Work on the project could now finally start and one of the first components to receive attention was the rear axle, this would require major work and is one of the most important parts of the build.
The axle itself originally came from a Ford Escort mk2 but has been modified to be located by a 5 link kit and coil over damper as apposed to leaf springs that were originally used on cars of this type. This mean the axle had to be stripped down including removing the differential and half shafts and then the original locating brackets ground off.
New brackets were then made from steel to allow the four link bars and panhard rod to be connected to the axle. This was done by modifying sections of 2 inch steel bar and steel plate by drilling, grinding and filing to produce the desired shape and accurate fitment.
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