Help with 144 Rally project wanted.

Hello all.

I'm new on here so would like to say a big Hi to everyone and ask what will probably be the first of many questions.

For several years I have been doing bits of rallying with various V4 SAAB 96's. I always used Volvo 240 estates as tow cars/ service vehicles. One day I realised that the Volvo would be a much better proposition as a rally car, they were bombproof and had superb handling for such a large car. I always fancied building a 144S to do the BHRC series and show those over priced Ford Escorts a thing or two.

For the last 2 seasons we have campaigned a little 1971 Skoda 120S, with some good results. We have decided to build 2 new cars for next season. Being suckers for punishment we do not want to take the easy route and build a Ford or a Mini. We like things a little different! We intend to build a 1965 Sunbeam Tiger for our current driver in Historics, and I will run a 1972 144S in post Historics. Thats where you lot come in.

I have not got the faintest idea where to start. I have found a donor car and thats it. I need to know who to contact over parts, roll cages, manifolds, cams, exhausts, dampers etc.etc. Also if anyone would like all the standard interior and external trim etc. give me a shout and you can have it for a few bob for the cost of postage etc.
Before I get cursed for 'ruining' a good 144S, let me say that it is bodily poor and beyond sane economic restoration (members of the Skoda owners club sent us very nasty e-mails and abusive letters for building a 120S rally car, even though it was on Ebay twice and was very cheap!!)

I would be eternally greatful if you could point me in the right direction.

Regards
Si