Any other 4 wheel drive cortinas out there?

[nmonkey220 23]

Looking Awesome there mate

[John the painter 2]

Some amazing work there mate ,far more than i would take on.Very impressed,cant wait to see this one done .Keep us updated with lots of pics please

[FKLGLS 44]

Very impressive ! I'll be watching this one closely...... :icecream:

[paulsv24 0]

This is looking awesome, keep the pics coming :winner:

[leekaz52 mk5 0]

well done miles better than my effort with the evo project the p100 is just a test base to see if it will work and then go into my auto 4 door shell the truck is scrap anyway panels are just tacked so not much to show ive sent you the pics as they wont load maybe you can load them if anyones intrested if you know how the pics have loaded onto the practical classics website okay but not brilliant images but you will get the picture! excuse the pun!

[V8IAN 0]

Before you really get into spending big money on this project, it must be said, the government are getting tougher on radical builds, putting the cars thru quite complex tests, with details that apply to modern car safety thrown in for good luck, I do know of people who had trouble getting a Mk1 mini thru the test with lots of stupid objections thrown in for good luck like gutters being a danger for pedestrians, bonnet trim being too sharp a radii windscreen wipers also a hazard etc,

http://www.businesslink.gov.uk/Transport_Theme_files/124_IVA_M1_Inspection_Manual__Version_4_0510.pdf

[RLH487W 0]

well done miles better than my effort with the evo project the p100 is just a test base to see if it will work and then go into my auto 4 door shell the truck is scrap anyway panels are just tacked so not much to show ive sent you the pics as they wont load maybe you can load them if anyones intrested if you know how the pics have loaded onto the practical classics website okay but not brilliant images but you will get the picture! excuse the pun!

Hello, I havnt recieved any photos, please send again, I have been checking on all the other ongoing projects on BSC and im very interested in them all .

 

All the good comments seem to push me on to do a bit more.

[RLH487W 0]

Before you really get into spending big money on this project, it must be said, the government are getting tougher on radical builds, putting the cars thru quite complex tests, with details that apply to modern car safety thrown in for good luck, I do know of people who had trouble getting a Mk1 mini thru the test with lots of stupid objections thrown in for good luck like gutters being a danger for pedestrians, bonnet trim being too sharp a radii windscreen wipers also a hazard etc,

http://www.businesslink.gov.uk/Transport_Theme_files/124_IVA_M1_Inspection_Manual__Version_4_0510.pdf

Hello, Iv had a quick look at the link you sent,,,I will have a proper look when I have a spare few weeks,,, Only joking,,

 

Im not to worried about the MOT as the person who will eventually test it is always checking on progress and he assures me it will pass..

 

As for spending big money - the whole project only stands me a about £200 at the moment after I sold all the spares that I didnt need...

 

My original plan was to leave it looking as it is - the only thing I needed to buy was a set of suitable old syle wheels - open to suggestions!!!!!!

However, the build is going better than I thought, and plan B is to make it mint...

 

Im now looking for another subaru with better suspension and runnning gear as the equipment I have is a bit rusty..

[FKLGLS 44]

Before you really get into spending big money on this project, it must be said, the government are getting tougher on radical builds, putting the cars thru quite complex tests, with details that apply to modern car safety thrown in for good luck, I do know of people who had trouble getting a Mk1 mini thru the test with lots of stupid objections thrown in for good luck like gutters being a danger for pedestrians, bonnet trim being too sharp a radii windscreen wipers also a hazard etc,

http://www.businesslink.gov.uk/Transport_Theme_files/124_IVA_M1_Inspection_Manual__Version_4_0510.pdf

Hello, Iv had a quick look at the link you sent,,,I will have a proper look when I have a spare few weeks,,, Only joking,,

 

Im not to worried about the MOT as the person who will eventually test it is always checking on progress and he assures me it will pass..

 

As for spending big money - the whole project only stands me a about £200 at the moment after I sold all the spares that I didnt need...

 

My original plan was to leave it looking as it is - the only thing I needed to buy was a set of suitable old syle wheels - open to suggestions!!!!!!

However, the build is going better than I thought, and plan B is to make it mint...

 

Im now looking for another subaru with better suspension and runnning gear as the equipment I have is a bit rusty..

 

 

Mexico steels would look the part. :thumbup:

[RLH487W 0]

Mexico steels would look the part. :thumbup:

 

I wanted to stick with the original cotina steel wheels but they wont go over the front disks and calipers - Im planning on fitting brembos- so even bibgger problem.

 

I then thought about using Granada ghia wheels - would keep the car looking right - might get a few second looks when people notice 5 wheel nuts.

However I dont think that 14" wheels will go over the subaru brakes also.. and I dont want to buy a set to find out they dont...

 

Mexico steels would look mint - same problem with brakes though!!

 

Got any other suggestions??

I would prefer the right PCD - but not to fussed as I can get machined.

 

 

Im not to worried about PCD as I can get hubs mach

[V8IAN 0]

Early minx wheels, 15" steels, similar to ford style and same PCD, get them banded to suit what tires you are using, really want to stretch the envelope, austin devon steels, come in 16" dia, or devon Commercial wheels are 17s, again get them banded

 

Alloys, could go to the old fav Cosworth 3 door wires.

[mk5 cortina rules 0]

cortina p100 are 5 sutd and 14" ive seen some gl chrome style ones before but didnt think to get them

[RLH487W 0]

Early minx wheels, 15" steels, similar to ford style and same PCD, get them banded to suit what tires you are using, really want to stretch the envelope, austin devon steels, come in 16" dia, or devon Commercial wheels are 17s, again get them banded

 

Alloys, could go to the old fav Cosworth 3 door wires.

Im going to have to do some home work as I havnt even heard of some of these...

[RLH487W 0]

cortina p100 are 5 sutd and 14" ive seen some gl chrome style ones before but didnt think to get them

 

I will look these up as well, not sure if 14"s are big enough either ---

I noticed a transit connect today has 5 studs as well and when fitted with the black plastic nut covers and centre - might get the old look Id prefer.

Not sure on diameter though, hope they are bigger than 14"

 

Thanks

[V8IAN 0]

Early minx wheels, 15" steels, similar to ford style and same PCD, get them banded to suit what tires you are using, really want to stretch the envelope, austin devon steels, come in 16" dia, or devon Commercial wheels are 17s, again get them banded

 

Alloys, could go to the old fav Cosworth 3 door wires.

Im going to have to do some home work as I havnt even heard of some of these...

 

Need to check out some of the UK hotrod sites,

 

Some of the later Peugeot/citroen steels [space savers??] are the same stud pattern and can be banded too, another site to have a look on for wheel ideas is RetroRides