Smithaam 9 Posted August 28, 2017 Well this was an impulse buy off ebay! Overall it's not in to bad a shape, fronts been cut up a bit as it had a V8 fitted but now just a rolling shell. Probably not going to do to much to it but new bonnet is a must. Engine options??? Advise please! Liking the idea of a V6! Liking the 24V cosworth out of the Scorpio but being an auto not sure what would be involved and it needs to be a fairly simple job! Any we have a Ford Consol Classic that needs to be finished first so don't expect to any updates for a wile. Sent from my E5823 using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pete-H 66 Posted August 28, 2017 Different for a P100 a Blown 24 Valve would be very nice. And a proper paint job. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buzzard 13 Posted August 28, 2017 It's one ugly duckling . Good luck . Looks like most will unbolt off . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Danish 294 Posted August 28, 2017 With that I might be tempted to go with a biggish diesel. Something out of a 4x4 so it has the right sort of torque. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob.aln938y 18 Posted August 28, 2017 (edited) Wow thats is a mad lookin machine. If its all setup for a v8 maybe put one in there.. Might be worth hangin onto that bonnet scoop until you know whats goin underneath Edited August 28, 2017 by ALN938Y Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TIB3300 389 Posted August 29, 2017 WOW ! It's even got a beard Whats those wheels on the front? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the-ford-cortina.com 225 Posted August 29, 2017 land rover TDi ENGINE ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smithaam 9 Posted August 29, 2017 Need to put it on the ramp and have a good look but as far as I can tell it's mostly standard underneath but not sure on front brakes yet. Would like to keep it all ford if I can but trying to think of a large engine with manual gearbox is not easy. Sent from my E5823 using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smithaam 9 Posted August 29, 2017 WOW ! It's even got a beard Whats those wheels on the front? No idea off hand lol the rears have 295 tires on :-P Sent from my E5823 using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Danish 294 Posted August 29, 2017 (edited) Would like to keep it all ford if I can but trying to think of a large engine with manual gearbox Later land rovers have the Ford tdci engine. So you could go with the larger transit engine (2.4?) with a landy bellhousing and gearbox. Or standard 2.2 litre engine. You'd have to figure out how to remove the front drive from the transfer box but your reward would be the high/low ratio and diff-lock lever. Edited August 29, 2017 by Danish Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pete-H 66 Posted August 29, 2017 Best use of a Peugeot bumper I have seen. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beowulf 87 Posted August 29, 2017 The use of the word 'interesting' is usually highly overused. Works perfectly in this car related scenario though. Cant wait to see what the mods have been and your journey through it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TIB3300 389 Posted August 29, 2017 Small block ford V8 302s are plentifully and fit and not a fortune to buy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buzzard 13 Posted August 29, 2017 Essex V6 with steel timing gear . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smithaam 9 Posted August 30, 2017 Will look into the V8 but preferring the idea of the Essex V6 but never dealt with them so gonna start my research I think :-) Sent from my E5823 using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
