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Back to the Escort rebuild.We are waiting for the Roll cage so tonight I'm going to start on the suspension.The only front struts i have are 1300 .Question can i just replace the inserts with heavy duty or do i bite the bullet and buy new struts.I would like to rebuild what i have as the budget is vanishing very quick.
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8 Dec 2010, 17:47 (Ref:2801563) | #208 | |
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I'd have thought an hour with a rally design cattledog would tell you all you need to know ? you don't need much imagination to get a basic escort set up surely?
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I have a very nice 60 tog -50c Low Alpine in my cupbaord. Was great in Siberia and the Arctic Circle 02 to 07. Now?
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No I've only just got home. That last post of mine was sent from midldle of a car park...
Whatever you finish up with on front end you need to start with the standard TwinCam, Mex, RS, Capri Inj strut. This is stronger and has bolt on steering arm. (Latter available new or on ebay!) Period Gp1 required non adjustable platform and original spring dia. Today rules allow adjustable platform and small springs. Your budget needs to be consulted. Gaz most popular now for complete units or AVO or Leda now producing again I believe. Also in period standard (rubber) top mount but now allowed rose bearing version- but not adjustable. I'll get back to me Tesco sausages now |
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Iain, you have PM . . roller bearing top mounts . . . . Dave at Gaz is good to deal with too, and on a budget.
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If building to Gp1 post 74 then the above applies. If post historic (pre 74) then nonadjustable platform and rubber top mounts. I understand the Capri struts also fit the Escort.
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Teamwork.
BTW. If you do go the Capri/Adjustable root, make sure you get 2.8 struts. The earlier 3.0l stub axles don't fit the vented discs. |
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Delta, I have rubber ones, brand new with roller bearings ( replacable) and even dust caps . . . no idea why I bought them!
anyway, if they're of interested you canhave them at a special fruit cake building an old Ford rate |
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Blimey, Zef, ' special fruit cake' is even longer than your sign on name! Is everything to do with Cortinas long and complicated.
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Hmmmmmmmmmmm Fruit cake.Shall i pick one up on route to Throbnozzle racing next Friday Joe.Collecting struts next Tuesday thanks Peter. Now rear brakes.8" or 9". Sensible answers please
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whatever you've got
whatevers easiest to get hold of what evers cheapest OR what evers most expensive what ever looks flashiest what the front runners use ( and will sell to you in a combination of thr above 2!) or fiesta discs! |
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Well i have a complete set of 9" so unless Mike or Al say other wise i will start refurbishing them.Thanks Joe cant go home after all
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This is my sons winterproject: His Escort mk.1 1300 GT in Group 2 trim.
It is stalled at the moment due to his universitystudies ( and funds not present ) We have the vital bits, but he has to be very economical in his purchases of parts. We are now looking for front and rear suspensionparts, done the right way. Has anyone here any experience in sping/shockabsorbers dimensions, and does anyone know where the best gearbox internals come from ? On behalf of Jacob |
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