MadaboutKitcars

The Gemini is an original design 2 Seat open top sports / race car that can accomodate V8 engines

Chassis

The spaceframe chassis is constructed from 1 inch square tubing and is available in the following finishes; primed, powder coated or galvanised. Aluminium inner panels provide extra stiffness

Bodywork

The main body tub is one piece with extra panels for doors, bonnet and bootlid. Bodywork is unstressed GRP. Available in various Gel coat finishes.

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

Kerb Weight

12cwt

Wheelbase

7'6"

Width

5'2"

Length

11'6"

Height to Scuttle

2'0"

Ground clearance

4"

Donor

Escort Mk II

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