Phoenix Estate Vvc K-Series Diy Subframe Conversion

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Bulkhead to inner wing work has gone well

...along with middle bulkhead repair, although it still needs a bit of a tidy up

...and coilover brackets now fit.

B-pillar repair worked great too, but needs a proper tidy before it's pic worthy

2-12-2014

Had to take some time out to make a pond cover, because my toddler is getting a little adventurous,
But just quickly put the steering rack and subframe on.
Looks like the nice hole I cut out for the gearbox is neatly filled by steering rack.
Bugger.

I'll offer the engine and box up to make sure, but looks like I'll have to move engine and gearbox mounts forward.
Not too bad, a unless I have to re-do the bottom arms too...
We'll see

2-20-2014

Gearbox does hit the steering rack

I could have moved all the engine mounts forward, but engine would have been way out past the wheel line and I fear it would have handled *******.
Plus the pg1 driveshafts would have fouled the frame in this position.

So I cut round the steering rack and moved it back. I just put a couple layers of grp in the middle and have left it to set. I just want to hold it in place for the time being.

Engine now sits in nicely.