I would like to modify it with a new engine and box to cope with modern day traffic, diff too. Also do a disc brake conversion and suspension, if its not too troublesome. The only concern is the Q plate. So I plan to keep the steering assembly and axle un-modified. Which should give me the 8 points to qualify.
The plan is to get all the body, floor, doors and panels sound. Then to start on a few modifications.
- Ford 1600 Crossflow
- Ford Type 9 Gearbox
Not sure on the prop shaft yet. A long way off that. I'm guessing the length will need adjusting, and a converter plate made up.
- 3.7 or 3.9 Diff from a Wolseley / Riley 1500 or MG Midget
- Would quite like coilovers all round, and lowered 1.5" - 2"
- Front disc conversion (Currently researching the options kits and self made ones)
- LED Halo driving light and xenon headlight conversion. Using the standard driving lights as indicators (as well as the semaphores)
Custom rear bullet style lights (think traveller, one above the other, counter sunk to retain horizontal placement) bottom one, ring of red LED's lights for rear lights with a red bulb in the middle for brake lights, and above it, ring of orange LED's for indicators and a white bulb for reverse lights.
Here is the car in its original condition.
