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[StreetDragster]

Finished them now, just ended up rubbing the runs out and flattening the whole lights after each coat with 1200 grit wet and dry, they look great, exactly the look i wanted, EXCEPT that a crack has appear in each 'corner' of the clear indicator bit, not sure how it happened, fuming now though grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

[Max M4X WW]

Can you tell me about this cutting slam pannel thing, I think S1's car has this done but doesnt it lose some strength of the shell?

[StreetDragster]

No probs pal, the bonnet catch on the underside of the slam panel was preventing me moving my radiator any further forward, and my turbo was fouling on the radiator. So i cut the section fo the slam panel out between the headlights, removing the bonnet catch, to give clearance for the radiator, then fusion fabrications are making me (need to do the measurements to order one) a polish stainless slam panel which bridges the gap and bolts into existing structure. Strength is reduced a little bit due to the welded/solid metal being broken and replaced with a bolted joint, but most of the strength is in the crossmember section, not the slam panel section so its not a major loss.
If you would like i'll try and get a few pics

Thanks

Matt

[Max M4X WW]

Ah i see, Cos all of the holes etc for the latch would still be there and look funny.

[StreetDragster]

Not quite, the latch bolts to a flange which comes off the bottom of the slam panel and is angled towards the radiator, so if your looking at the slam panel side on, this flange sits at 90 degrees to the bonnet, so that the bonnet hook slots into the catch perfectly, its this flange which buggers up radiator relocation, so the slam panel section is removed.

Thanks

Matt

[Max M4X WW]

Ah i see

[MattL]

looks fcukin awesome, just though i'd mention that i was looking at an escort the other day which had that section of the slam panel cut out and replaced with a stainless bolt on section, looked pretty quality.

cheeRS

matt

[heeman10]

I'm going to have to come and see this. I really really want to feel a ZT in a Fiesta too I'm back at uni in Preston at the end of September but wouldn't mind seeing it before then if I need to be down that way! Looks brilliant, it must've been great to get it in the bay, even though that's obviously not the end of the job Well done

[StreetDragster]

Update-
EDIT: Please visit http://www.streetdragster.com for guide

Thanks

Matt

[MADMATT]

that breather tank looks

you must be soo excited that this project is almost finished mate and you'll have an animal of a car when its done.

good luck with the rest of it

matt

[StreetDragster]

Cheers mate, fingers crossed that it starts first time i turn it over, then comes the no-end of teathing troubles!

Thanks

Matt

[Ryan - MMS]

great conversion mate, was a pleasure to read

[mrviper]

looks blumin nice that tank

have you done much more to the car latley mate ?

[mrviper]

looks like StreetDragster has fell off the edge of the forum

not been an update for a while

[JamieFRST]

Would be nice to see a update, this is a great thread

[RS_Rawli]

come on matt, get it finished so i can come up n have a play when its done only 10mins away from uni

[StreetDragster]

Sorry for the delay lads, been really busy recently!

EDIT: Please visit http://www.streetdragster.com for guide

Thanks

Matt

[heeman10]

Neeeeeeeeeearly there Hope you get a magical fire-up before too long. As Rawli said, we're only 10 minutes from you at uni, so we'll be up there the second it's running to blag rides! Good luck with the final stages!

[FxN]

Looks sooo nice and your so close to completing it!! Just read the whole topic in one go (yes tad tired) and goddamned son your gonna have one hell of a ride soon. Enjoyed all the closeup pics & explanations as I dont know too much about engines this was kind of a lecture to loads of topics. Thanks for the effort of writing all this and taking the pics most people just dont bother. Top man. Blackpool cant remember if thats far away or not, would like to pop around to see this gem

[StreetDragster]

Yep, certainly is getting there. i think i've only got to sort out some heat shielding for the starter motor and alternator, exhaust, boost/coolant and fuel piping, air filter/box, bumper and some tax and we should be ok for running in!

Can't wait to get my fiesta back, been off the road for alot longer than i though it would have been.

Cheer for all the comments people, They are all appreciated

Thanks

Matt

[FxN]

just thought id ask: how did you learn all this stuff about engines etc? Im trying to find all kind of articles & books etc that would explain to me stuff like what all the little bits in the engine do & why would you polish the head? i know that one but you see what i mean. General knowledge about when your rebuilding an engine, what kind of decisions you can make like getting heavier or lighter bits and what effect they have on everything etc.

[StreetDragster]

Ermm, pretty difficult one to answer that mate, you mainly learn from experiance which usually means screwing something up, and then being shown how to fix it, usually at cost. I actually have the benefit of an engine builder to help me with the internal engine stuff, plus there are a fair few in depth websites to help you out with zetec turbo'ing, so they all help. Also, speaking to experts like Ian Howell help a great deal too, they know best and you need to listen to them. Ermm, there must be loads of other ways to learn, including searching on the internet, reading books and doing courses aswell.

Thanks

Matt

[SyKaTurbo]

What a superb read. Hope it all goes to plan!

[neil2802]

Excellent thread mate.

I am currently helping my mate gather parts for a zetec turbo conversion in a mk1 fiesta, which we plan to build ready for next years shows.

Lots of usefull advice

Neil

[StreetDragster]

Bit more on the car being done now, getting close to turn key time.........

EDIT: Please visit http://www.streetdragster.com for guide

More Soon

Thanks

Matt

[stusfesta]

you are crazy! i really wouldnt have the patiance for all the work you have done! i thought a re-shell was bad enough!

keep up the good work. hope she is running soon!

[heeman10]

Sweetness Pete did my ACT/boost gauge arrangment too, good lad.


It's the fiiinal countdowwwwwwwwn

[CRF]

He also did my dial surround pods as Matt knows, top job and top man, pity the pics dont do it justice but will get better ones if i ever get my car back from the bodyshop to put it in.......





Best get your bumper cut out this weekend mate!!!!

[StreetDragster]

Best get your bumper cut out this weekend mate!!!!

Well knowing you, i'm not holding my breath!!

Thanks

Matt

[StreetDragster]

Update-

Bumper now trimmed and fitted, looks exactly how i wanted it too, almost standard. With Chris's carefull cutting he has managed to retain the standard fog/spot lights. Cheers Pal.

Also, the gearbox is now full of oil, the exhaust fitted, boot mounted battery finished, suspension crossmember on. Had a phone call from Lee at Fusion Fabrications and my pipes are going to be delivered next week, result! All my other silicone pipes etc should be ready next friday.

Need to have the downpipe sorted out though, its running very very close to the crossmember so rather than leave it like that and have the downpipe mated to the Scorpion exhaust, i may just sell the Scorpian exhaust and have a whole new system made from the turbo back, not decided yet. Either way it involves towing the car somewhere to be sorted out, need to figure out exactly how i'm going to do that.

Also, put in an order with my pal this afternoon for some solid blue and solid white perspex, so i can make up a cold air box. Should look pretty smart when its finished.

Anyone any experiance with the Nimbus Lite heat sheilding material avalible from Demon Tweeks? I need to make a heat sheild for the alternator, starter motor and crossmember wiring, as this stuff looks the easiest to work with. But its not cheap........

Thanks

Matt

P.S Washed it the other day too, looks really cool now, i'll post some pics of it if i can, but i'm about to start GTA San Andreas and i may struggle to peel the controller from my hand

[heeman10]

If you don't need to go TOO far I'll tow you in the Metro! Glad the final touches are going well, you will have to get some pics sorted soon!!

[heeman10]

P.S. added you to MSN but you're busy on a childish computer game

[StreetDragster]

Should be able to sort a tow out, but cheers for the offer pal

Not been on MSN for aggggggggggges, i'll get on it when i get home

Thanks

Matt

[CRF]

need to figure out exactly how i'm going to do that.

The tow bar i ordered arrived yesterday so just need the second car now!

[Max M4X WW]

Pics pics pics!