joneh
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| posted on 13/5/06 at 07:47 PM |
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Donors (again)
Hi Guys,
I want to start to build a Locost, roughly to Ron Champions spec, however Mk1 / 2 Escorts are far too expensive now. Does anyone know of a suitable
list for roughly equivalent alternatives that aren't going on ebay for several k?
I've been reading though the forum and I hear some Capris and Sierras are ok, with the right rear axel and gear box. If anyone can give models
that would be great.
Cheers,
Jon
[Edited on 13/5/06 by joneh]
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Jon Ison
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| posted on 13/5/06 at 08:00 PM |
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If, and its getting to be a bit of an if, but they can be found, a cortina is in my opinion the best donor too find for a home built locost, it as
everything you need too complete the build running gear wise.
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joneh
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| posted on 14/5/06 at 05:16 PM |
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Hi,
Thanks for your replys, I think I'll try and source a rusty Mk5 Cortina, as they seem to be going quite cheap on ebay. (and I guess a lot
cheaper elsewhere). As this is my first build I'll use Ron Champion's design, as there are loads of pretty pictures.
I think I saw you whizz past me the other day robocog, about 11.00, Wednesday, on the way into Gosport. Nice car!
Thanks again,
Jon
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flak monkey
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| posted on 14/5/06 at 05:18 PM |
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Cortinas and Capris are still in plentiful supply if you want a live axle. Otherwise a sierra is your best bet.
Still need to find those elusive cortina uprights if you want a 'book' front end though. Obviously no problem if you can get a complete
cortina for use as a donor!!
PS Welcome to the nuthouse 
[Edited on 14/5/06 by flak monkey]
Sera
http://www.motosera.com
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coozer
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| posted on 15/5/06 at 06:21 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by flak monkey
Cortinas and Capris are still in plentiful supply if you want a live axle. Otherwise a sierra is your best bet.
Up here in the north east Sierras are getting hard to find, never mind Cortinas or Capri's!! 
1972 V8 Jago
1980 Z750
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