Hi guys,

I was just wondering how easy it would be to change the classis old style wings to the better looking bike type ones....

Oh how technical i am!

Basically from this:


To This:


Regards,
Andy

i would say fairly

Jst need the cycle wing brackets to suit your uprights,

Just got to bear in mind you will need to cover or fill he holes some how left by the clamshells

Clam shell to cycle wings?
Ain't tricky going clam to cycle, more tricky t'other way round cos you need to fill the clam mounting holes in the chassis....

The ones in the second pic are commonly known as Cycle wings.

They come in a variety of colours from a variety of manufacturers and a variety of prices!

You will need to also purchase Cycle Wing Brackets. These can also be sourced from a variety of manufacturers, but will be specific to the type of uprights that you have (Escort, Cortina, Sierra, etc).

Then you can just use rubber wiring grommets to plug the holes left by the clamshell wings...

ATB

Wow those were quick replies!

As i thought really, just be left with some holes...

In other news, this one look any good on first glance?
http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/1221812.htm
It's pretty close to me, not answering the phone though, i'll try tomorrow!

I think the issue you will face is that the Robin Hood appears to use the donor cars front suspension. The Clam style wings help to hide the suspension. The MK shown above has wishbone front suspension which looks good with cycle wings.

Its an early Cortina based one which usually is fitted with the cortina front subframe, it could look a bit ugly with cycle wings. Looks a nice tidy car though. not much in the way of rust problems as it is a stainless monocoque too.