Benjy Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Full of jokes.... its over to you next I thought it was having Mexico decals again? Lol You chosen dash parts yet? Quite looking forward to getting stuck into this! Are we tweaking the MX5 steering first? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted August 13, 2015 Author Share Posted August 13, 2015 I thought it was having Mexico decals again? Lol You chosen dash parts yet? Quite looking forward to getting stuck into this! Are we tweaking the MX5 steering first? Problem was that everyone does the Mexico decals, fancied something different Not gotten anything yet........... Yes please, but only needs to be done by 11 September (track day at Thruxton). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjy Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Problem was that everyone does the Mexico decals, fancied something different Not gotten anything yet........... Yes please, but only needs to be done by 11 September (track day at Thruxton). No worries. Not been in this week - had some minor burns. Will have a nose at the book for you next week and go from there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted August 13, 2015 Author Share Posted August 13, 2015 perfect also figured out that it was just one door on the disco that is a problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjy Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 perfect also figured out that it was just one door on the disco that is a problem Winner. It worked for me! Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammer Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 Like the colour and stripe combo. Good work so far. So looking forward to seeing this finished, such a classic car the mk1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted August 18, 2015 Author Share Posted August 18, 2015 Thanks.... small update, now I am just waiting for Ben to make some space for this to progress And windows in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted March 7, 2019 Author Share Posted March 7, 2019 A quick update.... the car has been finished and has been put into storage. Have finally come to "terms" with my ex and at the end of this month, I am taking ownership of this little thing Some minor jobs to do, change pedals, fix passenger door (that has stopped opening), maybe some front bumpers Here are some quick pics of how she stands now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T2 MSW Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 That is seriously clean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted June 18, 2019 Author Share Posted June 18, 2019 Update time..... she is road legal and is running The day started quite badly, wouldnt idle and lost all power to start. But after a fuse replacement and fixing a lose connection, the beast runs..... and she runs well! Still need to sort the fuel gauge (doesnt read anything) and the speedo (it only reads 20mph), oh yes and the brakes because pulling on the steering wheel is more effective than pressing on the brake pedal.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraAyf Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 Wow, that's a fantastic looking car Graham. Very nice indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 Lovely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted May 29, 2020 Author Share Posted May 29, 2020 Update:- Well I broke it driving it back from Caffeine & Machine had some issues. Post failure, found low compression on cylinder 4, so took the decision that the pinto engine just wasnt up to the task. Queue the music Decide ZETEC 2l was a much better option, so a friend and I started doing some research and figured what could possibly go wrong. So I have bought a donor Ford Focus ST170, we have stripped both engines and gearboxes off the cars and ordered round 1 of 2 of parts for the conversion. Round 1 gets the and the new 5 speed gearbox into the car. Round 2 will get it running with the added benefit of throttlebodies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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grahamc Posted May 29, 2020 Author Share Posted May 29, 2020 parts..... - - - Updated - - - more.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted July 8, 2020 Author Share Posted July 8, 2020 ZETEC engine and 5 speed type 9 gearbox are now in the car! Waiting for some more parts to finish off the fuel system, induction and electronics. Hopefully in the next few months.^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Annabella Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 Nice!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T2 MSW Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 You don't do things by half, was thinking pallet engine, drop it in. No you bought an entire ST170 Will be mega that when complete. This just for road use or will it be doing any track work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted July 10, 2020 Author Share Posted July 10, 2020 Hahaa... figured it would be a little more fun taking apart the ST170 For everything, and yes it will find its way to a track day or 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted July 13, 2020 Share Posted July 13, 2020 Interesting, would love a parts list. I have considered upgrading the Tiger from a Pinto to Duratec or Zetec at some point. Are old Pintos with decent performance parts worth much nowadays? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted July 27, 2020 Author Share Posted July 27, 2020 Hmmmm, I can probably give you the list of parts ordered from Retro Ford My Pinto died, so no idea.... got decent money for the carb - although that was nearly new Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted October 1, 2020 Author Share Posted October 1, 2020 Been a little while, but we are progressing slowly First startup, not too bad after quite a few months being dry and no nuts on the engine mounts (couldn’t find them) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted October 14, 2020 Author Share Posted October 14, 2020 Well, she officially lives and sounds pretty damn good on throttlebodies! Ok, the engine cover needs painting and the front fenders need their badges (had MEXICO badges, but removed them - have a set of ST170 badges to go on). Couple more things to do, mount ECU, hide some wires, make some gauges work, REMAP and thats about it. [video=youtube_share;s6VXe9f-VEY] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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