peakrock 1 Posted December 28, 2020 I've just removed the Cortina based front suspension assembly out of my kit car and found that it's in a really bad state. The crossmember is rusted through by the N/S lower wishbone mount and everything else is so badly seized or rusted it's not worth the effort of rebuilding. Ideally, I'd like to find another sound crossmember with suspension that's worth stripping down and rebuilding or a good one that's ready to go on the car. It doesn't matter if it's a MK3, MK4 or a MK5 . My front hubs/discs/calipers are ok, as is the rack so it doesn't necessarily need to have those. Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dgo 66 Posted December 29, 2020 Sorry can't help with the front clip but would like to see photos of the car. Should be a good looking 1930's style car if I remember right Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peakrock 1 Posted December 29, 2020 By a stroke of luck someone put me onto a sound MK3 front subframe with suspension that was rebuilt some time ago for another type of kit car. It never got registered so most of the ball joints etc are as new. My kit car is a Madison and uses mostly Cortina running gear - small pic for those that are interested. Thanks 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J2S 129 Posted December 30, 2020 (edited) ^^^ Edited December 30, 2020 by J2S Didn’t read above probably Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J2S 129 Posted December 30, 2020 (edited) ^^^ Edited December 30, 2020 by J2S Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dgo 66 Posted December 30, 2020 Looks nice. Glad you found the necessary replacement. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deano66 205 Posted December 30, 2020 Nice looking motor Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peakrock 1 Posted January 24, 2021 Thought some of you guys might be interested in the front subframe I got off eBay and rebuilt just before I put it into the Madison kit car. It was in really good condition, just had to strip it down to check all was ok and also fitted new springs and Gaz adjustable shocks, Goodridge brake hoses and Powerflex tie bar bushes. I also painted most of the components for extra protection so there was some elbow grease involved...! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Walton 128 Posted January 24, 2021 Very Nice. Keep up the good work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deano66 205 Posted January 24, 2021 Looks good,nice one Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites