)?
I can get a Cortina XR6, do'nt know what it was called in the UK, engine, diff, prop and gearbox for about 140 pounds.
AFAIK, the engine has blown a head gasket and am assuming that the other parts need some reconditioning as well.
Do you guys think it is worth my trouble and money to purchase these and overhaul them?
Will these parts go into a standard Locost chassis?
it should be full of usefull bits even if the engines shot, back axle, front uprights, handbrake, steering column, the list goes on............
Plan to drive down to the coast and check it out some time next week.
Hopefully the parts are still in reasonable condition.
Depending on what the rest of the guys say and if I get approval from our Department of Transport my build will start sooner than I expected. Oh yes,
and still have to buy the book, damn.
Good chance that I can get lots of other goodies at a low price as well.
Coming from the UK I've had to learn the different models from Ford, the Cortina XR6 never appeared (to my knowledge) in the uk, but the
uprights, rear axle (check the diff ratio tho) and steering rack will be useful.
As to engine and gearbox do you really want to sueeze the Essex 3.0 V6 into a Locost, that could be scary :-)
Currently that is my cheapest option. I've also been toying with the idea of fitting a Mazda 2L 16v or 8v engine, but that's costlier.
A friend however is willing to sell me his running '83 Cortina 1.6L bakkie for R5000 (about 450 pounds) but I really do'nt know whether that
is good/fast enough for the Locost.
I do want a bit of speed, but am not planning to race the car.
Brad, what should I look for when I check the diff ratio? I've read somewhere that it is stamped on the diff?
Hi,
I'm no expert so please anyone else jump in, I'm going the Sierra route with a DeDion set up, however I "think" the Cortina
diffs were
1.3 (did that appear here in SA ?) 3.77:1
1.6 and 2.0 had various depending on auto/manual xflow or OHC 3.38, 3.62:1 or 3.92:1
The thing to remember with the bakkie is that the wheels are 5 stud, the rear axle is a leaf spring, and that the bakkies had some very high diffs
sometimes around 4.6:1 or something.
2.0 3.62:1 or 3.92:1
From what I've read on her the 3.62 or 3.92 seem to be the 'preferred' ratio for road use.
As to identifying the diff I don't know other than jacking it up and turning the wheels, or opening it up and counting the teeth :-).
what is a bakkie (opposite of frontie )?
probly a p100
Even our P100's were made in South Africa
A bakkie is the South African term refering to a 'pick up', as you guessed in this case the P100.
Comng from Britain some 9 years ago I am often amused by the 'local' phrases, just as the locals are amused by mine :-).
Some strange ones I've now got used to are takkies (trainers), stiffy (3.5in floppy disc), and I spent weeks asking for a 'jubilee
clip', only to find that 'hose clamps' were available everywhere ....
stiffies here are a little different to your 3.5 in floppy things
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Originally posted by theconrodkid
stiffies here are a little different to your 3.5 in floppy things
A school friend of mine moved to Florida while we were still at school and on her first day she asked if she could borrow a rubber. After the laughter
died down she eventually got the use of an eraser
To start up insert your floppy, oh sorry it says diSk. My mistake, 3 1/2" was what confused me 
.
Sorry guys for using a bit of our local slang here, but I see you have enjoyed yourself thoroughly at my expense.
Mind you, also chuckled a lot when reading the comments.
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Originally posted by BradW
A bakkie is the South African term refering to a 'pick up', as you guessed in this case the P100.
Comng from Britain some 9 years ago I am often amused by the 'local' phrases, just as the locals are amused by mine :-).
Some strange ones I've now got used to are takkies (trainers), stiffy (3.5in floppy disc), and I spent weeks asking for a 'jubilee clip', only to find that 'hose clamps' were available everywhere ....