I started with a simple mock up. Then laid down the main frame connectors to get spacing.I then aligned everything square and centered. I then started welding. Once the main frame was solid I could start putting in the driveline and other components and get it on the lift.
I fabricated a firewall and completed wiring and other incidentals. Lots of incidentals..wiring was..interesting. Ford does not want you using their harness outside their cars.
Turned the key...drove it around the yard...and then took it to Whiskey Hill yesterday on it's shake down run.
Ran some 205 wide tires which were take offs but not corded and proceeded to do a few laps.
No issues..other than the brake fluid reservoir did not like being in the wind and spit at me.
Braking was perfect. Manual steering was excellent and accurate. Ride quality is amazingly smooth! The engine pulled well with the substantial weight reduction.Have not had the car on the scales,but I believe it is right around 1k.lbs. Less is more.
I was pretty amazed how well the car handled and comfortably got into the low 1:50s. With better tires and some aero..I expect high 1:40s.
With my turbo 2.3 Duratec engine...making 325whp... I may get to see God..
