R5 2.9 V6 4x4

[AdamC]

Both my brother (Big Dan C) and myself have owned R5GTT's for quite sometime now (10 years+) and throughout this time our dad has always been saying that he'd do things differently/better etc... Well, a couple years ago my brother had a spare rolling shell and gave him the oppertunity to prove himself. It took him a while but he finally started on his project this year.

Rather than going down the usual route of modifying what was already there or just replacing the engine with a bigger one, he decided to take it a little bit more to the extreme.

He took the R5 and removed the chassis, suspension etc so all that was left was a basic R5 shell. He then got hold of a Sierra XR4x4 and removed the shell leaving only the chassis, suspension etc and then shortened it by about 9 inches. He's now put the R5 shell onto the Sierra chassis and practically everything line up perfectly. Oh, I forgot to mention. The Sierra had had a Cosworth V6 engine conversion when he got it.

He was trying to get it done for Mallory but just didn't have the time. Oh well, there's always next time.

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[Bigfoot]

Got to say that just looks crazy :eek:

[James5]

Looks a little strange but interesting project 4x4 idea has been an thought of mine for a while now with the 5. Love it

[dangerous dave]

your dads crazy:agree::D look forward to seeing the end result:smokin:

[c7borg]

I recon with a bit of tidying and a cage to stiffen things up and it be pretty cool.. I love it!

[Brigsy]

Looks good mate, will be fun on the track:cool:

[jaffa]

:scratch:

[scott25]

thats just mad, end result should be interesting lol, would this be a first 4x4 5 built ??

[Matt Cole]

It looks very odd, but respect to the old man!! Dave SBS currently has a 5 with an 4x4 escort floor pan welded to it. I think the owner is fitting a cossie lump in it. Im sure Dave can tell us more.

[djinuk]

mad mad man.. but whats even funnier is the panel gaps look more consistant than a standard r5

[Trevhib]

Looks like it was nearly ready for Mallory :laugh:

[Sparkie]

thats just mad, end result should be interesting lol, would this be a first 4x4 5 built ??

no, there was a cossie engined one with 4 x 4

[markey b]

no, there was a cossie engined one with 4 x 4

ian nixons one was 4wheel drive, although it had 2 engines

[HULK]

That's a fair grille extension :D

respect is due :smokin:

[AdamC]

After having concerns that with the rad in the back he would only be able to fit a small fuel cell in, he's had a bit of a re jig with the front end and has now fitted it back in the front. Not only that, but it was such a good fit that all the OE water pipes went back on. As a result he was able to get everything attached, fluids topped up and wiring temporarily connected. Engine started first time.

[jimmy_b]

this is going to be interesting to see on the road, i cant quite get my head around the front end though :confused:

just doesnt look right with the sierra indicators and 5 lights well above them, the stance is awsome though with huge wide arches and sills

how about using a mazda 323 turbo chassis?