. Good heads up on the inlet TB plate. As you can see, I've not done a great deal with my engine, just the bare minimum for dry fitting it, Just want to focus on getting the shell/body done and off to paint.

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    Re: Mk1 build starts

    Just back from the painters, shell looks wonderful, all raptored body colour underneath
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    Re: Mk1 build starts

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    Re: Mk1 build starts

    That looks lovely Erik.

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    Re: Mk1 build starts

    They’ve done a lovely job.

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    Mk1 build starts

    Looks awesome m8....just got to re-build now without scratching it!!

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    Re: Mk1 build starts

    Quote Originally Posted by 123-lorrydriver View Post
    just got to re-build now without scratching it!!

    Too true. Had mine back from paint nearly 30 yrs ago only for a mate to lean across a front wing an put a dirty great scratch on it with one of the studs on his Jean's.

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    Re: Mk1 build starts

    It’s fine, they’ll repaint any chips etc as part of the deal once it’s built, I’ll just take it back them for any touch ups

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    Re: Mk1 build starts

    Front end ready to bolt on once I’ve done all the cavity waxing with Dinitrol

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    Re: Mk1 build starts

    Evening progress

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    Re: Mk1 build starts

    Glad I got the garage all sorted out and painted before I started, moved the Mk2 into the storage shed for more space

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    Re: Mk1 build starts

    Bit more progress, chassis and seams all waxed with Dinitrol, inside chassis legs, sills, front crossmember etc, front suspension and rear shock mounts all bolted up with poly bushes

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    Re: Mk1 build starts

    It must be nice to have all shiny parts to bolt on, looking good.

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    Re: Mk1 build starts

    Lovely looking car look forward to seeing it progress

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    Re: Mk1 build starts

    Following this with interest.
    That looks a pretty good shell to start off with.

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    Re: Mk1 build starts

    Thanks, yes it turned out well, should have it sat on it’s wheels and engine dropped in soon

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    Re: Mk1 build starts

    Now sat on her front wheels, onto the back end, tramp bars to weld in position, then final paint back axle, made up some steel bushes to locate axle better on blocks and leafs.

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    Re: Mk1 build starts

    Tramp bar brackets and lowering block location bushes welded in place, now to prep, paint and lacquer the axle so it’s all shiny

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    Re: Mk1 build starts

    Axle painted in Ford stealth grey

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    Re: Mk1 build starts

    She’s looking fine and great to see her back on her 4 wheels

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    Re: Mk1 build starts

    Axle built up, minus diff, will go back to that, have a 3.89 with a TranX lsd under the bench needing rebuilt

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    Re: Mk1 build starts

    Looking good Erik

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    Re: Mk1 build starts

    Axle now in and bolted up


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    Re: Mk1 build starts

    Engine trial fitted

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    Mk1 build starts

    Starting to fly together now. Looks great


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    Re: Mk1 build starts

    Thanks, wiring, plumbing and trim will take a while tho.

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    Re: Mk1 build starts

    Gave the Mk2 a quick going over for a trackday at Knockhill on Friday

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