The new donor car has been delivered - a 1996 Fiesta 1.25. Stripping this car was much easier than the Rover. After an hour and a half, all the under bonnet connections were undone. Removal of the subframe mounting bolts was east, it was then a case of removing the engine mounts and the strut top mounts. A minor delay occured whilst searching for an 18mm ring spanner - remarkably elusive!!! The engine was then lowered onto a low trolley under the car. The front of the car was then lifted on the engine hoist and the tiny, all aluminium engine and gearbox wheeled out. The engine is now resting in the chassis awaiting construction of the engine and suspension mounts, while the donor car awaits the removal of all the ancillaries to make the engine run. Photos to follow...
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I really like your design. Its very Atom-like, but better. I am sure using straight rails is easier to build as well. What sized tubing are you using for your frame rails? Also, what type of suspension do you plan on using for the rear?
rails are 50mm square and round. Suspension is Ford Fiesta Strut at the rear on the prototype... Thanks for the enquiry.
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