I have gone with a Mk7 Fiesta, which is similar to the Mk6 that the J15 was designed for, but with a few changes. The main reason choosing the Mk7 was that I can get a wrecked one with low kms. So the running gear should be OK without a re-build. It also comes with VVT, electric power steering and a few other differences.
The first difference I struck was the drivers side engine mount, so a modified mount was made. First learning - I need to learn to weld, and a stick welder is not good enough. I'm not happy with the new engine mount, but I am leaving it for now in the hope that when I come back to it my skills will be better.
Next were the gear cables, which mount slightly differently. I got some Mk6 cables (and the brackets!) from a wreck to solve this issue.
Anyway, you get the idea, same but different. I am looking forward to some other surprises as I go along, but its all part of the journey.
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