Have tried today to fit the Escort hubs to the Cortina TC stubs but the axle lengths are different so they won't fit. Will have to make up some extensions to...
Brett, How different are they? I assume it's only the distance between the bearings thats causing you grief, the spindle can be turned to accommodate the...
The spindle length is the difference being 100mm long on the Cortina and 85 long on the Escort. Thought about machining the spindle down too, but then may end...
G'Day Brett, I seem to remember there is a difference in the offset on the two wheels which the difference in spindle length would account for. Good luck with...
OK there is another method of getting ventilated rotors at the front using the TE/TF uprights. You can always use 1990 Pintara disks. The callipers almost...
G'Day Les, He's using TC/TD uprights which have a different (Smaller) bearing size to the TE ones like you and I used. Regards, Mike. ... [Non-text portions of...
Oooohh, alloy hubs. Now your just putting ideas into my head. Think its worth a shot? Have to figure out what grade of aluminum to use. Might have to go with...
Capral Aluminium sell "Machining grade" alloy in quite large sizes. I've got some pieces of 150mm here under the lathe to make up alloy spacers for my Sirius,...
Hey Brett, I meant to put this in the last post, it's not the upright thats overweight, the hub and other bits hanging off it, they're all cast steel. I'm...
We have the same spot as last year look here: http://www.actmotorclubs.org.au/go/shannons-wheels-2008 and click the "2008 site map" link We are area 7 (that's...
Hello all, I have some AW11 MR2 Parts which i thought may be of interest to some Clubman Builders out there. I have: - Steering Rack - Steering Column -...
You haven't wrecked one I hope!!! It's getting hard to find a nice clean example around the traps these
days. I'm still regretting selling my red '87 model...
Gidday Mike, Some of these Ford bits are a tad misterious. I have some bits and bob's in my workshop which may be of assistance. Tc/Td stub axle or up-rights. ...
Hello, I live in Minnesota, in the United States, and I am planning to build one of these automobiles. You're probably wondering why I've joined your group,...
G'Day Thaddeus, Welcome from a long way away. ;-) any help we can give just ask mate. I assume you've had a look around on the Locost USA forum, there's some...
... Welcome to the craziness of building a locost,, I emailed you some plans of additions to the chassis that builders in Western Australia are required to...
G'Day All, I'm wanting to contact Peter Ogden. Peter if you read this can you contact me direct at *mikes7*at*internode*dot*on*dot*net Thanks. Mike Laws. * ...
Just Testing. Please ignore. - Peter Ogden http://www.locost7.info No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database:...
Does anyone on the list know of a Darren H (actual surname unknown) that may have worked at the Victorian Dept of Education and Early Childhood Development at...
Hello All, I've sorted through my parts and found some more stuff that may be of interest: (these are from AUS Spec. Aw11) - Brake Master Cylinder and Booster....
if you are going to do this http://img528.imageshack.us/img528/7733/ccur3.jpg would you remove me from your list as it has taken ages to stop all the SPAM...
Hello I am slowly getting to the stage with my chassis where i will have to decide on an engine and gearbox setup. I have been putting it off for a while now. ...
The Ford Duratec is probably the best choice that comes to mind. Toyota 4AGE 20V is OK still in some states, but "just to be sure", the Duratec is the better...
G'day Joel, Most of the collective knowledge these days in Oz seems to reside at www.oz-clubbies.com join there and ask away, make sure that you include your...
Sleepcookiemonster, Do you have a name?? Some details of the shocks would be of help to prospective buyers, ie; model No's or lengths (open/closed) and history...
Gidday all, I have the following items that are no longer required. 2 x TE / TF Cortins front uprights. 2 x TE / TF hubs with good wheel bearings. 2 x TE / TF...
