So i bought a '70 2002...

[F34R]

where are zee updates!

[Unearth078]

i have picked up my argon bottle and solid wire for the welder and 16 gauge sheet metal for the unibody and under the fender structural area. I also have e21 hubs on the way and h4 headlights being shipping in from Germany. Need to grab a bending brake a metal sheer next week. also waiting for 20 gauge for the body areas to come int still.

mini vacation this weekend. off to wildwood NJ. Its torrential downpours here anyhow... hopefully its nicer a couple hours away..

[XW70]

^^My dads Ford Cortina GT has two downdraft webbers. i can vouch for the noise, under full load the throaty bark is amazing.

[MX339]

If you've got the resources to build a M10 I would definitely suggest taking a look at that route. The biggest draw to the M42 for myself was both the price and the ease of fuel injection for a DD.

In my case I was looking at about $250 for an entire M42 setup while a dual sidedraft setup would have been $500 alone. Dual Webers also have the tendency to be a little finicky, and I'll be driving the 02' every day. Every once and awhile I think about the ole' M10. Like I said, definitely keep the M10 in mind if you've got the resources for it. There's just something magical about a carbureted engine, but they may not appeal to you like they do to me.

Oh, and for a little bit of push towards some big ass Webers:

[SkiFree]

yuph, our very own chubby chowder executed it pretty damn well!

link: ChubbyChowder Mk1 Flares

and i agree about the m20.. i feel like only a 4cylinder should grace this engine bay. An s14 would be magnificent...

And I disagree ... M20 is relatively compact and with a light flywheel it perfectly suites the driving characteristics of the 2002. Where-as the M42 doesn't make any more than a barely-warmed over 2.0L M10 and sits up higher in the bay. My basis is made after driving a couple of M42 and M20 swapped 2002's. BUT to each their own, obviously.

Looking forward to the rest of the build ..... sans wire-wheel injury though. Interested in seeing how the Corrado rear seat might work.

[Unearth078]

I envy people like you who have the time and patience for this kind of work. It's a resurrection more than a restoration.

<3

not going to lie, this is a bigger bite then i planned on taking. however i have started, this i the project i wanted, and i should now see it through.. er i hope that i do.

i figure as long as i can make clean cuts that should keep reforming the patches to a simple level i will be okay. The shaping is my biggest fear. otherwise even the rust on 'significant' areas can be resolved at the moment.

crazy i bought this car because the clean shock towers and slight rocker rust.
...towers are still clean but damn everything else!

Anyways... cant wait to get it back on all fours and start looking up wheels and tires... i want meat.

[Todd Black 88]

I envy people like you who have the time and patience for this kind of work. It's a resurrection more than a restoration.

<3

[Unearth078]

Best of luck with the long term project.

Thank you sir

[M-technik-3]

Best of luck with the long term project.

[Unearth078]

Didnt get much done. Mike (white325is) stopped by as did my friend johnny. Pleasant distractions really with the heat.

anyone have interest in an early FLO FIT seat?


ill get more photos. it has bolster wear of course.

anyways, got some metal cleaned up and poked around the rear and passenger side to find more. have to still pull the passenger fender to appropriately size that up. lots of outside rocker work needed.

hacked off the seat rail... will floor mount some recaros and possible retrofit a corrado rear seat back there as well.





this is more so on the firewall. deff was a previous patch job. some rust holes immediately afterwards.


firewall pedal area


meh

[Unearth078]

alrite so being that its intensely hot for Pa progress is slow and as much is done in shade lol.

So im sure you may have noticed the driver side tail light are was smooshed a bit. In the deal i got a roundie rear tail panel.

Prepped:



Look at all the filler. have a feeling its not all factory..


Jokes on the wire wheel.. im a type 1 diabetic and prick myself several times a day... lol


Cut out:



After that i started more rust removal in the front.
found some on the 'frame'. it will be fixed..




some of the rockers outside wasnt sturdy metal anymore


the inside of the rocker starting to clean it up.




breaks over... be back later!

oh also bidding on some euro fron indicators on ebay.de... seller agreed to ship to she us. hopefully i score them for a bit less then over here.

[Unearth078]

"mk1 rabbit flares"

I don't think I've seen that done? Has others done that? Pics?

BTW - a m20 in a 2002 is more motor then is really needed IMHO. I'm a fan of the m42 in a 2002.

yuph, our very own chubby chowder executed it pretty damn well!

link: ChubbyChowder Mk1 Flares

and i agree about the m20.. i feel like only a 4cylinder should grace this engine bay. An s14 would be magnificent...

[george graves]

"mk1 rabbit flares"

I don't think I've seen that done? Has others done that? Pics?

BTW - a m20 in a 2002 is more motor then is really needed IMHO. I'm a fan of the m42 in a 2002.

[richardb]

Definitely like the $2 exhaust tip option! So cool to see the original prices. Best of luck with the project!

[Unearth078]

M10 can be a killer.

jesus that thing must be a blast! i looked at the m10. and have since looked at it again since opting for m42.

Ay Dios mio!!

I hope that is a good thing.. lol