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Kerb Weight
12cwt
Wheelbase
7'6"
Width
5'2"
Length
11'6"
Height to Scuttle
2'0"
Ground clearance
4"
Donor
Escort Mk II
Steering
Rack & pinion (3.5 turns lock to lock)
Suspension
Front: Independent with double wishbones, coil-over damper unit
Rear: Live Axle, two pairs trailing arms, Panhard rod, coil springs/damper units
Engine
Ford 1600 cc - 75 bhp Crossflow (1100 cc to 2 L, plus other options
Brakes
FRONT: 9.74” (247.5mm) discs.
REAR: 8” (203mm) drums
SEAT BELTS TESTED TO EC STANDARD - LOADED TO 3 TONS: RIG AT STATUS
STANDARD BUILD
Components from donor vehicle
Engine and Gearbox & Pedal Box - Exhaust Manifold
Rear Axle and Diff (axle case to be modified) - Propshaft: shortened exchange (or all new) Radiator and Mechanical Fan (hoses as samples for new) - Steering Column and Wheel
Horn - Wiring Loom - Switches and possibly Instruments
Handbrake - Rear Brakes - Wheels and Tyres
Kit Parts and non donor parts
Gelcoat Bodyshell one piece, rounded tail section only. Bonnet with bulge standard; Flat to be specified
Spaceframe chassis
Cortina Front uprights with brakes & calipers
Springs and Competition shock absorbers
Pair drag link ends; top & bottom wishbone ball joints
Engine and box mounting rubbers
Steering link for modification: Metro/Maestro
Set of aluminium panels, bonding tape & rivets
Panhard rod - purpose made to suit
Petrol tank - mild steel. Tank sender unit Fuel filler cap & keys
Exhaust; connecting pipe or tubular manifold & Silencer - MGB
Bolt kit Clutch cable
Windscreen - MG Midget or aero screens
Wiper arms and blades
Lucas Wiper motor - Mini etc.
Heater/Demister and vents (aftermarket) or Mini type
Bonnet & boot hinges, fasteners, locks
Door handles and catches
Seat pans (grp or ready upholstered)
Weather gear; side screens, hood frame, hood or hardtop
Lights: quadoptics, indicators front & rear, stop tail,
No. plate light, side repeaters, fog lamp
Mirrors - interior rear view and adjustable external door mirror
Grille mesh and badges. Interior trim & carpets.
Use of 1300cc or 1600cc Crossfiow Engine from donor
Alternative power options: Ford 2000 Pinto, V6, Rover V8, Fiat Twin Cam, Vauxhall
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