Great to see some Tribute magic! Keep the updates coming Chris!

Now you're talking...

I've had 3 of those. The last one had the 130bhp Zetec motor so the thought of 150bhp in a potentially lighter and better balanced car has some appeal.

Not sure how the hood would work though...

Watched this vid and at the end i thought i can smell the rubber then remembered my tea was still in the oven. LOL

Another roof......and that's about it.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ford-Escor...MAAOSwPc9W1yqz

Knowing your love for white and black livery and drilled body panels - this could be some inspiration
https://youtu.be/e2LHD3zkHpo

Best Idea ever
 

Any progress? And Pictures to proof it?

Cheers

I was over at Chris's place the other day, he is really busy with other work and it didn't look like the project had moved on much.

Best Idea ever.
 

Thanks for the Info.
I'm sorry,I hope Chris find's a little more time for himself and his personal project.

mx5teo

I did spend 15 minutes on Saturday morning trying on a wheel and tyre for clearance.

Before. Stock MX5 14" wheel:

http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/...psmx6ybmr5.jpg

After. New 15x9 0et alloy trial fitted with a used 225/50 to check amount of tyre stretch and clearance on steering lock, which is all good at stock ride height. The finished car will be lowered 60mm so may require the front inner arch panel joint seams dressing back a little for clearance:

http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/...ps64rfn8up.jpg

http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/...pswki0hjzi.jpg

Not a huge difference in rolling radius and only about an inch in height:

http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/...pssgwa4xxy.jpg


Bonnet finally collected from eBay seller (he had £20k in his unfinished Mk1 Escort...), it will need to be combined with the rear edge of an MX bonnet to lengthen:

http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/...psl5xlph2i.jpg

http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/...pshxqlroiw.jpg

Roof
 

And been playing around with the Roof aswell?
Fits quite nicely or not?

gr.

Nice one Chris, that's coming along nicely.

What is the plan with the roof/windscreen?

The roof will only require widening, lowering and shortening, but not a bad fit really. Contour at windscreen head rail is very similar.

Unsuspecting donor:

http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/...psxghaqymq.jpg

MX5 windscreen will be retained, side and rear windows will be Lexan/polycarbonate.

roof mxico
 

Always more work as it seems.
I am interested in a set when you have finished with your
Personal Project.
Mine first car was an escort mk1 and I have a lot off mx5 parts
and some cars as well. A perfect combination of the past and present
for me.

regards mx5teo
.

A set can be yours, including sending to Holland, no problem :first:

mxico kit
 

Thanks Chris


gr.

Eta
 

Hi Chris

Any Idea when the Kit will be ready?
Or don't you have a target date.
Any progress?

Regards

hows the kit coming along MrT do I need to start priming the wife so I can buy an other kit. I was thinking about the soft top swb for summer but if the pictures are anything to go on the mxico is a must.

No progress I'm afraid, other things have overtaken this project. Back on it in a few weeks I hope.

That's a shame.. Looking forward to an update :)